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Basler a2A5320-34g5m machine vision camera
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Basler ace 2 a2A5320-34g5mBAS

a2A5320-34g5m

The Basler ace 2 a2A5320-34g5mBAS is a 5 Gigabit Ethernet area-scan camera based on the 1.1-inch Sony IMX542 CMOS sensor with a global shutter, providing 16.1 MP monochrome resolution (5320 x 3032 px) at up to 34 fps with 2.74 µm pixels. It uses a C-mount, offers 8/10/12-bit pixel depth, and connects via an RJ45 receptacle supporting GigE Vision 2.0 and GenICam over 100 Mbit/s to 5 Gbit/s link speeds. Powered by 12-24 VDC through an M8 6-pin I/O connector (no PoE), it consumes about 5.8 W typical, has IP30 protection, weighs roughly 100 g, and offers ~71 dB dynamic range. The compact box housing measures 55.5 x 29 x 29 mm and the camera is part of the high-resolution ace 2 R/Pro family for machine vision.

Brand
Basler
Camera type
Area scan
Interface
5 GigE (5 Gbit/s, NBASE-T; also 100M/1G/2.5G)
Resolution
16.1 MP
Horizontal resolution
5320 px (H) x 3032 px (V)
Mono / color
Monochrome
Sensor manufacturer
Sony (Pregius S / IMX5xx)
Sensor model
Sony IMX542 (IMX542-AAMJ-C)
Shutter
Global shutter
FPS
34 fps (up to 35.8 fps in Performance mode)
Mount
C-mount
Sensor size
1.1" (16.8 mm diagonal); 14.58 x 8.31 mm
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Technical overview

The Basler ace 2 a2A5320-34g5mBAS is a 16.1 MP monochrome area-scan camera built around the 1.1-inch Sony IMX542 CMOS sensor (Pregius S generation), reading out 5320 x 3032 pixels at up to 34 fps (35.8 fps in Performance mode). The defining feature is the combination of high pixel count and a true global shutter: every pixel is exposed simultaneously, so fast-moving parts on a conveyor or a rotary index are captured without the geometric smear or skew that a rolling-shutter sensor introduces. With 2.74 um square pixels on a 14.58 x 8.31 mm active area, this is a resolution-first sensor that resolves fine surface texture, small features, and dense code structures across a wide field of view, making it well suited to detailed inspection rather than ultra-high-speed line capture.

Connectivity is 5 GigE (NBASE-T) over a single RJ45, with auto-negotiation down to 2.5G, 1G and 100M, and the camera speaks GigE Vision 2.0 and GenICam. The 5 Gbit/s link is the key enabler here: at 16.1 MP, standard 1 GigE could not sustain 34 fps, so the NBASE-T pipe lets you run full frames at full speed over ordinary Cat 5e/6 cabling and cable lengths far beyond what USB3 allows, without the per-camera frame-grabber cost of CoaXPress. Pixel depth is selectable at 8, 10, or 12 bits, and the sensor delivers roughly 71 dB dynamic range, giving headroom to hold both bright specular highlights and shadow detail in the same monochrome frame, which matters for surface and defect work.

Mechanically and electrically this is a compact, robust unit: a 55.5 x 29 x 29 mm box housing (62.2 mm with mount and connectors), about 100 g, IP30 protection, and a C-mount for lens selection. Note that power is supplied separately at 12-24 VDC (10.8-30 VDC range) through the M8 6-pin I/O connector, with no PoE, so the Ethernet line carries data only and you must plan a discrete power and trigger harness. Typical consumption is around 5.8 W and the operating range is -10 to 50 C. The same M8 6-pin I/O carries the trigger and strobe lines, so the camera integrates naturally with an external trigger source and a strobe-controlled light to freeze motion. Because the IMX542 is monochrome, pair it with targeted illumination, choosing wavelength and geometry (bright field, dark field, dome) to create the contrast your inspection needs rather than relying on color.

Best for

  • High-resolution surface and defect inspection on electronics, semiconductor wafers/substrates, and printed materials where 16.1 MP resolves fine texture and small anomalies across a wide field
  • Dimensional measurement and metrology where global shutter and 2.74 um pixels give geometrically accurate edges on moving parts
  • Industrial OCR/OCV and traceability code reading (1D/2D codes, DPM) where dense pixel count captures small or fine-pitch characters and code cells
  • Automotive and packaging line inspection requiring high detail at moderate speed (34 fps) over Ethernet cable runs longer than USB3 permits
  • Multi-camera inspection cells that benefit from standard Cat 5e/6 cabling and GigE Vision 2.0 without per-channel frame grabbers

Selection notes

  • No PoE: this camera requires a separate 12-24 VDC supply (10.8-30 VDC range) on the M8 6-pin connector, so budget a dedicated power/trigger harness alongside the RJ45 data cable
  • To hit full 34 fps at 16.1 MP you need a genuine 5 GigE (NBASE-T) NIC and Cat 5e/6 cabling; on a 1 GigE link the camera still works but frame rate will drop, so size the host interface accordingly
  • C-mount lens choice is critical on a 1.1-inch sensor with 16.8 mm diagonal and 2.74 um pixels; specify a high-resolution C-mount lens that covers the 1.1-inch format and resolves the pixel pitch, or fine detail will be optics-limited rather than sensor-limited
  • Monochrome sensor: it has no color filter, so contrast must come from illumination, choose wavelength and lighting geometry (bright/dark field, dome, backlight) to reveal the feature of interest; add optical filters if needed
  • IP30 housing and -10 to 50 C range suit indoor enclosed cells, not washdown or harsh open-line environments; add protective housing if the application demands it
  • Use the trigger and strobe lines on the M8 6-pin I/O with a hardware trigger and strobed light to freeze motion and avoid relying on continuous exposure for moving targets

Specifications: General
BrandBasler
Camera typeArea scan

Specifications: Sensor
Resolution16.1 MP
Horizontal resolution5320 px (H) x 3032 px (V)
Mono / colorMonochrome
Sensor manufacturerSony (Pregius S / IMX5xx)
Sensor modelSony IMX542 (IMX542-AAMJ-C)
ShutterGlobal shutter
Sensor size1.1" (16.8 mm diagonal); 14.58 x 8.31 mm
Pixel size2.74 x 2.74 µm

Specifications: Performance
FPS34 fps (up to 35.8 fps in Performance mode)

Specifications: Interface
Interface5 GigE (5 Gbit/s, NBASE-T; also 100M/1G/2.5G)
ProtocolsGigE Vision 2.0, GenICam

Specifications: Optics
MountC-mount

Specifications: Electrical
Power12-24 VDC via M8 I/O connector (no PoE)
Power consumption5.8 W
Supply voltage10.8 - 30 VDC

Specifications: Environment
IP ratingIP30
Operating temperature-10 to 50 °C

Specifications: Mechanical
Housing materialBox
Dimensions55.5 x 29 x 29 (62.2 mm with lens mount/connectors)
Weight100 g

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