USB 2.0 camera - mvBlueFOX
Discontinued

- Compact industrial CCD & CMOS cameras with USB 2.0
- High quality sensors from VGA up to 5 Mpixels
- 8 Mpixels memory
- PLC-type real-time sequencer (HRTC)
- FPGA on-board hardware LUT 10 bits to 8 bits
- Up to 12 bits ADC
- CMOS sensor -200w with 110 dB high dynamic range (HDR)
The mvBlueFOX is a compact industrial CCD & CMOS camera solution for any PC with USB ports. A superior image quality makes it suited for most applications. The driver in combination with the FPGA represents a perfect team which reduces the PC load to a minimum during preprocessings like binning. The standard Hi-Speed USB interface guarantees an easy integration without any additional interface board.
- Sensors
- Features
- Accessories
- Application areas
- Dimensional drawing
- Downloads
Ordering code sample: mvBlueFOX with CCD 1.4 MPixel, gray scale and global shutter: mvBlueFOX-223G
Note: Not recommended for new designs.
CCD | mvBlueFOX | ||||
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Model | -220 | -220a | -221 | -223 | -224 |
Availability to order | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Variant1 | G / C | G / C | G / C | G / C | G / C |
Resolution2 | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 | 1024 x 768 | 1360 x 1024 | 1600 x 1200 |
MPixel | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
Max. frame rate [Hz]3 | 60 / 60 / 60 | 100 / 100 / 100 | 39 / 39 / 39 | 20 / 20 / 20 | 16 / 16 / 16 |
Binning4 | 1 / 2 / 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 / 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 / 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 / 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 / 1 / 2 |
Shutter | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Sensor size | 1/4 | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/2 | 1/1.8 |
Pixel size [µm] | 5.6 | 7.4 | 4.65 | 4.65 | 4.4 |
Exposure time | 44 µs - 20 s | 10 µs - 20 s | 44 µs - 20 s | 20 µs - 20 s | 20 µs - 20 s |
ADC resolution / output | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Spectral sensitivity | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
SNRmax4 | |||||
DR4 | |||||
EMVA 1288 | / | / | / | / | / |
Pipelined global shutter in trigger mode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony | Sony | Sony | Sony |
Sensor | ICX098 | ICX424 | ICX204 | ICX267 | ICX274 |
1 G = Gray, C = Color, E = Gray & Infrared Enhanced
2 Data of gray scale version
3 streaming / Burst mode / Max. streaming depending on sensor either with 2x2 Binning or Decimation (Horizontal x Vertical)
4 Max. Binning Horizontal / Max. Binning Vertical / Max. Decimation Horizontal / Max. Decimation Vertical. Note: Not all combinations of binning and decimation values are possible.
5 mvDualADCEnable = On, otherwise 12
6 EMVA1288 measurement data of gray scale version
Ordering code sample: mvBlueFOX with CMOS 5.0 MPixel, color and rolling / global reset shutter: mvBlueFOX-205C
Note: Not recommended for new designs.
CMOS | mvBlueFOX | ||
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Model | -200w | -202a | -205 |
Availability to order | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Variant1 | G / C | G | G / C |
Resolution2 | 752 x 480 | 1280 x 1024 | 2592 x 1944 |
MPixel | 0.4 | 1.3 | 5 |
Max. frame rate [Hz]3 | 88.6 / 93 / 93 | 24.4 / 25 / 25 | 5.8 / 5.8 / 9 |
Binning4 | 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 / 2 / 2 | 1 / 1 / 1 / 2 |
Shutter | Pipelined / Global | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter / Global Reset |
Sensor size | 1/3 | 1/2 | 1/2.5 |
Pixel size [µm] | 6.0 | 5.2 | 2.2 |
Exposure time | 10 µs - 0.46 s | 10 µs - 1 s | 10 µs - 10 s |
ADC resolution / output | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Spectral sensitivity | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
SNRmax4 | |||
DR4 | |||
EMVA 1288 | / | / | |
Pipelined global shutter in trigger mode | |||
Manufacturer | Aptina | Aptina | Aptina |
Sensor | MT9V034 | MT9M001 | MT9P031 |
1 G = Gray, C = Color, E = Gray & Infrared Enhanced
2 Data of gray scale version
3 streaming / Burst mode / Max. streaming depending on sensor either with 2x2 Binning or Decimation (Horizontal x Vertical)
4 Max. Binning Horizontal / Max. Binning Vertical / Max. Decimation Horizontal / Max. Decimation Vertical. Note: Not all combinations of binning and decimation values are possible.
5 mvDualADCEnable = On, otherwise 12
6 EMVA1288 measurement data of gray scale version
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Part code | Article description |
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ADAPTER CS-MOUNT | CS-mount lens fixing for mvBlueFOX, mvBlueCOUGAR-P and mvBlueLYNX unmounted, with socket wrench |
MV-Tripod Adapter BF | Tripod adapter for mvBlueFOX |
FILTER DL-CUT 15.5x1.5 | Daylight cut filter, dia. 15.5 mm +- 0.2mm x 1.00 mm, LP750 Avg. T > 92% 800-2000 nm |
FILTER GLASS 15.5X1.75 | Substitute of IR-cut, Mounted. |
Cables | To the cable selector |
Lenses | To the lens selector |
Lighting systems | To the lighting systems selector |
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The dimensional drawings / sketches only contain reference values. For concrete technical drawings with tolerances or related 3D models, please contact our sales or support team.
Since version 2.10.1 of mvIMPACT Acquire the "Merge Modules for mvIMPACT Acquire" are available as a separate download.
For this reason the installation packages are smaller now. The Merge Modules are needed for private setup routines, which shall include mvIMPACT Acquire drivers. More details are available in the mvIMPACT Acquire manuals.
Older driver versions
To be able to watch or download the drivers, you have to be registered or logged in.
Linux Installer Skript für mvBlueFOX / Linux installer script for mvBlueFOX
mvBlueFOX 32 Bit Linux
Older driver versions
To be able to watch or download the drivers, you have to be registered or logged in.
Requirements for the usage of the ARM driver:
- libc (glibc, eglibc or similar) version >= 2.15
- gcc version >= 4.6.3
- ARM hardware with armv7-a architecture
or newer, which supports the Thumb-2 instruction set
Tested ARM devices:
- mvBlueFOX
ARM 32 Bit / 64 Bit Installer Skript für mvBlueFOX / ARM 32 bit / 64 bit Installer script for mvBlueFOX
Treiber-Paket für ARM Boards / Driver package for ARM boards (hard float)
Treiber-Paket für ARM Boards / Driver package for ARM boards (soft float)
Official support for Linux ARMsf systems has ended. If a newer version for this architecture is required please get in contact with the support team.
Treiber-Paket für ARM Boards 64 Bit / Driver package for ARM boards 64 bit
Since version 1.10.69, a DirectShow® driver is part of the mvIMPACT Acquire installation package.
Since version 1.10.85, an interface to VisionPro® (Cognex) will be installed automatically when installing an MSI based mvIMPACT Acquire driver package.
Since version 1.12.39, an interface to NeuroCheck 6 for the families mvBlueFOX and mvBlueCOUGAR will be installed automatically.
mvIMPACT Acquire bindings for HALCON are available on MVTec's website: http://www.halcon.de/download/
32 Bit mvIMPACT Acquire Binding für LabVIEW ab Version 6.1 / 32 Bit mvIMPACT Acquire binding for LabVIEW 6.1 or greater
64 Bit mvIMPACT Acquire Binding für LabVIEW ab Version 6.1 / 64 Bit mvIMPACT Acquire binding for LabVIEW 6.1 or greater
32 Bit LabView Binding History-Datei / 32 Bit LabView binding history file
32 Bit NeuroCheck Binding / 32 Bit NeuroCheck binding
Die NCUSBmvBF Pakete sind nur für den Einsatz mit NeuroCheck 5.1 und die mvBlueFOX Familie geeignet. / The NCUSBmvBF packages are suitable for mvBlueFOX together with NeuroCheck 5.1 only.
64 Bit NeuroCheck Binding / 64 Bit NeuroCheck binding
Die NCUSBmvBF Pakete sind nur für den Einsatz mit NeuroCheck 5.1 und die mvBlueFOX Familie geeignet. / The NCUSBmvBF packages are suitable for mvBlueFOX together with NeuroCheck 5.1 only.
To be able to watch or download the 3D models, you have to be registered or logged in.
mvBlueFOX technical manual (html)
mvBlueFOX Technisches Handbuch / Technical Manual
Change over C mount to CS mount (mvBlueFOX, mvBlueLYNX, mvBlueLYNX-M)
Change of the optical filter (mvBlueFOX, mvBlueLYNX, mvBlueLYNX-M)
Technical details mvBlueFOX-IGC / mvBlueFOX-MLC
Subject to change without notice, Date 10/2014