CMOS USB Microscope Camera

Color CMOS USB Cameras

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Order code	Description
USBCAM1-2	CMOS USB Microscope Camera, 1/2" Sensor
USBCAM1-1-8	CMOS USB Microscope Camera, 1/1.8" Sensor
USBCAM1-3	CMOS USB Microscope Camera, 1/3" Sensor

*Note: 506021 3.0USB is included with your USBCAM system.

Features

Simple design allows for a simple, hassle-free mounting to your microscope. Connect to a monitor source using a USB to visualize your subject. Offered in 1/1.8”, 1/2", and 1/3” sensor sizes. 

• Auto functionality: Allows the camera to find the optimum settings for exposure time, gain, and white balance, for example. This simplifies camera integration into your application. 
• Color Creation: This feature allows for correction of  artifacts in color images without affecting the structures in the image.
• Image Adjustment: Adjust pixel values without loss of quality using Black Level, Digital Shift, and other standard features.
• Digital I/Os: Control the camera via trigger commands or use the camera to control components of your vision system, such as lighting or encoders.
• Information Utilization:  Use additional information from Chunks and Events to optimize your automation.
• Intelligent Light Control (SLP): Control the lighting directly with the camera. By synchronizing the flash mode and adjusting the brightness levels, you can quickly achieve precise lighting conditions and shorten the development time of your application.
• Sequencer: Program sequential processes in the camera to control image acquisition and pre-processing in real time.
• Data Reduction: Use the Binning, Decimation, or ROI features for customized data reduction.

CMOS USB Microscope Camera Manual

Features	506011	506012	506013
Resolution	1280 px x 1024 px (1.3MP)	3088 px x 2064 px (6.4MP)	1456 x 1088 (full resolution) / 1440 x 1080 (default resolution) – 1.6MP *You can change the resolution by changing the image ROI.
Sensor Type	onsemi PYTHON NOIP1SE1300A Progressive scan CMOS Global Shutte	Sony IMX178LQJ-C Progressive scan CMOS Rolling shutter	Sony IMX273LQR-C Progressive scan CMOS Global shutter
Sensor Format	1/2”	1/1.8”	1/3”
Effective Sensor Diagonal	7.9mm	8.92mm	6.3mm
Pixel Size (H x V)	4.8 x 4.8 µm	2.4 x 2.4 µm	3.45 x 3.45 μm
Frame Rate	203 fps (at fast sensor readout mode) 169 fps (at normal sensor readout mode)	59.6 fps (Device Link Throughput Limit Mode set to Off) 56.4 fps (default settings)	227 fps
Mono / Color	Color
Pixel Format	*See Pixel Formats Data Sheet Under Resources
Image Data Interface	USB 3.0, nominal max. 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed)
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 ≈3.3 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	80g
Conformity	CE (includes RoHS), EAC, UKCA, UL Listed, FCC, GenICam 2.x (including PFNC 2.x and SFNC 2.x), IP30, USB3 Vision, REACH, KC *See conformity documentation in user manual
Software	Basler pylon Software Suite (version 4.0 or higher) Available for Windows, Linux x86, Linux ARM, macOS, and Android

Spectral Response

506011

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

506012

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

506013

*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 %

Mechanical Specifications

Camera Dimensions and Mounting Points:

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)

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

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. 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.

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.

*It is recommended to use the USB 3.0 cable included with the camera 

Physical Interface

Connector Pinout

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