SICK, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55438
Jun 05, 2008 Providing pass/fail output, Inspector Vision Sensor verifies completeness and quality of product regardless of angle/orientation as it comes down line. Unit features 384 x 384 resolution, IP 67 metal housing, and integrated dome light that delivers high quality images even on glossy and reflective surfaces. Applications include verifying label position, date code presence and cap inspection in packaging, as well as bowl feeder inspection and verification of part assembly.

Cognex Corp.
Natick, MA 01760 2059
Mar 03, 2008 Able to detect and inspect up to 1,500 parts/min, Checker® 232 uses multi-image analysis to determine if part is present without external trigger. This capability also enables Checker to track parts in varying positions along production line, overcoming imprecise part positioning and delivering consistent, precisely timed pass/fall results. Offering IP67 protection, sensor is suited for inspection of clips and springs on large automotive assemblies.

Pepperl+Fuchs
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Feb 29, 2008 VOS300 Series Vision Sensors combine camera, illumination, digital outputs, process data, and 5 evaluation methods into single, rugged housing. Model VOS301 can check single feature of target object, while Model VOS310 can check up to 5 features. Single discrete output indicates general pass/fail status, sensing range is 100 mm with internal illumination and 500 mm with external illumination, and resolution is 640 x 480. Field of view at 500 mm is 135 x 100 mm.

Banner Engineering Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Jul 27, 2007 PresencePLUS® Pro-PROII provides toolset for advanced operations using PresencePLUS Pro vision cameras. Along with suite of gray scale tools, DIN-mount controller includes Color Match tool for detecting infinite number of variations. Camera types include 1,280 x 1,024 gray scale cameras up to 1.3 megapixels or 752 x 480 color cameras. Multiple inspection routines can be stored and accessed without PC, and connectivity is provided via Ethernet, serial, and flexible discrete I/O.

Sensata Technologies - Industrial Sensors Group
Attleboro, MA 02703
Apr 27, 2007 Utilizing SMaL's Autobrite® technology, automotive-grade CMOS sensor, Model IM103, features 120 db dynamic range and produces clear video in both visible and near-IR wavelengths. This allows automotive camera systems to see in dramatically changing lighting conditions of day and night driving. Sensor is intended for lane departure warning systems, active and stop-and-go cruise control, intelligent park assist, blind spot detection, and traffic sign recognition.

Cognex Corp.
Natick, MA 01760 2059
Feb 22, 2007 Model DVT® 535C handles range of applications with compete set of color tools for sorting, color matching, and defect detection. It operates with Intellect(TM) v1.4 software, which facilitates setup, integration, and maintenance and is backwards-compatible with FrameWork. Flexible Flaw Detection tool reduces inspection errors when part appearance is not consistent due to registration errors, lens and perspective distortions, and nominal part-to-part variations.

Cognex Corp.
Natick, MA 01760 2059
Jul 10, 2006 Models DVT® 515 and 535 operate with Intellect(TM) software, which facilitates setup, integration, and maintenance. Users can combine vision tools to inspect, measure, count, find features, and compare patterns in order to automate inspection and ensure quality in various applications. Both units have built-in Ethernet for connecting to factory networks and software, facilitating communications setup with other vision systems, PLCs, SCADA systems, PCs, and databases.

Banner Engineering Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Apr 19, 2006 PresencePLUS® P4 OMNI and P4 OMNI 1.3 vision sensors combine vision inspection and analysis tools including GEO, gray scale, blob, edge, object, and optional bar code reader into single, self-contained housing. P4 OMNI offers 640 x 480 pixel resolution, while P4 OMNI 1.3 features 1,280 x 1,024 resolution for extra detail. Both versions measure 66.8 mm wide, operate on 10-30 Vdc, and are available with in-line and right-angle lens positions.

Cognex Corp.
Natick, MA 01760 2059
Feb 28, 2006 Suited for applications where mounting space is limited, In-Sight® 5400R has separate camera and processor that can be mounted up to 15 m apart and connected by cable. Weighing 2.5 oz, camera meets IEC specifications for shock and vibration, and achieves IP67 rating to withstand dust and wash down. It includes library of vision software for automatic identification, gauging, inspection, and alignment, as well as built-in Ethernet communications.

Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America
New Providence, NJ 07974
Jan 10, 2006 Featuring aluminum, IP67-rated construction, LightPix AE20 integrated lighting, CCD color camera, and CPU vision sensor is suited for vision inspection and is programmed using AETOOL software. It offers 6 interchangeable inspection packages, which include color judgement, color area, color pattern matching, measurement, edge detection, and peak detection. In addition to PLC and HMI connectivity, sensor features optical red LED light for height adjustment.

Wenglor Sensoric GmbH
  Germany
Nov 07, 2005 With dimensions of 30 x 35 x 36 mm, miniature Model BS30 unites camera, optics, illumination, and analysis module in one housing with IP67 protection. Four operating modes include checking for presence of objects, surface supervision, pixel comparison, and shape analysis. Since sensor is capable of recognizing objects down to 0.6 mm, small deviations can be detected at high conveyor speeds. Unit offers working distance of 100-200 mm with resolution of 126 x 98.

Banner Engineering Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Oct 10, 2005 Available with in-line or right-angle lens, self-contained PresencePLUS® P4 BCR Vision Sensor reads Data Matrix ECC200 and PDF 417, as well as linear codes such as Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, and EAN-13. Remote TEACH allows sensor to learn features to inspect for, without connecting to PC or shutting down production line. Operating on 10-30 Vdc, system interfaces to machinery or factory networks via 10/100 Ethernet connection or RS-232 serial I/O.

Cognex Corp.
Natick, MA 01760 2059
Sep 29, 2005 Industrial-grade In-Sight® 5400S meets IEC specifications for shock and vibration and is able to withstand chemical washdown and submersion without accessory enclosure. Product includes library of vision software, built-in Ethernet communications, and In-Sight Explorer software. It can be used to sort objects; detect fill levels; inspect caps and safety seals; verify text and codes; as well as count and verify products in cartons.

Cognex Corp.
Natick, MA 01760 2059
Apr 21, 2005 Model In-Sight® 5403 captures full-frame 1,600 x 1,200 images at up to 15 frames/sec for detailed inspection of fast moving objects. Self-contained, industrial-grade vision sensor meets IEC specifications for shock and vibration and has IP 67 rating for dust and wash-down protection. With built-in Ethernet communications and In-Sight Explorer software, applications include precision gauging, alignment, and fine-defect inspection on very small parts.

Banner Engineering Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Mar 21, 2005 Compact, self-contained, PresencePLUS® P4 GEO 1.3 vision sensor is offered with in-line and right-angle lens positions. Remote TEACH allows sensor to learn features to inspect for, and live video image output allows real-time viewing of inspection images without PC. Three bi-color LED indicators show unit status during setup and operation, and network interface is through built-in 10/100 Ethernet connection, RS-232, or 4 discrete input/outputs.

Banner Engineering Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Jan 26, 2005 Able to sense and evaluate 10,000+ objects/min, PresencePLUS® P4 EDGE interfaces to machines and factory networks via built-in 10/100 Ethernet connection, RS-232, or discrete I/O. Compact, self-contained unit is available in right-angle and in-line versions, defined by location of lens on end or side of sensor housing. Product comes equipped with real-time, remote TEACH feature; live video image output; and 3 bi-color LED status indicators.

Omron Electronics LLC
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Jan 19, 2005 Offering sensing view of 5–50 mm, 2D Model ZFV features intelligent lighting and ability to adjust focus. Images are transmitted digitally from sensor head to amplifier and between amplifiers for clear images. Operations are selected on amplifier’s LCD monitor using icons, and one-touch tracking simplifies set-up. LCD monitor displays real-time inspection images and can be panel mounted to eliminate separate monitoring equipment.

Cognex Corp.
Natick, MA 01760 2059
Nov 08, 2004 Industrial-grade In-Sight 5100C and 5101 are self-contained products that meet IEC specifications for shock and vibration and are NEMA 6 rated for dust and wash-down protection. Units include vision spreadsheet interface and In-Sight Explorer software. In-Sight 5100C performs color inspection tasks in various industries, while high-res (1024 x 768) In-Sight 5101 suits high-accuracy gauging applications in automotive and general assembly fields.

IDEAL Scanners & Systems, Inc.
Rockville, MD 20852
Jul 21, 2004 Aperture Card Blow Back System lets users perform functions from printing hard copy of aperture cards to capturing digital copy of cards and creating searchable database. It allows for direct printing of 36 in. wide monochrome prints. Scanner uses FireWire or USB interface to rasterize large format drawings stored on aperture cards and reads Hollerith code for automatic scaling and file naming. CAD graphics machine prints 567 sf/hr monochrome in superdraft mode.

Banner Engineering Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Jul 02, 2004 PresencePLUS® P4 GEO inspects for correct features regardless of product orientation in sensor's field of view. Remote TEACH function allows sensor to learn new features without connecting to PC or shutting down line. Live video image output lets user view inspections in real-time and view failed inspection images without PC. Sensor can inspect up to 6,000 parts/min, and interfaces to factory networks via 10/100 Ethernet connection, RS-232, or discrete I/O.