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USB3 Camera BU series (CMOS, Compact)

BU160M / BU160MG / BU160MCG / BU160MCF

USB3 Camera BU series (CMOS, Compact) BU160M series

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  • USB3
  • 1.6 MP
  • 1/2.9 type
  • GS-CMOS
  • B/W
  • Color
  • 240 fps
  • TeliCore
  • Bus synchronization
  • Bulk trigger
  • image buffer
  • Sequential Shutter
  • 1.1μs exposure

The BU160M Series is an integrated CMOS camera with a USB 5Gbps (USB3.1 Gen1) interface.
For video output and camera control, the USB 5Gbps interface standard is adopted for high transfer rate, and it is easy to integrate into industrial equipment.
This product is a 3 year warranty correspondence.

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Key Features

  • High frame rate
  • USB 5Gbps (USB3.1 Gen1) interface
  • USB3 Vision Ver.1.0 conformity
  • GenICam conformity Ver2.4 / Ver3.0
  • IIDC2 Digital Camera Control Specification Ver.1.1.0
  • e-CON Connector adoption
  • Scalable
    Frame rate calculation tool
    (BU series CMOS camera)
  • Square grid arrangement
  • Random Trigger Shutter

Specifications

B/W Camera

BU160M / BU160MG Specifications table
Model BU160M BU160MG
Interface USB 5Gbps (USB3.1 Gen1) (Only SuperSpeed is supported)
Pixels 1.6M
Imager CMOS image sensor
Imager model IMX273LLR
Resolution 1,440(H) x 1,080(V)
Frame rate 240fps (Mono 8bit)
Pixel size 3.45μm x 3.45μm
Scanning area 4.97mm(H) x 3.73mm(V)
Image size 1/2.9 type
Aspect ratio 4:3
Scanning Progressive
Electronic shutter method MANUAL: Global shutter / Random Trigger Shutter: Global shutter
Random Trigger Shutter Type External Trigger / Software Trigger
Random Trigger Shutter Mode Edge / Level / Bulk (255 times)
Sequential Shutter 16 entries (max)
Exposure Time MANUAL: 1.08μs to 13.31μs (Short exposure mode ON), 20μs to 16s (Short exposure mode OFF)
AE: 20μs to 1s
Random Trigger Shutter: 20μs to 16s (Edge or Bulk mode), 50μs to Trigger width (Level mode)
Synchronization System Internal / Bus (USB)
Optical glass/filter - Dust-proof glass
Sensitivity 3,000 lx
(F4, 1/250s)
Minimum illuminance 3 lx
(F1.4, Gain: +36dB, Video level: 50%)
Gain MANUAL: 0 to +36dB, AGC: 0 to +24dB
Black Level -25% to +25%
Gamma / LUT γ=1.0 to 0.45 / In 12bit, Out 12bit
Image Buffer 256MB / 172 frames (all pixels readout)
Image Output Format Mono 8bit / Mono 10bit / Mono 12bit
Readout Mode All pixel, Scalable, Binning, Decimation, Mirroring, Flip
External trigger input Low: 0 to 0.5V, High: 2 to 24.0V
High active / Low active, Pulse width: 50μs (minimum)
Power supply DC5V ±5%
Power consumption 2.4W max.
Lens mount C-mount
External dimension 29(W) x 29(H) x 16(D) mm (Not including protruding parts)
Mass approx. 33g
Operation temperature 0°C to 40°C (below 60°C on cabinet surface)
Operation humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation)
Conformity CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, USB3 Vision, GenICam, IIDC2

Color Cameras

BU160MCG / BU160MCF Specifications table
Model BU160MCG BU160MCF
Interface USB 5Gbps (USB3.1 Gen1) (Only SuperSpeed is supported)
Pixels 1.6M
Imager CMOS image sensor
Imager model IMX273LLR
Resolution 1,440(H) x 1,080(V)
Frame rate 240fps (Bayer 8bit)
Pixel size 3.45μm x 3.45μm
Scanning area 4.97mm(H) x 3.73mm(V)
Image size 1/2.9 type
Aspect ratio 4:3
Scanning Progressive
Electronic shutter method MANUAL: Global shutter / Random Trigger Shutter: Global shutter
Random Trigger Shutter Type External Trigger / Software Trigger
Random Trigger Shutter Mode Edge / Level / Bulk (255 times)
Sequential Shutter 16 entries (max)
Exposure Time MANUAL: 1.08μs to 13.31μs (Short exposure mode ON), 20μs to 16s (Short exposure mode OFF)
AE: 20μs to 1s
Random Trigger Shutter: 20μs to 16s (Edge or Bulk mode), 50μs to Trigger width (Level mode)
Synchronization System Internal / Bus (USB)
On-chip Color Filter RGB primary color mosaic-on-tip color filter
Optical glass/filter Dust-proof glass IR Cut Filter
Sensitivity 2,300 lx
(F2.8, 1/250s)
2,400 lx
(F2.8, 1/250s)
Minimum illuminance 1 lx
(F1.4, Gain: +36dB, Video level: 50%)
3 lx
(F1.4, Gain: +36dB, Video level: 50%)
Gain MANUAL: 0 to +36dB, AGC: 0 to +24dB
Black Level -25% to +25%
Gamma / LUT γ=1.0 to 0.45 / In 12bit, Out 12bit
White balance Manual white-balance / One-push white-balance
Image Buffer 256MB / 172 frames (all pixels readout)
Image Output Format RGB 24bit, BGR 24bit, YUV422 16bit, YUV411 12bit,
Bayer 8bit / Bayer 10bit / Bayer 12bit, Mono 8bit
Readout Mode All pixel, Scalable, Binning, Decimation, Mirroring, Flip
External trigger input Low: 0 to 0.5V, High: 2 to 24.0V
High active / Low active, Pulse width: 50μs (minimum)
Power supply DC5V ±5%
Power consumption 3.4W max.
Lens mount C-mount
External dimension 29(W) x 29(H) x 16(D) mm (Not including protruding parts)
Mass approx. 33g
Operation temperature 0°C to 40°C (below 60°C on cabinet surface)
Operation humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation)
Conformity CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, USB3 Vision, GenICam, IIDC2

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Additional feature (specification change) of "Short time exposure mode" to BU series

"Short time exposure mode" feature which enables higher speed shutter than ever is added to applicable models among our CMOS camera of "BU series".

  1. Applicable products
    BU160M series(BU160M, BU160MG, BU160MCG, BU160MCF)

  2. Contents of change
    Contents of change table
    Model Before change After change
    Exposure time Exposure time
    MANUAL AE MANUAL AE
    Short time
    exposure mode
    OFF
    Short time
    exposure mode
    ON
    BU160M series 30μs - 16s 30μs - 1s 20μs - 16s 1.08μs - 13.31μs 20μs - 1s
    • Please refer specification sheet or instruction manual for details.


  3. Application
    Changes apply after the following serial number.
    Application table
    Model Type Serial No.
    BU160M BJ0569A7 ROHS 1001501 of later
    • Models not listed will be updated sequentially.


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