Basler acA4112-30um 12.3 MP USB 3.0 Monochrome Camera

Technical Overview

High-resolution 12.3 MP industrial monochrome camera with global shutter, 30 fps, and USB 3.0 interface for demanding machine vision applications.

Key Features

High-Speed USB 3.0 Interface
Ultra-Small Form Factor (35.8 x 40 x 30 mm excluding connectors)
Fully USB3 Vision Compliant
Sony IMX253 1.1" Progressive Scan CMOS Global Shutter Sensor
12.3 MP (4096 x 3000) Resolution at 30 fps
Excellent dynamic range of 72.8 dB
Screw-locking USB 3.0 ports for increased ruggedness
Includes Basler Pylon SDK software and driver
C-Mount lens interface
Power over USB for single cable operation
Programmable exposure time via camera API or hardware trigger
Supports hardware trigger (GPIO), software trigger, or free-run synchronization
Operating temperature range of 0 to +50 °C
IP30 rated housing

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Sensor Type	Sony IMX253 Progressive Scan CMOS Global Shutter
Resolution (H x V Pixels)	4096 x 3000
Megapixels	12.3 MP
Frame Rate	30 fps
Pixel Size (H x V)	3.45 x 3.45 µm
Sensor Format	1.1" (Optical)
Sensing Area (H x V)	14.13 x 10.35 mm
Pixel Depth	10/12 bit
Dynamic Range	72.8 dB
Interface	USB 3.0
Power Supply	Power over USB (5 VDC nominal)
Typical Power Consumption	3.6 W
Synchronization	Hardware Trigger (GPIO), Software Trigger, Free-Run
Lens Mount	C-Mount
Operating Temperature	0 to +50 °C
IP Rating	IP30
Physical Weight (kg)	0.08
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	3.58 x 4 x 3

Industrial Applications

1. High-Precision Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

The camera's high resolution (12.3 MP) and global shutter sensor, combined with a fast 30 fps frame rate, make it ideal for inspecting small defects or features on electronic components, PCBs, or precision manufactured parts at high throughput. The global shutter eliminates motion blur, ensuring crisp images even for moving objects on a production line.

Problem Solved

Enables rapid and accurate detection of minute imperfections, misalignments, or missing components in manufacturing processes, preventing faulty products from reaching the next stage or end-user.

Automated Optical Inspection12.3 MPGlobal Shutter30 fpsPrecision ManufacturingDefect Detection

2. Machine Vision for Robotics and Pick-and-Place Systems

The compact size (3.58 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm), robust screw-locking USB 3.0 interface, and power-over-USB capability make this camera suitable for integration into robotic arms or compact pick-and-place machines. The high resolution provides detailed object recognition, while the global shutter ensures accurate positioning feedback for fast-moving manipulators.

Problem Solved

Provides reliable, high-resolution visual feedback for robotic guidance, allowing for precise object localization, identification, and manipulation in tight industrial spaces, improving automation efficiency and accuracy.

RoboticsMachine VisionObject RecognitionPick-and-PlaceCompact Form FactorGlobal ShutterUSB 3.0Industrial Automation

3. Quality Control in Food and Beverage Sorting

With its high frame rate (30 fps) and excellent dynamic range (72.8 dB), the camera can be used in sorting applications for food or beverage products. It can rapidly capture detailed images of items on a conveyor, allowing for the detection of color variations, foreign objects, or shape irregularities under varying lighting conditions. The operating temperature range (0 to +50 °C) and IP30 rating are suitable for many factory environments.

Problem Solved

Facilitates automated quality inspection and sorting of products, identifying and rejecting items that do not meet quality standards due to blemishes, foreign contaminants, or incorrect sizing, thus ensuring product safety and consistency.

Quality ControlFood SortingBeverage InspectionHigh Frame RateDynamic RangeVision SystemConveyor Belt InspectionIP30