Vision HAWK

World's First Liquid Lens Machine Vision System

The Vision HAWK is a flexible industrial smart camera that delivers powerful vision capabilities in a compact, easy-to-use package.

Developed for vision users of all experience levels in a broad range of applications, the Vision HAWK features an intuitive interface, integrated lighting, and high resolution optical zoom, as well as plug-and-play connectivity.

With the Vision HAWK, both integrators and end-users have a scalable, fully integrated vision solution to confidently solve any inspection, verification, or auto ID application.

The Vision HAWK comes standard with Microscan's AutoVISION™ software for simple programming environments and common applications, and allows easy expansion to more complex vision applications through migration to full Visionscape® software.

  • Liquid lens autofocus
  • Optional C-Mount lens model
  • Industrial protocols for production environments
  • Fully integrated with processor, autofocus
    lens and illumination
  • Simplified programming with AutoVISION™
  • Advanced programming with Visionscape®


The Vision HAWK is a flexible industrial smart camera that delivers powerful vision capabilities in a compact, easy-to-use package. Developed for vision users of all experience levels in a broad range of applications, the Vision HAWK features an intuitive vision interface, integrated lighting, high resolution optical zoom, and simple plug and play connectivity.

With the Vision HAWK, both integrators and end-users have a scalable, fully integrated vision solution to confidently solve any inspection, verification, or auto ID application.

Powerful Capabilities:
Features a robust tool set to address a wide range of automation challenges using vision technology. Combined with patented liquid lens autofocus, the Vision HAWK can easily cover almost any vision or barcode application. AutoVISION software allows easy expansion to more complex vision applications through migration to full Visionscape software.

Advanced Optical System: High resolution modular optical zoom system enables the Vision HAWK to inspect objects and labels at distances from 33 mm to 2 m and beyond.

Rugged Design: Features a rugged industrial design with a cast alloy IP65/67 enclosure and M12 connectors. Integrated Ethernet protocols are included for high speed communication.

Vision HAWK Smart Camera: Capabilities
  • 1D/2D symbol decoding
  • Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
  • Dynamic part location
  • Assembly verification
  • Dimensional measurements
Plus Visionscape Option
  • Optical Character Verification (OCV)
  • Image transformation and scaling
  • Precision calibration
  • Custom vision tools (scripting)