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BFS-U3-04S2C-C USB 3.1, USB 3.1 Blackfly® S, Color Camera

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FLIR Blackfly® S USB3 Camera (front)

FLIR Blackfly® S USB3 Camera (front) FLIR Blackfly® S USB3 Camera (back) +2
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Specifications

General

Type:
Color Camera
Manufacturer:
FLIR
Camera Family:
Blackfly® S
Model Number:
BFS-U3-04S2C-C

Physical & Mechanical Properties

Dimensions (mm):
29 x 29 x 30 (excludes connectors and lens mount)
Weight (g):
36
Housing:
Full

Sensor

Image Buffer:
240MB
Imaging Sensor:
Sony IMX287
Type of Sensor:
Progressive Scan CMOS
Type of Shutter:
Global
Camera Sensor Format:
1/2.9"
Resolution (MegaPixels):
0.40
Pixels (H x V):
720 x 540
Pixel Size, H x V (μm):
6.9 x 6.9
Sensing Area, H x V (mm):
4.97 x 3.73
Frame Rate (fps):
522.00
Pixel Depth:
8/10/12 bit
Exposure Time:
4μs - 30s
Dynamic Range (dB):
74.35
Machine Vision Standard:
USB3 Vision v1.0

Electrical

Power Consumption (W):
3

Hardware & Interface Connectivity

Video Output:
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Connector:
USB 3.1 Gen 1, Micro-B with Screw Locks
Power Supply:
Power over USB or via GPIO with #88-063
GPIOs:
1 opto-isolated input, 1 opto-isolated output, 1 non-isolated bi-directional, 1 non-isolated input
Synchronization:
Hardware Trigger (GPIO) or Software Trigger
Interface Port Orientation:
Back Panel
GPIO Connector Type:
6-pin Hirose (HR10)

Threading & Mounting

Mounting Threads:
¼-20 with Tripod Mount Adapter #88-210
Mount:
C-Mount

Environmental & Durability Factors

Operating Temperature (°C):
0 to +50
Storage Temperature (°C):
-30 to +60

Regulatory Compliance

RoHS 2015:
Exempt
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Contains SVHC(s)
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Product Details

  • Ultra-Compact Design
  • USB3 Vision and GenICam Compliant 
  • Includes Image Capture Software and Spinnaker SDK

Teledyne Imaging FLIR/IIS Blackfly S: Advanced Machine Vision Cameras with powerful features   
 

Capture the images you need from advanced sensors in enclosed or board-level configurations 
 

The Blackfly® S is a versatile and compact machine vision camera series that leverages the industry’s most advanced area scan sensors in an ultra-compact form factor. It combines powerful features that easily produce the exact images required, accelerating application development.  Combining both automatic and precise manual controls over image capture and on-camera pre-processing.  With options ranging from high-speed performance, high-resolution images, polarization, or low-light sensitivity, the Blackfly® S series of cameras can deliver the required results. 

With the selection of camera variations all sharing the same form factor, it makes it easy to develop once, deploy anywhere.  On camera features include IEEE1588 clock synchronization and full compatibility with popular third-party software supporting either GigE Vision or USB3 Vision interfaces. The Blackfly® S is available in GigE, USB3, cased, and board-level versions.

Note: USB3 cable sold separately. Use (#03-618) 5mm Spacer to convert CS-Mount Cameras to C-Mount. Software available for download. 

Blackfly® S USB3  color / monochrome cameras

  • Compatible with third-party software and hardware, and supports a wide range of operating systems and host system architectures.

Features

  • Ultra-compact form factor (29mm x 29mm x 39mm)
  • Leverage the latest CMOS sensors and new on-camera image processing features
  • Harness increased binning flexibility, powerful auto-exposure controls and robust color transformation tools
  • Improve cycle time using advanced camera controls and programmable logic
  • Utilize sequencer, chunk data, event notification, counters, timers and logic blocks
  • Choice of CMOS global shutter, polarization, and high-sensitivity BSI sensors 
  • Data interface options: GigE, USB3
  • Color transformation tools for true-to-life color 
  • Advanced auto-algorithms or precise manual control over image capture and on-camera pre-processing 
  • On-camera features such as IEEE1588 clock synchronization, lossless compression, and deep learning inference 
  • Compatible with third-party software and hardware 
  • Support for a wide range of operating systems and host system architectures 
  • Rich sample code and descriptive API logging 
  • Simplified product iteration with consistent form factor across sensor sizes
  • Camera control via FlyCapture SDK or 3rd-party USB3 Vision software

Applications

  • Intelligent Transportation Systems
  • Factory automation 
  • Bar code reading
  • 3D scanning 
  • Life science instrumentation 
  • Biometrics kiosk solutions 
  • Ophthalmoscopy 
  • Automated optical inspection
  • Food & Beverage industry

Accessories

Title CompareStock Number  Price Buy
5mm Spacer to convert CS-Mount Cameras to C-Mount #03-618 £19.55   Request Quote
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Type-A to Micro-B, USB 3.1 Locking Cable, 3m #86-770 £21.25   Request Quote
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Blackfly S (39mm) ¼-20 Tripod Adapter #15-838 £31.88   Request Quote
  • 3-4 days
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Type-A to Micro-B, USB 3.1 Locking Cable, 5m #88-058 £32.30   Request Quote
  • In Stock
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Blackfly S/Blackfly 6-pin GPIO Hirose Connector Cable, 1m #88-064 £32.30   Request Quote
  • 3-4 days
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Blackfly S/Blackfly 6-pin GPIO Hirose Connector Cable, 4.5m #88-065 £37.40   Request Quote
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Blackfly S/Blackfly 6-pin GPIO Hirose Connector #88-066 £21.25   Request Quote
  • 3-4 days
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Blackfly S/Blackfly 12V, 1.5A Power Supply #88-063 £63.75   Request Quote
  • 3-4 days
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Blackfly S (30mm)/Blackfly/Flea3/Chameleon3 ¼-20 Tripod Adapter #88-210 £10.20   Request Quote
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USB 3.1 PCIe 2.0x1 2 Port Interface Card #86-769 £45.90   Request Quote
  • 3-4 days
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USB 3.1 PCIe 2.0x1 4 Port Interface Card #89-539 £68.00   Request Quote
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