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News Release from: Firstsight Vision
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 June 2007
Firstsight versatile packaging
inspection system
A new packaging inspection system from Firstight Vision is based on the new VA31 automated inspection device from ipd.
Versatile New Packaging Inspection System From Firstsight Vision A new packaging inspection system from Firstight Vision is based on the new VA31 automated inspection device from ipd The VA31, part of a family of 'vision appliances', offers a new approach to 'smart imaging' by containing all the processing power in a rugged, DIN mountable enclosure, instead of the camera head
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 12 Oct 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The VA31 is supplied with fully installed iLabel software for ensuring the correct placement and type of labels with lot code and date code checking (including barcodes) which has been further enhanced with a new release of software that now includes flashing and seal bead tools ideally suited for checking packaging seals.
The VA31 configuration allows very small cameras to be used, while the unit itself can be readily integrated into factory environments alongside other automation controllers.
The unit can accommodate 1 or 2 sensor heads with up to 1400 x 1024 pixel resolution for exceptional image quality.
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The VA 31 features a powerful embedded processor that ensures exceptionally fast inspection times.
The unit is fully equipped with industrial grade Inputs and outputs and standard connections are provided for PC peripherals.
The system can be configured or monitored locally with an VGA monitor or can be remotely configured and monitored via a standard web browser.
With Ethernet communication facilities supplied as standard, this means the system can be controlled from nearby or the other side of the world.
iLabel rapidly checks the placement and quality of labels on bottles, boxes, cans and other rigid, packaged goods.
It checks that the proper label is on the package, that the label is correctly positioned and that the placement angle is within set limits.
It then checks for flags, tears and missing parts of the label as well as for gross defects such as smears, contamination and splatters.
iLabel also includes capabilities to read product barcodes and determine relative label position, and can be configured for barcode or Optical Character Recognition verification only.
Designed for use by someone familiar with a packaging line but not necessarily with machine vision, iLabel can inspect labels from 1" to over 10" in size and is capable of up to 300 label inspections per minute.
It allows the initiation and creation of label inspections for any particular product range in a matter of minutes.
iLabel automatically learns acceptable labels from seeing "good" samples.
Acceptable variations in the manufacturing process or environment are easily captured using the same "show and learn" technique.
Images of recently passed and failed labels are recorded as well as statistics on all labels, using the 4 GigBytes of flash memory built in to the VA31.
This information can be readily reviewed to help identify production line problems. Request free introductory details about products from Firstsight Vision ...
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