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a2A2048-37gmBAS

Basler ace 2 a2A2048-37gmBAS

IMX900 Sensor
37 fps Frame rate
GigE Interface
3.2 MP Resolution (MP)
1/3.1'' Sensor Format

The Basler a2A2048-37gmBAS GigE camera with the Sony IMX900 CMOS sensor delivers 37 frames per second at 3.2 MP resolution.

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Net list price	€349.00
Ready for dispatch	Standardapprox. 2 weeks

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General Information

Manufacturer	Basler
Order Number	109470
Product Family	ace 2 R
Product Line	ace 2 R Basic
Camera Series	Basler ace 2
Camera Category	Area Scan Camera
Warranty	36 Months

Sensor

Sensor Vendor	Sony
Sensor	IMX900
Shutter	Global Shutter
Sensor Format	1/3.1''
Sensor Diagonal	5.81 mm
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	4.61 mm × 3.46 mm
Resolution (H x V)	2048 px × 1536 px
Resolution	3.2 MP
Pixel Size (H x V)	2.25 μm × 2.25 μm
Frame rate	37 fpsCalculate individual frame rate
Mono/Color	Mono
Spectrum	Visible

EMVA Data

Quantum Efficiency (typical/minimal)	86.8 % (typical)
Dark Noise (typical/maximal)	5.3 e¯ (typical)
Saturation Capacity (typical/minimal)	11.3 ke¯ (typical)
Dynamic Range (typical/minimal)	64.5 dB (typical)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (typical/minimal)	39.9 dB (typical)

Camera Data

Interface	GigE
Image Data Interface	Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s), Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s)
Pixel Bit Depth	8 bits 10 bits 12 bits
Synchronization	free-run hardware trigger software trigger
Exposure Control	hardware trigger programmable via the camera API
Digital Input	1
General Purpose I/O	2
Power Supply	PoE or 12-24 VDC

Housing

Housing Type	Box
Protection Class	IP30
Housing Size (L x W x H)	55.5 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm
Weight	100 g
Lens Mount	C-mount
Operating Temperature	-10 °C - 60 °C

Technical Drawing

Manufacturer

Basler

Conformity

CE (incl. RoHS)
EAC
FCC
GenICam
GigE Vision 2.0
IP30
KC
RoHS
UKCA
UL (in preparation)

Documentation

More specifications can be found in the Documentation

High Sensitivity, High Dynamic Range & Flexible Lens Selection

The IMX900 sensor is characterized by high sensitivity – even in the near-infrared (NIR) range – and a high dynamic range. It also allows for flexible lens selection. Thanks to these features, cameras with the IMX900 sensor can be used in a variety of ways and are particularly well suited for ITS, food, logistics, and 3D applications.

QE curves of the IMX900 (light blue), IMX252 (dark blue), and CMV2000NIR (grey) sensors

High sensitivity in the visible & NIR range

The graph shows the quantum efficiency (QE) of three sensors.

IMX900: Global shutter sensor, 3.2 MP resolution, pixel size of 2.25 μm², latest Sony Pregius S technology
IMX252: Global shutter sensor, 3.1 MP resolution, pixel size of 3.45 μm², Sony Pregius 2 technology
CMV2000NIR: NIR-optimized global shutter sensor, 2.2 MP resolution, pixel size of 5.5 μm², discontinued sensor

The QE curves prove the high sensitivity of the IMX900 sensor in the visible and NIR range compared to the established reference sensors.

The IMX900 sensor features Quad HDR functionality, increasing the dynamic range up to 120 dB.

High dynamic range

The IMX900 sensor features Quad High Dynamic Range (Quad HDR) functionality. This allows images to be taken simultaneously under different exposure conditions, increasing the dynamic range up to 120 dB. As a result, images of materials with different reflectivity (such as metal parts and rubber materials) improve significantly.

The IMX900 sensor is characterized by great flexibility in lens selection. The Basler C23 and the Basler C125 lenses are available to pair with it. — Both the Basler C23 and the Basler C125 lenses can be combined with ace 2 models with the IMX900 sensor.

High flexibility in lens selection

Thanks to its 2.25 μm small pixels, the IMX900 is a compact 1/3.1" sensor that captures more light than the IMX252, for example, due to its improved pixel architecture. This allows for shorter exposure times while maintaining the same image quality, or the use of a wider aperture to achieve more depth of field. As a result, there is greater flexibility in the choice of lenses.

Unlike the IMX252, both the Basler C125 lenses and the Basler C23 lenses are available for cameras with the IMX900. The best image quality is provided by the Basler C23 lenses, due to low vignetting and distortion.

Increase image brightness without the loss of image structures

The High Conversion Gain feature of the IMX900 sensor allows image brightness to be increased in situations where gain is unavoidable—without affecting the precise detection of fine structures or edges.

Technical background: Further development of pixel architecture

The novel pixel architecture of the IMX900 sensor (based on Sony Pregius S technology) leads to an increased angle of incidence of light. This increases the amount of light captured – even in low-exposure applications – and thus the QE. This allows the exposure time to be reduced while maintaining the same image quality. In addition, the improved pixel architecture increases sensitivity in the NIR range.

The further development of the pixel architecture results in high sensitivity, high dynamic range, and flexibility in lens selection.

Features & Documentation

For more information about the features, visit the Documentation

Easy Handling

Auto Functions	Use the camera's auto functions to allow the camera to find the optimum settings for exposure time, gain, and white balance, for example. This simplifies camera integration into your application.
Presettings	Automate recurring steps in your application by using the camera's default settings and/or creating and saving your own presets.

Image Quality Optimization

High Dynamic Range (HDR)	Expand the dynamic range by up to 16 bit. This ensures that bright areas are reproduced precisely and without loss of information, while preserving details in dark areas.
Image Adjustment	Adjust pixel values losslessly with Black Level, Digital Shift, and other standard features.
Improvement of Image Quality	Reduce image artifacts caused by environmental influences. Correct individual pixel errors using Defect Pixel Correction.

Process Control

Burst Mode	Acquire a sequence of images after triggering once and output them as required. In High-Speed Burst Mode, you can temporarily bypass the data limitation of GigE.
Digital I/Os	Control the camera via trigger commands or use the camera to control components of your vision system, such as lighting or encoders.
Information Utilisation	Use additional information from Chunks and Events to optimize your automation.
Intelligent Light Control (SLP)	Control the lighting directly with the camera. By synchronizing the flash mode and adjusting the brightness levels, you can quickly achieve precise lighting conditions and shorten the development time of your application.
Timing	Control the start and end of an exposure individually. Add delays or synchronize multiple cameras in a GigE network using PTP.

Speed Increase

Data Reduction

Use the Binning, Decimation, or ROI features for customized data reduction.

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High Sensitivity, High Dynamic Range & Flexible Lens Selection

High sensitivity in the visible & NIR range

High dynamic range

High flexibility in lens selection

Increase image brightness without the loss of image structures

Technical background: Further development of pixel architecture

Features & Documentation

Suitable Products

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pylon vTools for image processing

pylon Software for image acquisition

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