Description
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Available information |
|---|---|
| Model | A404KM-RT |
| Manufacturer | Basler AG |
| Series | A400 |
| Camera type | Area-scan camera |
| Resolution | 2048 × 2048 pixels |
| Pixel count | Approximately 4 MP |
| Sensor technology | CCD reported; verify against OEM documentation |
| Image format | Monochrome reported |
| Frame rate | 4.2 fps reported |
| Interface | Gigabit Ethernet reported |
| Pixel size | 7.4 × 7.4 µm reported |
| Shutter | Global shutter reported |
| Lens mount | C-mount reported |
| Bit depth | 12-bit reported |
| Power supply | PoE or external 12 VDC reported; verify exact hardware revision |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed from an OEM datasheet |
The technical values above come from a secondary model-specific listing, not an available OEM datasheet. They should be treated as preliminary identification data rather than final acceptance specifications.
Product Introduction
The Basler A404KM-RT is identified as an industrial area-scan camera intended for machine-vision applications. Its reported 2048 × 2048 image resolution provides approximately four million pixels for capturing detailed images of manufactured components, printed materials, and other inspection targets. The model is associated with Basler’s A400 camera family and has also appeared in industrial camera repair records.
For maintenance and replacement work, the exact camera interface, sensor characteristics, lens mount, and power arrangement must be confirmed from the original nameplate and connector layout. Available online descriptions conflict on several specifications, including frame rate and interface type. Do not select a replacement frame grabber, lens, or power supply based solely on a generic A404KM-RT description.
A404KM-RT
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls
Potential applications
- Automated surface inspection.
- Printed circuit board and component inspection.
- Dimensional measurement and image-based quality control.
- Industrial machine-vision stations.
- Legacy camera replacement in automated inspection equipment.
Field pitfalls
- Interface identification: Some secondary listings report GigE, while another describes Camera Link. Confirm the physical connector and original system documentation before selecting a host interface.
- Sensor and lens matching: Verify CCD/CMOS type, monochrome configuration, pixel size, and lens mount. Incorrect optical matching can change image scale and inspection accuracy.
- Frame-rate expectations: The reported 4.2 fps conflicts with other supplier claims of substantially higher rates. Confirm the actual acquisition mode and exposure settings before approving the camera for a production line.
Related Products
No exact compatible replacement or verified accessory list has been established for this model. A compatible frame grabber, lens, cable, or power supply should only be selected after confirming the installed camera interface and hardware revision.
Procurement and Quality-Control Notes
Before purchasing, request:
- Photograph of the camera nameplate and complete model marking.
- Front and rear connector photographs.
- Sensor type and resolution confirmation.
- Interface identification and cable requirements.
- Lens-mount confirmation.
- Power-supply requirements.
- Hardware revision and available configuration documentation.
- Powered image-acquisition test results.
Procurement recommendation: Treat the A404KM-RT as a legacy machine-vision camera requiring exact hardware verification. Request a live image capture test and inspect image uniformity, dead pixels, connector condition, and communication stability before accepting refurbished stock.
