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News Release from: Panasonic Electric Works UK | Subject: Intelligent photoelectric sensor
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 September 2005
Intelligent sensor has simple set-up
'Second generation' intelligent sensor combines the simple set-up of a photoelectric sensor with the power of an image inspection system.
The Light Pix AE20 is a new 2nd generation intelligent sensor from Panasonic that combines the simple set up of a photoelectric sensor with the power of an image inspection system Housed in a robust IP67 rated aluminium case, the unit is available with a choice of four different inspection areas, ranging from 2mm x 1.6mm up to 80mm x 70mm
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Aug 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Each unit is equipped with parallel and RS232C user interfaces and can be programmed via a USB tool port.
Built in LED illumination and a light guide system that aids installation means the system is totally self-contained.
The Light Pix controller can be loaded with one of six application programs that are designed to meet the various inspection needs of industry: * Colour Extraction - allows the system to detect a pre-registered colour and calculate its area.
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* Colour Discrimination - will inspect a pre-defined area and inform which colour of seven pre-defined colours is present.
* Colour Pattern Matching - a pre-registered template is compared to the captured image and a comparison is made.
* Edge Detection - a product edge is located and a position determined.
A decision on the position of the edge can be made.
* Apex Detection - the corner position of a product can be determined and a decision made as to its relative position.
* Size Measurement - the minimum and maximum dimensions of an object can be determined and a decision made as to it size.
The AETOOL configuration software, which is freely downloadable from the Panasonic website, is a simple to use configuration tool.
A Windows based programming environment takes the user through the four easy steps required to configure the system.
Simple one-click operations and a large image window mean the Light Pix can be configured within a matter of minutes, even by an unskilled operator.
* About Panasonic Electric Works UK - a subsidiary of the global Matsushita Electric group, Panasonic Electric Works UK has its head office in Milton Keynes, UK with a satellite office in Dublin.
The company has sales and technical support staff strategically located throughout the UK and Ireland and associated companies in Europe, North America, Asia and Japan.
Panasonic Electric Works is recognised as a global leader in relay technology.
With in depth resources for optical sensors, laser detection, machine vision, programmable logic controllers and a full range of related automation control components and systems, PEWUK is able to offer a solution for the majority of control, monitoring, measurement, inspection and supervision applications.
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