Additional platformSC5000
50 modelsA current Hikrobot smart camera platform available in a broad range of configurations.
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Smart cameras for local inspection and PLC communication
A smart camera combines image acquisition, onboard processing and industrial communication in one device. It performs the inspection locally and sends a pass/fail result, measurement or position directly to the PLC without a separate vision PC.
On-camera processingResult for the PLC4 MV-SC series
Image in
Tools run
PLC result
Local image processing
From camera trigger to PLC result
Image quality, the configured inspection and the machine response must work together. The smart camera captures the image, processes the relevant feature and communicates the result for each trigger.
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Capture
Triggering, optics and lighting produce a sharp image of the relevant product detail.
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Process
Vision tools locate, measure, compare or read the relevant feature.
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Decide
Configured limits convert measurements into values or pass/fail decisions.
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Communicate
The result reaches the PLC through I/O or a supported interface.
Typical inspection tasks
Presence and assembly
Presence, completeness and orientation checks for components.
Position and guidance
Coordinates and rotation for downstream machine or robot control.
Dimensions and quality
Feature measurement and detection of repeatable visible defects.
OCR and identification
Text reading or identification combined with another visual inspection.
Hikrobot MV-SC platform
How the MV-SC series differ
The MV-SC families differ in working range, resolution, processing capacity, inspection tools, I/O and environmental options. Additional processing capacity is relevant when the inspection uses more tools, higher-resolution images or onboard AI.
Compact local checksMV-SC1000
6 modelsFor straightforward local checks, with Near Range or Standard Range versions and compact PLC I/O.
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Integrated stationMV-SC2000
14 modelsFor longer working distances and inspections with multiple checks, with integrated camera, optics and lighting options.
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Extended tools and AIMV-SC3000
27 modelsAdditional resolution, speed and algorithm capacity, with extended tools and onboard AI.
View series →Additional platformHighest MV-SC capacityMV-SC6000
21 modelsVision Master, extended algorithms, feature trees and custom AI for inspections that require the highest processing capacity in the MV-SC group.
View series →Questions about the series? Field of view, smallest relevant detail, product speed and the required inspection tools help determine which camera fits.
Discuss your inspectionProcessing architecture
Smart camera or PC-based vision
A smart camera suits a defined, repeatable station that returns a local result directly to the machine. PC-based vision provides more room for centrally coordinating several cameras, process steps or data flows.
Smart camera applications
- One camera or one defined inspection station
- Local pass/fail, position or measurement
- Compact installation with direct PLC link
- Standard vision tools cover the task
PC-based vision applications
- Several cameras with shared logic and timing
- Central storage, dashboards or traceability
- 3D processing or heavier algorithms
- Custom software and system integration
Dedicated code reading
If the task is limited to barcodes or Data Matrix codes, a dedicated code reader is usually the more direct choice.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about smart cameras
The right model follows from the image and process requirements, not from resolution alone.
Questions about model selection?
Discuss your inspection with a vision specialist
Representative products or sharp images, field of view, smallest relevant detail, working distance, cycle time and machine interface allow us to compare the camera, optics, lighting and connection as one system.
- Field of view and smallest feature
- Working distance and installation space
- Cycle time and product movement
- PLC interface and output format
Available series
MV-SC and SC5000 smart camera families for different inspection capacities and working ranges.