Basler acA1920-48gc Color GigE Area Scan Camera

Technical Overview

Compact 2.3 MP color GigE camera with 50 fps global shutter, PoE, and 0-50°C operating range.

Key Features

2.3 MP resolution (1920 x 1200 pixels default)
50 frames per second (fps)
onsemi PYTHON 2000 Progressive Scan CMOS Global Shutter sensor
GigE Interface with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities
Compact housing dimensions: 42 x 29 x 29 mm (L x W x H)
C-Mount lens interface for versatile optical solutions
Includes Basler Pylon SDK Software and Driver for comprehensive control
GenICam and GigE Vision compliant for broad compatibility
10-bit pixel depth for detailed image capture
Wide operating temperature range of 0 °C to +50 °C
Multiple synchronization options: hardware trigger, software trigger, and free-run
Features 1 opto-coupled input, 1 opto-coupled output, and 1 general purpose I/O (GPIO) line

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Resolution (H x V)	1920 x 1200 pixels (default); 1984 x 1264 pixels (full)
Sensor Type	onsemi PYTHON 2000 Progressive Scan CMOS, Global Shutter
Sensor Format	2/3"
Frame Rate	50 fps
Pixel Size (H x V)	4.8 µm x 4.8 µm
Interface	GigE (Gigabit Ethernet)
Lens Mount	C-Mount
Operating Temperature	0 °C to +50 °C
Power Consumption (PoE)	Typical: ≈3.9 W, Max: ≈4.1 W
Power Consumption (12-24 VDC)	Typical: ≈3.4 W, Max: ≈3.6 W
Power Supply	PoE (IEEE 802.3af compliant) or 12-24 VDC
IP Rating	IP30
Pixel Bit Depth	10 bits
Digital Input	1 opto-coupled line
Digital Output	1 opto-coupled line
General Purpose I/O (GPIO)	1 line
Physical Weight (kg)	0.09
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	4.2 x 2.9 x 2.9

Industrial Applications

1. High-Speed Quality Control for Production Lines

This camera is ideal for performing rapid and precise quality inspections on fast-moving objects within automated manufacturing environments. The 50 fps frame rate combined with a global shutter ensures crisp, blur-free images, even at high speeds, while the 2.3 MP color sensor allows for detailed defect detection requiring color differentiation.

Problem Solved

Prevents manufacturing defects from passing through the production line by rapidly identifying visual flaws on products moving at high velocity, eliminating motion blur. The GigE interface with PoE simplifies integration into complex machinery.

Global Shutter50 fps2.3 MPGigEPoEColor Imaging

2. Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) of Electronic Components

The compact form factor (42x29x29 mm) and C-Mount compatibility make this camera perfectly suited for close-up, high-resolution inspection of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and small electronic components. Its 2.3 MP resolution and global shutter can accurately detect microscopic soldering defects, component misalignments, or missing parts, crucial for electronics manufacturing. The IP30 rating suggests suitability for controlled industrial environments.

Problem Solved

Ensures the integrity and quality of electronic assemblies by precisely identifying tiny defects or incorrect component placement that are critical for device functionality, within a protected industrial setting.

2.3 MP ResolutionGlobal ShutterCompact SizeC-MountIP30Color Imaging

3. Robotics and Pick-and-Place Guidance Systems

With its robust operating temperature range of 0 to +50 °C, compact dimensions, and GigE PoE interface, the Basler acA1920-48gc is an excellent choice for integration into robotic arms or collaborative robot applications. The 50 fps frame rate and global shutter enable real-time object recognition and precise positional feedback for dynamic pick-and-place, assembly, or sorting tasks, ensuring accurate robotic manipulation.

Problem Solved

Provides robots with accurate and rapid visual feedback for tasks requiring high precision and speed, such as identifying, locating, and manipulating objects in dynamic industrial settings, even in varying temperature conditions.

50 fpsGlobal ShutterCompact SizeGigE PoE0-50°C Operating TemperatureReal-time Vision