Cognex introduces vision sensor with remote-head camera

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(2006), "Cognex introduces vision sensor with remote-head camera", Sensor Review, Vol. 26 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2006.08726dad.001

Cognex introduces vision sensor with remote-head camera

Cognex introduces vision sensor with remote-head camera

Keywords: Machine vision, Cameras,Image sensors Cognex, a leading supplier of machine vision sensors, has announced the In- Sight^&#174 5400R, a remote-head camera version of the industrial-grade In-Sight 5400 vision sensor. The In-Sight 5400R is ideal for applications where mounting space is limited, or a lightweight camera is required (Plate 1).

Plate 1 The In-Sight^&#174 S400R from cognex

“The In-Sight 5400R delivers the same ruggedness and performance as the In-Sight 5400, yet the camera is about the size of a C-cell battery and can fit into very small spaces,” said Kris Nelson, Cognex Senior Vice President, Vision Sensors. “The camera weighs less than 2.5 ounces, which also makes it ideal for moving applications where the camera is mounted on the end of a robot arm, on a gantry or on a positioning stage.”

The In-Sight 5400R has a separate camera and processor that can be mounted up to 15m apart and connected by a cable. The camera meets IEC specifications for shock and vibration, and achieved an IP67 (NEMA 6) rating to withstand dust and wash down.

As with other In-Sight 5000 Series vision sensors, the In-Sight 5400R includes a powerful library of vision software for automatic identification, gauging, inspection and alignment, as well as built-in Ethernet communications and In-Sight Explorer software with advanced tools to simplify application development and network administration. PatMax^&#174, the industry's performance standard for feature and object location, is available as an option.

Web: www.cognex.co.uk