Machine vision system protects processing power
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Stemmer Imaging product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Mar 20, 2008
Multiple camera inputs allow the inspection of different views of the same part, or even different parts, simultaneously.
Firstsight Vision has released the IPD VA61 compact machine vision solution.
The VA61 contains all the processing power in a rugged enclosure, instead of the camera head.
This approach allows small cameras to be used, while the unit itself can be readily integrated into factory environments alongside other automation controllers.
The VA61 supports two dedicated GigE camera ports (in addition to one GigE compliant network port) for a range of DALSA monochrome and colour GigE cameras, such as the DALSA Genie.
The use of GigE vision makes it possible to have long Ethernet cable lengths between the IPD VA controller and the inspection point.
Using an Ethernet Hub, a large number of cameras can be connected to the two VA61 camera ports.
Multiple camera inputs allow the inspection of different views of the same part, or even different parts, simultaneously.
This provides a cost-effective and less complex solution than comparable smart camera implementations.
This product has been designed to offer flexibility, speed and choice of camera to match the specific application.
A powerful embedded processor ensures fast inspection times.
The system offers hardware support for part-in-place detection, strobe illumination, a camera trigger and part counting for delayed pass, fail and rework part sorting.
These features mean that the need for an additional PLC is virtually eliminated.
The VA61 offers two software interfaces: iNspect and Sherlock.
iNspect is a versatile and easy to use inspection tool that can be applied across the automotive, packaging and pharmaceutical.
The underlying toolset includes capabilities for positioning, measuring, identification and flaw detection.
iNspect includes iLabel, an inspection tool designed specifically for the packaging industry.
It is used for verifying the placement, quality and validity of labels on packaged goods.
iLabel includes automatic positioning, trainable inspection tools and identification readers.
For more complex inspection tasks, Sherlock provides a greater level of flexibility and control through the use of a scripting language.
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