Basler acA5472-5gc 20 MP GigE Color Camera

Technical Overview

20 MP GigE camera with Sony IMX183 sensor, 5 fps, C-mount, PoE, and IP30 protection. Compact and precise.

Key Features

20.0 MP (5472 x 3648 pixels) resolution for high-detail imaging.
Equipped with a Sony IMX183 CMOS sensor for excellent image quality.
GigE interface for reliable and long-distance data transmission.
Rolling Shutter technology.
C-Mount lens interface for versatile lens options.
Compact housing dimensions of 42 x 29 x 29 mm (excluding connectors and lens mount).
IP30 ingress protection rating against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm.
Operating temperature range from 0 to +50 °C.
Includes Basler Pylon SDK Software and Driver for comprehensive control.
Supports hardware trigger, software trigger, and free-run synchronization modes.
Offers 10/12 bits pixel bit depth.
Features 1 Digital Input, 1 Digital Output, and 1 General Purpose I/O.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Sensor Type	Sony IMX183 CMOS
Resolution (H x V)	5472 x 3648 pixels
Megapixels	20.0 MP
Frame Rate	5 fps
Sensor Format	1"
Pixel Size (H x V)	2.4 x 2.4 µm
Shutter Type	Rolling Shutter
Interface	GigE (Gigabit Ethernet)
Power Supply	PoE or 12-24 VDC
Power Consumption (typical)	2.8 W
Power Consumption (PoE)	3.1 W
Lens Mount	C-Mount
Operating Temperature	0 to +50 °C
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating	IP30
Pixel Bit Depth	10/12 bits
Digital Input	1
Digital Output	1
General Purpose I/O (GPIO)	1
Physical Weight (kg)	0.09
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	4.2 x 2.9 x 2.9

Industrial Applications

1. High-Resolution Quality Control in Electronics Manufacturing

This camera is ideal for inspecting minute details on printed circuit boards (PCBs) or semiconductor components. Its 20 MP resolution (5472 x 3648 pixels) and 2.4 µm pixel size enable precise detection of defects, solder joint integrity, and component placement errors, ensuring high product quality.

Problem Solved

Ensuring the integrity and quality of miniature electronic components and assemblies where visual defects are often microscopic.

20 MP Resolution5472 x 3648 pixels2.4 µm Pixel SizeHigh-Resolution ImagingDefect Detection

2. Automated Pharmaceutical Packaging Inspection

The camera's ability to operate reliably within a 0 to +50 °C temperature range and its IP30 rating make it suitable for integration into automated packaging lines in pharmaceutical facilities. It can perform character recognition (OCR/OCV) on labels, verify correct medication packaging, and ensure seal integrity, even in environments with some dust, while simplifying installation with PoE.

Problem Solved

Verifying correct labeling, dosage, and packaging integrity of pharmaceutical products to meet stringent quality and regulatory standards.

GigE (PoE)0 to +50 °C Operating TemperatureIP30Optical Character Recognition (OCR)Automated Inspection

3. Compact Robotic Arm Vision for Assembly Tasks

With its exceptionally small dimensions (4.2 x 2.9 x 2.9 cm) and light weight (0.09 kg), this camera can be mounted directly onto robotic arms for precise guidance in assembly tasks. The GigE interface with PoE simplifies wiring, and the 5 fps frame rate is sufficient for many pick-and-place or alignment operations, allowing the robot to accurately locate and manipulate objects in confined workspaces.

Problem Solved

Providing accurate visual feedback to robotic systems for precise object localization and manipulation in space-constrained industrial assembly lines.

4.2 x 2.9 x 2.9 cm Dimensions0.09 kg WeightGigE (PoE)Robotics IntegrationPick-and-Place