Basler Electric ACA2240-20GMSYM – High-Performance GigE Vision Camera with Sony IMX264 Sensor

The Basler Electric ACA2240-20GMSYM is a advanced GigE Vision industrial camera engineered around the Sony IMX264 CMOS sensor. This camera delivers exceptional image quality with high resolution and low noise, making it an ideal choice for demanding machine vision, inspection, and quality assurance applications. The ACA2240-20GMSYM combines Basler's proven ace camera platform with Sony's state-of-the-art imaging technology to provide reliable, high-performance vision solutions.

Sensor and Imaging Performance

At the heart of the ACA2240-20GMSYM lies the Sony IMX264 CMOS sensor, a global shutter device renowned for its excellent low-noise characteristics and high dynamic range. The sensor delivers outstanding image quality even in challenging lighting conditions, with minimal motion artifacts thanks to the global shutter design. The camera supports a wide range of image formats and provides precise exposure control from microseconds to seconds, enabling capture of fast-moving objects with exceptional clarity.

• Resolution: 2448 x 2048 pixels (5 MP)

• Sensor type: Sony IMX264 CMOS, global shutter

• Sensor format: 2/3 inch

• Pixel size: 3.45 µm x 3.45 µm

• Frame rate: 20 fps at full resolution

• Interface: GigE Vision, RJ45 connector with Power over Ethernet support

• Lens mount: C-mount

• Mono/Color: Monochrome

• Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C

GigE Vision Interface and Connectivity

The ACA2240-20GMSYM complies fully with the GigE Vision standard, providing high-speed data transmission over standard Ethernet cabling with cable lengths up to 100 meters. This allows flexible camera placement in large production facilities. The camera supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), simplifying installation by eliminating the need for a separate power cable. Multiple cameras can be synchronized precisely using the Precision Time Protocol (PTP), enabling complex multi-camera setups for comprehensive inspection systems.

Typical Applications

This camera is widely deployed in factory automation, robotics guidance, optical inspection, surface defect detection, and biometric recognition. Its high resolution and excellent image quality make it particularly suitable for applications requiring detailed inspection of small features, such as electronics manufacturing, semiconductor inspection, and medical device quality control. The robust design ensures reliable operation in industrial environments.

Integration and Software Support

The ACA2240-20GMSYM is fully GenICam compliant, providing seamless integration with third-party machine vision libraries including OpenCV, Halcon, and Cognex VisionPro. Basler provides the comprehensive pylon Software Suite, which simplifies camera control, image acquisition, and parameter configuration. The software suite is available for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android platforms, offering flexibility for various development environments.

Build Quality and Compliance

Housed in a rugged metal enclosure measuring 42.0 x 29 x 29 mm, the camera is resistant to vibration and electromagnetic interference. It meets CE, FCC, RoHS, and UL standards, and carries an IP30 protection rating. The compact form factor allows easy integration into space-constrained systems. Basler's reputation for quality and reliability ensures long-term dependable operation in demanding industrial environments.

In summary, the Basler Electric ACA2240-20GMSYM GigE camera combines Sony's advanced IMX264 sensor with Basler's proven camera platform to deliver exceptional image quality and reliable performance for advanced machine vision applications.