Basler ace acA800-510uc Industrial Color Camera

Technical Overview

Compact 0.5 MP industrial color camera with 511 fps, global shutter, USB 3.0 interface, and C-mount. Ideal for high-speed machine vision applications.

Key Features

Ultra-Small Form Factor (29.3 x 29 x 29 mm).
Fully USB3 Vision Compliant.
511 frames per second at 800 x 600 resolution.
ON Semiconductor PYTHON 500 CMOS sensor with Global Shutter.
C-Mount for versatile lens options.
Screw-locking USB 3.0 port for ruggedness in demanding applications.
Includes Basler Pylon SDK software and driver.
Programmable exposure control via camera API.
Multiple synchronization options: Hardware Trigger (GPIO), Software Trigger, Free-Run.
I/O lines: 1 opto-coupled input, 1 opto-coupled output, 2 general purpose I/O.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Resolution (H x V Pixels)	800 x 600
Frame Rate (fps)	511
Sensor Type	ON Semiconductor PYTHON 500 Progressive Scan CMOS
Shutter Type	Global Shutter
Pixel Size (H x V)	4.8 x 4.8 μm
Pixel Depth	10 bit
Interface	USB 3.0
Lens Mount	C-Mount
Power Supply	Power over USB (5 VDC)
Power Consumption (typical)	3 W
Operating Temperature	0 to +50 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 to +80 °C
IP Rating	IP30
GPIOs	1 opto-coupled input, 1 opto-coupled output, 2 general purpose I/O
Connector	USB 3.0, Micro-B with Screw Locks
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 Production Line Inspection

Ideal for quality control in fast-moving manufacturing lines, inspecting small electronic components, pharmaceutical packaging, or automotive parts for defects.

Problem Solved

The camera's high frame rate (511 fps) combined with a global shutter effectively freezes fast-moving objects, eliminating motion blur and allowing for precise defect detection at high production speeds. The 800x600 resolution is sufficient for detailed inspection of many component sizes, and the USB 3.0 interface ensures rapid data transfer to a processing unit.

Machine VisionQuality ControlDefect DetectionHigh Frame RateGlobal ShutterUSB 3.0

2. Robotics and Automation Guidance (Pick-and-Place)

Suitable for vision-guided robotics in assembly or pick-and-place operations where precise positioning and object identification are crucial, even in confined spaces.

Problem Solved

The camera's ultra-small form factor (29.3 x 29 x 29 mm) allows it to be easily integrated into robotic end-effectors or tight work cells. The global shutter provides crisp images for accurate object recognition and gripper positioning, while the 511 fps ensures real-time feedback for dynamic robotic movements. The C-mount offers flexibility in lens selection to match various working distances and fields of view.

RoboticsVision GuidancePick-and-PlaceAutomationCompact DesignC-MountReal-time Imaging

3. Industrial Microscopy and Scientific Imaging

Utilized in industrial microscopy for detailed observation and analysis of materials, biological samples, or small mechanical parts, providing high-speed image capture for dynamic processes.

Problem Solved

The 800x600 resolution with 4.8 x 4.8 μm pixel size offers sufficient detail for many microscopy applications, and the 10-bit pixel depth provides good grayscale fidelity. The high frame rate (511 fps) enables the capture of rapid cellular movements or material changes. The robust IP30 rating and 0-50°C operating temperature ensure reliability in a lab or industrial research environment.

MicroscopyScientific ImagingMaterial AnalysisHigh-Speed CapturePixel DepthIndustrial ResearchCMOS Sensor