1. Does the product move during exposure?
For moving products, we first consider global shutter, exposure time, triggering and available light. A rolling shutter can work well for a stationary product but is more likely to distort moving objects.
Hikrobot cameras
Hikrobot cameras for machine vision
Looking to buy a Hikrobot camera for a new machine, an expansion or a replacement? You should not have to work through hundreds of model numbers first. A stationary part with clear edges requires a different camera from a moving web or a station that must send its own result to the PLC.
Sedeco supplies individual Hikrobot components with application advice and, when required, configures the complete combination of camera, lens, lighting and software. We therefore start with what your machine must see reliably, not with the highest megapixel count.
Hikrobot range
From compact area scan to processing on the camera
Some families overlap in resolution or interface, but differ in housing, sensor range and processing. These are the families we most often start with. Each product page lets you compare available variants and request price and availability.
2D imaging
Area scan cameras
MV-CA
36 models
GigE and USB3 versions for industrial 2D acquisition.
View MV-CA
MV-CB
35 models
A broad area scan family, selected by sensor, resolution and speed.
View MV-CB
MV-CS
63 models
Compact C-mount cameras with GigE and USB3, mono, colour and NIR.
View MV-CS
MV-CU
41 models
Area scan cameras for applications requiring more sensor and frame-rate choices.
View MV-CUProcessing on the camera
Smart cameras
MV-SC1000
6 models
For local presence checks and clear 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
More resolution, speed and vision tools, including on-camera AI functions.
View MV-SC3000
MV-SC6000
21 models
The most processing capacity for Vision Master, feature trees and custom AI.
View MV-SC6000Other 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 options.
View MV-CLMV-DB500S 3D
3D camera
For depth, height, volume and 3D pose when a 2D image is not enough.
View MV-DB500SMV-ID code readers
Fixed mounting
For 1D codes, 2D codes and DPM when identification is the primary task.
View code readersChoose without guessing
Which Hikrobot camera fits your machine?
Four questions lead to a useful shortlist faster than a long list of sensor names.
2. What is the smallest feature that must remain visible?
Provide the field of view and the smallest scratch, edge or dimension. That determines the required pixel resolution. More megapixels are not automatically better: they also mean more data and often less speed or sensitivity.
3. Where are the camera and industrial PC installed?
GigE often suits longer cables, PoE and multiple cameras. USB3 provides high bandwidth over a short, direct connection. At high resolution and frame rate, we always check the actual data load.
4. Where should the decision be made?
A standard camera sends images to a PC. A smart camera performs the inspection itself and can send a measurement or pass/fail signal to the PLC. The inspection logic determines the sensible architecture.
| Camera type | Best suited to | Main strength | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 and line light require coordination |
| Smart camera | Defined local inspection | Processing on the camera | Less flexible than custom PC vision |
| 3D camera | Height, volume and pose | Adds depth information | Surface and ambient light matter |
| Code reader | 1D, 2D and DPM identification | Purpose-built decoding | Not intended for general inspection |
Why Sedeco
Hikrobot is an important partner; your application still leads
Independent selection
Hikrobot is one of our primary technology partners. We do not automatically choose a brand or model; the technical requirements of the application determine the solution.
Component or complete stack
You can buy components with application advice or have the complete camera, optics, lighting and software stack configured.
Benelux and DACH
Sedeco operates from Woerden and Gotha for machine builders, manufacturers and integrators in the Benelux, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Work through the details
From camera to a usable image
Selecting cameras
Work through field of view, pixel resolution, shutter and interface step by step.
Read the selection guide
Lenses
Determine focal length, sensor format and working distance from the required field of view.
View lenses
Lighting
Reveal the relevant feature with the appropriate light direction, geometry and wavelength.
View lightingFrequently asked questions
Buying a Hikrobot camera
These answers provide direction. A model recommendation always requires the actual imaging task and machine constraints.
Discuss your application
Not a generic product list, but a short technical selection
Send a clear product photo or description, the required field of view, the smallest relevant feature, working distance and cycle time. You will speak directly with the team that assesses the camera, optics, lighting and software as one stack.
We explain why a model fits, which alternatives make sense and which information is still missing before you order the Hikrobot camera.