The Datasensing M195C is a GigE Vision area-scan camera built around a 1" CMOS global-shutter color sensor delivering 2048 x 2048 pixel (~4.2 MP) images at up to 25 frames per second. It uses a C-mount lens interface, 5.5 µm pixels, and is powered via Power over Ethernet or 12 VDC, with trigger and strobe I/O for integration flexibility. The compact 29 x 29 mm cross-section housing carries an IP30 rating and operates from 0 to 50 °C. The M-Series is designed for fast integration into machine vision systems and connects directly to Datalogic MX-E Series vision processors. (Note: M-Series is in obsolescence transition toward the E-Series GigE cameras.)
The Datasensing M195C is a GigE Vision area-scan camera built on a 1-inch CMOS global-shutter color sensor that delivers 2048 x 2048 pixels (~4.2 MP) at up to 25 frames per second. The global shutter is the headline feature for an installer: every pixel is exposed simultaneously, so parts moving on a conveyor or indexing under the camera image without the skew or smear a rolling shutter introduces. Combined with the square 2048 x 2048 format, you get a symmetric field of view that maps cleanly onto square or round inspection areas (trays, caps, label faces) without wasting sensor real estate, and the 5.5 um pixels across the 2048 x 2048 array give a roughly 11.3 x 11.3 mm active area on the 1-inch optical format, which is forgiving on lens selection and light budget.
The interface is plain Gigabit Ethernet running the GigE Vision protocol, which keeps cabling simple and long-reach: a single Cat cable carries image data and, because the camera supports Power over Ethernet (or 12 VDC as an alternative), it can also carry power, reducing the connector count at the camera end. At ~4.2 MP and 25 FPS the data rate sits comfortably within GigE's bandwidth, so you get reliable streaming over standard Ethernet runs (typically up to ~100 m on copper) without the cost of CoaXPress or the cable-length limits of USB3. The camera exposes trigger and strobe I/O, so it slots into a hardware-triggered cell: a photoeye or PLC pulse starts the exposure and the strobe output fires a light at the captured instant. Datalogic positions the M-Series to connect directly to its MX-E Series vision processors, making it a natural fit for a PC-less or appliance-based deployment.
Mechanically the M195C is a compact 29 x 29 mm cross-section housing with a C-mount lens interface, which gives access to the broad ecosystem of industrial C-mount optics; choose a lens whose image circle covers the 1-inch format to avoid vignetting at the corners of the square sensor. The protection rating is IP30, meaning it is built for indoor, controlled enclosures rather than washdown or dusty open-line environments, so plan an enclosure if the cell is wet or particulate-heavy. The operating range of 0 to 50 degrees C covers typical factory-floor conditions. One planning note: Datalogic lists the M-Series as being in an obsolescence transition toward its E-Series GigE cameras, which matters for long-horizon line designs and spares strategy even though the camera remains a capable choice for current builds.
Best for
Color inspection of moving parts on a conveyor or indexing table where the global shutter prevents motion blur at 25 FPS
Defect, surface, and packaging inspection over a square field of view, using the symmetric 2048 x 2048 format for trays, caps, and label faces
OCR/OCV and 2D code traceability reading where ~4.2 MP resolution provides character and module detail across a moderate field of view
Dimensional measurement and gauging tasks that benefit from the geometric fidelity of a global-shutter sensor paired with a suitable C-mount lens
PC-less vision cells built around a Datalogic MX-E Series processor, powered and cabled over a single PoE Ethernet run
Selection notes
Confirm the C-mount lens has an image circle that covers the 1-inch sensor format; lenses rated for smaller formats will vignette the corners of the 2048 x 2048 frame.
Size your field of view and working distance against the 5.5 um pixel and 2048 x 2048 count to verify you achieve the required pixels-per-feature for the smallest defect, character, or code module you must resolve.
Budget for IP30 only: this camera expects a clean indoor enclosure, so add a protective housing if the line involves washdown, oil mist, or airborne dust.
Plan power and trigger wiring early: decide between PoE and 12 VDC, and wire the trigger input to your photoeye/PLC and the strobe output to your light for a deterministic, hardware-synchronized capture.
Factor in the M-Series obsolescence transition toward the E-Series when planning multi-year deployments and spare-unit inventory.
Verify 25 FPS meets your line rate; if parts move faster than one frame per index, this camera may undersample and a higher-frame-rate model would be required.
Specifications: General
Brand
Datalogic / Datasensing
Camera type
Area-scan
Specifications: Sensor
Resolution
~4.2 MP (2048 x 2048)
Horizontal resolution
2048 x 2048 px
Mono / color
Color
Shutter
Global shutter
Sensor size
1" CMOS
Pixel size
5.5 µm
Specifications: Performance
FPS
25 FPS
Specifications: Interface
Interface
GigE (Gigabit Ethernet)
Protocols
GigE Vision
Specifications: Optics
Mount
C-mount
Specifications: Electrical
Power
Power over Ethernet (PoE) or 12 VDC
Specifications: Environment
IP rating
IP30
Operating temperature
0 to 50 °C
Specifications: Mechanical
Dimensions
29 x 29 mm
Applications this camera is commonly selected for. Open one to see the full recommended hardware and approach.
1. Install the IMPACT Software Suite and connect the camera
Install the IMPACT Software Suite on your PC, which provides both the configuration/viewer tools and the SDK. For a GigE Vision model (E100, M or U series), connect it to a dedicated NIC and, for USB3 models, use a certified USB3 cable and port. Power the camera and confirm it enumerates.
2. Bring the camera online and verify the link
For GigE Vision, put the camera and the host NIC on the same subnet (a static IP on the camera matching the NIC range is the most reliable starting point); for USB3, confirm the device is recognized. Open the IMPACT viewer/device tool, discover the camera, and verify a stable connection before streaming. Enabling jumbo frames on the NIC helps GigE throughput.
3. Set exposure, gain and trigger, then grab a first image
In the IMPACT tools, start a live stream and adjust exposure and gain until the image is well-lit without saturation; set white balance on color models. Begin in free-run (continuous) mode to confirm imaging, then switch to hardware or software trigger as your application requires. Capture and save a reference image once the scene looks correct.
4. Build a vision tool or move to the SDK/API
Use the IMPACT point-and-click vision tools to assemble an inspection, or use the IMPACT SDK to access the camera and results programmatically and feed them into your HMI/PLC application. As these are GenICam/GenTL-compliant devices, you can alternatively drive them from any GenICam-compliant third-party vision library if your pipeline standardizes on one.
5. Route the stable feed to deep-learning inspection (optional)
Once you have a stable, repeatable image, the feed can be sent to a deep-learning inspection platform such as Rosepetal for defect detection or classification tasks that go beyond rule-based tooling. Keep lighting, optics and trigger timing fixed so the images reaching the model stay consistent.
Frequently asked questions
It is a color camera, built on a 1-inch CMOS color sensor, so it suits inspections where color content carries the information (print color verification, color-coded parts, surface tint defects).
It uses a global shutter, which exposes all pixels simultaneously and captures moving parts without the skew or smear typical of rolling-shutter sensors.
The sensor is 2048 x 2048 pixels (~4.2 MP) and it runs at up to 25 frames per second.
It is a GigE Vision camera over standard Gigabit Ethernet, and it can be powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE) or by 12 VDC.
It uses a C-mount lens interface, has a compact 29 x 29 mm cross-section, carries an IP30 rating for indoor/enclosed use, and operates from 0 to 50 degrees C.
Yes. It provides trigger and strobe I/O, so an external trigger can start the exposure and the strobe output can fire a light at the moment of capture; it also connects directly to Datalogic MX-E Series vision processors.
