ace 2
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Basler ace 2

As versatile as your application

The well-known, compact design of the ace 2 camera offers the greatest versatility. Thanks to the large selection of sensors and interfaces, you will always find the right camera for your application. Commissioning and control are simple, and the image quality can be individually adjusted.

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  • Small design

    Space-saving, thanks to the compact 29 mm x 29 mm housing

  • Sensor diversity

    Up to 25 MP resolution, global and rolling shutter, from UV to SWIR

  • Interface diversity

    Optionally with GigE, 5GigE, CoaXPress, or USB 3.0 interface

  • Optimal handling & image quality

    Easy commissioning, diverse control options, best image quality

ace 2 camera models

Find the right camera for your application or use our Vision System Configurator to configure your system.


Fast camera commissioning

ace 2 cameras can be commissioned quickly and easily. They provide optimal handling in a wide variety of applications.

Basler ace 2 cameras can be commissioned quickly and easily.

  • Plug-and-play: connect the camera, open the pylon software program, and take images

  • Good images at the touch of a button: 'automatic image adjustment' function in pylon handles all the basic settings

  • Auto functions: make it easier to adjust the camera optimally for your application

  • Extensive product documentation: detailed technical information on the use of Basler products

  • Personal support: experienced team for fast help and high quality solutions


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Tailor-made image quality

The image quality of the monochrome and color cameras can be adapted to specific requirements via numerous setting options.

PGI is a patented feature combination for the high image quality of the ace 2.

PGI Feature Set

Feature combination of 5x5 debayering, color anti-aliasing, noise reduction, and image sharpness optimization.

The Color Calibration Tool can be used to adjust the color reproduction of the ace 2 color cameras.

pylon Color Calibration Tool

High color fidelity of the color cameras thanks to light-source-specific adjustment of color reproduction.

The Defect Pixel Correction feature of the ace 2 minimizes the influence of defective pixels.

Defect Pixel Correction

Correction of defective pixels minimizes their influence on measurement results.

With the Pixel Beyond feature, the resolution can be adjusted and pixel sizes can be flexibly scaled, for example: to exchange 1 by 1 sensors with larger pixels.

Pixel Beyond

Adjustment of the resolution and flexible scaling of pixel sizes, for example: to exchange 1 by 1 sensors with larger pixels.

Individual settings allow you to change contrast, brightness and color reproduction, for example.

Individual settings

Change, for example, of contrast, brightness, LUTs (lookup tables), and color reproduction with the patented six-axis operator.

In camera production, various tests ensure sensor alignment and quality.

Quality assurance in production

Final tests in camera production ensure sensor alignment and quality.

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Easy camera and system control

The diverse control options of the ace 2 cameras allow smooth operation in a wide variety of applications.

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Optimum system control through precise synchronisation of object registration, lighting control and image acquisition.

  • All-in-one machine vision software: pylon software for image acquisition, processing, and analysis, as well as SDKs for integration into your application

  • Precise synchronization: via trigger functions and interface-specific protocols such as PTP

  • Intelligent light control function: allows direct communication between the camera and up to four lighting devices

  • Sequencer function: allows you to define different groups of parameter settings and to switch between them in real time

  • Compression Beyond: lossless image data compression for faster frame rates and lower memory requirements in the host system

  • Large portfolio of accessories: compatible, fully tested, and available for a long time


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Interface diversity

The interface selection enables high frame rates, bridges large distances between the camera and host system, and allows for easy setup of multi-camera systems.

The ace 2 is available with a USB 3.0 interface.

USB 3.0

Supports high frame rates and features easy setup thanks to plug-and-play functionality.
The ace 2 is available with GigE and 5GigE interfaces.

GigE & 5GigE

Enables the setup of multi-camera systems with data transmission up to a distance of 100 m. Models with 5GigE interface offer five times the bandwidth for higher frame rates and higher efficiency.
The ace 2 is available with CoaXPress interface.

CoaXPress

High frame rates and high resolutions result in a large amount of data that is transmitted without latency over a distance of up to 40 m. The obligatory frame grabber allows post-processing in real time, relieving the CPU of the host system.


Learn more about selecting the right interface.

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Sensor diversity

A broad selection of sensors for image acquisition ranging from the finest structures to fast objects to non-visible wavelength ranges.

The ace 2 camera is available with numerous sensors.

  • Sensors with resolutions up to 25 MP and sizes up to 1.2" 

  • Global shutter-sensors for images without motion artifacts, rolling shutter-sensors for price-sensitive applications 

  • Monochrome and color sensors 

  • UV- and SWIR-sensors for capturing images in non-visible wavelength ranges 


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Small design

The small size of the ace 2 camera makes it easy to design in to your application, especially when space is limited.

The small design of the ace 2 makes it easier to design in.

  • Compact housing with a footprint of 29 mm x 29 mm 

  • Low weight from max. 100 g 

  • Established market standard for more than 15 years


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Basler ace 2 X cameras – See what remains hidden from our eyes

Get to know our cameras for imaging in the UV and visSWIR wavelength ranges to make what is hidden visible.

  • Basler ace 2 X UV cameras for image acquisition in the invisible light spectrum

    ace 2 X UV camera

    Generating images in the UV wavelength range, these ultraviolet cameras feature a small design and high image quality thanks to modern sensor technology and an extensive feature set.

  • ace 2 X visSWIR camera

    ace 2 X visSWIR

    The compact and affordable visSWIR cameras impress with their high image quality thanks to special firmware features. They generate images in the visible and short-wave infrared spectrum.

Further information on the Basler ace 2

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

  • Z-folding in the assembly of pouch battery cells

    Quality assurance for stacking pouch battery cells

    Precisely layering the electrode sheets and separator is critical for the quality of the battery cell. Machine vision provides accurate stacking alignment in the µm range.

    • AOI, error detection, and quality control
    • Measuring
    • Electronics
    E-Check with Basler's ace 2 camera

    E-Check: Automated Inspection of ICE Trains

    Deutsche Bahn relies on imaging for maintenance tasks: ‌with a mobile robot, 32 ace 2 cameras, and AI, the company is prepared for increasing passenger numbers in long-distance transport.

    • Traffic, transportation, infrastructure
    • AOI, error detection, and quality control
    • Classification
    ‌Example of the goal line technology function

    Machine Vision in Soccer

    Goal Line Technology and Video Assistant Referees can make soccer decisions fairer, but high speeds in sports pose challenges for the systems.

    • Tracking & Monitoring
    • Position Recognition
    • People Recognition
    • Sports & entertainment
    Fill level control with an ace 2 X visSWIR camera

    Fill level control with pylon vTools software

    Correct fill levels for bottles are considered a quality feature. Combining classic algorithms that can measure and read the "edge" of the water level with a simple image processing pipeline ensures successful quality control.

    • Measuring
    • Food & beverage industry
    • Pharma
    SLP Feature

    Basler SLP Feature

    ‌The SLP feature provides easy lighting control thanks to direct communication between the Basler SLP Controller and almost all Basler cameras.

    • Lighting
    Fast Autofocus Solution for Vision Inspection

    Fast Autofocus Solution for Vision Inspection

    How do you keep information in focus when your working distance keeps changing? Discover Basler’s fast, reliable, and easy-to-integrate autofocus solution.

    • AOI, error detection, and quality control
    • Classification

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