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Omron / Sentech STC-MBS43POE / STC-MCS43POE machine vision camera
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Omron / Sentech Sentech STC-MBS43POE / STC-MCS43POE (0.4MP GigE PoE)

STC-MBS43POE

The STC-MBS43POE (mono) and STC-MCS43POE (color) are cased GigE Vision area-scan cameras using the 1/2.9" Sony IMX287 global-shutter CMOS sensor at 720 x 540 (0.4 MP) with 6.9 µm pixels, reaching 282.8 fps at full resolution. They connect over Gigabit Ethernet with Power over Ethernet (IEEE802.3af Class 2, 1000BASE-T) and comply with GigE Vision 2.1, GenICam SFNC 2.4 and IEEE1588 (PTP). The camera accepts PoE or +10.8 to +26.4 VDC external power, uses a C-mount, and measures 29 x 29 x 53 mm at 65 g. It provides opto-isolated trigger I/O plus a GPIO line and an exposure range of 1 µs to 16.777 s.

Brand
Omron / Sentech
Camera type
Area scan
Interface
GigE Vision (1000BASE-T, PoE)
Protocols
GigE Vision 2.1, GenICam SFNC 2.4, IEEE1588 (PTP)
Resolution
0.4 MP
Horizontal resolution
720 x 540 px
Mono / color
Mono (MBS) / Color (MCS)
Sensor manufacturer
Sony (IMX287)
Sensor model
Sony IMX287 CMOS
Shutter
Global shutter
FPS
282.8 fps
Mount
C-mount
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Technical overview

The Omron Sentech STC-MBS43POE (mono) and STC-MCS43POE (color) are compact cased area-scan cameras built on the 1/2.9" Sony IMX287 global-shutter CMOS, delivering 720 x 540 px (0.4 MP) with relatively large 6.9 x 6.9 µm pixels. That pixel size is the key to this sensor's character: it collects more light per photosite than the small pixels of high-resolution sensors, giving strong sensitivity and clean signal even at short exposures. The global shutter freezes the entire frame in one instant, so parts moving on a conveyor or rotating in a fixture are captured without the skew and smear a rolling shutter would introduce. The trade-off is plainly the resolution. At 0.4 MP this is a low-pixel-count camera, suited to tasks where speed, motion-freezing and signal quality matter far more than fine spatial detail.

The headline capability is frame rate. At 282.8 fps at full resolution, this camera is firmly in high-speed territory, and that is where it earns its place. Combined with the global shutter and the 1 µs to 16.777 s exposure range, it can stop very fast motion when paired with a short exposure and a bright strobe, or integrate over long periods for dim scenes. It connects over Gigabit Ethernet with Power over Ethernet (IEEE802.3af Class 2, 1000BASE-T), so a single CAT cable carries both data and power up to about 100 m, simplifying cabling on the line. Note that GigE bandwidth caps sustained throughput, so the full 282.8 fps is realistic at this small frame size precisely because each frame is so light; expect to manage that ceiling at full frame. It complies with GigE Vision 2.1, GenICam SFNC 2.4 and IEEE1588 (PTP), the last of which allows multiple cameras to share a synchronized clock for coordinated multi-camera capture.

For integration, the camera uses a C-mount and accepts either PoE or +10.8 to +26.4 VDC external power, drawing only 3.7 W. The mono MBS variant is the natural choice for measurement, code reading and defect detection where contrast and resolution-per-pixel are paramount; the color MCS variant suits tasks where hue carries information, at the cost of the Bayer filter's effective resolution and light loss. It offers opto-isolated trigger I/O plus a GPIO line, which is what makes it usable in a hard-real-time cell: a PLC or encoder can trigger acquisition precisely, and the camera can in turn strobe a light. At 29 x 29 x 53 mm and 65 g in an aluminium housing, it fits tight robot end-of-arm and embedded enclosures. The IP30 rating, however, is an enclosure-only spec with no protection against water or fine dust, so it expects a clean indoor environment or a protective housing.

Best for

  • High-speed inspection on fast conveyors or indexing lines where the 282.8 fps frame rate and global shutter freeze motion without blur or skew
  • Robot guidance and end-of-arm vision, where the 29 x 29 x 53 mm / 65 g body and single-cable PoE keep the payload light and cabling simple
  • Reading 1D/2D codes and traceability marks on moving products, using the mono variant's contrast and precise triggered exposure
  • Dimensional and positional measurement of small features, where the global shutter ensures geometric accuracy frame to frame
  • Multi-camera synchronized capture using IEEE1588 (PTP) to coordinate several units on a shared clock

Selection notes

  • Confirm 0.4 MP (720 x 540) is enough resolution for your smallest feature. With only ~389k pixels, this camera trades spatial detail for speed and sensitivity, so size the field of view tightly and verify pixels-per-feature before committing
  • Plan for the GigE bandwidth ceiling: sustaining 282.8 fps at full frame requires a dedicated 1000BASE-T NIC, jumbo frames, and careful host configuration; budget the link rather than assuming the peak rate is free
  • Choose the variant deliberately: mono (MBS) for maximum contrast, measurement and code reading; color (MCS) only where hue is genuinely needed, accepting the Bayer resolution and light penalty
  • Select a C-mount lens that resolves the 6.9 µm pixel pitch and covers the 1/2.9" format; the large pixels are forgiving, but match the lens to the small sensor to avoid wasting field of view
  • Specify the trigger and lighting chain: use the opto-isolated trigger I/O and GPIO with a PLC/encoder and a strobed light, and keep exposure short to exploit the global shutter for motion freezing
  • Account for IP30: this is indoor, clean-environment protection only with no liquid or fine-dust ingress resistance, so add an enclosure for harsh or washdown areas. Power via PoE (802.3af Class 2) or +10.8 to +26.4 VDC, at 3.7 W

Specifications: General
BrandOmron / Sentech
Camera typeArea scan

Specifications: Sensor
Resolution0.4 MP
Horizontal resolution720 x 540 px
Mono / colorMono (MBS) / Color (MCS)
Sensor manufacturerSony (IMX287)
Sensor modelSony IMX287 CMOS
ShutterGlobal shutter
Sensor size1/2.9"
Pixel size6.9 x 6.9 µm

Specifications: Performance
FPS282.8 fps

Specifications: Interface
InterfaceGigE Vision (1000BASE-T, PoE)
ProtocolsGigE Vision 2.1, GenICam SFNC 2.4, IEEE1588 (PTP)

Specifications: Optics
MountC-mount

Specifications: Electrical
PowerPoE (IEEE802.3af) or +10.8 to +26.4 VDC external
Power consumption3.7 W

Specifications: Environment
IP ratingIP30

Specifications: Mechanical
Dimensions29 x 29 x 53 mm
Weight65 g
Housing materialAluminium

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