MV-CA003-21UM

The MV-CA003-21UM/UC USB 3.0 area scan camera is a compact, powerful camera for industrial image processing applications. It uses the PYTHON300 CMOS sensor and offers a resolution of 640 × 480 pixels at a maximum frame rate of 814.5 fps, making it ideal for fast inspection and monitoring applications. The camera supports both mono and color applications and has a USB 3.0 interface for the real-time transfer of uncompressed images.

Key features

- PYTHON300 CMOS sensor: delivers high image quality with a pixel size of 4.8 µm × 4.8 µm and a dynamic range of 59 dB.

- High frame rate: the camera reaches up to 814.5 fps at full resolution, ideal for fast image processing.

- USB 3.0 interface: supports fast, reliable transfer of uncompressed images, is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and supports the USB3 Vision and GenICam protocols.

- Flexible image processing: the camera offers both automatic and manual settings for gain, exposure control, LUT and gamma correction.

- Versatile trigger options: supports hardware and software triggers as well as free run mode.

- Robust design: with a C-mount for lenses, a compact housing with IP30 protection and a weight of only 56 g, the camera is ideal for use in demanding industrial environments.

Technical specifications

- Sensor: CMOS, global shutter

- Sensor model: PYTHON300

- Resolution: 640 × 480 pixels

- Pixel size: 4.8 µm × 4.8 µm

- Maximum frame rate: 814.5 fps

- Dynamic range: 59 dB

- Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): 39.9 dB

- Exposure time: 40 µs to 10 seconds

- Gain: 0 dB to 15 dB

- Binning: supports 1×1, 1×2, 1×4, 2×1, 2×2, 2×4, 4×1, 4×2, 4×4

- Decimation: supports 1×1 and 2×2

- Image formats:

- Mono version: Mono 8/10/12/12p

- Color version: Bayer RG 8/10/12, YUV422, RGB8, BGR8

- Lens mount: C-mount

- Dimensions: 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm

- Weight: 56 g

- Power supply: 12 VDC or USB 3.0, typical power consumption 3.3 W @ 5 VDC

- Operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C

- Degree of protection: IP30

Fields of application

The MV-CA003-21UM/UC is ideal for a wide range of industrial applications:

- Electronics and semiconductor manufacturing: fast, precise inspection of semiconductors and electronic components.

- Factory automation: support for automated processes in industrial production.

- Logistics and code reading: use in the automatic recognition and inspection of barcodes and labels.

- Bottle inspection: visual inspection systems for quality control in filling and packaging.

- Medical packaging inspection: precise inspection of medical packaging for quality assurance.

Why choose the MV-CA003-21UM/UC?

The MV-CA003-21UM/UC USB 3.0 area scan camera offers an excellent combination of high frame rate, compact construction and flexible image processing functions. With its fast USB 3.0 interface and support for standard protocols, it is a powerful and versatile solution for many industrial image processing applications.

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