HIKROBOT MV-CS016-10UC — Area Scan Cameras
1.6 MP, Sony IMX273, USB3.0, Color, 249.1 fps

For anyone who needs color without giving up speed, the MV-CS016-10UC delivers 249.1 fps at the full 1440 × 1080 resolution in Bayer RG 8. This second-generation USB3.0 member of the CS series is built on the Sony® IMX273 global shutter CMOS (1/2.9-inch, 3.45 μm pixels), backed by 71.1 dB dynamic range, 40 dB SNR and 0–17 dB gain. Exposure spans 1–14 μs in UltraShort mode and 15 μs to 10 s in standard mode.
Pixel format options cover Mono 8/10/12, Bayer RG 8/10/10Packed/12/12Packed, YUV422Packed, YUV422_YUYV_Packed, RGB 8 and BGR 8, so the trade-off between bandwidth and host processing can be tuned per application. The camera is USB3.0-powered (typically 3.3 W at 5 VDC), USB2.0-compatible and accepts 12–24 VDC external supply on the P7 connector, which also carries the opto-isolated input/output (Line 0/1) and bi-directional Line 2. Hardware/software trigger and free-run, sequencer, white balance, contrast ratio and gamma are handled in-camera; the 29 × 29 × 30 mm body mounts from four sides, and USB3 Vision with GenICam provides third-party software compatibility.
Specifications
| CS Series — Small & Medium Resolution | |
|---|---|
| Model | MV-CS016-10UC |
| 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 | 249.1 fps @1440 × 1080 Bayer RG 8 |
| Dynamic range | 71.1 dB |
| SNR | 40 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 | USB3.0, compatible with USB2.0 |
| Digital I/O | 6-pin P7 connector provides power and I/O, including opto-isolated input × 1 (Line 0), opto-isolated output × 1 (Line 1), bi-directional non-isolated I/O × 1 (Line 2). |
| Power supply | 12 VDC to 24 VDC, supports USB3.0 power supply |
| Power consumption | Typ. 3.3 W@5 VDC (USB3.0 provides power supply) |
| Mechanical | |
| Lens mount | C-Mount |
| Dimension | 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm (1.1″ × 1.1″ × 1.2″) |
| Weight | Approx. 80 g (0.18 lb.) |
| Ingress protection | IP40 (under proper lens installation and wiring) |
| Temperature | Working temperature: –30 °C to 60 °C (–22 °F to 140 °F) Storage temperature: –30 °C to 70 °C (–22 °F to 158 °F) |
| Humidity | 20% RH to 95% RH (no condensation) |
| General | |
| Client software | MVS or third-party software meeting with USB3.0 Vision Protocol |
| Operating system | 32/64-bit Windows 7/10, 32/64-bit Linux |
| Compatibility | USB3 Vision, GenlCam |
| Certification | CE, RoHS, KC |
| HIKROBOT part no. | SM000043317 |
| Status | Available |
Key features
- Adopts brand new design to reduce power consumption.
- Supports sequencer, contrast ratio, white balance, Gamma correction, etc.
- Supports hardware trigger, software trigger, and free run.
- Compact design with mounting holes on panels for flexible mounting from 4 sides.
- Compatible with USB3 Vision Protocol, GenICam Standard, and the third-party software based on the protocol and standard.
Where it is used
High-speed color inspection is this model’s home ground: tablet color and presence on pharmaceutical blister lines, component color codes and polarity marks in electronics assembly, color-based rejection on fast lines. With white balance and in-camera RGB output, color consistency is set during commissioning and used without further conversion on the host. The small USB body suits space-limited placements such as a robot end-effector or a benchtop quality-control station.
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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