Basler ace 2 a2A2048-173cmSWIR Camera

Highlights

The Basler ace 2 a2A2048-173cmSWIR is a compact monochrome SWIR area scan camera designed for high-speed machine vision applications that require imaging beyond the visible spectrum. Featuring the Sony IMX993 InGaAs global shutter sensor, this camera captures both visible and short-wave infrared light across a 0.4 µm to 1.7 µm spectral range. As a result, inspection systems can detect material differences, subsurface features, moisture variation, contamination, and alignment details that may not be visible with standard cameras.

With 3.1 MP resolution, 2048 x 1536 default image size, 3.45 µm pixels, and a CoaXPress CXP-12 interface, the a2A2048-173cmSWIR delivers the speed and image quality required for demanding industrial inspection systems. Its high frame rate, global shutter performance, C-mount lens interface, and Power over CoaXPress support make it well suited for integration into automated inspection, semiconductor, food, agriculture, and OEM machine vision applications.

Features

• Sony IMX993 InGaAs sensor provides high-speed SWIR imaging with excellent sensitivity in the visible and short-wave infrared range.
• Visible + SWIR spectral response captures wavelengths from 0.4 µm to 1.7 µm for inspection tasks beyond standard visible-light imaging.
• 3.1 MP resolution with a 2048 x 1536 default image size provides a strong balance of image detail and acquisition speed.
• Up to 173 fps supports high-speed image acquisition in fast-moving industrial environments.
• Global shutter sensor helps reduce motion distortion when capturing moving objects or synchronized production processes.
• CoaXPress CXP-12 interface provides high-bandwidth image transfer for demanding machine vision systems.
• 3.45 µm x 3.45 µm pixels deliver fine image detail in a compact sensor format.
• Power over CoaXPress allows camera power and data transmission through the CoaXPress connection for simplified cabling.
• C-mount lens interface supports integration with compatible machine vision and SWIR lenses.
• Hardware and software triggering allow precise image capture timing in automated inspection systems.
• Compact ace 2 housing makes the camera suitable for space-limited industrial vision installations.
• Basler pylon software support simplifies camera configuration, image acquisition, and system integration.

Applications

• Semiconductor wafer alignment and inspection
• Subsurface defect detection
• Hidden feature and alignment mark inspection
• Food and agricultural product inspection
• Moisture and material contrast inspection
• Bruise and pressure point detection in produce
• Contamination detection
• Fill level inspection through suitable container materials
• Industrial quality control
• Automated optical inspection
• Research, laboratory imaging, and OEM vision system integration