Basler acA800-510um USB 3.0 Monochrome Industrial Camera

Technical Overview

Compact industrial monochrome camera with 800x600 resolution, global shutter, 510 fps, and USB 3.0 interface.

Key Features

High Speed USB 3.0 Interface
Ultra-Small Form Factor (29.3 x 29.0 x 29.0 mm)
Fully USB3 Vision Compliant
ON Semiconductor PYTHON 500 Monochrome CMOS Sensor
Global Shutter
800 x 600 Pixel Resolution
Up to 510 fps (frames per second) at full resolution
Screw-locking USB 3.0 ports for increased ruggedness
Includes Basler Pylon SDK software and driver
C-Mount Lens Mount
Synchronization via Hardware Trigger (GPIO), External Trigger, Software, or Free-Run
Pixel Depth: 10 bit (selectable 8 or 12 bit)
Programmable camera API features: black level, gain, area of interest, input debounce, trigger delay
Image processing features: automatic exposure control, pixel binning, horizontal image mirroring, event reporting, test images, programmable lookup table
Chunk features: frame counter, time stamp, trigger input counter, CRC checksum calculator
1 Digital Input, 1 Digital Output, 2 General Purpose I/O (GPIO)

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Resolution (H x V)	800 x 600 pixels
Frame Rate (max)	510 fps
Sensor Type	Monochrome CMOS, ON Semiconductor PYTHON 500
Shutter Type	Global Shutter
Pixel Size	4.8 µm x 4.8 µm
Pixel Depth	10 bit (8/12 bit selectable)
Interface	USB 3.0
Lens Mount	C-Mount
Operating Temperature	0 to +50 °C
Power Requirements	Via USB 3.0 interface
Power Consumption (typical)	3 W
Dynamic Range	56.3 dB
Digital Input	1
Digital Output	1
General Purpose I/O (GPIO)	2
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 Defect Detection in Manufacturing

This camera is ideal for automated quality control systems on fast-moving production lines, such as inspecting electronic components, pharmaceutical packaging, or continuously produced materials like textiles and paper. Its high frame rate captures every item, while the global shutter ensures clear images free of motion blur, enabling rapid defect identification.

Problem Solved

Prevents defective products from reaching consumers by reliably detecting flaws on high-throughput manufacturing lines at speeds up to 510 frames per second, minimizing blur from fast-moving objects.

Global Shutter510 fpsUSB 3.0Monochrome CMOSIndustrial AutomationQuality Control

2. Microscopy and Scientific Imaging

Perfect for real-time observation and recording of dynamic processes under a microscope, such as cellular activity, fluid dynamics, or micro-component behavior. The monochrome sensor and 10-bit pixel depth provide high contrast and sensitivity for capturing fine details, while the fast frame rate allows for precise temporal analysis of rapid microscopic events.

Problem Solved

Enables scientists and researchers to capture and analyze fast-changing microscopic phenomena with high fidelity and temporal resolution, supporting advanced studies in biology, material science, and physics.

Monochrome CMOSGlobal Shutter510 fps10 bit Pixel DepthC-MountMicroscopy

3. Sports and Biomechanical Motion Analysis

The camera's exceptionally high frame rate (510 fps) combined with a global shutter makes it suitable for detailed slow-motion analysis in sports science, ergonomics, or robotics. It can capture rapid human movements, projectile trajectories, or robotic arm kinematics without distortion, providing clear data for performance enhancement or fault analysis.

Problem Solved

Provides accurate, high-resolution slow-motion footage of extremely fast events, allowing for in-depth biomechanical analysis, precise trajectory tracking, and performance optimization in sports and robotics.

510 fpsGlobal Shutter800 x 600 ResolutionUSB 3.0Motion AnalysisBiometrics