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Omron / Sentech STC-MBS510CXP6 / STC-MCS510CXP6 machine vision camera
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Omron / Sentech Sentech STC-MBS510CXP6 / STC-MCS510CXP6 (5MP CoaXPress)

STC-MBS510CXP6

The STC-MBS510CXP6 (monochrome) and STC-MCS510CXP6 (color/Bayer) are 2/3-inch 5-megapixel area scan cameras built on the Sony Pregius IMX250 global-shutter CMOS sensor with 3.45 um square pixels, delivering 2448 x 2048 resolution at 98.0 fps. They use a single-lane CoaXPress CXP-6 interface (CoaXPress Standard v1.1.1) over a 75-ohm BNC connector with Power over CoaXPress (PoCXP), consuming 3.6 W or less. The camera has a C-mount, a compact 28 x 28 x 40 mm housing weighing about 52 g, and supports exposure from 1 us to 16.777 s, gain up to 42 dB, ROI, binning, decimation, defective-pixel correction, and multiple trigger modes.

Brand
Omron / Sentech
Camera type
Area scan
Interface
CoaXPress CXP-6 (1 lane)
Resolution
5 MP
Horizontal resolution
2448 x 2048 px
Mono / color
Mono (MBS) / Color (MCS)
Sensor manufacturer
Sony Pregius
Sensor model
Sony IMX250 CMOS
Shutter
Global shutter
FPS
98.0 fps
Mount
C-mount
Sensor size
2/3-inch optical format
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Technical overview

The STC-MBS510CXP6 (monochrome) and STC-MCS510CXP6 (color) are 5-megapixel area-scan cameras built on Sony's Pregius IMX250, a 2/3-inch global-shutter CMOS sensor with 3.45 um square pixels delivering a native 2448 x 2048 array. The global shutter is the defining trait here: every pixel is exposed simultaneously, so fast-moving parts on a conveyor, an indexing turret, or a robot end-effector image without the skew or smear that a rolling shutter would introduce. Paired with a 98.0 fps full-frame rate, the camera is well-suited to in-motion inspection where you do not want to stop the line. The 3.45 um pixel and 2/3-inch format strike a practical balance between resolution and light sensitivity, and the choice between the mono MBS (maximum sensitivity and contrast for metrology, surface defects, and OCR) and the color MCS (Bayer pattern for print, label, and color-coded verification) lets you match the variant to the task rather than over-buying.

The interface is single-lane CoaXPress CXP-6 over a 75-ohm BNC connector, running CoaXPress Standard v1.1.1 with a GenICam control model. CXP-6 provides up to roughly 6.25 Gbps of bandwidth on one coax cable, which is what makes sustaining 98 fps at full 5MP resolution realistic, and it carries Power over CoaXPress (PoCXP) on the same cable so a single coax handles data, control, trigger, and power back to the frame grabber. That one-cable topology suits installations where the camera sits away from the controller. Note that CoaXPress requires a dedicated CXP frame grabber in the host PC, so this is a PC-based vision build, not a standalone GigE drop-in. Power draw is modest at 3.6 W or less, which keeps the 28 x 28 x 40 mm, 52 g housing cool and easy to bracket into tight stations.

On-camera image processing is geared toward squeezing throughput and image quality out of the link: ROI (region of interest) and binning let you trade resolution for higher frame rates or sensitivity, decimation thins the readout for faster preview or alignment, and defective-pixel correction cleans the sensor output before it leaves the camera. The exposure range is wide, from 1 us up to 16.777 s, so the same body covers freeze-motion strobed capture at the short end and long integrations for dim or low-contrast scenes at the long end, with gain available up to 42 dB when you need it. The C-mount and 2/3-inch format mean any quality C-mount lens rated for 2/3-inch and at least 5MP / 3.45 um pixel pitch will resolve the sensor; multiple trigger modes make it straightforward to synchronize exposure to an encoder, photoeye, or strobed illumination. Operating temperature is rated 0 to +40 degC, so for hotter enclosures you will want airflow or a heat path through the mount.

Best for

  • High-speed in-motion defect and surface inspection on moving conveyors or indexing stations, where the global shutter prevents motion blur at 98 fps
  • Dimensional measurement and metrology on electronics, semiconductor, and automotive parts, using the mono MBS variant's full 2448 x 2048 resolution for sub-pixel edge accuracy
  • Industrial OCR/OCV reading of printed or marked codes and characters, where the 5MP mono sensor maximizes character contrast
  • Print, label, and packaging color verification using the color MCS (Bayer) variant
  • Robot guidance and pick stations where a compact 52 g, 3.6 W camera must mount on or near moving tooling with a single coax cable back to the controller

Selection notes

  • This is a CoaXPress camera and requires a CXP-6 frame grabber in the host PC; budget for the grabber and confirm it supports single-lane CXP-6 and PoCXP so one 75-ohm coax carries data, control, trigger, and power
  • Choose the variant deliberately: MBS (mono) for metrology, surface defects, and OCR where contrast and sensitivity matter most, MCS (color/Bayer) only when the inspection genuinely depends on color
  • Match the lens to the sensor: select a C-mount lens rated for the 2/3-inch optical format and at least 5MP at the 3.45 um pixel pitch, otherwise the lens, not the sensor, will limit resolution
  • Plan illumination and triggering together: with exposures down to 1 us and multiple trigger modes, pair the camera with strobed lighting synchronized to an encoder or photoeye to freeze motion at line speed
  • Use the on-camera ROI, binning, and decimation to recover frame rate or sensitivity when full 5MP at 98 fps is more than the task needs, and verify the 0 to +40 degC operating range against your enclosure temperature

Specifications: General
BrandOmron / Sentech
Camera typeArea scan

Specifications: Sensor
Resolution5 MP
Horizontal resolution2448 x 2048 px
Mono / colorMono (MBS) / Color (MCS)
Sensor manufacturerSony Pregius
Sensor modelSony IMX250 CMOS
ShutterGlobal shutter
Sensor size2/3-inch optical format
Pixel size3.45 x 3.45 um

Specifications: Performance
FPS98.0 fps

Specifications: Interface
InterfaceCoaXPress CXP-6 (1 lane)
ProtocolsCoaXPress Standard v1.1.1 / GenICam

Specifications: Optics
MountC-mount

Specifications: Electrical
PowerPoCXP (Power over CoaXPress)
Supply voltagePoCXP (Power over CoaXPress)
Power consumption3.6 W

Specifications: Environment
Operating temperature0 to +40 degC

Specifications: Mechanical
Dimensions28 (W) x 28 (H) x 40 (D) mm
Weight52 g

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