
USB3.0 Area Scan Industrial Camera
Dahua Technology Co., Ltd.

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The document briefly describes 3000/5000/7000 series USB3 Area Scan Industrial
Camera, including product introduction, networking, basic parameters and applications
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Foreword
Foreword II

Important Safety Instructions
Here is the proper use of the product and prevention of dangers as well as loss of
property, etc. Be sure to follow the instructions when using.
Please do not place or install the device in the location with strong sunlight or near
the heat-generating equipment, make sure the cover temperature is controlled
bellow 60℃.
Please do not install the device in a humid place with dust or soot, please make sure
the lens cover is locked if the camera is not connected to the lens, which is to avoid
dust entering the camera.
Please install the device in a stable location, pay attention to prevent the device
falling.
Please do not allow water or other liquid dripping or splashing on the device and
make sure there is no object which is full of liquid placed on the device, which is to
avoid liquid flowing into the device.
Please install the device in a location with good ventilation, do not block the
ventilation opening of the device.
Use the device only within the rated input and output range.
Please do not dismantle the device at will.
Please transport, use and store the device within the allowable range of humidity
and temperature.
Please connect the product with I structure to the network power output socket with
protective GND.
Special Announcement
Please be noted that the manual is for reference only.
The manual will be regularly updated according to the product update; the updated
content will be added in the manual without prior announcement.
The company is not liable for any loss caused by the operation which is not
implemented according to the manual.
There may be some technical deviation, errors which are not consistent with the
product function and operation or misprint, please refer to the company’s final
explanation if there is any doubt or dispute.

Directory
Foreword ......................................................................................................................................... II
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 3
1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Product Introduction ........................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Product Features .................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Typical Networking ............................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Main Technical Parameters ................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Spectral Curve ................................................................................................................... 12
1.6 Environmental Requirements ............................................................................................ 16
2 Interface Description ................................................................................................................. 18
2.1 Product Dimensions .......................................................................................................... 18
2.2 Interface Description ......................................................................................................... 19
2.2.1 USB Port ................................................................................................................ 19
2.2.2 I/0 Port.................................................................................................................... 19
2.3 Electrical Specification ..................................................................................................... 20
2.3.1 Power and USB Port Electrical Specifications ....................................................... 20
2.3.2 IO Port Electrical Specification.............................................................................. 20
2.4 Indicator Light Description ............................................................................................... 23
3 Product Installation ................................................................................................................... 24
3.1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................ 24
3.1.1 Default Accessories ................................................................................................ 24
3.1.2 Camera Installation ................................................................................................ 24
3.2 Software Installation ......................................................................................................... 25
4 Network Settings ........................................................................................................................ 27
5 Main Function Description........................................................................................................ 33
5.1 DeviceControl ................................................................................................................... 34
5.2 ImageFormatControl ......................................................................................................... 36
5.3 AcquisitionControl ............................................................................................................ 38
5.4 DigitalIOControl ............................................................................................................... 40
5.5 AnalogControl ................................................................................................................... 42
5.6 LUTControl ....................................................................................................................... 43
5.7 TransportLayerControl ...................................................................................................... 44
5.8 UserSetControl .................................................................................................................. 45
5.9 CounterAndTimerControl ................................................................................................. 45
5.10 ISPControl ....................................................................................................................... 46
6 FAQ ............................................................................................................................................. 48
7 Cleaning and Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 50
Important Safety Instructions 4

1.1 Product Introduction
3000/5000/7000 series USB3 area scan camera adopts high-performance sensor chip
and realizes real-time non-compressed image data transmission via USB, which is
compatible with any application development tool which meets USB3Vision and
GenICam standard. Max transmission rate 5Gb/s can satisfy the requirements of
transmission rate in most industrial applications. It can work in various harsh
environments stably with high reliability and cost performance.
1 Product Overview
1.2 Product Features
Easy installation, convenient operation, support:
USB3.0 backwards compatible with USB2.0, and provides 5Gbps in theory with
power supply.
Mechanical Dimension: 29mm×29mm×29mm (mm)
128MB on-board frame buffer for image data transmission.
Supports software trigger, external trigger, mixed mode, free run mode.
Supports sharpness, noise reduction, gamma correction, LUT, black level
correction, brightness, contrast and other ISP functions.
Supports interpolation algorithm, white balance algorithm, color conversion matrix,
hue, saturation etc. for color camera.
Supports several image data formats output, ROI, binning, mirror, etc..
Conforms to USB3Vision protocol and GenICam standard.
Conforms to CE, FCC, UL and RoHS certification.
1.3 Typical Networking
The most typical networking mode of area scan camera is point-to-point connection,
which needs no other network medium between the host computer and industrial camera.
It can be connected through USB3 cable, please refer to Figure 1-1.
Product Overview 5

A5031M/CU815 5000 series 0.3MP USB3 Mono/Color Area Scan Industrial Camera
Signal to
Noise Ratio
(SNR)
Mono:Mono8/10p;Color:BayerRG8/10p,BayerGB8/10p;
6-pin Hirose connector: 1 channel opto-isolated input, 1
channel opto-isolated output, 2 channel without
opto-isolation and configurable for input/output
Power/Weight
Dimension/
Certification
Power supply via USB connector
Storage Temperature: -30 ℃ ~ +80 ℃ ; Operating
Temperature: -30℃~+50℃
29mm×29mm×29mm(Not including the lens mount and
the rear case connectors)
Figure 1-1 Typical Networking
1.4 Main Technical Parameters
Product Overview 6

A5031M/CU815 5000 series 0.3MP USB3 Mono/Color Area Scan Industrial Camera
Conforms to CE,FCC,UL,RoHS,USB3Vision and
GenICam
MV Viewer or GenICam and USB3Vision supported devices
A5051M/CU545 5000 series 0.5MP USB3 Mono/Color Area Scan Industrial Camera
Signal to
Noise Ratio
(SNR)
Mono:Mono8/10p;
Color:BayerRG8/10p,BayerGB8/10p;
6-pin Hirose connector: 1 channel opto-isolated input, 1
channel opto-isolated output, 2 channel without
opto-isolation and configurable for input/output
Power/Weight
Dimension/
Certification
Power supply via USB connector
Storage Temperature : -30 ℃~+80 ℃;Operating
Temperature:-30℃~+50℃
29mm×29mm×29mm(Not including the lens mount and
the rear case connectors)
Conforms to CE,FCC,UL,RoHS,USB3Vision and
GenICam
MV Viewer or GenICam and USB3Vision supported devices
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A5131M/CU210 5000 series 1.30MP USB3 Mono/Color Area Scan Industrial Camera
Signal to
Noise Ratio
(SNR)
Mono:Mono8/10p;
Color:BayerRG8/10p,BayerGB8/10p;
6-pin Hirose connector: 1 channel opto-isolated input, 1
channel opto-isolated output, 2 channel without
opto-isolation and configurable for input/output
Power/Weight
Dimension/
Certification
Power supply via USB connector
Storage Temperature : -30 ℃~+80 ℃;Operating
Temperature:-30℃~+50℃
29mm×29mm×29mm(Not including the lens mount and
the rear case connectors)
Conforms to CE,FCC,UL,RoHS,USB3Vision and
GenICam
MV Viewer or GenICam and USB3Vision supported devices
A5201M/CU150 5000 series 2.0MP USB3 Mono/Color Area Scan Industrial Camera
Product Overview 8

A5201M/CU150 5000 series 2.0MP USB3 Mono/Color Area Scan Industrial Camera
Signal to
Noise Ratio
(SNR)
Mono:Mono8/10p;
Color:BayerRG8/10p,BayerGB8/10p;
6-pin Hirose connector: 1 channel opto-isolated input, 1
channel opto-isolated output, 2 channel without
opto-isolation and configurable for input/output
Power/Weight
Dimension/
Certification
Power supply via USB connector
Storage Temperature : -30 ℃~+80 ℃;Operating
Temperature:-30℃~+50℃
29mm×29mm×29mm(Not including the lens mount and
the rear case connectors)
Conforms to CE,FCC,UL,RoHS,USB3Vision and
GenICam
MV Viewer or GenICam and USB3Vision supported devices
A5501M/CU60 5000 series 5.0MP USB3 Mono/Color Area Scan Industrial Camera
Product Overview 9

A5501M/CU60 5000 series 5.0MP USB3 Mono/Color Area Scan Industrial Camera
Signal to
Noise Ratio
(SNR)
Mono:Mono8/10p;
Color:BayerRG8/10p,BayerGB8/10p;
6-pin Hirose connector: 1 channel opto-isolated input, 1
channel opto-isolated output, 2 channel without
opto-isolation and configurable for input/output
Power/Weight
Dimension/
Certification
Power supply via USB connector
Storage Temperature : -30 ℃~+80 ℃;Operating
Temperature:-30℃~+50℃
29mm×29mm×29mm(Not including the lens mount and
the rear case connectors)
Conforms to CE,FCC,UL,RoHS,USB3Vision and
GenICam
MV Viewer or GenICam and USB3Vision supported devices
A5402M/CU90 5000 series 4.0MP USB3 Mono/Color Area Scan Industrial Camera
Product Overview 10

A5402M/CU90 5000 series 4.0MP USB3 Mono/Color Area Scan Industrial Camera
Signal to
Noise Ratio
(SNR)
Mono:Mono8/10p;
Color:BayerRG8/10p,BayerGB8/10p;
6-pin Hirose connector: 1 channel opto-isolated input, 1
channel opto-isolated output, 2 channel without
opto-isolation and configurable for input/output
Power/Weight
Dimension/
Certification
Power supply via USB connector
Storage Temperature : -30 ℃~+80 ℃;Operating
Temperature:-30℃~+50℃
29mm×29mm×29mm(Not including the lens mount and
the rear case connectors)
Conforms to CE,FCC,UL,RoHS,USB3Vision and
GenICam
MV Viewer or GenICam and USB3Vision supported devices
A7500M/CU75 7000 series 5.0MP USB3 Mono/Color Area Scan Industrial Camera
Signal to
Noise Ratio
(SNR)
Product Overview 11

A7500M/CU75 7000 series 5.0MP USB3 Mono/Color Area Scan Industrial Camera
Mono:Mono8/10p;
Color:BayerRG8/10p,BayerGB8/10p;
6-pin Hirose connector: 1 channel opto-isolated input, 1
channel opto-isolated output, 2 channel without
opto-isolation and configurable for input/output
Power/Weight
Dimension/
Certification
Power supply via USB connector
Storage Temperature : -30 ℃~+80 ℃;Operating
Temperature:-30℃~+50℃
29mm×29mm×29mm(Not including the lens mount and
the rear case connectors)
Conforms to CE,FCC,UL,RoHS,USB3Vision and
GenICam
MV Viewer or GenICam and USB3Vision supported devices
1.5 Spectral Curve
The following spectral curve data are derived from the manual of the selected chip.
Product Overview 12

Figure 1-2 PYTHON 300/ PYTHON 500/ PYTHON 1300 Mono/Color Spectral Response
Figure 1-3 PYTHON 1300 Mono/NIR Spectral Response
Product Overview 13

Figure 1-4 PYTHON 2000/ PYTHON 5000 Mono/Color Spectral Response
Figure 1-5 PYTHON 2000/ PYTHON 5000 Mono/NIR Spectral Response
Product Overview 14

Figure 1-6 CMV4000 Color Spectral Response
Figure 1-7 CMV4000 Mono Spectral Response
Product Overview 15

Figure 1-8 IMX250 Mono Spectral Response
Figure 1-9 IMX250 Color Spectral Response
1.6 Environmental Requirements
The following are the environmental requirements for USB3 area scan industrial
camera:
Temperature and humidity
Ambient temperature should not exceed 50 ℃ , it is best to work in an
air-conditioned environment.
Product Overview 16