Basler acA2040-25gmNIR GigE Area Scan Camera

USD 2,236.13

4MP NIR-enhanced GigE camera with 2048×2048 resolution, 25fps, Global Shutter CMOS, C-mount, and IP30 rating.

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Basler acA2040-25gmNIR GigE Area Scan Camera

Model Identifier acA2040-25gmNIR
Official Part Number acA2040-25gmNIR
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Technical Overview

4MP NIR-enhanced GigE camera with 2048x2048 resolution, 25fps, Global Shutter CMOS, C-mount, and IP30 rating.

Key Features

  • 4 MP resolution (2048 x 2048 pixels)
  • 25 frames per second (fps)
  • ams CMV4000 NIR-enhanced CMOS sensor with Global Shutter
  • Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface with Power over Ethernet (PoE) support
  • Compact housing size: 42.0 x 29 x 29 mm
  • C-mount lens compatibility
  • Opto-coupled I/O lines (1 input, 1 output) for flexible triggering and synchronization
  • IP30 rated for industrial environments
  • Operates in temperatures from 0 to 50 °C
  • Utilizes Basler pylon Software Suite

Near-infrared (NIR)-enhanced vision capable of capturing images in both visible and invisible light spectrum (0.4–1.1 µm), combined with GigE interface and PoE for flexible power and data transmission.

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Resolution (H x V Pixels)2048 x 2048
Resolution (MP)4 MP
Sensor Typeams CMV4000 NIR-enhanced Progressive scan CMOS Global shutter
Sensor Format1"
Pixel Size (H x V)5.5 x 5.5 μm
Frame Rate (at Default Settings)25 fps
SpectrumVisible + NIR (0.4–1.1 µm)
Mono/ColorMono
Image Data InterfaceGigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) / GigE
Power Consumption (PoE)≈3.1 W
Power Consumption (12 VDC)≈2.6 W
Nominal Operating Voltage (I/O connector)12 VDC (10.8 VDC min, 13.2 VDC max)
Digital Input Lines1 opto-coupled
Digital Output Lines1 opto-coupled
Lens MountC-mount
IP RatingIP30
Operating Housing Temperature0–50 °C (32–122 °F)
Physical Weight (kg)0.09
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)4.2 x 2.9 x 2.9

Industrial Applications

1. Quality Control in Food Processing (Foreign Object Detection)

Utilizing its NIR-enhanced sensor, the camera can detect subtle compositional differences or hidden foreign objects, like plastics or stones, within food products that are not visible in the standard visible spectrum. The high resolution and frame rate enable efficient inline inspection.

Problem Solved

Ensuring food safety and product integrity by identifying contaminants or defects invisible to conventional cameras, thereby preventing product recalls and enhancing consumer trust.

NIR imagingForeign object detectionFood safetyHigh resolutionInline inspectionGigE Vision

2. Automated Sorting of Recyclable Materials

The camera's NIR capabilities are essential for distinguishing various types of plastics and other materials based on their unique spectral fingerprints. This allows automated sorting systems to accurately classify and separate different recyclable components at high throughput.

Problem Solved

Improving the efficiency and accuracy of recycling processes by enabling precise material identification and sorting, leading to higher quality recycled materials and reduced waste.

NIR spectroscopyMaterial identificationRecycling automationHigh-throughput sortingCMOS sensorGigE interface

3. Pharmaceutical Pill and Tablet Inspection

With its 4 MP resolution and NIR-enhanced vision, the camera can perform non-destructive inspection of pills and tablets to verify integrity, detect cracks, identify foreign particles, or confirm correct ingredient distribution. The global shutter ensures clear images of moving objects.

Problem Solved

Guaranteeing pharmaceutical product quality and consistency by meticulously inspecting each pill for physical defects or compositional irregularities, crucial for patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Non-destructive testingPill inspectionPharmaceutical quality controlHigh resolution imagingGlobal shutterCompact form factor
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