Basler acA1920-155uc 2.3 MP USB 3.0 Color Camera

Technical Overview

2.3 MP color USB 3.0 camera with Sony IMX174 global shutter sensor, 164 fps, and compact 29.3x29x29mm housing.

Key Features

USB 3.0 interface (USB3 Vision compliant).
2.3 MP (1920 x 1200) default resolution.
164 frames per second (fps) at full resolution.
Sony IMX174 Global Shutter CMOS sensor.
Compact form factor: 29.3 x 29 x 29 mm (excluding connectors and lens mount).
C-Mount lens interface.
Power over USB.
1 opto-coupled input, 1 opto-coupled output, 2 general purpose I/O (GPIO) lines.
Includes Basler pylon SDK software.
Screw-locking USB 3.0 ports for increased ruggedness.
High quantum efficiency, wide dynamic range, and low noise.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Resolution (H x V)	1920 x 1200 pixels (default), 1936 x 1216 pixels (full resolution).
Megapixels	2.3 MP.
Frame Rate	164 fps.
Sensor Type	Sony IMX174LQJ-C Progressive Scan CMOS Global Shutter.
Sensor Format	1/1.2".
Pixel Size (H x V)	5.86 x 5.86 µm.
Interface	USB 3.0.
Power Supply	Power over USB, 5 VDC nominal (minimum 4.5 VDC).
Power Consumption	≈3.4 W (typical), ≈3.7 W (max.).
Operating Temperature	0 to +50 °C.
Storage Temperature	-20 to +80 °C.
IP Rating	IP30.
Lens Mount	C-Mount.
I/O Lines	1 opto-coupled input, 1 opto-coupled output, 2 general purpose I/O (GPIO) lines.
Pixel Depth	10/12 bit.
Physical Weight (kg)	0.08
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	2.93 x 2.9 x 2.9

Industrial Applications

1. High-Speed Quality Control in Manufacturing

This camera is ideal for integration into automated production lines for defect detection and quality inspection of fast-moving components. Its 2.3 MP resolution and 164 fps frame rate, combined with a global shutter, enable distortion-free image capture of objects in motion.

Problem Solved

Rapidly identifies manufacturing defects, ensuring product quality and preventing faulty items from reaching consumers, thereby reducing waste and improving production efficiency.

Machine VisionAutomated Optical Inspection (AOI)Defect DetectionHigh-Speed ImagingGlobal ShutterQuality Control

2. Traffic Monitoring and Analysis

The camera's high resolution and frame rate make it suitable for capturing clear images of vehicles at speed in traffic management systems, tollbooths, or intelligent transportation systems. Its compact size allows for discreet installation within various outdoor enclosures (with additional environmental protection).

Problem Solved

Provides accurate data for license plate recognition, vehicle counting, and traffic flow analysis, assisting in urban planning, traffic enforcement, and intelligent mobility solutions.

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)License Plate Recognition (LPR)Vehicle ClassificationTraffic Flow MonitoringHigh ResolutionHigh Frame Rate

3. Microscopy and Scientific Imaging

With its 2.3 MP resolution, global shutter, and relatively large 5.86 µm pixel size, the Sony IMX174 sensor offers high light sensitivity and image quality. This makes it excellent for scientific and industrial microscopy, allowing for detailed imaging of biological samples or material surfaces, with fast data transfer via USB 3.0.

Problem Solved

Offers detailed, high-resolution visualization and analysis of microscopic structures or rapid biological processes, facilitating research, diagnostics, and material science investigations.

Digital MicroscopyScientific ImagingCell ImagingMaterial AnalysisHigh SensitivityGlobal ShutterUSB3 Vision