The Basler A602f is a monochrome area scan camera engineered for industrial image processing and high-speed inspection applications. Built around a 1/2-inch CMOS global shutter sensor with 656 × 491 pixel resolution, it delivers 100 fps at full resolution in 8-bit mode and maintains 100 fps at VGA resolution. The camera connects via IEEE 1394a FireWire interface with no frame grabber required, enabling direct plug-and-play integration. Programmable gain (0–12 dB) and exposure control (100.0 µs to 68.4 ms) support dynamic scene adaptation. Its compact housing (59.0 × 44 × 29 mm without adapter) and opto-isolated I/O make it suitable for space-constrained and electromagnetically noisy environments.
## Technical Specifications
**Image Sensor**
• CMOS, global shutter, progressive scan
• 656 (H) × 491 (V) pixels; 9.9 µm pixel pitch
• 1/2-inch (8 mm) diagonal
**Frame Rates**
• 100 fps at full resolution (8-bit); 50 fps (16-bit)
• 100 fps at VGA resolution
• 60–100 fps at 656 × 490
• 25 fps at 1.3 megapixel
**Video Output**
• IEEE 1394a FireWire interface; 4.5 m maximum cable length
• Mono 8, Mono 16 (10-bit effective), Pseudo YUV 4:2:2
**Exposure & Gain**
• Programmable gain: 0–12 dB
• Programmable exposure: 100.0 µs to 68.4 ms
**Triggering & Synchronization**
• External trigger, FireWire bus trigger, free run, software trigger
• Trigger Ready feature for optimized capture timing
• Single-shot operation support
**I/O**
• Opto-isolated inputs: 5 VDC nominal, 10 mA nominal
• Opto-isolated outputs: 2–35 VDC forward, 100 mA max collector current
• I/O cable: 10 m maximum length
**Power & Physical**
• +8.0 to +36.0 VDC supply (+12 VDC nominal); 1.7 W typical @ 12 VDC
• Power via 1394 cable; minimum 2.5 A DC @ 24 VDC capability
• Inrush current: up to 10 A peak
• C-mount; housing: 59.0 × 44 × 29 mm (without adapter); ~100 g
• Board-level version available
**Environmental**
• Operating: 0 °C to 50 °C housing temperature
## Key Features
• Global shutter eliminates motion artifacts in fast-moving scenes
• Opto-isolated trigger and I/O for noise immunity in industrial settings
• Flexible synchronization modes enable integration with external sensors and controllers
• Compact form factor and board-level option support OEM integration
## Typical Applications
• High-speed quality inspection on production lines
• Machine vision guidance and defect detection
• Scientific imaging and motion analysis
• Industrial process monitoring
## Compatibility & Integration
FireWire 1394a connectivity integrates with standard industrial vision software stacks. C-mount lens compatibility and external I/O support enable rapid deployment in existing machine vision platforms.
