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News Release from: Firstsight Vision | Subject: IPD VA61 compact machine vision system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 March 2008
Compact vision system has GigE vision
interface
A compact vision system contains all the processing power in a rugged enclosure, instead of the camera head, and so can be readily integrated into factory environment.
Firstsight Vision has announced its IPD VA61 compact machine vision system The VA61 contains all the processing power in a rugged enclosure, instead of the camera head
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 3 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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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, said Firstsight Vision to manufacturingtalk, or even different parts, simultaneously.
This integrated functionality provides a cost-effective and less complex solution than comparable smart camera implementations.
The VA61 offers flexibility, speed and choice of camera to match the specific application.
A powerful embedded processor ensures fast inspection times.
The need for an additional PLC is virtually eliminated as extensive hardware support is offered for the following.
* Part-in-place detection.
* Strobe illumination.
* Camera trigger.
* Part counting for delayed pass, fail and rework part sorting.
The VA61 offers two distinct software interfaces, iNspect and Sherlock.
* iNspect - is a versatile and easy to use inspection tool that can be applied across a wide range of industries, including automotive, packaging and pharmaceutical.
The underlying toolset includes capabilities for positioning, measuring, identification and flaw detection.
* 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, offering the tools and capabilities for almost any conceivable application. Request a free brochure from Firstsight Vision ...
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