Spectral band
The family contains LWIR and SWIR cameras. LWIR models cover thermal imaging and one temperature-measurement configuration. SWIR models use InGaAs sensors for short-wave infrared imaging. They are separate application classes.
MV-CI
LWIR · 640 × 512 · GigE · M34 × 0.75 · 6.3 mm · Imaging · Uncooled
MV-CI003-GL-N6
Area Scan Camera
Infrared inspection requires a camera that responds in the correct spectral band and provides enough spatial detail for the target. The MV-CI family combines LWIR cameras for thermal imaging or temperature measurement with SWIR cameras for material and process inspection. Spectral band, resolution, interface, optical configuration and thermal design determine the suitable model.
Beschikbare configuraties
- MV-CI003-GL-N6 — LWIR · 640 × 512 · GigE · M34 × 0.75 · 6.3 mm · Imaging · Uncooled
- MV-CI003-GL-N15 — LWIR · 640 × 512 · GigE · M34 × 0.75 · 15 mm · Imaging · Uncooled
- MV-CI003-GL-N25 — LWIR · 640 × 512 · GigE · M34 × 0.75 · 25 mm · Imaging · Uncooled
- MV-CI003-GL-N35 — LWIR · 640 × 512 · GigE · M34 × 0.75 · 35 mm · Imaging · Uncooled
- MV-CI003-GL-T6 — LWIR · 640 × 512 · GigE · Not documented · 6.3 mm · Temperature measurement · Uncooled
- MV-CI013-GS-TF — SWIR · 1280 × 1024 · GigE · C-mount · Not specified · Imaging · TEC + fan
- MV-CI013-GS-TH — SWIR · 1280 × 1024 · GigE · C-mount · Not specified · Imaging · TEC + heatsink, fanless
- MV-CI013-GS-NN — SWIR · 1280 × 1024 · GigE · C-mount · Not specified · Imaging · Fanless
- MV-CI050-Y1S-NN — SWIR · 2592 × 2056 · CoaXPress · C-mount · Not specified · Imaging · Fanless
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SKU: MV-CI003-GL-N6
Selection question
Choose the spectral band before comparing camera resolution
A camera can only reveal a defect when the material or temperature difference produces contrast in its spectral band. Establish whether the process needs LWIR thermal radiation, SWIR material contrast or documented temperature measurement. Then calculate the required field of view and object detail.
Prove contrast with representative samples
Test products at the real temperature, moisture level, thickness and process state. Use the resulting contrast and smallest required feature to select spectral band, resolution and optics. Interface and thermal design then determine data transport, enclosure work and heat removal.
Resolution and interface
Available pixel dimensions are 640 × 512, 1280 × 1024 and 2592 × 2056. GigE is used on the LWIR and 1280 × 1024 SWIR models. The 2592 × 2056 SWIR model uses CoaXPress.
Optical configuration
The LWIR imaging models are supplied in 6.3, 15, 25 and 35 mm configurations with an M34 × 0.75 mount. The SWIR models use C-mount; focal length must be selected separately for the required field of view.
Measurement and thermal design
MV-CI003-GL-T6 is the temperature-measurement variant. The SWIR range includes fanless, TEC with fan, and TEC with a fanless heatsink. Account for warm-up, heat removal, airflow and maintenance access.
The selector contains only the nine supplied camera combinations. Sensor model, pixel format, frame rate, power, I/O and environmental limits remain SKU specifications.
Validate contrast, detail and thermal stability
Test the complete optical and mechanical arrangement under representative production conditions.
- Capture representative good and defective products across expected temperature and material variation.
- Confirm that the smallest required feature spans enough pixels across the complete field of view.
- Measure frame delivery, trigger timing and processing load with the intended GigE or CoaXPress connection.
- Run through warm-up, ambient-temperature changes and the expected duty cycle before setting acceptance limits.
Inputs for the business case
Use test results and production records. Camera resolution alone does not establish payback.
- Current inspection labour, missed defects, false rejects and operator interventions.
- Camera, lens, interface hardware, cooling, enclosure, software and integration costs.
- Calibration, warm-up, cleaning, changeover and preventive-maintenance time.
Specifications
| Brand | Hikrobot |
|---|---|
| Category | Industrial infrared camera |
| Model | MV-CI003-GL-N6 |
| Data interface | GigE |
| Focal length | 6.3 mm |
| Lens mount | M34 × 0.75 |
| Measurement function | Imaging |
| Resolution | 640 × 512 |
| Spectral band | LWIR |
| Thermal design | Uncooled |
| Data interface | GigE |
| Focal length | 6.3 mm |
| Lens mount | M34 × 0.75 |
| Measurement function | Imaging |
| Resolution | 640 × 512 |
| Spectral band | LWIR |
| Thermal design | Uncooled |
| Certification | CE, RoHS, KC |
| Client software | MVS or third-party software meeting with GigE Vision Protocol |
| Colour palettes | White Hot, Black Hot, Fusion 1, Rainbow, Fusion 2, Ironbow 1, Ironbow 2, Sepia, Color 1, Color 2, Ice Fire, Rain, Green Hot, Red Hot, Dark Blue |
| Compatibility | GigE Vision V2.0, GenICam |
| 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). |
| Dimensions | 58 mm × 58 mm × 115.5 mm (2.3" × 2.3" × 4.5") |
| Field of view | 88.5° × 73.2° |
| Humidity | 20% RH to 90% RH (no condensation) |
| Image processing | Supports brightness, contrast, image detail strength, digital noise reduction (spatial and temporal) |
| Ingress protection | IP40 (under proper lens installation and wiring) |
| Material code | 306302433 |
| Max. frame rate | 50 fps @ 640 × 512 |
| Minimum operating distance | 0.1 m |
| NETD | < 35 mk (F1.0, 25 °C) |
| Operating system | 32/64-bit Windows 7/10, 64-bit Windows 11, and 32/64-bit Linux. |
| Pixel format | Mono 8/12/14, YUV422_YUYV_Packed |
| Pixel size | 17 μm |
| Power consumption | Typ. 2.5 W @ 12 VDC |
| Power supply | 9 VDC to 24 VDC, supports PoE |
| Response time | < 10 ms |
| Sensor type | Vanadium oxide uncooled detector |
| 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) |
| Weight | Approx. 275 g (0.6 lb.) |
MV-CI specification questions
What is the practical difference between LWIR and SWIR?
LWIR detects long-wave thermal radiation and is used here for thermal imaging or temperature measurement. SWIR records short-wave infrared contrast with an InGaAs sensor. Material, moisture, coating or process differences must be tested in the relevant spectral band.
Which MV-CI model measures temperature?
MV-CI003-GL-T6 is documented for temperature measurement. Its specified ranges are –20 °C to 150 °C or 0 °C to 550 °C. The stated accuracy is ±2 °C or ±2% of the reading; application acceptance still requires a controlled validation.
How should focal length be selected for the LWIR models?
Use working distance, required field of view and the smallest detectable feature. The supplied LWIR imaging configurations use 6.3, 15, 25 or 35 mm focal lengths. Verify the resulting field of view at the actual mounting distance.
When is CoaXPress required in this family?
MV-CI050-Y1S-NN uses CoaXPress and provides 2592 × 2056 pixels at a documented maximum of 120 fps in Mono 8. The other supplied models use GigE. Include frame-grabber, cable, trigger and host-throughput requirements in the interface decision.
What changes between the SWIR thermal designs?
The 1280 × 1024 SWIR models are available fanless, with TEC and a fan, or with TEC and a fanless heatsink. These choices affect heat removal, airflow, enclosure layout and maintenance. They do not replace a thermal test at the expected ambient temperature.
Is higher resolution always the better choice?
Select enough pixels for the smallest required feature across the full field of view. Higher resolution can increase data rate, processing load and storage demand. Spectral contrast, optics and signal stability remain part of the acceptance test.
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