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Cameras for Laboratory Equipment and Automation
Cameras in automated solutions for scientific or medical and diagnostic laboratory applications such as in-vitro diagnostics deliver high performance. High speed and resolution, reliability and the best image quality enable reproducible analysis and high sample throughput. These are precisely the features offered by Basler cameras, allowing very flexible use and easy integration into your lab automation solution. This supports the development and optimization of new technologies for laboratory automation.
Suitable Cameras for Process Automation and Quality Control
Camera Model | Resolution (HxV) | Frame Rate | Mono/Color | Interface | Sensor | |
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Basler MED ace 2.3 MP 164 color | 1920 px x 1200 px | 164 fps | Color | USB 3.0 | IMX174 |
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Basler MED ace 2.3 MP 164 mono | 1920 px x 1200 px | 164 fps | Mono | USB 3.0 | IMX174 |
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Basler MED ace 5.3 MP 20 color | 2590 px x 2048 px | 21 fps | Color | GigE | PYTHON 5000 |
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Basler MED ace 5.3 MP 20 mono | 2590 px x 2048 px | 21 fps | Mono | GigE | PYTHON 5000 |
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Basler MED ace 6.4 MP 59 color | 3088 px x 2064 px | 59 fps | Color | USB 3.0 | IMX178 |
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Basler MED ace 6.4 MP 59 mono | 3088 px x 2064 px | 59 fps | Mono | USB 3.0 | IMX178 |
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Basler MED ace 20.0 MP 17 color | 5472 px x 3648 px | 17 fps | Color | USB 3.0 | IMX183 |
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Basler MED ace 20.0 MP 17 mono | 5472 px x 3648 px | 17 fps | Mono | USB 3.0 | IMX183 |
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In addition to our Basler MED ace cameras, the cameras in our Basler dart series are suitable for applications in the areas of process automation and quality control.
Suitable Cameras for Bio-Imaging
Camera Model | Resolution (HxV) | Frame Rate | Mono/Color | Interface | Sensor | |
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Basler MED ace 2.3 MP 164 color | 1920 px x 1200 px | 164 fps | Color | USB 3.0 | IMX174 |
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Basler MED ace 2.3 MP 164 mono | 1920 px x 1200 px | 164 fps | Mono | USB 3.0 | IMX174 |
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Basler MED ace 5.1 MP 75 color | 2448 px x 2048 px | 75 fps | Color | USB 3.0 | IMX250 |
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Basler MED ace 5.1 MP 75 mono | 2448 px x 2048 px | 75 fps | Mono | USB 3.0 | IMX250 |
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Basler MED ace 6.4 MP 59 color | 3088 px x 2064 px | 59 fps | Color | USB 3.0 | IMX178 |
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Basler MED ace 6.4 MP 59 mono | 3088 px x 2064 px | 59 fps | Mono | USB 3.0 | IMX178 |
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Basler MED ace 12.3 MP 30 color | 4096 px x 3000 px | 30 fps | Color | USB 3.0 | IMX253 |
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Basler MED ace 12.3 MP 30 mono | 4096 px x 3000 px | 30 fps | Mono | USB 3.0 | IMX253 |
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Basler MED ace 20.0 MP 17 color | 5472 px x 3648 px | 17 fps | Color | USB 3.0 | IMX183 |
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Basler MED ace 20.0 MP 17 mono | 5472 px x 3648 px | 17 fps | Mono | USB 3.0 | IMX183 |
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Further Applications
Thanks to the best image quality, high resolution and high speed, Basler cameras are suitable for a wide variety of applications. These include, among others, dermatology, imaging procedures in surgery, motion analysis or dentistry.
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