Basler acA720-520um USB 3.0 Monochrome Camera

USD 498.73

Captures 720×540 monochrome images at 525 fps with a global shutter via USB 3.0 in a 29x29x29mm housing.

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Basler acA720-520um USB 3.0 Monochrome Camera

Model Identifier acA720-520um
Official Part Number acA720-520um
GTIN Standard NA

Technical Overview

Captures 720x540 monochrome images at 525 fps with a global shutter via USB 3.0 in a 29x29x29mm housing.

Key Features

  • Equipped with Sony IMX287 CMOS Global Shutter Sensor.
  • Provides 720 x 540 (VGA) resolution at up to 525 frames per second.
  • Features a USB 3.0 Interface, fully compliant with USB3 Vision standard.
  • Compact housing dimensions of 29.3 x 29 x 29 mm (excluding connectors and lens mount).
  • Monochrome imaging capabilities with selectable 8/12-bit pixel depth.
  • Standard C-Mount lens interface for broad lens compatibility.
  • Supports Power over USB, simplifying cabling requirements.
  • Includes the Basler Pylon SDK software and driver for easy setup and development.
  • Offers flexible synchronization via hardware or software triggers.
  • Incorporates Basler PGI feature set for reduced noise and improved sharpness.
  • Designed with screw-locking USB 3.0 ports for enhanced ruggedness in industrial settings.
  • Multiple I/O lines (1 opto-coupled input, 1 opto-coupled output, 2 GPIO) for external device control.

High-speed monochrome imaging at 525 fps with a global shutter and USB 3.0 interface for fast, distortion-free data acquisition.

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Resolution (H x V)720 x 540 pixels
Frame Rate525 fps (at default resolution)
Sensor TypeSony IMX287 CMOS, Progressive Scan, Global Shutter
Sensor Format1/2.9"
Pixel Size6.9 µm x 6.9 µm
Pixel Depth8/12 bit
InterfaceUSB 3.0 (USB3 Vision compliant)
Lens MountC-Mount
Power SupplyVia USB 3.0 interface (Power over USB)
Power Consumption≈3.0 W (typical) @ 5 VDC
Operating Temperature0 to +50 °C
I/O Lines1 opto-coupled input, 1 opto-coupled output, 2 general purpose I/O (GPIO) lines
ConformityCE (incl. RoHS), EAC, UKCA, UL Listed, FCC, GenICam 2.x, IP30, 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 Defect Detection on Production Lines

This camera is ideally suited for inspecting fast-moving products on an assembly line, such as electronic components, pharmaceutical packaging, or small mechanical parts. Its high frame rate of 525 fps and global shutter technology prevent motion blur, ensuring crisp images for precise defect detection.

Problem Solved

Rapidly identifies minute surface defects, misalignments, or missing components on products moving at high speeds, significantly improving quality control and reducing manufacturing errors that would be missed by slower cameras or human inspection. The 720x540 resolution provides sufficient detail for typical VGA-level inspections.

Machine VisionQuality ControlDefect InspectionGlobal ShutterHigh Frame RateProduction AutomationAssembly Line

2. Robotics for Pick-and-Place and Assembly

The compact dimensions (29.3 x 29 x 29 mm) and C-mount compatibility make this camera excellent for integration onto robotic arms or within confined vision systems for guiding robots in precise pick-and-place operations, intricate assembly tasks, or object recognition. The global shutter ensures accurate object localization even when the robot arm is in motion.

Problem Solved

Enables industrial robots to accurately locate and manipulate objects in dynamic manufacturing environments by providing clear, real-time image data without motion artifacts. Its small footprint allows for seamless integration into space-constrained robotic cells without adding significant bulk.

Robotic VisionPick-and-PlaceObject RecognitionRobot GuidanceCompact CameraReal-time ImagingIndustrial Robotics

3. Scientific Imaging of Dynamic Microscopic Processes

With its high frame rate (525 fps), monochrome sensor, and large pixel size (6.9 µm), this camera is highly effective for capturing rapid biological events, fluid dynamics, or material changes when integrated with a microscope. The high quantum efficiency contributes to capturing bright images even with short exposures, crucial for microscopy of transient phenomena.

Problem Solved

Allows researchers to observe and record transient phenomena that occur too quickly for standard cameras, such as cell division, microfluidic flows, or chemical reactions at a microscopic level. This provides detailed temporal data essential for scientific analysis and understanding of dynamic processes in biology and materials science.

Scientific ImagingMicroscopyHigh-Speed VideoBiological ResearchFluid DynamicsMaterials ScienceMonochrome Sensor
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