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Omron / Sentech STC-BBS202POE-BC / STC-BCS202POE-BC machine vision camera
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Omron / Sentech Sentech STC-BBS202POE-BC / STC-BCS202POE-BC (2MP GigE board-level)

STC-BBS202POE-BC

The STC-Bx202POE-BC is a compact board-level GigE Vision camera from Omron Sentech's B-Series, built around the 1/1.7-inch Sony Pregius IMX430 global-shutter CMOS sensor at 2 MP (1624 x 1240) with 4.5 µm pixels. It delivers up to 54.6 fps over a Gigabit Ethernet interface and is PoE compatible, using a C-mount lens (the -BC board variant). The STC-BBS202POE-BC is the monochrome model and the STC-BCS202POE-BC is the color model; both are designed for OEM integration where a small, configurable board-level form factor is required.

Brand
Omron / Sentech
Camera type
Area scan
Interface
GigE (Gigabit Ethernet) with PoE
Resolution
2 MP
Horizontal resolution
1624 x 1240 px
Mono / color
Mono (STC-BBS202POE-BC) / Color (STC-BCS202POE-BC)
Sensor manufacturer
Sony Pregius CMOS
Sensor model
Sony IMX430
Shutter
Global shutter
FPS
54.6 fps
Mount
C-mount (-BC board variant)
Sensor size
1/1.7-inch optical format
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Technical overview

The Omron Sentech STC-BBS202POE-BC (and its color sibling, the STC-BCS202POE-BC) is a board-level area-scan camera built around Sony's Pregius IMX430, a 1/1.7-inch global-shutter CMOS sensor delivering 2 MP at 1624 x 1240 pixels on a 4.5 um pixel pitch. The global shutter is the headline characteristic for an integrator: every pixel is exposed simultaneously, so fast-moving parts on a conveyor, an indexing table, or a robot end-effector are captured without the geometric smear or skew that a rolling shutter introduces. That makes this camera a natural fit for triggered, motion-coupled inspection rather than static bench imaging. With 4.5 um pixels on a true global-shutter Pregius sensor, you also get clean, low-noise frames at full well capacity, which keeps thresholds and edge-detection stable across a production shift.

The interface is GigE Vision over Gigabit Ethernet, and the camera is PoE compatible (IEEE 802.3af), meaning a single Cat-5e/Cat-6 cable can carry both power and data up to the practical 100 m Ethernet reach. That single-cable simplicity is a real advantage for distributed lines, multi-camera cells, and hard-to-reach fixtures where pulling separate power is awkward; alternatively the camera accepts external DC where PoE switching is not available. Running GigE Vision and GenICam means the camera drops into standard third-party vision software and SDKs without proprietary lock-in. The trade-off versus USB3 or CoaxPoE-class interfaces is bandwidth: Gigabit Ethernet caps throughput, and at this 2 MP resolution the sensor reaches 54.6 fps, which is comfortably fast for most inline part-by-part inspection but is the bus ceiling to plan around if you later imagine binning down for very high frame rates.

Optically and mechanically, this is a C-mount, board-level (-BC) design intended for OEM integration where a compact, configurable form factor matters more than a sealed housing. The C-mount and 1/1.7-inch format give you a wide, well-supported lens selection; just confirm the lens covers the 1/1.7-inch image circle and resolves the 4.5 um pixel pitch so you are not optically limited below the sensor's capability. Because it is a board-level unit rather than an IP-rated enclosure, mechanical mounting, heat sinking, and protection from the line environment become the integrator's responsibility. The monochrome STC-BBS202POE-BC is the choice for the sharpest spatial detail and best low-light performance (measurement, edge and defect work, OCR/OCV, code reading), while the color STC-BCS202POE-BC trades some effective resolution through its Bayer filter for chromatic information when color is the discriminating feature.

Best for

  • Triggered inline inspection of moving parts on conveyors or indexing tables, where the global shutter prevents motion blur and skew
  • OEM and machine-builder integration that needs a compact board-level camera embedded into custom enclosures, smart fixtures, or instruments
  • Single-cable PoE camera cells and distributed multi-camera lines where Cat-6 runs power plus data up to ~100 m
  • Monochrome defect, surface, and dimensional-measurement tasks plus industrial OCR/OCV and 1D/2D code reading at 2 MP
  • Robot-guidance and pick stations needing distortion-free frames synchronized to motion at up to 54.6 fps

Selection notes

  • Choose the variant by task: the monochrome STC-BBS202POE-BC gives full-resolution spatial detail and better low-light sensitivity, while the color STC-BCS202POE-BC is only worth the Bayer-filter resolution penalty when color is the discriminating feature
  • Confirm your PoE budget: the camera is IEEE 802.3af compatible, so use a switch or injector that supplies 802.3af power per port, or fall back to external DC where PoE is unavailable
  • Plan for the Gigabit Ethernet ceiling: at 2 MP the sensor runs to 54.6 fps over GigE, and the 100 m cable reach assumes proper Cat-5e/Cat-6 cabling and a NIC/switch tuned for vision (jumbo frames, flow control)
  • Specify the lens for the format and pitch: a C-mount lens must cover the 1/1.7-inch image circle and resolve 4.5 um pixels to avoid being the limiting factor in your inspection
  • Account for the board-level form factor: there is no IP-rated housing, so design in mechanical mounting, thermal dissipation, and environmental protection within your enclosure

Specifications: General
BrandOmron / Sentech
Camera typeArea scan

Specifications: Sensor
Resolution2 MP
Horizontal resolution1624 x 1240 px
Mono / colorMono (STC-BBS202POE-BC) / Color (STC-BCS202POE-BC)
Sensor manufacturerSony Pregius CMOS
Sensor modelSony IMX430
ShutterGlobal shutter
Sensor size1/1.7-inch optical format
Pixel size4.5 µm x 4.5 µm

Specifications: Performance
FPS54.6 fps

Specifications: Interface
InterfaceGigE (Gigabit Ethernet) with PoE
ProtocolsGigE Vision, GenICam

Specifications: Optics
MountC-mount (-BC board variant)

Specifications: Electrical
PowerPoE (IEEE 802.3af) / external DC

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