Basler GigE SERIES User Manual

Image Acquisition Control AW00089317000
118 Basler ace GigE
7.7 Electronic Shutter Operation
All ace cameras are equipped with imaging sensors that have an electronic shutter. There are two
types of electronic shutters used in the sensors: global and rolling. For rolling shutter, there are
two sub-types: electronic rolling shutter (ERS) and global reset release mode (GRR).
The following table shows what kind of shutter is used in the different camera models.
The following sections describe the differences between a global shutter and a rolling shutter.
Camera Model Gobal Shutter
Rolling Shutter
ERS Mode
(default)
GRR Mode
All models;
exceptions see below
x--
acA1280-60 - x -
acA1920-25 (*) - x x
acA2500-14 (*) - x x
acA1300-60 (*) x (default) x x
acA1600-60 (*) x (default) x x
* For the cameras with an asterix (*), you can switch between the indicated shutter modes.
Table 15: Camera Model and Shutter Operation
Global Shutter Electronic Rolling Shutter (ERS) Global Reset Release Mode (GRR)
For moving objects  For stationary objects/not
moving objects
 Lower ambient noise
 If used for moving objects:
Use of flash lighting and flash
window recommended
 For stationary objects/not
moving objects
 Use of flash lighting and flash
window is a must.
Table 16: Overview of Shutter Modes

Basler GigE SERIES Specifications

General

Interface	GigE
Lens Mount	C-Mount, CS-Mount
Sensor	CMOS
Mount	C-mount, CS-mount
Power Supply	Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Operating Temperature	Varies by model