Omron STC-BCS163U3V-BC USB3 Vision Color Area Scan Camera, 1.6MP, Sony IMX273, 238 fps, C-Mount

SKU
STC-BCS163U3V-BC
$471.50
Quick Overview

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1.6 MP USB3 Vision color area scan camera with Sony IMX273 global shutter, 238 fps, and C-mount in a compact 27.5 mm housing for high-speed industrial imaging and automation.

NDAA Compliant

The Omron STC-BCS163U3V-BC (STCBCS163U3VBC) is a compact 1.6 MP color USB3 Vision area scan camera designed for high-speed industrial imaging, offering up to 238 fps at 1440 x 1080 resolution with a Sony IMX273 global shutter sensor for distortion-free capture of fast-moving targets. Its C-mount design, USB bus power, and lightweight 27.5 mm cube housing simplify integration into machine vision, inspection, and automation systems where reliability and small footprint are critical.

Engineers gain flexible image control with selectable Bayer output formats, exposure from 1 µs to 16.777 seconds, analog gain up to 43.2 dB, decimation, flipping, and up to eight user-configurable settings for rapid deployment across multiple production lines. USB3 Vision 1.0.1 compliance ensures fast data transfer, straightforward software integration, and dependable performance in demanding environments from 0 to +36 °C operating temperature.

Features:

  • 1.6 MP global shutter for sharp high-speed imaging
  • Sony IMX273 sensor for low-noise industrial inspection
  • USB3 Vision interface for fast, reliable data transfer
  • Compact C-mount body for easy system integration
  • Wide exposure control from 1 µs to 16.777 s
  • Multiple Bayer formats for flexible image processing
  • ROI, flip, decimation for optimized field of view
  • Low power USB bus under 2.0 W at +5 V

Applications:

  • PCB inspection
  • Machine vision
  • Robotics guidance
  • Packaging inspection
  • Assembly verification
  • Motion analysis
  • Lab automation
  • Metrology systems
Product ModelSTC-BCS163U3V-BC
Camera TypeArea camera
Resolution1.6 MP
Color / MonochromeColor
Effective Pixels1,440 (H) × 1,080 (V)
Frame Rate238.0 fps
InterfaceUSB3.0
ProtocolUSB3 Vision 1.0.1
Power SupplyUSB bus power (+5 V)
Power ConsumptionLess than 2.0 W
Operating Temperature0 °C to +36 °C (environmental)
Storage Temperature-25 °C to +75 °C (environmental)
Image SensorSony IMX273
Shutter TypeGlobal shutter
Optical Size1/2.9"
Cell Size3.45 (H) × 3.45 (V) µm
Dimensions27.5 (W) × 27.5 (H) × 23.33 (D) mm
WeightApproximately 16 g
Lens MountC-mount
Optical FilterIR cut filter built-in
Data ConnectorUSB3.0 Micro-B × 1
Power / I/O ConnectorBM04B (JST) × 1
Scanning ModeFull scanning / ROI
Operational ModeEdge preset trigger / Free-run
Image Pixel FormatBayerRG8 / BayerRG10 / BayerRG12 / BayerRG10Packed / BayerRG12Packed
Exposure Time1 µs to 16.777 s
Analog Gain0 to 43.2 dB
Digital Gainx1 to x2
Gamma0.1 to 4.0
BinningN/A
Decimationx2 horizontal and vertical individually / Off
Image FlipVertical / Horizontal / Vertical & Horizontal / Off
Defective Pixel CorrectionUp to 640 pixels
User SettingsUp to 8 user settings
White BalanceAuto exposure / Auto gain
Flat Field Correction (FFC)N/A
Auto Control FunctionAuto / Manual / Push-to-set white balance
Chunk FunctionSupported
Event FunctionSupported
PTP Function (IEEE1588)N/A