Basler acA3088-16gc 6.3 MP Color GigE Industrial Camera

Technical Overview

6.3 MP color GigE camera with Sony IMX178 CMOS sensor, 16.9 fps, PoE, and compact 42x29x29mm housing.

Key Features

6.3 MP (3088 x 2064) color resolution.
16.9 fps frame rate at default settings.
Equipped with Sony IMX178LQJ-C Progressive scan CMOS rolling shutter sensor.
Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) interface with GVSP protocol.
Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af or 12-24 VDC power input.
Compact dimensions of 42 x 29 x 29 mm (without lens mount or connectors).
Lightweight, weighing less than 90 g.
Features a C-Mount lens interface for broad lens compatibility.
IP30 rated housing for protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm.
Operating temperature range of 0–50 °C (32–122 °F).
Includes Basler pylon Software Suite for easy integration and control.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Resolution (H x V Pixels)	3088 x 2064
Resolution	6.3 MP
Sensor Type	Sony IMX178LQJ-C Progressive scan CMOS Rolling shutter
Sensor Format	1/1.8"
Effective Sensor Diagonal	8.92 mm
Pixel Size (H x V)	2.4 µm x 2.4 µm
Frame Rate (at Default Settings)	16.9 fps
Mono / Color	Color
Image Data Interface	Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s), Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s)
Power Supply (PoE)	IEEE 802.3af compliant
Power Supply (I/O Connector)	12–24 VDC
Typical Power Consumption (PoE)	≈2.9 W
Typical Power Consumption (12-24 VDC)	≈2.5 W
Housing Temperature During Operation	0–50 °C
IP Rating	IP30
Lens Mount	C-Mount
Physical Weight (kg)	0.09
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	4.2 x 2.9 x 2.9

Industrial Applications

1. High-Precision Quality Control in Electronics Manufacturing

The camera's 6.3 MP resolution is perfectly suited for detailed inspection of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) or miniature electronic components. It can accurately detect fine solder joint defects, missing components, or incorrect placements.

Problem Solved

Ensures the highest product quality by identifying microscopic flaws in complex electronic assemblies, thereby minimizing rework, reducing waste, and improving overall manufacturing yield.

PCB inspectionSolder joint analysisComponent verificationHigh resolution imagingMachine vision quality control

2. Automated Food and Beverage Sorting

Utilizing its color sensor and 16.9 fps frame rate, the camera is highly effective in automated systems for sorting food items like fruits and vegetables, or packaged goods. It can classify products based on color, ripeness, size, or the presence of foreign materials.

Problem Solved

Enhances efficiency and consistency in food processing and sorting lines, significantly reducing manual inspection errors and ensuring only high-quality products are processed and packaged.

Color sortingFood inspectionDefect detectionQuality gradingConveyor belt vision

3. Robotics and Automation for Object Recognition and Guidance

Integrating seamlessly with robotic work cells, this camera provides critical visual feedback for tasks such as precise pick-and-place operations, assembly verification, and accurate guidance of robotic manipulators. Its GigE interface and PoE capabilities simplify system integration, and its compact size allows for installation in constrained robotic tooling.

Problem Solved

Increases the precision, flexibility, and autonomy of industrial robots by enabling them to accurately identify, locate, and interact with objects within dynamic manufacturing and assembly environments.

Robotic visionPick-and-place automationAssembly verificationObject localizationRobot guidance