Basler ace 2 X visSWIR Review: Specs and Uses of the Compact Short-Wave Infrared Camera
Updated: 7 days ago
The Basler ace 2 X visSWIR is a compact camera that sees both visible and short-wave infrared light. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
Short-wave infrared shows what visible light cannot: moisture, fill levels through plastic, defects under the surface of silicon, and heat from about 140 °C. SWIR cameras used to be large and cooled. The ace 2 X visSWIR puts Sony's IMX990 and IMX991 sensors, in 1.3 MP or VGA, into Basler's 29 mm housing without cooling. For exposures longer than 10 ms Basler recommends external cooling, offered as passive fins or a compressed-air cooler, and says images then remain good up to one second. Line noise reduction and real-time defect pixel correction are built in. Frame rates and interfaces are not on the page used.
Basler ace 2 X visSWIR at a Glance
Spectrum: Visible and SWIR, up to 1.7 µm
Sensors: Sony IMX990 or IMX991
Resolution: 1.3 MP or VGA
Housing: 29 x 29 mm
Cooling: Uncooled; optional passive fins or compressed-air cooler
Price: on request
Basler ace 2 X visSWIR Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Basler ace 2 X visSWIR |
Manufacturer | Basler AG |
Spectrum | Visible and SWIR, up to 1.7 µm |
Sensors | Sony IMX990 or IMX991 |
Resolution | 1.3 MP or VGA |
Housing | 29 x 29 mm |
Cooling | Uncooled; optional passive fins or compressed-air cooler |
Passive cooling | Sensor below 45 °C, depending on conditions |
Active cooling | Sensor below 33 °C, depending on conditions |
Image functions | Line Noise Reduction; Pixel Correction Beyond |
Frame rates and data interfaces are not stated on the page used.
Design and Build Quality
The camera keeps the footprint of the standard ace 2. Cooling is an external accessory, so users who work with short exposures do not pay for it.
Software and Integration
Pixel Correction Beyond
Dynamic defect pixel correction runs in the camera's FPGA in real time.
pylon
The camera is operated with Basler's pylon software.
Basler ace 2 X visSWIR Applications and Use Cases
Food and Agriculture Sorting
Detecting moisture and foreign material.
Semiconductor and Solar Inspection
Seeing through silicon.
Fill-Level and Seal Inspection
Looking through plastic packaging.
Hot Process Monitoring
Surfaces from about 140 °C emit SWIR light.
Basler ace 2 X visSWIR Price and Value
Prices vary by model and are listed in Basler's web shop; this review does not quote a single price.
For the company behind the product, read the Basler Company Profile: Business, Products and Leadership.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Visible and SWIR in one camera
29 x 29 mm housing
No built-in cooler needed for short exposures
Real-time pixel correction
Cons
External cooling advised above 10 ms exposure
Up to 1.3 MP only
Frame rates and interfaces not on the page used
Prices vary by model
No published price
Who Should Buy the Basler ace 2 X visSWIR?
It fits machine builders adding SWIR inspection to sorting, semiconductor or packaging lines.
Basler ace 2 X visSWIR FAQ
How much does the Basler ace 2 X visSWIR cost?
Prices vary by model and are listed in Basler's web shop; this review does not quote a single price.
What is the Basler ace 2 X visSWIR?
A compact camera for visible and short-wave infrared light.
What wavelengths does the ace 2 X visSWIR see?
Visible light and SWIR up to 1.7 µm.
What sensors does the ace 2 X visSWIR use?
Sony IMX990 or IMX991.
What resolution does the ace 2 X visSWIR have?
1.3 MP or VGA.
Does the ace 2 X visSWIR need cooling?
It is uncooled; external cooling is recommended for exposures longer than 10 ms.
How big is the ace 2 X visSWIR?
It has a 29 x 29 mm housing.
What is SWIR imaging used for?
Sorting, semiconductor inspection, fill-level checks and monitoring of hot surfaces.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
