Basler acA5472-5gm 20MP Monochrome GigE Industrial Camera

Technical Overview

20MP monochrome GigE industrial camera with Sony IMX183 CMOS sensor, 5 fps, and PoE. Ideal for high-detail vision tasks.

Key Features

20.0 MP (5472 x 3648) resolution at 5 fps.
Monochrome CMOS sensor (Sony IMX183) for high sensitivity and low noise.
GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet (PoE) support.
Compact housing size of 42 x 29 x 29 mm.
C-Mount lens interface for broad lens compatibility.
Includes Basler Pylon SDK Software for simple integration.
Wide operating temperature range of 0 to +50 °C.
IP30 rated housing provides protection in industrial environments.
Supports hardware and software triggering for precise control.
Selectable 10 or 12-bit pixel depth.
Features 1 opto-coupled input, 1 opto-coupled output, and 1 general purpose I/O line.
Power can be supplied via PoE or 12-24 VDC.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Resolution (H x V)	5472 x 3648 pixels
Resolution (Megapixels)	20.0 MP
Frame Rate	5 fps
Imaging Sensor	Sony IMX183 CMOS
Sensor Format	1"
Pixel Size (H x V)	2.4 x 2.4 µm
Shutter Type	Rolling Shutter
Interface	GigE (PoE)
Lens Mount	C-Mount
Monochrome/Color	Monochrome
Operating Temperature	0 to +50 °C
Power Supply	PoE or 12-24 VDC
Typical Power Consumption	2.6 W (12-24 VDC) / 3.1 W (PoE)
IP Rating	IP30
Digital Input	1
Digital Output	1
General Purpose I/O (GPIO)	1
Pixel Bit Depth	10/12 bits
Physical Weight (kg)	0.09
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	4.2 x 2.9 x 2.9

Industrial Applications

1. High-Resolution Electronic Component Inspection

This camera is ideal for detailed inspection of small electronic components like PCBs, microchips, and SMT placements, where high magnification and detection of minute defects are critical.

Problem Solved

The 20 MP resolution (5472 x 3648) allows for capturing extremely fine details on small components, enabling precise defect detection (e.g., solder joint quality, component alignment, trace integrity) that lower-resolution cameras would miss. Its compact size (4.2 x 2.9 x 2.9 cm) facilitates integration into tight inspection machines.

PCB inspectionSMTmicro-crackssolder jointcomponent alignmentdefect detectionquality control

2. Medical Diagnostics and Microscopy Imaging

Suitable for capturing high-detail images in medical imaging applications, such as digital pathology, tissue analysis, or laboratory microscopy, where precise monochrome image acquisition is paramount.

Problem Solved

The monochrome sensor's high sensitivity and 20 MP resolution are perfect for capturing clear, detailed images of biological samples under a microscope or for diagnostic imaging. The C-mount allows for easy integration with standard microscopy setups, while the GigE interface ensures reliable data transfer for large image files.

Digital pathologymicroscopytissue analysiscell imaginghigh contrastmonochrome imaginglaboratory automation

3. Industrial Quality Control of Flat Panel Displays/Surfaces

Effective for surface inspection of large flat panel displays, glass, or metal sheets, where detecting subtle imperfections like scratches, dust, or material inconsistencies across a wide area is required.

Problem Solved

The 20 MP resolution allows for scanning large surface areas with fewer cameras or passes, maintaining high detail to identify small surface defects. The 5 fps frame rate is adequate for many inline or offline quality checks, while the GigE (PoE) interface simplifies cabling and integration on production lines, and the IP30 rating offers basic protection in industrial environments.

Surface inspectionscratch detectiondisplay qualitymaterial defectsflat panelweb inspectionmachine vision