Basler scA640-74fm Scout Area Scan Camera

The Basler scA640-74fm Scout is a monochrome progressive scan CCD area scan camera built around a Sony ICX414 sensor delivering 659 × 494 pixel resolution at 74 fps. Designed for industrial machine vision, quality control, and automation tasks, this camera captures 12-bit imagery with a global shutter and FireWire-b (IEEE 1394b) connectivity for deterministic, high-speed data transfer.

## Technical Specifications

**Image Sensor**
• Sony ICX414 progressive scan CCD
• 1/2 inch optical format
• 659 × 494 pixels at 9.9 µm pitch
• 12-bit pixel depth
• 74 fps frame rate
• 64.1 dB dynamic range (typical)
• 44.4 dB signal-to-noise ratio
• 38.0% quantum efficiency at 545 nm
• 17 e⁻ dark noise (typical)
• 27 ke⁻ saturation capacity (typical)

**Exposure & Synchronization**
• Programmable exposure via IEEE 1394b bus or software
• Global shutter architecture
• External trigger, software trigger, free-run, or 1394b-based synchronization

**Interfaces & I/O**
• FireWire-b (IEEE 1394b) primary interface
• Mono 8, Mono 16, Mono 12 Packed, YUV 4:2:2 formats
• Raw 8 and Raw 16 (R, G, or B) output
• 2 opto-isolated digital inputs
• 4 opto-isolated digital outputs

**Power & Physical**
• 8–36 VDC or 12–24 VDC supply
• 2.5 W or 3.5 W typical consumption
• Power delivery via IEEE 1394b cable or Hirose 12-pin connector
• Standard housing: 73.7 × 44.0 × 29.0 mm
• 90° head housing: 91.65 × 44 × 29 mm (without connectors)
• 160 g weight (typical)
• C-mount or CS-mount lens compatibility
• IP30-rated rugged housing
• Operating range: 0 °C to 50 °C

## Key Features

Global shutter eliminates rolling artifacts in fast motion. Opto-isolated trigger and output ports integrate with industrial control systems. Multiple output formats—including Mono 16 and Raw modes—support high-fidelity post-processing. FireWire-b delivers up to 400 Mbps bandwidth, sufficient for real-time 74 fps streaming.

## Typical Applications

Machine vision inspection, dimensional measurement, defect detection, quality assurance, and automated sorting systems where monochrome imaging and precise timing requirements justify CCD sensor technology.

## Compatibility & Integration

Basler pylon driver package provides unified software access. Compliant with GenICam, GigE Vision, EMVA 1288, CE, FCC, and RoHS standards. IEEE 1394b driver support ensures compatibility across legacy and modern industrial vision frameworks.