Hikrobot MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S Industrial and Machine Vision Sensor

The Hikrobot MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S is a high-performance 300,000-pixel color industrial vision sensor designed for demanding machine vision applications. This device leverages advanced CMOS sensor technology with a global shutter to ensure precise image capture without motion blur, making it ideal for fast-paced industrial environments. Its robust feature set and versatile tool library enable sophisticated inspection, measurement, and guidance tasks, positioning it as a key component for automation solutions. The MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S excels as both an industrial vision sensor and a comprehensive machine vision sensor, offering a blend of speed, accuracy, and flexibility.

Product Specifications:

Model: MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S   Resolution: 640 × 480   Sensor Type: CMOS, Global Shutter   Pixel Size: 3.74 μm × 3.74 μm   Image Sensor Format: 1/6"   Max Frame Rate: 15 fps   Dynamic Range: 60 dB   Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 40 dB   Gain: 1 dB ~ 23 dB   Exposure Time: 60 μs ~ 7000 μs   Pixel Format: Mono 8, RGB 8   Color/Monochrome: Color   Data Interface: Fast Ethernet (100Mbit/s)   Digital I/O: 1x Input (LINE0), 1x Output (LINE1), 1x RS-232 via Green Terminal   Power Supply: 12 ~ 24 VDC   Typical Power Consumption: 3 W @ 12 VDC   Lens Mount: M5.5-mount   Focal Length: 3.1 mm   Working Distance: 240 mm   Illumination: White LED   Aiming: Orange LED   Indicator Lights: PWR (Power), OK/NG (Result Display)   Dimensions: 38 mm × 38 mm × 19 mm   Weight: Approximately 40 g (without cable)   IP Rating: IP54   Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 50°C   Storage Temperature: -30 ~ 70°C   Humidity: 20% ~ 95% RH (non-condensing)   Software: SCMVS   Certifications: CE, KC

The MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S is equipped with a comprehensive suite of vision tools, enabling advanced image processing capabilities. These tools include precise measurement functions such as point-to-line, contrast, grayscale area, pitch, width, average brightness, line-to-line angle, diameter, and line-to-line angle measurements. Additionally, it offers color measurement and area analysis, including detection of spots, edges, contours, circles, and lines. For counting applications, it supports spot, edge, contour, and color counting. Recognition capabilities extend to registered classification and color comparison. Furthermore, the sensor incorporates logic tools for variable calculation, logical judgment, conditional judgment, and combined judgment, facilitating complex decision-making processes on the factory floor. Positional correction is also a key feature, ensuring accurate alignment and tracking. This extensive toolset supports the import and export of configurations, allowing for the storage of up to 8 schemes and 40 modules, thereby enhancing operational flexibility and rapid deployment.

Communication is streamlined through support for multiple industrial protocols, including Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, FTP, UDP, TCP client, TCP server, serial communication, MELSEC/SLMP, FINS, and Keyence KV. This broad compatibility ensures seamless integration into diverse automation architectures and existing control systems. The sensor's electrical characteristics are designed for industrial robustness, with a Fast Ethernet interface providing efficient data transfer at 100Mbit/s. The green terminal block serves a triple purpose, supplying power, handling digital I/O, and enabling serial communication. This consolidated approach simplifies wiring and installation. The device's operational parameters, such as gain and exposure time, are finely tunable, allowing users to optimize image quality under various lighting conditions and for different object characteristics.

The Hikrobot MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S is particularly well-suited for applications requiring high-speed inspection and precise measurements on production lines. Its compact form factor of 38 mm × 38 mm × 19 mm and lightweight design of approximately 40 g make it easy to integrate into space-constrained machinery. The M5.5-mount lens interface offers flexibility in lens selection, while the included transparent lens hood protects the lens. The integrated white LED illumination provides consistent lighting for inspection, complemented by an orange LED aimer for easy setup and alignment. Status indication is provided by PWR (power) and OK/NG (result display) LEDs, offering immediate visual feedback on device operation and inspection outcomes. The IP54 protection rating ensures resistance against dust and splashing water, making it suitable for moderately harsh industrial environments. The operational temperature range of 0 to 50°C and humidity resistance up to 95% RH (non-condensing) further underscore its suitability for typical factory settings.

This industrial vision sensor finds extensive application in sectors such as electronics manufacturing, automotive assembly, and pharmaceutical packaging. For instance, in the assembly of electronic components, the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S can be employed for precise component placement verification, solder joint inspection, and alignment of small parts, contributing to improved product quality and reduced defect rates. In automotive production lines, it can be utilized for inspecting surface finishes, verifying correct assembly of parts, and guiding robotic arms for intricate tasks. In the food and beverage industry, its color measurement and pattern recognition capabilities are invaluable for quality control, such as checking for defects in packaging, verifying label placement, and sorting products based on visual characteristics. The sensor's ability to store multiple schemes allows for rapid changeovers between different product runs, enhancing manufacturing flexibility and efficiency.

For users requiring different resolutions or specific functionalities within the same robust framework, Hikrobot offers other models such as the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_N, which may provide alternative imaging specifications. Additionally, higher-resolution solutions like the MV-SCP16C-H-WX-08S-WBN, MV-SCP16C-H-WX-12S-WBN, MV-SCP16C-H-WX-15S-WBN, and MV-SCP16C-H-WX-08S-WBN-S are available for applications demanding greater detail. For simpler vision tasks or integrated solutions, models like the HY-ZXJ6168C-W, HY-ZXJ6163C-W, and HY-ZXJ6166C-W might also be considered, catering to a broader spectrum of automation needs.

FAQ Section:

Q: What are the primary industrial scenarios where the Hikrobot MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S excels?

A: The MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S excels in scenarios requiring high-speed visual inspection, precise dimensional measurement, component verification, and robotic guidance in electronics manufacturing, automotive assembly, pharmaceutical packaging, and general industrial automation.

Q: How does the global shutter technology benefit users of the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S?

A: The global shutter technology ensures that all pixels on the sensor are exposed simultaneously, eliminating motion blur and distortion even when capturing fast-moving objects, which is critical for accurate inspection and measurement in dynamic industrial processes.

Q: Can the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S be integrated into existing industrial networks?

A: Yes, the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S supports a wide range of industrial communication protocols including Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and serial communications, facilitating seamless integration into diverse automation systems and PLCs.

Q: What is the typical accuracy that can be expected from the measurement tools on the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S?

A: The accuracy of the measurement tools depends on various factors including the selected lens, working distance, and the quality of the image. However, the sensor is designed to provide high-precision measurements suitable for critical industrial inspection tasks.

Q: Is the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S suitable for use in harsh environmental conditions?

A: With an IP54 rating, the sensor offers protection against dust and water splashes, making it suitable for moderately harsh industrial environments. For extreme conditions, additional protective enclosures might be necessary.

Q: How does the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S compare to monochrome vision sensors?

A: As a color vision sensor, the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S can detect and analyze color information, which is crucial for applications like color sorting, color verification, and inspecting products where color is a critical quality attribute, offering advantages over monochrome sensors in such use cases.

Q: What are the advantages of the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S over models like the HY-ZXJ6168C-W?

A: The MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S, as a dedicated machine vision sensor, typically offers more advanced processing capabilities, a wider range of integrated vision tools, higher resolutions, and more flexible communication options compared to simpler industrial cameras or vision systems like the HY-ZXJ6168C-W, which may be designed for more basic tasks.

Q: Can the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S be used for high-speed object detection and tracking?

A: Yes, with its 15 fps frame rate and global shutter, the sensor is capable of detecting and tracking objects at a moderate speed, and its various vision tools can be configured for detection and positional correction tasks.

Q: What is the typical integration cycle time for the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S in a new automation project?

A: The integration cycle time can vary significantly based on the complexity of the application and the user's familiarity with the SCMVS software and industrial communication protocols. However, the availability of pre-configured tools, scheme import/export, and multiple communication options are designed to shorten integration periods.

Q: Does the MV-SCi3XC-H-WX_S support real-time control feedback to PLCs?

A: Yes, through its industrial communication protocols like EtherNet/IP and PROFINET, the sensor can provide real-time inspection results and status updates to PLCs, enabling closed-loop control and automated decision-making on the production line.