HIKROBOT MV-CB120-10UM-S V4 — Area Scan Cameras
12 MP, Sony IMX226, USB3.0, Mono, M12-mount, 30 fps

The MV-CB120-10UM-S V4 is the M12-mount version of the CB Series USB3.0 12 MP mono camera, reaching 30 fps at 4032 × 3036 on the same Sony IMX226 sensor. It shares the same 35 × 35 × 8.6 mm body and 30 g weight as its C-mount sibling, but uses a more compact M12 lens socket instead of C-mount. As a board-level camera it has no enclosure of its own — the PCB must be mounted into a housing designed by the customer.
USB 3.0 combines power (typ. 1.5 W @ 5 VDC) and data on a single cable. Two bi-directional non-isolated I/O lines support external triggering or synchronization. The M12 mount offers a more compact optical solution than C-mount, suiting designs where the lens itself needs to stay as compact as the camera; USB3 Vision/GenICam compliance ensures direct recognition by the MVS client.
Specifications
| CB Series — Board Level | |
|---|---|
| Model | MV-CB120-10UM-S V4 |
| Performance | |
| Sensor type | CMOS, rolling shutter |
| Sensor model | Sony® IMX226 |
| Pixel size | 1.85 μm × 1.85 μm |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7″ |
| Resolution | 4032 × 3036 |
| Max. frame rate | 30 fps @ 4032 × 3036 Mono 8 |
| Dynamic range | 64.6 dB |
| SNR | 39.9 dB |
| Gain | 0 dB to 20 dB |
| Exposure time | 33 μs to 2 sec |
| Exposure mode | Supports Off/ Once/ Continuous exposure mode, and Global Reset. |
| Mono/color | Mono |
| Pixel format | Mono 8/10/10Packed/12/12Packed |
| Binning | Supports 1 × 1, 2 × 2, 4 × 4 |
| Decimation | Supports 1 × 1, 2 × 2, 4 × 4 |
| 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. 1.5 W @ 5 VDC (USB power supply) |
| Mechanical | |
| Lens mount | M12-mount |
| Dimension | 35 mm × 35 mm × 8.6 mm (1.4″ × 1.4″ × 0.3″) |
| Weight | Approx. 30 g (0.07 lb.) |
| Temperature | Working temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) Storage temperature: –30 °C to 80 °C (–22 °F to 176 °F) |
| 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. | SM000096293 |
| Status | Available |
Key features
- Supports auto and manual adjustment for gain, exposure control, white balance, Gamma, 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 M12 lens option makes this model suitable for integration into compact devices where camera size is critical — small measurement stations, embedded inspection modules, or portable equipment. Combined, 30 fps and 12 MP resolution still deliver detailed imaging even inside such compact designs.
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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