A500 Series
Fast, high throughput, megapixel resolution
The Basler A500 series is for users who need very fast image capture rates of up to 500 fps. The cameras offer flexible AOIs (Area of Interest) that can increase the capture rates even further (e.g. to 8000 fps at a resolution of 1280 x 64 pixels).
The advantages of the Basler A500 series include:
- 1.3 MP resolution
- Max. capture rate of 500 fps
- Higher capture rates with Area of Interest (AOI)
- Standardized Camera Link interface
- Fully quality tested and calibrated for consistently high performance and reliability
| Camera model | Resolution horizontal/vertical | Frame Rate | Mono/Color | Interface |
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| A501k | 1280 pixels x 1024 pixels | 74 fps | Mono | Camera Link |
| A501kc | 1280 pixels x 1024 pixels | 74 fps | Color | Camera Link |
| A503k | 1280 pixels x 1024 pixels | 402 fps | Mono | Camera Link |
| A504k | 1280 pixels x 1024 pixels | 500 fps | Mono | Camera Link |
| A504kc | 1280 pixels x 1024 pixels | 500 fps | Color | Camera Link |

Datasheets
- 1A500 Data Sheet (October 2011)PDF - 225 KB
- 1Product Line Overview (February 2012)PDF - 2.8 MB
- 1Features Check List (December 2011)PDF - 243 KB
Manuals
- 1A500k Users Manual V8PDF - 2.5 MB
- 1Install and Setup Guide for Camera Link Cameras V2PDF - 800 KB
Application Notes
- 1Avoiding EMI and ESD Problems in Basler Camera Link, IEEE 1394, and GigE Camera InstallationsPDF - 218 KB
White Papers
| Camera Configuration Tool Plus (CCT+) |
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| The Camera Configuration Tool Plus (CCT+) is designed for use with both the older and current generations of Basler Camera Link cameras, enabling users to change parameters via a serial connection. |
| http://www.baslerweb.com/CCTplus |
| Third Party |
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| We list several manufacturers offering compatible products such as software or frame grabbers under "Customer Service/Third Party". |
| http://www.baslerweb.com/thirdparty |




