HIKROBOT MV-CB016-10UC-S — Area Scan Cameras
1.6 MP, Sony IMX273, USB3.0, Color, 249.1 fps, M12-mount

The MV-CB016-10UC-S carries the same Sony IMX273 color sensor, the same 1440×1080 resolution, and the same 165.4/249.1 fps speed as its C-mount sibling; the difference is an M12 lens interface. It sits in the bare-board branch of the CB series, ships without a housing, and is fixed via its mounting holes. The M12 mount targets a smaller optical-mechanical footprint and brings the board’s weight to 43.5 g; the 39.9 dB SNR carries over to the color image.
Power and data run over a single USB 3.0 cable (typ. 1.9 W @ 5 VDC), with 2 bi-directional, non-isolated I/O lines available on Line 2/Line 5. The color interpolation algorithm and Bayer RG/YUV422/RGB 8/BGR 8 format support match the C-mount version; USB3 Vision and GenICam compliance ensure smooth operation with the MVS client. The M12 mount’s small diameter makes it easier to embed the camera in narrow enclosures.
Specifications
| CB Series — Board Level | |
|---|---|
| Model | MV-CB016-10UC-S |
| Performance | |
| Sensor type | CMOS, global shutter |
| Sensor model | Sony® IMX273 |
| Pixel size | 3.45 μm × 3.45 μm |
| Sensor size | 1/2.9″ |
| Resolution | 1440 × 1080 |
| Max. frame rate | 165.4 fps @ 1440 × 1080 Bayer RG 8 (ADC 12) 249.1 fps @ 1440 × 1080 Bayer RG 8 (ADC 8) |
| Dynamic range | 71.5 dB |
| SNR | 39.9 dB |
| Gain | 0 dB to 17 dB |
| Exposure time | UltraShort exposure mode: 1 μs to 14 μs Standard exposure mode: 15 μs to 10 sec |
| Exposure mode | Off/ Once/ Continuous exposure mode |
| Mono | Color |
| Pixel format | Mono 8/10/12 Bayer RG 8/10/10Packed/12/12Packed, YUV422Packed, YUV422_YUYV_Packed, RGB 8, BGR 8 |
| Binning | Supports 1 × 1, 2 × 2 |
| Decimation | Supports 1 × 1, 2 × 2 |
| Reverse image | Supports horizontal and vertical reverse image output |
| Electrical feature | |
| Data interface | USB 3.0 |
| Digital I/O | Bi-directional non-isolated I/O × 2 (Line 2, Line 5) |
| Power supply | USB 3.0 power supply |
| Power consumption | Typ. 1.9 W @ 5 VDC |
| Mechanical | |
| Lens mount | M12-mount |
| Weight | Approx. 43.5 g (0.1 lb.) |
| Temperature | Working temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) Storage temperature: –30 °C to 70 °C (–22 °F to 158 °F) |
| Dimension (without lens) | 35 mm × 35 mm × 8.6 mm (1.4″ × 1.4″ × 0.3″) |
| Humidity | 20% RH to 80% RH (no condensation) |
| General | |
| Client software | MVS or third-party software with USB3 Vision Protocol |
| Operating system | 32/64-bit Windows 7/10, 64-bit Windows 11, and 32/64-bit Linux |
| Compatibility | USB3 Vision, GenICam |
| Certification | CE, RoHS, KC |
| HIKROBOT part no. | SM000071792 |
| Status | Available |
Key features
- Supports auto and manual adjustment for gain, exposure control, white balance, LUT, etc.
- Adopts image interpolation algorithm for color camera to have better color correction.
- Power supply and data transmission via USB3.0 interface.
- Compatible with USB3 Vision Protocol, GenICam standard, and the third-party software based on these protocol and standard.
Where it is used
The combination of color capability and the compact M12 mount points this model toward space-constrained products that still need color discrimination — compact color readers or small-housing sorting modules. The high frame rate keeps such checks viable even on fast lines.
Suitability depends on working distance, field of view, target characteristics and positioning. Selection is assessed on a per-project basis.
Is this camera right for your application?
Let us determine resolution, interface, lens and illumination together, based on your application. FST is HIKROBOT’s distributor in Türkiye; product selection, commissioning and after-sales support all come from one source.
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