Basler ace 2 a2A2048-35gmSWIR Camera

Highlights

The Basler ace 2 a2A2048-35gmSWIR is a compact monochrome SWIR area scan camera designed for 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 image size, 3.45 µm pixels, and a GigE interface, the a2A2048-35gmSWIR provides reliable SWIR imaging with straightforward Ethernet-based integration. Its 35 fps frame rate, global shutter performance, C-mount lens interface, GigE Vision support, PoE capability, and compact ace 2 housing make it well suited for automated inspection, semiconductor, food, agriculture, and OEM machine vision applications.

Features

• Sony IMX993 InGaAs sensor provides high-quality 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 image size provides a strong balance of image detail and SWIR sensitivity.
• Up to 35 fps supports reliable image acquisition for industrial inspection and automated quality control systems.
• Global shutter sensor helps reduce motion distortion when capturing moving objects or synchronized production processes.
• GigE interface provides Ethernet-based image transfer for practical machine vision integration.
• GigE Vision support helps simplify camera integration with compatible machine vision software and hardware platforms.
• Power over Ethernet allows camera power and data transmission through the Ethernet connection for simplified cabling.
• 3.45 µm x 3.45 µm pixels deliver fine image detail in a compact 1/1.8″ sensor format.
• 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.
• 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