Basler acA2000-165uc Color USB 3.0 Industrial Camera

Technical Overview

Compact 2.2 MP color USB 3.0 industrial camera with a 165 fps global shutter. Features 29.3x29x29mm dimensions, 3.2W power, and IP30 rating.

Key Features

2.2 MP resolution (2048 x 1088 pixels)
165 frames per second (fps)
CMOSIS CMV2000 global shutter sensor
USB 3.0 interface (USB3 Vision compliant) with Micro-B connector and screw locks
Power over USB functionality
Compact dimensions: 29.3 x 29 x 29 mm (excluding connectors and lens mount)
C-Mount lens interface
1 opto-coupled digital input, 1 opto-coupled digital output, 2 general purpose I/O lines
Operating temperature range: 0 °C to 60 °C
Includes Basler Pylon SDK software and driver

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Resolution (H x V)	2048 x 1088 pixels
Megapixels	2.2 MP
Frame Rate	165 fps
Sensor Type	CMOS Progressive Scan, Global Shutter
Sensor Model	CMOSIS CMV2000
Pixel Size (H x V)	5.5 x 5.5 µm
Pixel Bit Depth	10/12 bit
Interface	USB 3.0 (USB3 Vision v1.0 compliant)
Connector	USB 3.0, Micro-B with Screw Locks
Power Supply	Power over USB
Power Consumption (typical)	3.2 W
Lens Mount	C-Mount
Digital Input	1 opto-coupled line
Digital Output	1 opto-coupled line
General Purpose I/O	2 lines
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 60 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 °C to 80 °C
IP Rating	IP30
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

The camera's 165 fps frame rate and 2.2 MP global shutter sensor allow for rapid and precise inspection of fast-moving products on assembly lines, ensuring no motion blur and enabling accurate defect detection and quality assurance.

Problem Solved

Traditional cameras struggle with motion blur or insufficient frame rates for fast-moving production lines, leading to missed defects and reduced throughput. This camera provides clear, high-resolution images at high speeds, improving accuracy and efficiency in quality control.

Machine VisionInline InspectionDefect DetectionGlobal ShutterHigh Frame RateUSB 3.0Quality ControlManufacturing Automation

2. Robotics and Pick-and-Place Systems

Its compact dimensions (29.3 x 29 x 29 mm) and low weight (80g) make it ideal for mounting on robotic arms or grippers, providing high-resolution (2.2 MP) and high-speed (165 fps) visual feedback for precise object recognition, localization, and robotic guidance in dynamic environments.

Problem Solved

Robotic systems require lightweight, compact cameras that can provide fast, accurate visual feedback. Larger, slower cameras impede robot movement or provide insufficient data for high-precision tasks. This camera's form factor and performance facilitate agile and accurate robotic operations.

RoboticsPick-and-PlaceObject RecognitionRobotic GuidanceCompact CameraUSB 3.0AutomationAssembly Verification

3. Microscopy and Scientific Imaging (Fast Processes)

For scientific applications requiring high-speed imaging of dynamic biological processes or material reactions under a microscope, the acA2000-165uc offers 2.2 MP resolution at 165 fps with a C-mount for direct attachment, capturing detailed, blur-free images of rapid events for accurate analysis with its 10/12-bit pixel depth.

Problem Solved

Capturing transient events in scientific experiments often requires both high spatial and temporal resolution. Slower cameras or those with rolling shutters introduce artifacts or miss crucial details. This camera provides the necessary speed and image quality to record and analyze fast microscopic phenomena.

MicroscopyHigh-Speed ImagingScientific ResearchDynamic ProcessesC-MountGlobal ShutterImage AnalysisBiological Imaging