SVS-Vistek HR16000MTLCPC CCD Camera – Obsolete HR Series Spare Part

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

SVS-Vistek HR16000MTLCPC CCD Camera – Obsolete HR Series Spare Part

RFQ support for obsolete parts: Send the model number, required quantity and destination so DriveKNMS can confirm sourcing options before quotation.

Technical Specifications

Solving the Discontinued Hardware Crisis

When SVS-Vistek transitioned its portfolio toward GigE Vision and CoaXPress platforms, the HR series was phased out. The problem this creates is structural: a facility that built a validated inspection cell around the HR16000MTLCPC cannot simply swap in a GigE successor. The frame grabber is gone. The Camera Link cabling is gone. The trigger synchronization logic is gone. The entire acquisition pipeline must be rebuilt from scratch, and in many cases the line must be taken offline for weeks during re-integration and re-qualification.

The following maintenance disciplines, applied consistently, support a realistic 7–10 year extension of HR-series camera service life:

• Annual inspection of Camera Link connector pins for oxidation and mechanical wear
• Controlled storage environment (temperature-stable, low humidity) for spare units
• Firmware version documentation to ensure replacement units match the validated configuration
• Periodic sensor cleaning using approved dry methods to prevent dust accumulation on the CCD surface
• Frame grabber driver version locking to prevent OS update conflicts

Condition & Reliability Assurance

Sourcing obsolete industrial cameras from the open market carries real risk. DriveKNMS applies a structured 5-step inspection protocol to every HR16000MTLCPC unit before it is offered for sale:

Key Features for System Maintenance

• Drop-in replacement: The HR16000MTLCPC is a direct mechanical and electrical substitute for a failed unit in an existing HR-series installation. No re-engineering of the camera mount, cabling, or frame grabber configuration is required.
• No reprogramming required: Provided the firmware version matches, the replacement camera operates within the existing acquisition software environment without parameter reconfiguration.
• Avoids engineering reconstruction costs: Keeping the validated system operational eliminates the need for system integrator fees, re-qualification testing, and regulatory re-submission — costs that routinely exceed the value of the production equipment itself in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Preserves calibration data: A like-for-like camera replacement allows existing spatial calibration files and distortion correction maps to remain valid, avoiding the time cost of full optical re-calibration.

How do I confirm the unit is new or quality-refurbished, not a field-pulled unknown?
Every unit is accompanied by a condition report generated from our 5-step inspection protocol. The report documents physical condition, firmware version, and functional test results where applicable. We do not sell units without a completed inspection record.