The a2A2448-210cc is part of Basler's ace 2 V series and uses a 1/1.8" Sony Pregius S IMX537 global shutter CMOS sensor with 2448 x 2048 pixels (5 MP) and 2.74 µm pixels. It delivers 190 fps at full resolution, reaching up to 212.2 fps at reduced exposure times, over a single-link CoaXPress CXP-12 interface (2.5-12.5 Gbps). The camera ships in a compact 29 x 29 mm C-mount housing, is powered via Power over CoaXPress (PoCXP) at 24 VDC drawing about 5.5 W, and supports GenICam and CoaXPress 2.0. It is color, offers 8/10/12-bit output, and carries an IP30 rating.
The Basler ace 2 V a2A2448-210cc pairs a 1/1.8-inch Sony Pregius S IMX537 global shutter CMOS sensor with a single-link CoaXPress CXP-12 interface, and that combination defines what it is built for: fast, geometry-accurate color imaging of moving parts. The 2448 x 2048-pixel (5 MP) array with 2.74 um pixels delivers 190 fps at full resolution and reaches up to 212.2 fps at reduced exposure times, so an installer can freeze objects on a moving conveyor or indexing table without the smear or skew that a rolling-shutter sensor would introduce. Because the shutter is global, every pixel is exposed simultaneously, which is what makes this camera trustworthy for dimensional measurement and code reading on parts that never stop moving.
The CoaXPress CXP-12 single-link interface (2.5-12.5 Gbps) is the enabler for the high frame rate: it carries the full 5 MP color stream at speeds a GigE or USB3 link could not sustain, and it does so over a single 75-ohm coax cable that can run far longer than USB3, which simplifies cabinet-to-camera routing on a line. The same cable delivers Power over CoaXPress (PoCXP) at 24 VDC, drawing roughly 5.5 W, so no separate power cable is needed at the camera end, though a CXP-12 frame grabber is mandatory on the PC side. The camera speaks GenICam and CoaXPress 2.0, giving standardized access to acquisition control, region-of-interest, and the trigger and timing features needed to synchronize exposure to an encoder or sensor.
Physically the camera is a compact 36.3 x 29 x 29 mm, 85 g C-mount unit, which keeps it light enough for gantry or robot-mounted inspection and small enough for tight multi-camera arrays. The C-mount and 8.8 mm diagonal (1/1.8-inch) format set the lens-selection envelope: a C-mount lens rated for at least a 1/1.8-inch sensor and resolving the fine 2.74 um pixel pitch is required to actually capture 5 MP of detail. With 8/10/12-bit output and a color sensor it suits applications where hue matters, and the IP30 rating and -10 to 50 degC operating range mean it expects a relatively clean, controlled enclosure rather than a washdown environment.
Best for
High-speed surface and defect inspection on continuously moving web, sheet, or conveyor material where the global shutter prevents motion smear at 190-212 fps
Reading 1D/2D traceability codes and printed marks on parts moving past a fixed station without stopping the line
Inline dimensional measurement and gauging of electronics, automotive, or semiconductor components where geometric accuracy from the global shutter is critical
Color-dependent packaging and print inspection, using the IMX537 color sensor and 8/10/12-bit output to verify labels, fill, and registration
Multi-camera CoaXPress inspection cells where the light, compact 85 g C-mount housing and single-cable PoCXP wiring simplify dense camera arrays
Selection notes
This is a CoaXPress CXP-12 camera, so it requires a matching CXP-12 frame grabber and 75-ohm coax cabling on the host PC; it cannot be plugged into a standard GigE or USB3 port. Budget for the grabber and a PC with a free slot.
Power is delivered over the coax via PoCXP at 24 VDC (~5.5 W), so the grabber or interface must supply PoCXP; confirm the host link provides it to avoid needing a separate camera power supply.
Choose a C-mount lens rated for the 1/1.8-inch (8.8 mm diagonal) format and capable of resolving the 2.74 um pixel pitch; an under-spec lens will limit effective resolution well below the nominal 5 MP.
The 212.2 fps figure is reached only at reduced exposure times; sustaining high frame rates at full resolution demands strong, short illumination, so plan for high-intensity or strobed lighting and trigger the strobe through the camera's GenICam I/O.
The IP30 rating and -10 to 50 degC range mean this camera belongs in a clean, enclosed station, not a dusty or washdown line; add a protective enclosure if the environment is harsh.
Specifications: General
Brand
Basler
Camera type
Area scan
Specifications: Sensor
Resolution
5 MP (5.1 MP)
Horizontal resolution
2448 x 2048 px
Mono / color
Color
Sensor manufacturer
Sony Pregius S
Sensor model
Sony IMX537 (IMX537-AAQJ-C)
Shutter
Global shutter
Sensor size
1/1.8" (8.8 mm diagonal, 6.71 x 5.61 mm)
Pixel size
2.74 x 2.74 µm
Specifications: Performance
FPS
190 fps full res, up to 212.2 fps
Specifications: Interface
Interface
CoaXPress (CXP-12, 2.5-12.5 Gbps)
Protocols
GenICam, CoaXPress 2.0
Specifications: Optics
Mount
C-mount
Specifications: Electrical
Power
Power over CoaXPress (PoCXP) 24 VDC, approx. 5.5 W
Specifications: Environment
IP rating
IP30
Operating temperature
-10 to 50 degC
Specifications: Mechanical
Dimensions
36.3 x 29 x 29 mm
Weight
85 g
Applications this camera is commonly selected for. Open one to see the full recommended hardware and approach.
Matched automatically by: lens mount fits the camera mount · lens image circle covers the camera sensor — this camera: C-mount · 1/1.8" (8.8 mm diagonal, 6.71 x 5.61 mm) sensor.
By category
All 220C-mount lenses 155Telecentric lenses 62F-mount / large-format lenses 3
By brand
All 220iRAYPLE 66Omron / Sentech 66Basler 59Datalogic / Datasensing 29
Get a first image quickly with the pylon Viewer, then move into the pylon SDK for your application. These cameras are GenICam/GenTL-compliant, so any compliant vision software can drive them as well.
Download and install the pylon Camera Software Suite for your OS from Basler. This provides the pylon Viewer, the GenTL transport-layer producers and the pylon SDK (C/C++/.NET/Python). On Windows the installer adds the needed drivers; on Linux follow the included setup notes for USB and network permissions.
2. Connect the camera and check the link
Cable the camera to its matching interface: GigE Vision to a GigE port (use a quality cable and, ideally, a dedicated NIC with jumbo frames enabled), USB3 Vision to a USB 3.x port with the supplied cable, or CoaXPress to the frame grabber. Provide power where required (PoE, USB bus power, or PoCXP). Open the pylon Viewer and confirm the camera appears in the device list; for GigE, make sure the camera and NIC are on the same subnet.
3. Grab a first image and set exposure, gain and pixel format
Select the camera in the pylon Viewer and start a continuous grab. Adjust exposure time and gain until the image is well exposed (avoid clipped highlights), set the pixel format (e.g. Mono8 or a Bayer/RGB format), and focus the lens. Use a test pattern if the lens or scene is not ready yet.
4. Configure triggering and acquisition
Decide between free-run and triggered acquisition. For synchronized capture, set the trigger source (software or a hardware line on the I/O connector), trigger mode and any debounce or exposure mode, then verify timing. Note the parameter names you change in the Viewer feature tree, as you will reuse them in code.
5. Move to the SDK or a GenICam-compliant library
Recreate your settings in code with the pylon SDK (C, C++, .NET or Python) to open the device, apply the same features and pull frames into your pipeline; pylon vTools and pylon AI can add processing blocks. Because the cameras are GenICam/GenTL standard, third-party vision libraries work too. Once the image stream is stable, you can route frames to a deep-learning inspection such as Rosepetal for automated defect detection.
Frequently asked questions
It uses a single-link CoaXPress CXP-12 interface (2.5-12.5 Gbps) over 75-ohm coax. CoaXPress always requires a matching CXP-12 frame grabber in the host PC; it does not connect to GigE or USB3 ports.
It uses a Sony Pregius S IMX537 global shutter CMOS sensor and delivers 190 fps at full 2448 x 2048 (5 MP) resolution, reaching up to 212.2 fps at reduced exposure times. The global shutter exposes all pixels simultaneously, so moving objects are captured without skew or smear.
It is a color camera built on the Sony Pregius S IMX537 sensor and supports 8, 10, and 12-bit output.
It is powered over the coax cable via Power over CoaXPress (PoCXP) at 24 VDC, drawing about 5.5 W, so no separate power cable is needed if the host supplies PoCXP. It has a C-mount for a 1/1.8-inch (8.8 mm diagonal) sensor format.
It carries an IP30 rating and an operating temperature range of -10 to 50 degC, which suits a clean, enclosed inspection station. For dusty, wet, or washdown conditions you would need an additional protective enclosure.
