HIKROBOT MV-SC3050XC-16M-WBN-S — Smart Cameras & Vision Sensors

The MV-SC3050XC-16M-WBN-S is a 5.0-megapixel (2432×2048) color vision sensor offered with a 16 mm focal length in HIKROBOT’s single-cable SC3000X-S family. Its CMOS global shutter sensor, with a 3.45 µm × 3.45 µm pixel size and 1/1.45″ optical format, runs at up to 40 fps with a 0-15 dB gain range and 6 µs to 1 s exposure times; pixel format is Mono 8 and RGB 8. The mechanically (motorised) focused M12-mount lens uses its narrow field of view to resolve small targets in detail from a distance. The lens cover combines fully transparent, polarised and diffuser layers, with a standard focused white light source and optional red/blue/infrared sources.

What stands out on this model is pairing the family’s longest focal length, 16 mm, with the -S single-cable installation: power, Ethernet, digital I/O and serial communication all run through one 17-pin M12 connector (2 inputs on Line0/1, 3 outputs on Line5/6/7, 3 configurable bidirectional I/O on Line2/3/4), eliminating the standard model’s separate 12-pin power/I/O run. The compact 43×57×45.9 mm body weighs about 200 g, carries a multi-angle indicator light and is IP65-rated — a single short body in place of the standard model’s flat/right-angle mounting choice and IP67 rating. Vision tools include point-to-point, point-to-line, contrast, greyscale area, pitch, width, average brightness, line-to-line angle, colour measurement, colour area, diameter and line-angle measurements along with blob/edge/contour presence-absence checks; PLC/SCADA connectivity covers RS-232, TCP, UDP, FTP, PROFINET, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, MELSEC/SLMP, FINS and Keyence KV, with up to 32 programs storable; power supply is 24 VDC with typical consumption of 6.5 W.

Specifications

Key features

• Embedded hardware platform. Adopts an embedded hardware platform for high-speed image processing.
• Built-in high-precision algorithms. Provides built-in algorithms for high-precision positioning, measurement and recognition, applicable to counting, defect detection, presence/absence and positioning.
• Rich I/O interfaces. Adopts multiple I/O interfaces for input and output signals.
• Multi-angle indicator. A multi-angle visible indicator supports real-time status monitoring, easing commissioning and maintenance.
• Multi-layer optical lighting. Polarised, diffuser and fully-transparent optical lighting options provide good adaptability to varying environmental conditions.
• Multi-protocol communication. Supports RS-232, TCP, UDP, FTP, ModBus, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and other communication modes.

Where it is used

While the 16 mm focal length resolves small details clearly from a distance, the -S family’s single-cable connection simplifies installation on lines with long cable runs between the camera and control cabinet or limited cable ducting. This combination suits inspection points where capturing distant detail in a tight mounting space matters more than the mounting-orientation flexibility the standard 16 mm model offers.

Suitability depends on working distance, field of view, target characteristics and positioning. Selection is assessed on a per-project basis.