Basler acA3088-57uc 6.4MP USB 3.0 Color Camera

Technical Overview

Compact 6.4 MP USB 3.0 color camera with Sony IMX178 sensor, 59 fps, C-mount, and IP30 rating, ideal for machine vision applications.

Key Features

High-speed USB 3.0 interface (nominal max. 5 Gbit/s SuperSpeed)
Ultra-small 29 x 29 mm form factor
Fully USB3 Vision compliant
Sony IMX178 (Starvis) CMOS rolling shutter sensor
6.4 MP resolution (3088 x 2064 pixels)
59 frames per second
Color camera with IR cut filter
C-Mount lens mount
1 opto-coupled input, 1 opto-coupled output, 2 general purpose I/O (GPIO) lines
Hardware trigger, software trigger, or free-run synchronization
Programmable exposure time control via camera API
Includes Basler Pylon SDK software
Automatic exposure control, gain, and white balance functions
Pixel binning and horizontal image mirroring
IP30 protection class
Screw-locking USB 3.0 ports for ruggedness

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Resolution (H x V Pixels)	3088 x 2064
Resolution	6.4 MP
Sensor Type	Sony IMX178LQJ-C Progressive scan CMOS Rolling shutter
Sensor Format	1/1.8"
Frame Rate	59 fps (59.6 fps without DeviceLinkThroughputLimitMode)
Image Data Interface	USB 3.0 (nominal max. 5 Gbit/s SuperSpeed)
Camera Power Requirements	3 W (typical) @ 5 VDC (minimum 4.5 VDC)
I/O Lines	1 opto-coupled input line, 1 opto-coupled output line, 2 general purpose I/O (GPIO) lines
Lens Mount	C-mount
Operating Temperature	0 to +50 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 to +80 °C
Protection Class	IP30
Conformity	CE (incl. RoHS), EAC, UKCA, UL Listed, FCC, GenICam 2.x, USB3 Vision, REACH, KC
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 Quality Control for Small Components

The camera's 6.4 MP resolution and 59 fps frame rate, combined with its compact size, make it ideal for detailed inspection of small components on high-speed production lines. Its C-mount allows for flexible lens selection to achieve required magnifications.

Problem Solved

Enables rapid detection of microscopic defects, assembly errors, or quality inconsistencies on fast-moving small parts (e.g., electronic components, pharmaceuticals, precision mechanical parts) without blurring, ensuring high product quality and throughput.

Machine VisionQuality ControlHigh-Speed InspectionMicro-defect DetectionC-mount6.4 MP59 fps

2. Automated Sorting and Classification in Logistics

The acA3088-57uc's USB 3.0 interface for high-speed data transfer and its 59 fps capability allow for real-time image capture of items on a conveyor belt. The 6.4 MP color sensor provides sufficient detail for distinguishing subtle differences in color, shape, or labeling.

Problem Solved

Facilitates automated identification and sorting of various products (e.g., packages, fruits, manufactured goods) in a logistics or sorting facility based on visual attributes, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors.

Automated SortingLogisticsObject RecognitionReal-time ImagingUSB 3.0Color CMOS6.4 MP

3. Industrial Process Monitoring in Confined Spaces

With its compact dimensions (29.3 x 29 x 29 mm) and IP30 rating, this camera is suitable for integration into tight enclosures or machinery for monitoring critical processes. The 5 VDC power over USB simplifies wiring in such environments.

Problem Solved

Provides clear visual feedback from inaccessible or confined areas within industrial machinery or production lines, enabling remote monitoring of equipment status, material flow, or potential issues, where larger cameras would not fit. The IP30 rating offers basic protection against solid objects.

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