Basler MED ace Review: Specs and Uses of the Cameras for Medical and Life Sciences
Updated: 7 days ago
The Basler MED ace is a series of area scan cameras made for medical devices, laboratory instruments and life sciences. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
Device makers in medicine need the same image quality as industry with extra assurances about cleanliness, colour and low light. The MED ace takes Basler's ace platform, with Sony and onsemi global shutter sensors up to 20 megapixels and 164 fps, and adds six MED Feature Sets that bundle functions for those needs. Dust Protection+ covers sealing of the sensor chamber and production in a cleanroom; other sets address colour accuracy, low-light imaging and speed. Interfaces are USB 3.0 or GigE. The page used does not state certifications or housing size.
Basler MED ace at a Glance
Resolution: Up to 20 MP
Frame rate: Up to 164 fps
Sensors: Sony and onsemi CMOS, global shutter
Interfaces: USB 3.0 or GigE
MED Feature Sets: Dust Protection+, Brilliant Image, Perfect Color, Low Light Imaging, Industrial Excellence, High Speed
Price: on request
Basler MED ace Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Basler MED ace |
Manufacturer | Basler AG |
Resolution | Up to 20 MP |
Frame rate | Up to 164 fps |
Sensors | Sony and onsemi CMOS, global shutter |
Interfaces | USB 3.0 or GigE |
MED Feature Sets | Dust Protection+, Brilliant Image, Perfect Color, Low Light Imaging, Industrial Excellence, High Speed |
Dust Protection+ | Sensor-room sealing and cleanroom production |
Certifications and housing dimensions are not stated on the page used.
Design and Build Quality
The cameras follow the compact ace form. The feature sets are groups of hardware, firmware and production measures aimed at particular imaging problems.
Software and Integration
pylon
The cameras are operated with Basler's pylon software.
Plug and Play
USB 3.0 and GigE models are described as plug and play.
Basler MED ace Applications and Use Cases
Microscopy
Colour-accurate imaging for digital microscopes.
Laboratory Automation
Cameras inside analysers and sample handlers.
Ophthalmology and Diagnostics
Low-light and high-speed imaging in instruments.
Basler MED ace 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
Up to 20 MP and 164 fps
Feature sets for medical imaging needs
Sealed sensor chamber and cleanroom production
USB 3.0 or GigE
Cons
Certifications not stated on the page used
Per-model data on model pages
Prices vary by model
No published price
Who Should Buy the Basler MED ace?
It fits makers of medical and laboratory devices who need an industrial camera prepared for their requirements.
Basler MED ace FAQ
How much does the Basler MED ace 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 MED ace?
A series of area scan cameras for medical technology and life sciences.
What resolution does the Basler MED ace offer?
Up to 20 megapixels.
How fast is the Basler MED ace?
Up to 164 fps.
What interfaces does the Basler MED ace have?
USB 3.0 or GigE.
What are MED Feature Sets?
Six bundles of functions: Dust Protection+, Brilliant Image, Perfect Color, Low Light Imaging, Industrial Excellence and High Speed.
What sensors does the Basler MED ace use?
Global shutter CMOS sensors from Sony and onsemi.
What is Dust Protection+?
Sealing of the sensor room and production in a cleanroom.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change. This article is general information and not medical advice.
