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Datalogic / Datasensing CAM-M190-GE-2048x1088-50 (M190) machine vision camera
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Datasensing M190 (CAM-M190-GE-2048x1088-50)

CAM-M190-GE-2048x1088-50

The Datasensing M190 (CAM-M190-GE-2048x1088-50, P/N 601-0454) is a compact GigE machine-vision camera built around a 2/3" CMOS sensor delivering 2048 x 1088 pixels (2.2 MP) at 50 FPS in monochrome with a global shutter and 5.5 µm pixels. It uses a Gigabit Ethernet interface with Power over Ethernet or 12 VDC supply and a standard C-mount, in a 42 x 29 x 29 mm IP30 housing rated for 0 to 50 °C operation. Trigger and strobe I/O provide integration flexibility, and the camera belongs to Datalogic's M-series area-scan family. A color variant (M190C, P/N 601-0455) shares the same optical and electrical specifications.

Brand
Datalogic / Datasensing
Camera type
Area scan
Interface
GigE (Gigabit Ethernet)
Resolution
2.2 MP (2048 x 1088)
Horizontal resolution
2048 x 1088 px
Mono / color
Monochrome (grayscale)
Shutter
Global shutter
FPS
50 FPS
Mount
C-Mount
Sensor size
2/3" CMOS
Pixel size
5.5 µm
Power
PoE or 12 VDC
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Technical overview

The Datasensing M190 is a compact GigE area-scan camera built around a 2/3-inch monochrome CMOS sensor that delivers 2048 x 1088 pixels (2.2 MP) with 5.5 um pixels and a true global shutter. The global shutter is the defining trait here: every pixel is exposed simultaneously, so the camera freezes motion cleanly on conveyors, indexing tables and rotating parts without the skew or smear that a rolling shutter would introduce. At 2.2 MP the resolution is modest by today's standards but very well matched to fast, repetitive 2D tasks where you want a tight field of view, a usable working depth and plenty of frames rather than a single enormous image. Running at 50 FPS, the M190 has enough throughput to capture multiple frames per part on a moving line, which is what defect detection, code reading and presence/verification checks typically demand.

The interface is plain Gigabit Ethernet, which keeps cabling simple and supports the long cable runs standard Ethernet allows, while supplying power either over PoE on the same cable or via a separate 12 VDC input. That single-cable PoE option is a meaningful integration convenience: one drop carries both data and power to the camera, simplifying cabinet wiring and reducing connector count at the camera end. The C-mount and 2/3-inch sensor format give you a wide, well-supported choice of standard industrial lenses; because the pixels are a relatively large 5.5 um, the optical resolution demands on the lens are forgiving, and you can reach good contrast without resorting to exotic high-MP-rated optics. Field of view and standoff are set entirely by the lens you pair with it, so the 2.2 MP sensor maps to whatever inspection window your application needs by choosing focal length accordingly.

On the application side, the monochrome sensor maximizes light sensitivity and per-pixel sharpness, which is exactly what you want for edge-based measurement, surface and defect inspection, OCR/OCV and 1D/2D code reading where grayscale contrast carries the information. The built-in trigger and strobe I/O let the camera be hardware-synchronized to a PLC, encoder or photoelectric part-present sensor and to fire a strobed light precisely during exposure, so motion is frozen with a short, bright pulse rather than a long ambient exposure. The 42 x 29 x 29 mm housing is small enough to fit tight stations and multi-camera arrays, but note the IP30 rating and 0 to 50 C operating range: this is a clean, dry, indoor-cabinet-and-enclosure camera, not a washdown or harsh-environment unit. A color variant (M190C) shares the same optical and electrical specifications for jobs that genuinely need color discrimination.

Best for

  • High-speed defect and surface inspection on moving conveyors, where the global shutter freezes the part at 50 FPS without motion smear
  • 1D/2D code reading and traceability checks on packaging and labels, using monochrome contrast and short strobed exposures
  • OCR/OCV of printed text, lot codes and date markings on packaging and electronics
  • Dimensional and edge-based 2D measurement of small-to-medium parts within a tightly framed field of view
  • Compact multi-camera inspection cells (electronics, automotive components) where the small 42 x 29 x 29 mm body and single-cable PoE simplify dense layouts

Selection notes

  • Confirm the 2.2 MP (2048 x 1088) resolution gives you enough pixels across your smallest defect or character: choose the lens focal length so the field of view yields the pixels-per-feature your inspection algorithm needs, since FOV is entirely lens-dependent.
  • Pair with a C-mount lens rated for a 2/3-inch sensor; the large 5.5 um pixels are forgiving optically, but verify the lens covers the format and resolves at your working distance.
  • Plan the lighting and trigger chain: use the strobe and trigger I/O to sync a pulsed light to exposure for motion freezing, and a part-present sensor or encoder to trigger acquisition deterministically rather than free-running.
  • Decide power and network topology early: PoE lets one Ethernet cable carry data and power, but your switch/injector must supply it; otherwise budget a separate 12 VDC feed. Standard GigE cabling sets your distance and bandwidth headroom.
  • Respect the environment limits: IP30 and 0 to 50 C mean indoor, dry, dust-controlled mounting inside an enclosure; harsh, wet or washdown lines need an external housing or a different camera. If true color is required, specify the M190C variant, which shares the same optical and electrical specifications.

Specifications: General
BrandDatalogic / Datasensing
Camera typeArea scan

Specifications: Sensor
Resolution2.2 MP (2048 x 1088)
Horizontal resolution2048 x 1088 px
Mono / colorMonochrome (grayscale)
ShutterGlobal shutter
Sensor size2/3" CMOS
Pixel size5.5 µm

Specifications: Performance
FPS50 FPS

Specifications: Interface
InterfaceGigE (Gigabit Ethernet)

Specifications: Optics
MountC-Mount

Specifications: Electrical
PowerPoE or 12 VDC

Specifications: Environment
IP ratingIP30
Operating temperature0 ... 50 °C

Specifications: Mechanical
Dimensions42 x 29 x 29 mm

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