BFS-U3-28S5C-C USB 3.1 Blackfly S, Color Camera

Product Details Ultra-Compact Design USB3 Vision and GenICam Compliant Includes Image Capture Software and Spinnaker SDK Teledyne 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 . U.S. Tariff Pricing Notice: Pricing for certain products in this family may reflect recent changes in U.S. tariffs on Canadian-origin products. Prices shown include any applicable tariff-related adjustment; no additional tariff surcharge will be added at checkout. 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 Note: Please be sure to choose the correct adapter. #88-210 is for Blackfly S that measure 29x29x30mm and #15-838 is for Blackfly S that measure 29x29x39mm. Teledyne FLIR Blackfly S USB3 Cameras are compact machine vision cameras that leverage advanced CMOS area scan sensors in an ultra-compact 29mm x 29mm x 39mm form factor for easy integration into space-constrained systems. Designed for rapid system integration, these cameras are USB3 Vision and GenICam compliant, support a wide range of operating systems and host architectures, and include image capture software with the Spinnaker SDK. Advanced auto-algorithms, precise manual image control, and on-camera pre-processing help simplify development while enabling optimization for demanding inspection and measurement tasks. Programmable logic, sequencer functions, chunk data, event notification, counters, timers, and logic blocks improve cycle time and support more sophisticated vision workflows. Available sensor options include global shutter, polarization, and high-sensitivity BSI CMOS configurations, making these cameras well-suited for imaging moving objects, low-light scenes, and application-specific contrast analysis. Blackfly S USB3 Cameras are ideal for factory automation, automated optical inspection, bar code reading, 3D scanning, intelligent transportation systems, life science instrumentation, and biometrics kiosk solutions. On-camera features such as IEEE1588 clock synchronization, lossless compression, and deep learning inference support synchronized multi-camera setups and help reduce processing demands at the host level. With a consistent form factor across sensor sizes and compatibility with third-party software and hardware, Blackfly S USB3 Cameras make it easier to develop once and deploy across multiple machine vision platforms. 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Specifications Spectrum: Color General Type: Color Camera Model Number: BFS-U3-28S5C-C Manufacturer: FLIR Camera Series: Blackfly S Physical & Mechanical Properties Dimensions (mm): 29 x 29 x 39 (excludes connectors and lens mount) Weight (g): 53 Housing: Full Sensor Image Buffer: 240MB Sensor Format: 2/3″ Resolution (Megapixels): 2.80 Frame Rate (fps): 130.00 Pixels (H x V): 1,936 x 1,464 Pixel Size, H x V (μm): 4.5 x 4.5 Sensing Area, H x V (mm): 8.71 x 6.59 Imaging Sensor: Sony IMX421 Type of Sensor: Progressive Scan CMOS Shutter Type: Global Pixel Depth: 12 bit Exposure Time: 10μs – 30s Dynamic Range (dB): 70.87 (HCG) / 71.74 (LCG) Machine Vision Standard: USB3 Vision v1.0 Electrical Power Consumption (W): 4.2 Hardware & Interface Connectivity Interface: 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 Mount: C-Mount Mounting Threads: ¼-20 with Tripod Mount Adapter #15-838 Environmental & Durability Factors Operating Temperature (°C): 0 to +50 Storage Temperature (°C): -30 to +60 Regulatory Compliance RoHS 2015: Exempt × Certificate of Conformance: View × Reach 240: Contains SVHC(s) ×