Introduction
Basler A500k 1-1
PRELIMINARY
1 Introduction
BASLER A500k area scan cameras are high speed CMOS cameras designed for industrial use.
Good CMOS image sensing features are combined with a robust, high precision manufactured
housing.
Important features are:
• CMOS APS (Active Pixel Sensor) technology
• High speed
• Electronic full frame shutter (True SNAP
TM
freeze-frame)
• Anti-blooming
• Electronic exposure time control
• Partial scan
• Programmable via an RS-644 serial port
• Industrial housing manufactured with high planar, parallel and angular precision
• VGA monitor output (A504
k/kc only)
• Flash trigger output
1.1 Camera Versions
A500k series area scan cameras are available in different versions; the version depends on the
maximum frame rate and on color or monochrome.
Throughout the manual, the camera will be called the A500
k. Passages that are only valid for a
specific version will be so indicated.
Camera Version Max. Frame Rate Monochrome / Color
A504k 500 fps monochrome
A504kc 500 fps color
A503
k 402 fps monochrome
A501k 74 fps monochrome
A501kc 74 fps color
Table 1-1: Versions of the A500k Series Camera
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