HIKROBOT MV-CU020-90UM — Area Scan Cameras

The MV-CU020-90UM pairs the GMAX4002 global shutter CMOS sensor with a USB3.0 interface in a 2 MP monochrome camera that belongs to the USB3.0 sub-family of the CU series. Its 150.2 fps at 2048 × 1200 in Mono 8 is more than three times the 49 fps of the GigE models built on the same sensor; SNR is 40.8 dB, dynamic range 66.9 dB and pixel size 4 μm. With a 29 × 29 × 30 mm body and roughly 80 g it is the shortest and lightest model in this group.

The USB3.0 interface is backward compatible with USB2.0 and the camera can be powered directly over USB (typical 1.9 W @ 5 VDC); alternatively 9–24 VDC can be supplied on the 6-pin P7 connector. The P7 connector also houses the opto-isolated input (Line 0), opto-isolated output (Line 1) and bi-directional non-isolated I/O (Line 2). USB3 Vision and GenICam compliance let it run with standards-based software, and customized ROI, reverse image output, LUT and Gamma adjustment are supported.

Specifications

Key features

• Adopts optimized hardware design and low-power design with stable performance.
• Supports auto or manual adjustment of gain, exposure time, manual adjustment of LUT, and Gamma correction, etc.
• Supports customized ROI, horizontal and vertical reverse image output.
• Adopts compact design for flexible installation.
• Compatible with USB3 Vision Protocol, GenICam Standard, and third-party software based on the protocol and standard.

Where it is used

The 150.2 fps frame rate addresses timing-critical tasks such as high-speed pick-and-place, vibration and motion analysis, and instantaneous position capture on fast-rotating parts. USB power and the short body reduce cabling to a single connection on benchtop test rigs and laboratory measurement stations. The 4 μs minimum exposure, combined with the high frame rate, can be used to freeze rapid motion.

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