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acA720-520uc#

The acA720-520uc Basler ace USB 3.0 camera is equipped with a Sony IMX287 sensor.

Basler ace USB 3.0 Camera

Specifications#

General Specifications#

acA720-520uc
Resolution (H x V Pixels) 728 x 544 (full resolution)
720 x 540 (default resolution)
You can change the resolution by changing the image ROI.
Resolution VGA
Sensor Type Sony IMX287LQR-C
Progressive scan CMOS
Global shutter
Sensor Format 1/2.9"
Effective Sensor Diagonal 6.3 mm
Pixel Size (H x V) 6.90 x 6.90 μm
Frame Rate (at Default Settings) 525 fps (at default resolution)
328 fps (at default settings)
Product Family ace U
Mono / Color Color
Image Data Interface USB 3.0, nominal max. 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed)
Pixel Formats See Pixel Format.
Synchronization Via hardware trigger
Via software trigger
Via free run
Exposure Time Control Via hardware trigger
Programmable via the camera API
Camera Power Requirements ≈3.0 W (typical) @ 5 VDC
≈3.2 W (max.)
I/O Lines 1 opto-coupled input line
1 opto-coupled output line
2 general purpose I/O (GPIO) lines
Lens Mount C-mount
Size (L x W x H) 29.3 x 29 x 29 mm (without lens mount or connectors)
48.2 x 29 x 29 mm (with lens mount and connectors)
Weight <80 g
Conformity CE (includes RoHS), EAC, UL Listed, FCC, GenICam 2.x (including PFNC 2.x and SFNC 2.x), IP30, USB3 Vision, REACH, KC
Certificates for your camera model
For more information, see the Compliance section of the Basler website.
Software Basler pylon Software Suite (version 4.0 or higher)
Available for Windows, Linux x86, Linux ARM, macOS, and Android
Accessories Accessories for your camera model
Availability and Pricing See the product page on the Basler website.

Spectral Response#

Sony IMX287LQR-C Spectral Response

The spectral response curve excludes lens characteristics, light source characteristics, and IR cut filter characteristics.

IR Cut Filter#

Color cameras are equipped with an IR cut filter. The filter is mounted in a filter holder inside the lens mount.

The IR cut filter has the following spectral characteristics:

Wavelength [nm] Transmittance
450–610 Tmin > 90 %
450–620 Tavg > 93 %
645 ± 10 T = 50 %
700–1070 Tmax < 4 %
690–1070 Tavg < 1 %

The filter holder can't be removed.

Mechanical Specifications#

Camera Dimensions and Mounting Points#

Mechanical Dimensions (in mm) for Cameras with C-mount Lens Mount

→ Download the CAD/technical drawing for your Basler camera.

Maximum Allowed Lens Intrusion#

→ See Maximum Allowed Lens Intrusion.

Mounting Instructions#

→ See Mounting Instructions.

Stress Test Results#

→ See Stress Test Results.

Requirements#

Environmental Requirements#

Temperature and Humidity#

Housing temperature during operation 0–50 °C (32–122 °F)
Humidity during operation 20–80 %, relative, non-condensing
Storage temperature -20–80 °C (-4–176 °F)
Storage humidity 20–80 %, relative, non-condensing
Housing temperature according to UL 60950-1 max. 70 °C (158 °F)
Ambient temperature according to UL 60950-1 max. 30 °C (86 °F)

Heat Dissipation#

→ See Providing Heat Dissipation.

Electrical Requirements#

WARNING – Electric Shock Hazard

Unapproved power supplies may cause electric shock. Serious injury or death may occur.

  • You must use power supplies that meet the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) and Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements.
  • If you use a powered hub or powered switch, they must meet the SELV and LPS requirements.
WARNING – Fire Hazard

Unapproved power supplies may cause fire and burns.

  • You must use power supplies that meet the Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements.
  • If you use a powered hub or powered switch, they must meet the LPS requirements.
NOTICE – Incorrect voltage can damage the camera.

You must supply camera and I/O power within the safe operating voltage ranges specified below.

Do not use negative voltage for an I/O line.

Camera Power#

You must supply camera power that complies with the Universal Serial Bus 3.0 specification.

The camera's nominal operating voltage is 5 VDC, effective on the camera's connector.

Opto-Coupled I/O Input Line#

Voltage Description
30 VDC Absolute maximum. This voltage must never be exceeded. Doing so may damage the camera and voids the warranty.
0–24 VDC Safe operating range.
0–1.4 VDC Indicates a logical 0 (with inverter disabled).
>1.4–2.2 VDC Region where the logic level transition occurs; the logical state is not defined in this region.
>2.2 VDC Indicates a logical 1 (with inverter disabled).
  • Minimum current: 5 mA
  • Current draw: 5–15 mA
  • If the camera is connected to a PLC device, Basler recommends using a cable that adjusts the voltage level of the PLC to that of the camera.

Opto-Coupled I/O Output Line#

Voltage Description
30 VDC Absolute maximum. This voltage must never be exceeded. Doing so may damage the camera and voids the warranty.
3.3–24 VDC Safe operating range.
<3.3 VDC Unreliable I/O output.
  • Leakage current: <60 µA. Actual leakage depends on operating temperature and production spread of electronic components.
  • Maximum load current: 50 mA
  • Minimum load current: Not specified. Consider the following:
    • Leakage current will have a stronger effect when load currents are low.
    • Propagation delay of the output increases as load currents decrease.
    • Higher-impedance circuits tend to be more susceptible to EMI.
    • Higher currents cause higher voltage drops in long cables.

General Purpose I/O Lines#

NOTICE: Applying incorrect electrical signals to the camera's GPIO line can severely damage the camera.

Before you connect any external circuitry to the GPIO line, use the Line Mode feature to configure the line for input or output.

Make sure to apply appropriate input or output signal voltages as specified below.

Operation as Input#
Voltage Description
30 VDC Absolute maximum. This voltage must never be exceeded. Doing so may damage the camera and voids the warranty.
0–5 VDC Safe operating range. The minimum external pull-up voltage is 3.3 VDC.
0–0.8 VDC Indicates a logical 0 (with inverter disabled).
>0.8–2.0 VDC Region where the logic level transition occurs; the logical state is not defined in this region.
>2.0 VDC Indicates a logical 1 (with inverter disabled).
  • Current draw (high-level): <100 μA
  • Sink current: Your application must be able to accept 2 mA sink current from the GPIO input line without exceeding 0.8 VDC.
Operation as Output#
Voltage Description
30 VDC Absolute maximum. This voltage must never be exceeded. Doing so may damage the camera and voids the warranty.
3.3–24 VDC Safe operating range.
<3.3 VDC Unreliable I/O output.
  • Internal pull-up resistor: ≈2 kΩ, with open collector. Many applications will have to provide an additional pull-up resistor.
  • Residual voltage ("on" state): ≈0.4 VDC at 50 mA and 25 °C (77 °F) housing temperature. Actual residual voltage depends on operating temperature, load current, and production spread of electronic components.
  • Leakage current: <60 µA. Actual leakage depends on operating temperature and production spread of electronic components.
  • Maximum load current: 50 mA
  • Minimum load current: Not specified. Consider the following:
    • Leakage current will have a stronger effect when load currents are low.
    • Propagation delay of the output increases as load currents decrease.
    • Higher-impedance circuits tend to be more susceptible to EMI.
    • Higher currents cause higher voltage drops in long cables.

For more information about the I/O lines, see the I/O Control section.

Circuit Diagrams#

→ See Circuit Diagrams.

Cable Requirements#

USB 3.0 Cable#

  • Use a high-quality USB 3.0 cable with a Micro-B plug.
  • To avoid EMI, cables must be shielded, as specified in the USB 3.0 standard.
  • Basler recommends using USB 3.0 cables from the Basler cable portfolio.

For more information about recommended USB 3.0 cables, see the Recommended Accessories for Basler USB 3.0 Cameras document.

I/O Cable#

  • The I/O cable must be shielded.
  • The I/O cable must have a cross-section of at least 0.14 mm² (close to AWG26).
  • Use twisted pair wire cables.
  • Maximum recommended cable length: 10 m
  • Camera-side connector: Hirose micro plug (part number HR10A-7P-6S) or equivalent
  • Proximity to strong magnetic fields should be avoided.
  • Basler recommends using I/O cables from the Basler cable portfolio:

Physical Interface#

Camera Connectors and Status LED#

Camera Connectors

I/O Connector#

  • Hirose micro receptacle (part number HR10A-7R-6PB)
  • Recommended mating connector: Hirose micro plug (part number HR10A-7P-6S)

USB 3.0 Micro-B Connector#

  • Standard USB 3.0 Micro-B connector with screw lock
  • Recommended mating connector: Standard USB 3.0 Micro-B connector with screws

Status LED#

Indicates camera operation (LED lit = camera operating).

Connector Pinout#

Pin Numbering for the I/O Connector

Pin Line Function
1 Line 3 General purpose I/O (GPIO) line
2 Line 1 Opto-coupled I/O input line
3 Line 4 General purpose I/O (GPIO) line
4 Line 2 Opto-coupled I/O output line
5 - Ground for opto-coupled I/O lines
6 - Ground for General Purpose I/O (GPIO) lines

Precautions#

→ See Safety Instructions (ace, ace 2, racer 2 S).

Installation#

→ See Camera Installation.

Features#

→ See Features.