Banner Engineering, a US headquartered manufacturer of vision sensors, has introduced a compact, self-contained image sensor with touch screen controls to solve inspection applications on the factory floor.
The iVu series TG image sensor operates without a PC, combining the simplicity and low cost of a photoelectric sensor with the intelligence of a vision sensor. It is said to be the first product of its kind to feature a touch screen with an intuitive interface for easy configuration of inspection parameters.
Applications include:
label inspection
part presence and orientation
date/lot code verification
vial cap inspection
injection moulding and packaging verification
drilled hole inspection
feeder bowl inspection
electronic marking verification
The iVu includes three inspection tools in one package: a match sensor that compares a part with a reference, an area sensor that detects the presence or absence of a feature, and an area sensor that adjusts for motion. It is designed for use the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, packaging and other industries.
Setup takes only four steps: install and connect the sensor, select inspection type, acquire a good image and set the inspection parameters. All necessary information is displayed on the 68.5mm LCD screen displaying 320 x 240 pixels. An adjustable focus lens makes image acquisition fast and easy.
While the iVu is configured and operated without a PC, an offline software emulator tool allows applications to be set up remotely.
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