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Basler ace 2 R a2A3536-42g5cBAS

IMX676 Sensor
42 fps Frame rate
5GigE Interface
12.5 MP Resolution (MP)
1/1.6 Sensor Format

The Basler a2A3536-42g5cBAS 5GigE camera with the Sony IMX676 CMOS sensor delivers 42 frames per second at 12.5 MP resolution.

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Net list price	€569.00
Delivery time	Standardapprox. 2 weeks

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General Information

Order Number	109497
Product Family	ace 2 R
Product Line	ace 2 R Basic
Camera Category	Area Scan Camera

Sensor

Sensor Vendor	Sony
Sensor	IMX676
Shutter	Rolling Shutter
Sensor Format	1/1.6
Sensor Diagonal	10 mm
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	7.1 mm × 7.1 mm
Resolution (H x V)	3536 px × 3536 px
Resolution (MP)	12.5 MP
Pixel Size (H x V)	2 μm × 2 μm
Frame rate	42 fpsCalculate individual frame rate
Mono/Color	Color
Spectrum	Visible

Camera Data

Interface	5GigE
Image Data Interface	Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s), Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s), 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2500 Mbit/s), 5 Gigabit Ethernet (5000 Mbit/s)
Pixel Bit Depth	10 bits 12 bits
Exposure Control	hardware trigger programmable via the camera API
Digital Input	1
General Purpose I/O	2
Power Supply	12-24 VDC
Power Requirements (typical)	5.8 W

Housing

Housing Type	Box
Housing Size (L x W x H)	55.5 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm
Weight	100 g
Lens Mount	C-mount
Operating Temperature	-10 °C - 50 °C

Technical Drawing

Manufacturer

Basler

Conformity

CE (incl. RoHS)
EAC
FCC
GenICam
GigE Vision 2.0
IP30
RoHS
UL

Documentation

More specifications can be found in the Documentation

High sensitivity and low noise for low-light & NIR applications

The IMX676 sensor of the Sony STARVIS 2 series is characterized by its high sensitivity – even in the near-infrared (NIR) range – and a high signal-to-noise ratio. This combined with the cheaper rolling shutter sensor technology allows cameras with the IMX676 to offer many benefits for low-light, NIR, and price-sensitive applications.

QE curves of the IMX676 (light blue), IMX226 (dark blue), and CMV4000NIR sensors (grey)

Quantum efficiency in comparison

The graph shows the quantum efficiency (QE) of three sensors.

IMX676: Rolling shutter sensor, 12.5 MP resolution, pixel size of 2 μm², latest Sony STARVIS 2 series
IMX226: Rolling shutter sensor, 12.2 MP resolution, pixel size of 1.85 μm², Sony STARVIS series, available for over 10 years
CMV4000NIR: NIR-optimized global shutter sensor, 4 MP resolution, pixel size of 5.5 μm², available for over 10 years

Both the QE curves and the table below of selected QE data prove the high sensitivity of the IMX676 sensor in both the visible and NIR range compared to the established sensors.

	IMX676	IMX226	CMV4000NIR
Technology	Sony STARVIS 2	Sony STARVIS	NIR-optimized
QE @ 540 nm	92 %	80 %	62 %
QE @ 850 nm	~ 45 %	~ 19 %	~ 35 %
QE @ 950 nm	~ 20 %	~ 9 %	~ 11 %

The image comparison shows the high image quality of the IMX676 sensor at 850 nm.

High image quality at 850 nm

This image comparison demonstrates the high image quality of the IMX676 sensor in the NIR range. Two images with negative film in the left part of the image (outlined in blue) are shown. Because the negative film is transparent in the NIR range, the scale behind it is clearly visible at 850 nm. The lines of the scale are easily recognizable due to the high NIR sensitivity and the low noise behaviour of the IMX676.

Sony STARVIS 2 sensor technology

The excellent image quality delivered by the IMX676 sensor is due to the ever-evolving sensor technology. The pixel architecture of the Sony STARVIS 2 sensors has been optimized compared with the previous series and convinces with very high sensitivity—even in low light conditions. Further developments continue to improve light absorption in the NIR range, lead to a high signal-to-noise ratio, and extend the dynamic range.

Improved image quality thanks to improved sensor technology

Features & Documentation

For more information about the features, visit the Documentation

Chunks

Auto Brightness Status
Counter Value
CRC Checksum
Exposure Time
Frame ID
Gain
Line Status All
Timestamp
Timestamp Value

Color Creation

Balance White (Manual White Balance)
Balance White Auto (Automatic White Balance)
Brightness and Contrast
Color Adjustment (6-axis Hue/Saturation)
Color Transformation
Demosaicing Mode
Hue and Saturation

Event Reporting

Action Late
Exposure End
Frame Buffer Overrun
Frame Start
Frame Trigger Missed
Overrun
Temperature Status Changed
Test

GigE Vision 2.0

Action Commands (Synchronous Triggering)
Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588)
Scheduled Action Commands

I/O Control

Input Filter

Image Acquisition Control

Acquisition Frame Rate
Acquisition Mode
Acquisition Start, Stop, and Abort
Acquisition Status
Exposure Active Trigger
Exposure End Trigger
Exposure Start Delay
Exposure Start Trigger
Frame Active Trigger
Frame Burst Active Trigger
Frame Burst End Trigger
Frame Burst Start Trigger
Frame End Trigger
Frame Start Trigger
Sensor Readout Time
Triggered Image Acquisition

Light Control Features

Intelligent Light Control

Line Source Signals

Counter Active
Exposure Active
Flash Window
Frame Burst Active
Frame Burst Trigger Wait
Frame Trigger Wait
Serial Tx
Timer 1 Active, Timer 2 Active
User Output 1, 2, and 3

Miscellaneous

Defect Pixel Correction
Device Information Parameters
Device Temperature
Periodic Signal
Sensor Bit Depth
Sensor State
Temperature State
User Sets (Configuration Sets)
User-Defined Values

Pixel Formats

Bayer RG 10
Bayer RG 10p
Bayer RG 12
Bayer RG 12
Bayer RG 12p
Bayer RG 8
Bayer RG 8
BGR 8
Mono 10
Mono 10p
Mono 12
Mono 12p
Mono 8
RGB 8
YCbCr422_8 (YUV422_8)

Standard Features

Auto Function Profile
Black Level
Center X and Center Y
Counter
Digital Shift
Exposure Auto
Exposure Mode: Timed
Exposure Mode: Trigger Controlled
Exposure Mode: Trigger Width
Exposure Time
Gain
Gain Auto
Gamma Correction
Image ROI (Region of Interest)
Lookup Table (LUT)
Multiple ROI
Reverse X (Horizontal Mirroring)
Reverse Y (Vertical Mirroring)
Test Patterns
Timer

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