Basler has introduced a new model in its blaze Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera family, combining high precision, low power consumption, and minimal heat generation with proven features from the blaze series. Its compact IP67 housing and operation at 850 nm in the near-infrared spectrum make it ideal for indoor applications in logistics and factory automation. With a wide field of view measuring 67° x 51° and a working distance ranging from just 0.3 meters to 10 meters, this camera captures depth data for large objects or entire scenes simultaneously.

Like the blaze variant operating at 940 nm, the new 850 nm model uses the Sony IMX556-DepthSense™ sensor. This provides precise 2D and 3D data in a single image shot, including distance maps, intensity maps, and confidence maps. Notably, the light source (VCSEL diodes) and lens are integrated into the camera, enabling accurate ToF-based measurements.

blaze Features Enhance Performance

The new model also includes features from the blaze ToF series, such as Dual Exposure HDR for high-dynamic-range imaging in scenes with significant brightness variations and Hardware Trigger, which ensures precise synchronization of VGA-resolution images. All blaze cameras feature enhanced bandwidth control and latency reduction to optimize GigE network performance and improve real-time capabilities.

The pylon Camera Software Suite offers straightforward setup and full 3D functionality, making these cameras easy to integrate into various systems.

Expanding the Basler 3D Portfolio

Basler’s 3D product line now includes more than just wavelength options. It also features a RGB solution, which merges spatial depth data from ToF cameras with color information from RGB cameras like the Basler ace 2. This generates colored 3D point clouds, where each point is assigned a color value. This capability simplifies scene understanding and enables object classification based on texture or hue.

Additionally, Basler’s stereo camera series complements this range with models specifically designed for image-guided robotics.

Dr. Sebastian Sauppe, Product Market Manager for the 3D portfolio, highlights: “This broad selection of hardware and software—alongside application modules optimized for vision tasks in robotics, logistics, and factory automation—allows us to provide customers tailored 3D solutions.”

For detailed specifications on the new blaze camera and other models within the Basler 3D lineup, please visit the company’s website.

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Last Updated: 2025-09-04 21:53:32