The system behaves in the same way every day - no matter if you install the camera yesterday, today, or tomorrow. In case of any service, the machine down times are reduced to a minimum. This also accelerates commissioning times for series-built machines.

Each light has an integrated flash controller, so no external hardware is required. The controller ensures a precise pulse current supply to the powerful LEDs: Already with a pulse duration of 1 µs, the light reaches 100% intensity.

With the B&R Flash Controller, any external current-driven lighting system works as if it were an integrated B&R Smart Light. This system offers single-wire connections without needing additional trigger sensors. It provides µs-accurate synchronicity to the entire B&R system, incredibly fast flash current rise times and maximum power during the entire flash period. What's more, costs are saved due to reduced cabinet space, fewer cables and shorter cable lengths.

B&R calibrates all lighting elements and optical systems – consisting of lens, sensor and focus adjustment – prior to delivery. As a result, there are no parameter or programming changes required when devices are exchanged in the field.

We believe in getting problems solved quickly and projects finished on time. That's why we specialize in making affordable, easy to use sensors and controllers that require minimal electronics knowledge.

The cameras, intelligent image processing algorithms and innovative lighting system are all integral components of the control system. →

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Both the hardware and software in B&R's vision solution are fully integrated in the control system. This is the only way to achieve absolute precision and microsecond synchronization between all automation components, including machine vision. The system can be connected with an axis in just a few clicks.

Getting a vision system up and running doesn't require complex programming skills. Engineers can easily program, parameterize and even simulate image processing in the Automation Studio engineering tool even without having to compile the entire project. Additionally, the ability to export test results to Excel helps to optimize the process and generate quality related data such as standard deviation.

The integrated character recognition function has an exceptional capability to instantly recognize characters. There’s no training or parametrization necessary to enable high-speed reading even with poor image quality or difficult characters, such as dot matrix fonts. A deep learning algorithm makes the function even more reliable and opens up exciting new ways to improve quality, boost productivity and prevent rejects - all while making manufacturing more flexible. All available smart camera features can be combined with deep OCR.

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This cable connector makes it easy to create a connection point on the wall of an enclosure. You need to drill a hole approximately 17mm in diameter into the side of the enclosure, and then you can slide the connector through the hole and fasten it in place with the nut. The cable solders to the inside, and you can connect another cable connector of opposing gender to the outside of the enclosure (the matching connector is sold separately). When not in use, the cap can be screwed onto the enclosure's connector. Here's a list of all of the waterproof project enclosures we have available:

Multi-conductor cable is great for organizing multiple wires into a single cable. Just cut and strip the ends of the wires and solder them onto the connector's pins. Here's a list of 4-conductor cable we have for sale:

A Single Wire Daisy Chain connection enables fast cost-efficient wiring for B&R’s vision system. Cable lengths are minimized without requiring additional space in the control cabinet. During maintenance, there's no need for an additional trigger line.

Flexible image processing for greater productivity: New vision functions take on specific image processing tasks – individually in a vision sensor or as a function sequence in a smart camera.

The FPGA-based image preprocessing function Subtraction opens up a wider range of applications for B&R vision sensors and smart cameras.

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The unprecedented depth of integration of B&R's vision system opens up new possibilities that go far beyond quality inspection. Information can be fed into control loops in real time to provide advanced machine control. This allows deterministic system behavior that leads to minimum machine downtimes and in the end a maximum OEE. Central data management enables detailed diagnostics and easy maintenance.

This connector is designed to fit inside the wall of a waterproof plastic enclosure. For more details on installation and a list of compatible enclosures, see the Connection & Compatibility tab.

All features can be combined individually. This makes it possible to configure the right system for any application. Get an overview of the possibilities available with B&R's adaptive vision system.

The camera only needs one cable. An M12 hybrid connection integrates the camera into the machine network while ensuring a 24 VDC power supply. A second hybrid connection enables easy Daisy-Chain wiring with the lighting system.

With the B&R vision system, there's no more need for additional settings on the machine. It's plug and run. Usually, after a project is finalized in an engineering tool, developers have to adjust all settings directly on the machine in a second step. B&R calibrates vision systems, including all lighting elements, prior to delivery. This allows developers to test and verify their application at any time and from any location, without having to be physically present at the real machine.

As the only manufacturer on the market, B&R equipped its light bars with electronic angle adjustment from -45° to +90°, via the fieldbus connection. When producing multiple products on the same machine, the lighting angle can be automatically and reliably optimized for each batch.

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Additional filters are a simple and inexpensive way to further improve the quality of captured images. A polarizing filter can eliminate reflections and glare and a collimating filter ensures optimum contrast.

The selection of flexible light bars, ringlights and backlights ensure optimum results even in difficult lighting situations. Each light has an integrated flash controller, so no external hardware is required. Lighting control is synchronized with the automation system in the sub-μs range.

Intelligent lights that can seamlessly adapt to your products in real-time, allow you to unveil the invisible. Each light can feature up to four different LED colors. The selection ranges from white and various visible colors to invisible colors. Infrared or ultraviolet LEDs can be used to make structures disappear or become visible.

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By integrating HALCON program code into an intuitive user interface, the vision functions make it easy for automation programmers to configure modern image processing functions and integrate the results into the machine application. Image processing is more flexible and productive than ever.

Algorithms based on deep learning are opening up exciting new ways to improve quality, boost productivity and prevent waste while making manufacturing more flexible. →

Deep learning-based anomaly detection identifies even the smallest deviations in structure with high reliability. This detection technology has already been successfully tested for automatic quality control of wooden surfaces, textiles, welding joints and more.

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B&R's powerful vision system sets new industry standards: The cameras, intelligent image processing algorithms and innovative lighting portfolio are an integral part of the control system.

Unlike many other devices in its class, there is no need to install different sensors for different functions. Instead, users simply configure the Smart Sensor in the Automation Studio engineering tool, where they can choose from a large selection of functions. Up to 255 models can be stored and executed on a sensor. Additional models can easily be exchanged in the software.

Unlike other deep learning methods, it requires no dedicated labelling of different defect classes. In most cases, around 100 good images are sufficient to train the network. During inference, anomaly detection segments the regions of the images that differ significantly from the training images.

A new function for B&R's standard 2D vision sensor makes it possible to obtain profiles of moving objects using intelligent triangulation algorithms.

Both the hardware and software of B&R's vision solution are fully integrated in the control system. This is the only way to achieve absolute precision and microsecond synchronization between all automation components – including machine vision. With only one engineering tool and one application to manage, controls engineers will now be able to implement many machine vision tasks on their own.

Each vision sensor or camera can be configured individually – fully adapted to the machine process. It's possible to customize your order to your needs starting by deciding between a sensor, camera or deep learning camera. From there, you can choose from a wide range of focal lengths, illumination colors and many more variants.

This connector is the female half of a connection that will allow two cables to be securely connected while protecting the connection from the elements. It also allows for quick and easy detaching if you want to switch between external sensors for example. This unit is designed to connect to an enclosure and allow you to plug cables into the enclosure.

You can attach this connector to another by pushing to two together and twisting the ring on (the ring is part of the male connector). This cable connector mates with the following male connectors:

Unlike conventional image processing systems, the B&R vision system can therefore also be used in high-speed applications without any problems. We recently realized an application where the system reads a data matrix code on a band saw blade at 56 m/s speed. Also, the high-performance lighting eliminates almost entirely the influence of extraneous light - a crucial quality factor.

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The FPGA-based image preprocessing function Shape from Shading opens up a wider range of applications for B&R vision sensors and smart cameras. Shape from Shading captures multiple images with different illumination angles to visualize fine 3D surface structures such as embossed writing or scratches.

Several exceptional features characterize our machine vision solution. The relation of processing power to camera size and cost is extraordinary. A few years ago, the industry could only dream of this kind of performance with such a compact camera. By combining multiple functions in one housing, machine builders and end users can save time and money.

We believe in getting problems solved quickly and projects finished on time. That's why we specialize in making affordable, easy to use sensors and controllers that require minimal electronics knowledge.

By using complementary lighting in different applications, maximum intensity and contrast can be achieved. At the same time, the right color combination ensures minimum exposure time and smearing.

The vision system offers a range of outstanding features that provide completely new perspectives for your applications. →

It's possible to estimate volume, map the course of height or valley profiles, and more. Typical 3D tasks can be solved resource-efficiently with the right image representation and intelligent 2D algorithms. In other words: 2.5D.

The B&R vision system can be customized to your needs with several camera, lighting or filter options that will help you achieve game-changing results. →

Smallest deviations can be detected by comparing one or more images against a reference image. The function is used for tasks such as quality control to detect differences. Another use case can be speed measurement.