HIKROBOT MV-CU050-90GM — Area Scan Cameras
5 MP, GMAX2505, GigE, Mono, 21 fps

The MV-CU050-90GM is the 5 MP monochrome GigE member of the cost-effective CU series, built around the 1/2″ GMAX2505 global-shutter CMOS with 2.5 μm pixels and a 2600 × 2160 array. Its global shutter freezes moving parts without distortion at up to 21 fps, backed by 37 dB SNR and a 63.8 dB dynamic range. Where a budget GigE camera must still capture motion cleanly, this is the model in the family to look at.
Connection is over Gigabit Ethernet with fallback to Fast Ethernet, and the camera accepts 9 VDC to 24 VDC with PoE available as an option; typical draw is 2.3 W at 12 VDC. The 6-pin P7 connector carries power together with one opto-isolated input (Line 0), one opto-isolated output (Line 1) and a bi-directional non-isolated line (Line 2), so triggering and strobe control need no extra cabling. At 29 mm × 29 mm × 47.6 mm and roughly 117 g with a C-mount, it fits tight fixtures, and GigE Vision V2.0 / GenICam compliance lets it run under any standards-based third-party software.
Specifications
| CU Series — Cost-effective | |
|---|---|
| Model | MV-CU050-90GM |
| Performance | |
| Sensor type | CMOS, global shutter |
| Sensor model | GMAX2505 |
| Pixel size | 2.5 μm × 2.5 μm |
| Sensor size | 1/2″ |
| Resolution | 2600 × 2160 |
| Max. frame rate | 21 fps @2600 × 2160 Mono 8 |
| Dynamic range | 63.8 dB |
| SNR | 37 dB |
| Gain | 0 dB to 12 dB |
| Exposure time | 3 μs to 10 sec |
| Exposure mode | Off/Once/Continuous exposure mode |
| 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 | Gigabit Ethernet, compatible with Fast Ethernet |
| 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 | 9 VDC to 24 VDC, PoE is optional |
| Power consumption | Typ. 2.3 W@12 VDC |
| Mechanical | |
| Lens mount | C-mount |
| Dimension | 29 mm × 29 mm × 47.6 mm (1.1″ × 1.1″ × 1.9″) |
| Weight | Approx. 117 g (0.3 lb.) |
| Ingress protection | IP30 (under proper lens installation and wiring) |
| 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) |
| Humidity | 20% to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| General | |
| Client software | MVS or third-party software meeting with GigE Vision Protocol |
| Operating system | 32/64-bit Windows XP/7/10, 32/64-bit Linux and 64-bit MacOS |
| Compatibility | GigE Vision V2.0, GenICam |
| Certification | CE, RoHS, KC |
| HIKROBOT part no. | SM000042103 |
| Status | Available |
Key features
- Adopts brand new design to reduce power consumption.
- Supports auto or manual adjustment of gain, exposure time, manual adjustment of LUT, Gamma correction, etc.
- Supports customized ROI, horizontal and vertical reverse image output.
- Adopts compact design for flexible installation.
- Compatible with GigE Vision V2.0 Protocol, GenICam Standard, and third-party software based on the protocol and standard.
Where it is used
The global shutter paired with 5 MP resolution suits edge and position measurement of parts that are still moving on a conveyor, and 21 fps covers medium-speed lines. As a monochrome camera it is the natural pick for contrast-driven tasks: barcode and DataMatrix reading, fastener counting and assembly-completeness checks. Custom ROI lets the field of view be trimmed to only the region that matters.
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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