Movement during exposure
A global shutter and a short exposure time help prevent distortion and motion blur on moving products. A rolling shutter can suit a stationary product, provided the camera also remains still during exposure.
Hikrobot industrial cameras
Hikrobot cameras for machine vision
The suitable camera depends on the image the machine needs. Separate products, continuously moving material, depth measurements and inspections that must send a result directly to the PLC each require a different camera type.
Sedeco supplies Hikrobot cameras with application advice and can help combine the camera with a suitable lens, lighting and software. Field of view, smallest relevant detail, movement and cycle time usually matter more than the highest available megapixel count.
Hikrobot camera range
Camera families for different imaging tasks
The families sometimes overlap in resolution or interface, but differ in housing, sensor range and onboard processing. The product pages show the available variants for each family.
2D imaging
Area scan cameras
MV-CA
36 models
GigE and USB3 models for industrial 2D image acquisition.
View MV-CA
MV-CB
35 models
A broad area scan family with options for sensor, resolution and frame rate.
View MV-CB
MV-CS
63 models
Compact C-mount cameras with GigE or USB3 in monochrome, colour and NIR versions.
View MV-CS
MV-CU
41 models
Area scan cameras with an extensive choice of sensors and frame rates.
View MV-CUProcessing on the camera
Smart cameras
MV-SC1000
6 models
For local presence checks and straightforward pass/fail decisions.
View MV-SC1000
MV-SC2000
14 models
For longer working distances, multiple checks and additional I/O.
View MV-SC2000
MV-SC3000
27 models
Higher-resolution and higher-speed models with vision tools and onboard AI functions.
View MV-SC3000
MV-SC6000
21 models
The highest processing capacity in this group for Vision Master, feature trees and custom AI.
View MV-SC6000Specialised imaging tasks
Line scan, 3D and identification
MV-CL line scan
34 models
For web material, coils and profiles, with GigE, Camera Link, fibre and CoaXPress interfaces.
View MV-CLMV-DB500S 3D
3D camera
For depth, height, volume and 3D part position when a 2D image does not provide enough information.
View MV-DB500SMV-ID code readers
Fixed mounting
For reading 1D, 2D and DPM codes in fixed-mount applications.
View code readersChoosing a camera type
Which Hikrobot camera fits your machine?
Movement, required detail, connection distance and the location of image processing are the main differences to consider.
Field of view and smallest detail
The field of view and the smallest scratch, edge or dimension determine the required pixel resolution. More megapixels also increase the data load and can affect speed or sensitivity.
Connection and data load
GigE often suits longer cables, PoE and systems with multiple cameras. USB3 provides high bandwidth through a shorter, direct connection. Resolution and frame rate determine the actual data load on the interface and industrial PC.
Processing on a PC or camera
A standard industrial camera sends images to a PC for processing. A smart camera performs the inspection internally and can send a measurement or pass/fail signal directly to the PLC.
| Camera type | Best suited to | Characteristic | Boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area scan | Discrete products and 2D inspection | Complete image per exposure | Product must fit within the field of view |
| Line scan | Web material and continuous motion | Constant resolution over length | Encoder, movement and line lighting must be synchronised |
| Smart camera | Defined local inspection | Processing on the camera | Less flexible than custom PC vision |
| 3D camera | Height, volume and 3D part position | Adds depth information | Performance depends on the surface and ambient light |
| Code reader | 1D, 2D and DPM identification | Purpose-built decoding | Not intended for general inspection |
Product selection and integration
Support with the complete imaging setup
Application-based model comparison
Hikrobot is one of our main technology partners. We compare the available models with the imaging task, required interface and machine environment.
Individual components or a complete combination
You can order individual components with application advice or ask us to configure the camera, optics, lighting and software as a complete combination.
Benelux and DACH
Sedeco operates from Woerden and Gotha for machine builders, manufacturers and integrators in the Benelux, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Related selection information
Camera, lens and lighting must work together
Choosing an industrial camera
How field of view, pixel resolution, shutter and interface affect camera selection.
Read the camera guide
Lenses
How focal length, sensor format and working distance determine the field of view.
View lenses
Lighting
How light direction, geometry and wavelength make the relevant feature visible.
View lightingFrequently asked questions
Buying a Hikrobot camera
These answers provide direction. A model recommendation always requires the actual imaging task and machine constraints.
Questions about camera selection?
Discuss your application with a camera specialist
A product photo or description, field of view, smallest relevant detail, working distance and cycle time help us compare the camera, optics, lighting and software as one imaging setup.
We explain which models fit, which alternatives are relevant and what information is still needed for a sound product choice.