Hikrobot GigE Vision cameras
Industrial vision over one scalable network
GigE cameras move images from the machine to a PC-based vision system when distance, PoE or multiple cameras shape the architecture. The interface solves connectivity; sensor, shutter, optics and lighting still determine whether the image is usable.
Processing
On an industrial PC
Cabling
Data, with PoE options
Scaling
Single or multi-camera
Design the complete data path, not only the camera connection.
Where GigE earns its place
Choose the interface from the machine layout
GigE Vision is a practical architecture when the camera and vision PC are not side by side, when one cable for power and data simplifies installation, or when several cameras must share network infrastructure.
What GigE does not decide
It does not choose the sensor, shutter, resolution, lens or lighting. Those decisions still start with the product and the feature you need to see.
Remote vision PC
Keep processing in the cabinet while the camera remains at the station.
PoE installation
Use supported PoE hardware to combine power and data over one cable.
Multi-camera network
Coordinate several cameras while accounting for shared bandwidth and triggering.
Select from image to network
Four decisions before you choose a model
A strong GigE system starts with image quality and ends with a checked data path. Reversing that order often produces the right connector and the wrong image.
01 · Motion
Shutter and exposure
Match global or rolling shutter, exposure and trigger timing to product movement.
02 · Detail
Field of view and pixels
Use the smallest relevant feature to calculate the resolution the inspection needs.
03 · Data
Frame rate and camera count
Check the real data load at the selected resolution, speed and number of cameras.
04 · Image
Lens and lighting
Set working distance, lens and lighting geometry for stable contrast at the feature.
Choose GigE when
Cable routing, PoE or a shared multi-camera network is central to the machine architecture.
Consider USB3 when
The camera sits close to the PC and the application benefits from a short, direct high-bandwidth connection.
Neither interface compensates for an unsuitable sensor, shutter, lens or lighting setup. Read the camera selection guide.
Frequently asked questions
GigE Vision in practical terms
Interface decisions are easiest when image requirements and machine architecture are reviewed together.
Verified family starting points
Start with MV-CA or compact MV-CS
Both families include GigE and USB3 versions, so the imaging task can lead while the interface follows the machine architecture. Confirm the exact sensor, shutter, frame rate and interface at variant level.
Broad 2D platform
MV-CA
36 modelsA broad family for industrial 2D acquisition with GigE and USB3 versions. Select the variant from required pixels, motion, frame rate and sensor characteristics.
Explore MV-CA →
Compact C-mount
MV-CS
63 modelsCompact C-mount cameras with GigE and USB3 versions, including mono, colour and NIR options for space-conscious machine designs.
Explore MV-CS →Specify the complete GigE path
Bring the machine layout, not just a camera list
Sedeco checks image feasibility and the route from camera to processing system. That includes optics and lighting, but also cable routing, camera count, triggering and expected data load.
Useful inputs
- Image taskField of view and smallest relevant feature
- Product behaviourMotion, cycle time and trigger moment
- Machine layoutWorking distance, cable route and cabinet position
- System scaleCamera count, network hardware and result flow