The Racer series line scan cameras from Basler are specifically designed for applications that require high processing capacity with high image quality, such as quality control and sorting. The key features of the Racer series include monochrome imaging in the highest quality, resolutions up to 12k, and line speeds up to 80 kHz through various interfaces.
With the help of Basler Pylon software, the cameras can be easily configured. This powerful software offers extensive tools for capturing, displaying, and processing images and videos in industrial and scientific applications. By utilizing frame grabbers and software like VisualApplets, heavy data tasks can run on optimized hardware, elevating the application to a higher level.
A line scan camera, as the name suggests, does not capture an entire image but only one pixel row with which the image is constructed. These cameras are perfect for inspecting PCBs, paper, fabric, solar panels, etc. They are also used for sorting tasks of packages or currency. A characteristic of a line scan camera is that either the camera or the scanned object moves constantly. Due to the short exposure time, it is crucial that the object is adequately illuminated.
The accuracy of a line scan camera depends on the number of pixels used to register the object. The more pixels, the more accurate the image. For large objects, such as in the inspection of carpets, it is possible to use multiple cameras side by side for a comprehensive check of the carpet, for example, for color variations.
Due to the continuous flow of data, a good and fast interface is crucial. The Racer series from Basler is equipped with GigE (Gigabit Ethernet) and Camera Link. GigE is a popular interface because it is compatible with standard Ethernet networks, simplifying integration and also allowing data transmission over long distances. Camera Link, on the other hand, is a high-performance interface with a maximum line speed of 80 kHz. Additionally, Camera Link offers 'Power over Camera Link' (PoCL), allowing power and data to run through a single cable.
The Racer line scan cameras are supplied without a lens. A variety of lenses are available to ensure optimal image quality for each application. fortop also offers a wide range of lighting and cables to integrate a Racer line scan camera into any application.
Key features of Racer line scan cameras:
- Available with various options and features
- Easily configurable via Basler Pylon software
- Available with a maximum resolution of 12k
- Monochrome imaging in the highest quality
- Maximum line speed up to 80 kHz
- Equipped with GigE or Camera Link interface
- Lens mounting: C-mount, F-mount, M42x0.75, M42x10, and M58x0.75
