Cavitar Welding Camera

High-performance welding visualization system combining camera and laser illumination. Enables clear monitoring of welding processes, improving safety, image quality, error detection, and workflow efficiency.
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  • C300 Series
    • C300 Third-generation standard model
    • C330 High-speed GigE version of the C300 series
    • C350 High-speed USB3 version of the C300 series
  • C400 Series (IP64)
    • C400 Fourth-generation standard model
    • C430 High-speed GigE version of the C400 series
  • C401 Series (IP68)
    • C401 Standard model of the IP68 series
    • C431 High-speed GigE version of the IP68 series
  • C500 Series
    • C500 Fifth-generation standard model
    • C530 High-speed GigE version of the C500 series
    • C550 High-speed USB3 version of the C500 series

C300 Series

C300

Third-generation standard model

Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: front three-quarter view
Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: rear view with connector
Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: close-up of the front with a welding torch nozzle in the foreground
Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: next to a welding torch and helmet for size
Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: replaceable protective windows
Watch video: Cavitar Welding Camera C300 - Product Video (opens in a new tab)

Features
  • Active Water/Air Cooling
  • Adjustable Optics
  • Plug & Play Solution
  • Active Laser Illumination
  • Replaceable Protective Window
  • Anodized Aluminum Body

Technical data
C300 technical data
Main features Most compact
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance
Connectors M12 GigE, M8 power
Sensor resolution (pixel) 1440x1080
Max frame rate @ full resolution (fps) 70
Max frame rate @ 2x2 binning (fps) 100
Working distance, WD (mm) 150…300
Field of view (mm x mm) @ WD (mm) 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300
Camera interface GigE
Illumination 650nm laser, class 3R
Size (WxHxL, mm), excluding connectors 30x45x99
Weight (g) 200
Operating temperature (°C) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing)
Cooling options passive or active (air/liquid circulation)

C300 Series

C330

High-speed GigE version of the C300 series

Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: front three-quarter view
Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: rear view with connector
Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: close-up of the front with a welding torch nozzle in the foreground
Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: next to a welding torch and helmet for size
Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: replaceable protective windows

Features
  • Active Water/Air Cooling
  • Adjustable Optics
  • Plug & Play Solution
  • Active Laser Illumination
  • Replaceable Protective Window
  • Anodized Aluminum Body

Technical data
C330 technical data
Main features Fast GigE
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance
Connectors M12 GigE, M8 power
Sensor resolution (pixel) 720x540
Max frame rate @ full resolution (fps) 300
Max frame rate @ 2x2 binning (fps) 430
Working distance, WD (mm) 150…300
Field of view (mm x mm) @ WD (mm) 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300
Camera interface GigE
Illumination 650nm laser, class 3R
Size (WxHxL, mm), excluding connectors 30x45x99
Weight (g) 200
Operating temperature (°C) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing)
Cooling options passive or active (air/liquid circulation)

C300 Series

C350

High-speed USB3 version of the C300 series

Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: front three-quarter view
Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: close-up of the front with a welding torch nozzle in the foreground
Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: next to a welding torch and helmet for size
Cavitar Welding Camera C300 series: replaceable protective windows

Features
  • Active Water/Air Cooling
  • Adjustable Optics
  • Plug & Play Solution
  • Active Laser Illumination
  • Replaceable Protective Window
  • Anodized Aluminum Body

Technical data
C350 technical data
Main features Fast USB3
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance
Connectors Micro-B USB3, M8 power
Sensor resolution (pixel) 1440x1080
Max frame rate @ full resolution (fps) 200
Max frame rate @ 2x2 binning (fps) 500
Working distance, WD (mm) 150…300
Field of view (mm x mm) @ WD (mm) 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300
Camera interface USB3
Illumination 650nm laser, class 3R
Size (WxHxL, mm), excluding connectors 30x45x99
Weight (g) 200
Operating temperature (°C) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing)
Cooling options passive or active (air/liquid circulation)

C400 Series (IP64)

C400

Fourth-generation standard model

Cavitar Welding Camera C400 series: front three-quarter view
Cavitar Welding Camera C400 series: front view
Cavitar Welding Camera C400 series: connector end
Cavitar Welding Camera C400 series: next to a welding helmet and torch

Features
  • Active Water/Air Cooling
  • Anodized Aluminum Body
  • Adjustable Optics
  • Active Laser Illumination
  • Replaceable Protective Window
  • Passive Cooling

Technical data
C400 technical data
Main features Compact & Robust
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance
Connectors M12 GigE, M12 power
Sensor resolution (pixel) 1440x1080
Max frame rate @ full resolution (fps) 70
Max frame rate @ 2x2 binning (fps) 100
Working distance, WD (mm) 150…300
Field of view (mm x mm) @ WD (mm) 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300
Camera interface GigE
Illumination 650nm laser, class 3R
Size (WxHxL, mm), excluding connectors 38x48x99
Weight (g) 350
Operating temperature (°C) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing)
Cooling options passive or active (air/liquid circulation)

C400 Series (IP64)

C430

High-speed GigE version of the C400 series

Cavitar Welding Camera C400 series: front three-quarter view
Cavitar Welding Camera C400 series: front view
Cavitar Welding Camera C400 series: connector end
Cavitar Welding Camera C400 series: next to a welding helmet and torch

Features
  • Active Water/Air Cooling
  • Anodized Aluminum Body
  • Adjustable Optics
  • Active Laser Illumination
  • Replaceable Protective Window
  • Passive Cooling

Technical data
C430 technical data
Main features Fast GigE Version
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance
Connectors M12 GigE, M12 power
Sensor resolution (pixel) 720x540
Max frame rate @ full resolution (fps) 300
Max frame rate @ 2x2 binning (fps) 430
Working distance, WD (mm) 150…300
Field of view (mm x mm) @ WD (mm) 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300
Camera interface GigE
Illumination 650nm laser, class 3R
Size (WxHxL, mm), excluding connectors 38x48x99
Weight (g) 350
Operating temperature (°C) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing)
Cooling options passive or active (air/liquid circulation)

C401 Series (IP68)

C401

Standard model of the IP68 series

Cavitar Welding Camera C401 series: front three-quarter view
Cavitar Welding Camera C401 series: connector end
Cavitar Welding Camera C401 series: side view

Technical data
C401 technical data
Main features Most Robust - IP68
Baumer electronics & SDK
Fixed working distance
Connectors Lemo connectors
Sensor resolution (pixel) 1440x1080
Max frame rate @ full resolution (fps) 70
Max frame rate @ 2x2 binning (fps) 100
Working distance, WD (mm) 150…300
Field of view (mm x mm) @ WD (mm) 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300
Camera interface GigE
Illumination 650nm laser, class 3R
Size (WxHxL, mm), excluding connectors 41x51x107
Weight (g) 415
Operating temperature (°C) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing)
Cooling options passive or active (air/liquid circulation)

C401 Series (IP68)

C431

High-speed GigE version of the IP68 series

Cavitar Welding Camera C401 series: front three-quarter view
Cavitar Welding Camera C401 series: connector end
Cavitar Welding Camera C401 series: side view

Technical data
C431 technical data
Main features Fast GigE Version
Baumer electronics & SDK
Fixed working distance
Connectors Lemo connectors
Sensor resolution (pixel) 720x540
Max frame rate @ full resolution (fps) 300
Max frame rate @ 2x2 binning (fps) 430
Working distance, WD (mm) 150…300
Field of view (mm x mm) @ WD (mm) 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300
Camera interface GigE
Illumination 650nm laser, class 3R
Size (WxHxL, mm), excluding connectors 41x51x107
Weight (g) 415
Operating temperature (°C) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing)
Cooling options passive or active (air/liquid circulation)

C500 Series

C500

Fifth-generation standard model

Cavitar Welding Camera C500 series: front three-quarter view
Cavitar Welding Camera C500 series: connector end
Cavitar Welding Camera C500 series: underside with mounting holes
Cavitar Welding Camera C500 series: side view

Technical data
C500 technical data
Main features High Magnification
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance
Connectors M12 GigE, M12 power
Sensor resolution (pixel) 1440x1080
Max frame rate @ full resolution (fps) 70
Max frame rate @ 2x2 binning (fps) 100
Working distance, WD (mm) 120…300
Field of view (mm x mm) @ WD (mm) 10x8@120
14x11@150
30x22@300
Camera interface GigE
Illumination 650nm laser, class 3R
Size (WxHxL, mm), excluding connectors 47x53x158
Weight (g) 750
Operating temperature (°C) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing)
Cooling options passive or active (air/liquid circulation)

C500 Series

C530

High-speed GigE version of the C500 series

Cavitar Welding Camera C500 series: front three-quarter view
Cavitar Welding Camera C500 series: connector end
Cavitar Welding Camera C500 series: underside with mounting holes
Cavitar Welding Camera C500 series: side view

Technical data
C530 technical data
Main features Fast GigE
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance
Connectors M12 GigE, M12 power
Sensor resolution (pixel) 720x540
Max frame rate @ full resolution (fps) 300
Max frame rate @ 2x2 binning (fps) 430
Working distance, WD (mm) 120…300
Field of view (mm x mm) @ WD (mm) 10x8@120
14x11@150
30x22@300
Camera interface GigE
Illumination 650nm laser, class 3R
Size (WxHxL, mm), excluding connectors 47x53x158
Weight (g) 750
Operating temperature (°C) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing)
Cooling options passive or active (air/liquid circulation)

C500 Series

C550

High-speed USB3 version of the C500 series

Cavitar Welding Camera C550: front three-quarter view
Cavitar Welding Camera C550: connector end
Cavitar Welding Camera C550: underside with mounting holes
Cavitar Welding Camera C550: side view

Technical data
C550 technical data
Main features Fast USB3
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance
Connectors Micro-B USB3, M12 power
Sensor resolution (pixel) 1440x1080
Max frame rate @ full resolution (fps) 200
Max frame rate @ 2x2 binning (fps) 500
Working distance, WD (mm) 120…300
Field of view (mm x mm) @ WD (mm) 10x8@120
14x11@150
30x22@300
Camera interface USB3
Illumination 650nm laser, class 3R
Size (WxHxL, mm), excluding connectors 47x53x158
Weight (g) 750
Operating temperature (°C) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing)
Cooling options passive or active (air/liquid circulation)
Technical overview of all models
Feature C300 C300 Series C330 C300 Series C350 C300 Series C400 C400 Series (IP64) C430 C400 Series (IP64) C401 C401 Series (IP68) C431 C401 Series (IP68) C500 C500 Series C530 C500 Series C550 C500 Series
Main features Most compact
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance		 Fast GigE
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance		 Fast USB3
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance		 Compact & Robust
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance		 Fast GigE Version
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance		 Most Robust - IP68
Baumer electronics & SDK
Fixed working distance		 Fast GigE Version
Baumer electronics & SDK
Fixed working distance		 High Magnification
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance		 Fast GigE
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance		 Fast USB3
Baumer electronics & SDK
Adjustable working distance
Connectors M12 GigE, M8 power M12 GigE, M8 power Micro-B USB3, M8 power M12 GigE, M12 power M12 GigE, M12 power Lemo connectors Lemo connectors M12 GigE, M12 power M12 GigE, M12 power Micro-B USB3, M12 power
Sensor resolution (pixel) 1440x1080 720x540 1440x1080 1440x1080 720x540 1440x1080 720x540 1440x1080 720x540 1440x1080
Max frame rate @ full resolution (fps) 70 300 200 70 300 70 300 70 300 200
Max frame rate @ 2x2 binning (fps) 100 430 500 100 430 100 430 100 430 500
Working distance, WD (mm) 150…300 150…300 150…300 150…300 150…300 150…300 150…300 120…300 120…300 120…300
Field of view (mm x mm) @ WD (mm) 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300		 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300		 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300		 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300		 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300		 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300		 28x21@150
40x30@200
62x47@300		 10x8@120
14x11@150
30x22@300		 10x8@120
14x11@150
30x22@300		 10x8@120
14x11@150
30x22@300
Camera interface GigE GigE USB3 GigE GigE GigE GigE GigE GigE USB3
Illumination 650nm laser, class 3R 650nm laser, class 3R 650nm laser, class 3R 650nm laser, class 3R 650nm laser, class 3R 650nm laser, class 3R 650nm laser, class 3R 650nm laser, class 3R 650nm laser, class 3R 650nm laser, class 3R
Size (WxHxL, mm), excluding connectors 30x45x99 30x45x99 30x45x99 38x48x99 38x48x99 41x51x107 41x51x107 47x53x158 47x53x158 47x53x158
Weight (g) 200 200 200 350 350 415 415 750 750 750
Operating temperature (°C) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing) 10…300 (with cooling and insulation, non-condensing)
Cooling options passive or active (air/liquid circulation) passive or active (air/liquid circulation) passive or active (air/liquid circulation) passive or active (air/liquid circulation) passive or active (air/liquid circulation) passive or active (air/liquid circulation) passive or active (air/liquid circulation) passive or active (air/liquid circulation) passive or active (air/liquid circulation) passive or active (air/liquid circulation)

Benefits

  • Welders and operators can adjust the process in real-time based on the images
  • Images can be used for image analysis and automation
  • Images or videos can be stored for quality documentation
  • Fast error detection reduces scrap
  • System can be operated from a safe distance to the process
  • Improved working ergonomics  for the welder
  • Reduced risk of inhaling unhealthy welding fumes
  • Faster set-up time for welding processes
  • High image quality
  • Compact system for easy integration
  • Plug and play operation
  • Robust and suitable for 24/7 industrial use
  • Laser class 3R solutions are possible

Applications

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Benefits Across Welding Applications

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Benefits for Semi-Automated Welding

The Cavitar Welding Camera boosts safety, saves resources, and sharpens training with consistently clear #ArcLessVision footage.

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Benefits in Weld Education

Cavitar Welding Camera enhances education with clear visualization, improved safety, interactive learning, and better quality control.

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Benefits in Industrial Robotic Welding

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Benefits

  • Welders and operators can adjust the process in real-time based on the images
  • Images can be used for image analysis and automation
  • Images or videos can be stored for quality documentation
  • Fast error detection reduces scrap
  • System can be operated from a safe distance to the process
  • Improved working ergonomics  for the welder
  • Reduced risk of inhaling unhealthy welding fumes
  • Faster set-up time for welding processes
  • High image quality
  • Compact system for easy integration
  • Plug and play operation
  • Robust and suitable for 24/7 industrial use
  • Laser class 3R solutions are possible

Applications

Check out how Cavitar Welding Camera can be used in your field of industry and how our customers have used it in the following applications:

  • GMAW welding (MIG, MAG)
  • TIG welding
  • Hybrid welding (laser and arc welding)
  • Laser welding (e.g. CO2, Nd:YAG, fiber and disc lasers)
  • Electron beam
  • Robot welding
  • Semi-automated welding
  • Linear welding
  • Orbital welding

Read how Serimax SAS has used our Cavitar Welding Camera system in orbital GMAW welding.

Read How CMN France uses Cavitar Welding Camera to Revolutionize Ship Building

Benefits

  • Welders and operators can adjust the process in real-time based on the images
  • Images can be used for image analysis and automation
  • Images or videos can be stored for quality documentation
  • Fast error detection reduces scrap
  • System can be operated from a safe distance to the process
  • Improved working ergonomics  for the welder
  • Reduced risk of inhaling unhealthy welding fumes
  • Faster set-up time for welding processes
  • High image quality
  • Compact system for easy integration
  • Plug and play operation
  • Robust and suitable for 24/7 industrial use
  • Laser class 3R solutions are possible

Applications

Check out how CAVILUX HF can be used in your field of industry and how our customers have used it in the following applications:

Welding

Shockwaves

Flows and sprays

Ballistics and explosions

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