Basler acA2500-20gc 5MP GigE Industrial Color Camera

Technical Overview

5 MP (2592x2048) GigE industrial color camera with 21 fps, global shutter, and PoE. Ideal for high-speed machine vision applications.

Key Features

5 MP resolution (2592 x 2048 pixels)
21 frames per second (fps)
onsemi PYTHON 5000 CMOS sensor with global shutter
GigE interface with GigE Vision standard
Power over Ethernet (PoE) or 12-24 VDC power supply
Compact dimensions (42 x 29 x 29 mm) and low weight (90 g)
C-Mount lens compatibility
Hardware trigger and programmable API for exposure control
Operating temperature range of 0 to 50 °C

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Resolution (H x V Pixels)	2592 x 2048
Resolution	5 MP
Sensor Type	onsemi PYTHON 5000 Progressive scan CMOS Global shutter
Sensor Format	1"
Effective Sensor Diagonal	15.9 mm
Pixel Size (H x V)	4.8 x 4.8 µm
Spectrum	Visible, Color
Frame Rate	21 fps
Interface	GigE (Gigabit Ethernet), GigE Vision
Camera Data Connector	RJ45 receptacle (GigE)
Pixel Bit Depth	10 bits
Exposure Control	Hardware trigger; programmable via camera API
Camera I/O Connector	Hirose HR10A 6-pin plug
Digital Input	1
Digital Output	1
General Purpose I/O	1
Power Supply	PoE (IEEE 802.3af compliant) or 12-24 VDC
Power Consumption (typical)	3.2 W
Housing temperature during operation	0–50 °C
Lens Mount	C-Mount
Machine Vision Standard	GigE Vision, GenICam
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 on Production Lines

The camera's high resolution and fast frame rate with global shutter make it ideal for inspecting rapidly moving products on an assembly line. This ensures defects are caught in real-time without motion blur, improving product quality and reducing waste.

Problem Solved

Inability to reliably detect small defects on fast-moving objects due to insufficient resolution or motion blur from rolling shutters.

5 MP resolution21 fpsGlobal ShutterGigE InterfaceIndustrial Temperature Range

2. Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) for Electronics Manufacturing

With its 5 MP resolution and 4.8 µm pixel size, this camera can precisely inspect minute components, solder joints, and traces on Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). The global shutter ensures accurate imaging despite any vibrations or movement on conveyor systems, critical for quality assurance in electronics assembly.

Problem Solved

Challenges in accurately inspecting small electronic components and solder joints for defects at high throughput rates.

5 MP resolution4.8 µm pixel sizeGlobal ShutterGigE InterfaceColor Imaging

3. Robotics and Automation for Pick-and-Place Applications

The compact size (42x29x29 mm) and low weight (90 g) allow for easy integration onto robotic arms without affecting dynamics. The 21 fps frame rate provides real-time visual feedback for precise object localization and gripping, while the global shutter captures clear images of moving parts for efficient pick-and-place operations in automated cells.

Problem Solved

Difficulty integrating vision systems onto robotic arms due to size and weight constraints, and the need for accurate, real-time object detection for moving targets.

Compact SizeLow Weight (90g)21 fpsGlobal ShutterGigE Interface