When to review industrial 2d cameras.
The Industrial 2D Cameras route fits defect inspection, dimension measurement, robot positioning projects. Match resolution to smallest detectable feature.
Product route
Industrial 2D Cameras
Area-scan, USB3, GigE, global-shutter, high-speed, high-resolution and special-spectrum industrial cameras for machine vision.
The inspection needs repeatable images from 1 controlled station, not manual phone-camera photosStart with FOV, feature size, frame rate, cable length, exposure and trigger timingUSB3 fits short high-bandwidth runs
Confirm these before model selection.
Area / line scan, GigE / USB3.0, High-speed options are only the starting point. Also confirm field of view, working distance, line speed, interface, trigger timing and mounting limits.
Measure trigger-to-exposure timing independently of image delivery. Host receipt time includes readout, transfer and scheduling and is not the exposure-start time.Measure hardware-trigger delay and jitter
Moving parts can blur even when the frame rate is high. This test converts object speed and image scale into an exposure ceiling, then verifies that ceiling on the actual moving edge.Calculate exposure limits from conveyor speed
Send evidence before asking for a part number.
Share sample images, good and bad parts, current reference model, target defect, tolerance, production speed and available fixture space.
Where this route stops working.
- Use a 3D or profile route when height, volume or depth data is the actual acceptance requirement.
- Use line-scan planning when the material is wide, continuous or encoder-controlled.
- Do not lock camera resolution before exposure, lighting and trigger timing are tested with samples.
Send route evidence before asking for a final part number.
- Part photos or short line video
- Good and bad sample examples
- Target feature size or tolerance
- Field of view and working distance
- Line speed, trigger and interface needs
When this route is a good fit
Choose industrial 2D cameras by FOV, smallest feature, exposure, frame rate, interface and trigger timing; Deyi reviews USB3, GigE and area-scan routes with the full optical stack before RFQ.
Use this route when the project matches these constraints.
- Use when
- The inspection needs repeatable images from 1 controlled station, not manual phone-camera photos.
- Core numbers
- Start with FOV, feature size, frame rate, cable length, exposure and trigger timing.
- Interface split
- USB3 fits short high-bandwidth runs; GigE fits longer distributed cells.
Do not quote this route before these checks are clear.
- Do not choose by megapixel count before calculating smallest detectable feature.
- Do not lock USB3 or GigE before checking cable length, bandwidth and host architecture.
- Do not quote the camera without lens, lighting and fixture assumptions.
Industrial camera RFQs need one connected imaging route.
Many buyers compare camera categories, manufacturer references and interface routes before RFQ. A safer review connects camera type, lens, lighting, trigger and inspection constraints before selecting a part number.
Industrial camera is broader than a 2D camera SKU.
Buyers compare area-scan, USB3, GigE, global shutter, frame rate, sensor size and factory integration. The RFQ path should show when each constraint changes the route.
Use guide pages to clarify the camera route.
Camera interface, resolution calculation, lens selection and lighting notes should reinforce this page so the buyer can confirm one coherent inspection route before quotation.
Swipe horizontally to compare buyer situation, inspection constraint, recommended route and what to send.
| Buyer situation | Inspection constraint | Recommended route | What to send |
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| Industrial 2D area-scan review for presence, defect, measurement and robot-positioning images | Two-dimensional factory inspection project | Industrial 2D area-scan route for presence, defect, measurement and robot-positioning images. | Send FOV, smallest feature, working distance, motion, exposure limit and good/bad samples. |
| Area-scan camera review with lens, lighting and trigger review | Fixed image-capture station | Area-scan camera route with lens, lighting and trigger review. | Send FOV, smallest feature, line speed, interface and mounting envelope. |
| USB3 review for short cable, high-bandwidth and compact inspection cells | Short-distance high-bandwidth camera connection | USB3 route for short cable, high-bandwidth and compact inspection cells. | Confirm cable length, host PC, frame rate and trigger method. |
| Snapshot inspection for indexed parts, robot guidance and presence checks | Indexed area-scan image capture | Snapshot inspection for indexed parts, robot guidance and presence checks. | Send part stop/motion condition, exposure limit and fixture stability. |
| High-frame-rate review when exposure time and lighting intensity are limiting | High-speed exposure and trigger review | High-frame-rate route when exposure time and lighting intensity are limiting. | Provide parts per minute, motion blur target and lighting geometry. |
| Industrial camera review for factory inspection, measurement and automation cells | Camera component RFQ | Industrial camera route for factory inspection, measurement and automation cells. | Send FOV, smallest feature, trigger method, interface and mounting envelope. |
| GigE industrial camera review for longer cable runs and distributed machine layouts | Longer cable camera layout | GigE industrial camera route for longer cable runs and distributed machine layouts. | Confirm cable length, bandwidth, frame rate, PoE needs and host architecture. |
| Inspection-camera review paired with lens, lighting and pass/fail criteria | Inspection camera route review | Inspection-camera route paired with lens, lighting and pass/fail criteria. | Provide good/bad samples, defect size, exposure limit and reject-output requirement. |
| CCD-to-CMOS mapping review. Most industrial CCD lines are discontinued or end of life, so a CCD line item usually means the drawing predates the sensor change rather than that CCD is required. We match pixel size, optical format, full-well and quantum efficiency to a current global-shutter CMOS part, then re-verify on your samples | Spec sheet or drawing still calls for a CCD sensor | CCD-to-CMOS mapping route. Most industrial CCD lines are discontinued or end of life, so a CCD line item usually means the drawing predates the sensor change rather than that CCD is required. We match pixel size, optical format, full-well and quantum efficiency to a current global-shutter CMOS part, then re-verify on your samples. | Send the original CCD part number or drawing, the pixel size and optical format it assumed, and the lens already in the fixture. |
| Compact-envelope review: board-level and remote-head cameras, right-angle mounts and short-back-focus lens options. The body is rarely the binding constraint — the lens stack, connector direction and cable bend radius are, and GigE and USB3 differ enough there to change the answer | A tight mounting envelope decides the camera before image quality does | Compact-envelope route: board-level and remote-head cameras, right-angle mounts and short-back-focus lens options. The body is rarely the binding constraint — the lens stack, connector direction and cable bend radius are, and GigE and USB3 differ enough there to change the answer. | Send the mounting envelope in three dimensions, the cable exit direction, the shortest bend radius the fixture allows, and the working distance you cannot change. |
| Cost-driver review rather than a list price. Resolution, sensor format, global versus rolling shutter and interface set most of the camera cost, but on a real inspection station the lens and lighting together often exceed it. Quoting a camera alone tends to under-budget the line | Budgeting before a specification exists | Cost-driver review rather than a list price. Resolution, sensor format, global versus rolling shutter and interface set most of the camera cost, but on a real inspection station the lens and lighting together often exceed it. Quoting a camera alone tends to under-budget the line. | Send FOV, smallest feature, line speed and the acceptance target so the quote covers the imaging route rather than one part number. |
| Disambiguation step. A machine vision camera differs from a document or handheld inspection camera in the respect that matters: it accepts an external trigger and holds exposure repeatable frame to frame. If the station has no trigger and no repeatability requirement, the cheaper review is usually correct | Generic phrasing, route not yet decided | Disambiguation step. A machine vision camera differs from a document or handheld inspection camera in the respect that matters: it accepts an external trigger and holds exposure repeatable frame to frame. If the station has no trigger and no repeatability requirement, the cheaper route is usually correct. | Confirm whether images must be captured on a trigger, and whether the same part must produce the same image twice. |
Compare camera dimensions and complete-system scope.
How buyers should compare this route
Build the product route around the inspection target, not the catalog model.
Use industrial 2d cameras when the inspection evidence matches the route.
Industrial 2D Cameras should be evaluated when the project is tied to defect inspection, dimension measurement, robot positioning. A useful review starts from the part behavior, target feature, motion condition and current failure mode, then maps those limits to the right component family instead of forcing one catalog model.
- Defect inspection
- Dimension measurement
- Robot positioning
Compare constraints, not only specifications.
Use industrial 2d cameras selection as a system decision: lens, lighting, fixture, trigger, interface and software all affect repeatability. The safest shortlist is created only after sample images, line speed and output constraints are reviewed together.
- Match resolution to smallest detectable feature.
- Confirm interface and frame-rate needs before quoting.
- Pair lens and lighting with working distance, not camera alone.
What engineering should confirm first
Four checks before locking the industrial 2d cameras route.
This workflow keeps the RFQ focused on the real inspection constraint and reduces the risk of buying a component that works on paper but fails under production lighting, motion or fixture variation.
- Define the inspection target State the defect, code, edge, height, presence check or measurement result that must be accepted or rejected.
- Lock optical and mechanical constraints Confirm field of view, working distance, mounting space, part motion, fixture stability and available light geometry.
- Match the component route Review industrial 2d cameras with related lenses, lighting, controllers, I/O and software rather than selecting one part number in isolation.
- Validate with samples Use good parts, bad parts and edge-case samples to confirm contrast, repeatability, read rate or measurement stability before purchase.
Reviewed selection basis
Review model data, buyer constraints and acceptance risk before RFQ lock.
Manufacturer seriesIndustrial 2D camera series Selection basisMindVision industrial camera route Model routeDeyi-supported model route Buyer reference modelBasler / Hikrobot / Cognex / Keyence
Model parameter matrix
Model-level parameters reviewed against manufacturer specs before RFQ lock.
GigE monochrome area-scan camera
DY-GE307GM
Reference model: MV-GE307GM · Supplier: MindVision
Manufacturer specs reviewed Official PDF Request this route- Resolution / frame rate
- 2048 x 1536 MAX @37FPS
- Effective pixels
- 3MP
- Sensor / shutter
- CMOS, global shutter
- Pixel size
- 3.4 x 3.4um
- Output format
- Mono 8/12bit
- Interface
- GigE / RJ45
- Power
- DC12-24V; optional POE48-57V
- Body / lens mount
- 29 x 29 x 40mm, C/CS mount
- Good default for compact GigE monochrome inspection where global shutter and small body size matter.
GigE monochrome area-scan camera
DY-GE507GM
Reference model: MV-GE507GM · Supplier: MindVision
Manufacturer page reviewed Official PDF Request this route- Resolution / frame rate
- 2448 x 2048 MAX @24fps
- Effective pixels
- 5MP
- Sensor / shutter
- GPIXEL-GMAX3405 CMOS, global shutter
- Pixel size
- 3.4 x 3.4um
- Output format
- Mono 8/12bit
- Interface
- GigE / RJ45
- Power
- 12-24V and optional POE48-57V
- Body / lens mount
- 29 x 29 x 40mm, C/CS mount
- Higher-pixel GigE route for added field coverage while staying in a compact 29mm body.
USB3.0 color area-scan camera
DY-SUC2100C
Reference model: MV-SUC2100C · Supplier: MindVision
Manufacturer specs reviewed Official PDF Request this route- Resolution / frame rate
- 5280 x 3956 MAX @18FPS
- Effective pixels
- 21MP
- Sensor / shutter
- 4/3 inch CMOS, rolling shutter
- Pixel size
- 3.3 x 3.3um
- Output format
- Bayer GR 8bit
- Interface
- USB3.0
- Power
- USB 5V or aviation connector 12V-24V
- Body / lens mount
- 59.5 x 59.5 x 38.5mm, C mount
- High-resolution color route for detail capture where USB3.0 integration is acceptable.
Swipe horizontally to compare reviewed model parameters. Use the mobile cards above on small screens.
| Parameter | GigE monochrome area-scan camera DY-GE307GM Reference model: MV-GE307GM · Supplier: MindVision Manufacturer specs reviewed Official PDF | GigE monochrome area-scan camera DY-GE507GM Reference model: MV-GE507GM · Supplier: MindVision Manufacturer page reviewed Official PDF | USB3.0 color area-scan camera DY-SUC2100C Reference model: MV-SUC2100C · Supplier: MindVision Manufacturer specs reviewed Official PDF |
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| Resolution / frame rate | 2048 x 1536 MAX @37FPS | 2448 x 2048 MAX @24fps | 5280 x 3956 MAX @18FPS |
| Effective pixels | 3MP | 5MP | 21MP |
| Sensor / shutter | CMOS, global shutter | GPIXEL-GMAX3405 CMOS, global shutter | 4/3 inch CMOS, rolling shutter |
| Pixel size | 3.4 x 3.4um | 3.4 x 3.4um | 3.3 x 3.3um |
| Output format | Mono 8/12bit | Mono 8/12bit | Bayer GR 8bit |
| Interface | GigE / RJ45 | GigE / RJ45 | USB3.0 |
| Power | DC12-24V; optional POE48-57V | 12-24V and optional POE48-57V | USB 5V or aviation connector 12V-24V |
| Body / lens mount | 29 x 29 x 40mm, C/CS mount | 29 x 29 x 40mm, C/CS mount | 59.5 x 59.5 x 38.5mm, C mount |
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What changes the route, cost and delivery review.
- Application route
- Defect inspection, Dimension measurement, Robot positioning
- Hardware scope
- Area / line scan, GigE / USB3.0, High-speed options
- Buyer reference model
- Basler / Hikrobot / Cognex / Keyence
Common use cases
Common reasons product selection goes wrong.
- Choosing by resolution, catalog size or brand reference before defining the inspection target.
- Ignoring lighting, lens, fixture or trigger limits that decide whether the component can repeat on the production line.
- Requesting a quote without good/bad sample images, line speed, target tolerance or the current failure mode.
Evidence that helps engineering reply faster.
Part photos or short line videoGood and bad sample examplesTarget feature size or toleranceField of view and working distanceLine speed, trigger and interface needsCurrent model, competitor reference or failure mode
Related solution routes
Connect this product family to an inspection problem.
Solution
Dimension Measurement
Use calibrated lenses, lighting and cameras to stabilize measurement under production conditions.
SolutionRobot Guidance
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SolutionAutomated Visual Inspection
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SolutionFlexible Feeding & Robot Loading
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Application case briefs
Explore illustrative selection examples for this product family.
Electronics inspection
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Battery inspectionBattery Tab Weld Height Inspection
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Robot guidanceRobot Guidance Pick and Place Positioning
Application route for robot pick, positioning and assembly guidance using 2D or 3D vision based on part presentation.
Related buying guides
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Product RFQ
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Send working distance, target size, speed, defect type, competitor model or sample images before locking a part number.
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Common questions before selecting industrial 2d cameras.
How do I confirm whether industrial 2d cameras fit my project?
Start with the inspection goal, field of view, working distance, line speed and target tolerance. Then match industrial 2d cameras with lens, lighting, mounting and I/O requirements instead of choosing by part number alone.
What information improves industrial 2d cameras selection accuracy?
Send good and bad sample images, target feature size, field of view, working distance, speed, trigger method, interface requirement and any current reference model. That lets engineering confirm whether industrial 2d camera is the right route or whether another product family is safer.
When should I avoid selecting industrial 2d cameras by catalog specs only?
Avoid catalog-only selection when the part is reflective, moving quickly, tolerance-sensitive, space-limited or already failing under manual inspection. In those cases, lighting, lens, fixture and software behavior often matter as much as the component specification.
What information should I send before requesting a machine vision quote?
Send part photos or drawings, target defect or measurement goal, field of view, working distance, line speed, accuracy target, lighting limits and any current camera, lens, light, barcode reader or competitor model.
Do I need a 2D or 3D machine vision system?
Use 2D when contrast, edges, labels or position are enough to judge the part. Use 3D when height, profile, gap, volume, weld shape or surface geometry decides pass or fail.
How should I choose machine vision lighting?
Start from the defect and material surface instead of the camera model. Backlight helps edge measurement, coaxial and dome lighting help reflective surfaces, and bar or ring lighting often works for general presence and defect checks.