Area scan camera

Basler dart

Compact, board level camera with excellent image quality

Looking for a flexible camera for factory or embedded applications? The Basler dart—with its small design, low weight, low power consumption, and various mounting options—is the right choice for you.

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Board level design
For flexible and optimal integrability in the system setup
Compact and lightweight
Small, light weight design for demanding installation environments
Variety of mounting options
Bare board, S-mount, and CS-mount
Diverse sensor options
Resolutions from VGA to 13 MP and frame rates from 14 to 523 fps
Interface diversity
GigE, USB 3.0, and BCON for MIPI interface options
pylon Software Suite
Camera control and in-camera image optimization in one software
Great performance, small price
Excellent image quality at a favorable price
dart M
Modular product concept for maximum flexibility

dart camera series

The dart M, dart Classic, dart R, and dart E camera families differ in terms of their sensors and interfaces. They are all suitable for a wide range of tasks in the factory sector, with the dart E models being specially designed for embedded applications.

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dart M

The models in the dart M camera family can be expanded modularly from the initial camera module to include a flat flex cable, interface board, and mount. This flexible product concept offers a wide range of configuration options.

Camera module with Sony CMOS sensors
Option to connect the camera module and interface board via flat flex cables of various lengths
Interface board available with AUX power and PoE
Available as bare board, with S- and CS-mount
With GigE interface

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dart Classic

The dart Classic camera models were the first family available as bare board variants with a footprint of only 27 mm x 27 mm. This small design can be found in all subsequent dart camera families.

With proven CMOS sensors from onsemi and e2V
Available as bare board option, with S- or CS-mounts
With USB 3.0 interface
Backward compatible with USB 2.0

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dart R

With the introduction of new CMOS sensors and improved features, the dart camera series continued to evolve. The dart R models feature optimized hardware, firmware, and sensor technology.

With Sony CMOS sensors from the Pregius S, Pregius, and Starvis series
High-speed models available with up to 523 fps
Available as bare board option, with S- or CS-mounts
With USB 3.0 interface

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dart E

The dart E camera family features a BCON for MIPI interface, offers lean image processing, and provides the possibility for additional customization on the customer side.

With onsemi CMOS sensors with rolling shutter
Available as bare board or with S-mount
With Basler's embedded BCON for MIPI interface, based on MIPI CSI-2
Optional internal image signal processor (ISP)
Compatible with embedded processing platforms from NXP® and NVIDIA®
Most cost-effective models within the dart camera series

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Wide selection of models for various applications

The diverse options for mounting, interfaces, and sensors, combined with the ease of use in embedded vision systems, makes the dart camera series perfect for a wide range of applications. These cameras are the right choice for factory automation, robotics, medical & life sciences, embedded applications, and many more.

dart camera as a bare board variant or with mount

For maximum flexibility in system setup, the dart camera is available as a bare board variant without a lens mount. It then measures only 27 mm x 27 mm with a weight of just 5 g. The board level camera is also available with a housing. It can be purchased with a S-mount or CS-mount and then measures 29 mm x 29 mm with a weight of 15 g.

dart camera with GigE, USB 3.0, and BCON for MIPI interface

dart camera with GigE, USB 3.0, or BCON for MIPI interface

The dart camera stands for flexibility in many respects, including the interface. Depending on the requirements of your system, choose between the dart camera with GigE andUSB 3.0 interface or with BCON for MIPI interface based on MIPI CSI-2.

dart camera as an embedded vision system component

Coordinated vision components enable fast prototyping. Looking to test the dart camera in an embedded system? You can use the Basler Embedded Vision Kits to create your prototype. Already have your own embedded vision project in mind? We also offer consulting, development, and production services for your individual embedded vision design.

More information about the Basler dart

Learn more about our products and applications. Our comprehensive materials provide you with all the important details.

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