Basler acA2040-90uc 4MP USB 3.0 Color Camera

Technical Overview

4MP USB 3.0 color camera with global shutter, 90 fps, 2048x2048 resolution, and compact design.

Key Features

4 MP Resolution (2048 x 2048 pixels) [2, 3, 5]
90 fps Frame Rate [2, 3, 5]
ams CMV4000 Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor [2, 5]
Global Shutter for distortion-free images [2, 5]
USB 3.0 Interface for high-speed data transfer and Power over USB [3, 5, 8]
Compact 29.3 x 29 x 29 mm form factor (excludes connectors and lens mount) [3, 5]
C-Mount lens interface [3, 5, 8]
Fully USB3 Vision Compliant [3, 5, 8]
Includes Basler Pylon SDK software and driver [3, 8]
1 opto-coupled input, 1 opto-coupled output, 2 general purpose I/O (GPIO) lines [3, 5]
Screw-locking USB 3.0 ports for increased ruggedness [3]
IP30 rated for protection against solid objects [5]

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Resolution (H x V Pixels)	2048 x 2048 [2, 3, 5]
Resolution	4 MP [1, 2, 4]
Sensor Type	ams CMV4000 Progressive scan CMOS Global shutter [1, 2, 5]
Sensor Format	1" [1, 2, 4]
Effective Sensor Diagonal	15.92 mm [2]
Pixel Size (H x V)	5.5 x 5.5 µm [1, 2, 3]
Frame Rate (at Default Settings)	90 fps [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Interface	USB 3.0 [2, 3, 4, 5]
Pixel Bit Depth	10 bits; 12 bits [2, 3, 5]
Lens Mount	C-Mount [3, 4, 5, 8]
Operating Temperature	0 to +50 °C [3]
Storage Temperature	-20 to +80 °C [3]
Power Supply	Power over USB / Via USB 3.0 interface [3, 5]
Power Consumption (typical)	2.6 W [5]
Digital Input	1 [5]
Digital Output	1 [5]
General Purpose I/O (GPIO)	2 (with 1 opto-coupled input, 1 opto-coupled output) [3, 5]
IP Rating	IP30 [5]
Synchronization	Hardware Trigger (GPIO) or Free-Run [3, 5]
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 Inspection

This camera is ideal for automated manufacturing lines, enabling rapid and detailed inspection of fast-moving products. Its 90 fps frame rate allows for capturing clear images of objects in motion, while the 4 MP resolution ensures fine details are visible for defect detection. The global shutter eliminates motion blur, crucial for accuracy in high-speed applications.

Problem Solved

Traditional cameras often struggle with motion blur and insufficient resolution when inspecting fast-moving, detailed products, leading to missed defects and bottlenecks in production processes.

Machine VisionAutomated InspectionDefect DetectionGlobal ShutterHigh Frame RateIndustrial Automation

2. Robotics Guidance and Pick-and-Place Systems

With its compact size (29.3 x 29 x 29 mm) and C-mount, the camera can be easily mounted on robotic arms or integrated into confined spaces for precise object localization and manipulation. The 90 fps frame rate provides real-time visual feedback for guiding robotic movements, and the 4 MP resolution offers the necessary detail for distinguishing small parts or features. Power over USB simplifies cabling and integration.

Problem Solved

Robotic systems require accurate and fast visual input for precise object handling in dynamic environments, which are often space-constrained and benefit from simplified cabling.

Robotic VisionObject LocalizationPick-and-PlaceCompact CameraReal-time FeedbackUSB 3.0

3. Microscopy and Scientific Imaging

The 4 MP resolution, combined with a 5.5 µm pixel size and global shutter, makes this camera highly suitable for various microscopy and scientific imaging applications. It captures detailed images without distortion, which is critical for analyzing biological samples, materials science specimens, or other intricate subjects. The USB 3.0 interface ensures high-speed image transfer to a PC for efficient analysis and archiving.

Problem Solved

Scientific and microscopy imaging often demands high-resolution, fast image acquisition, and accurate capture of dynamic or delicate samples, requiring a camera that delivers both detail and speed without introducing motion artifacts.

MicroscopyScientific ImagingImage AcquisitionHigh ResolutionGlobal ShutterCMOS Sensor