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In the printing industry, unprinted base paper is often supplied on rolls with very long strips of paper, which are first printed and then cut to the desired length at the end of the process. Moreover, many printing machines operate at extremely high speeds. Powerful line scan camera systems like the Vision Cam LM2 help ensure the required print quality by reliably checking key points, colors, and other features of printed products. AI-based anomaly detection is especially useful in the printing industry for detecting deviations from the target state. Thanks to the powerful integrated GPU of the Vision Cam LM2, this can be achieved without additional vision computers.

The Vision Cam LM2 is the line scan camera version of the Vision Cam XM2 area scan camera system. This smart line scan camera solution for computer- and AI vision is a globally unique system that combines line scan technology and intelligent image processing in one product. With a 4k resolution sensor and free programmability, the smart camera Vision Cam LM2 is the perfect choice for imaging tasks best handled by line scan camera systems. Specific resolutions and line rates can be provided as customized ODM variants. Users benefit from the high performance provided by multicore ARM processors and GPU cores in a very compact housing and from the high flexibility of the Vision Cam LM2 in various application areas, such as production, pharmaceuticals, packaging, food, or printing. Optimized firmware and middleware for the application enable users to efficiently implement their applications.

In the pharmaceutical industry, reliable traceability of medications is essential to minimize risks for patients. Reliable track & trace processes, such as reading codes on medication packaging and counting objects during medication filling, are indispensable imaging tasks in this industry and can be efficiently implemented with the Vision Cam LM2. The ability to run AI algorithms directly on the camera opens new application possibilities and reduces the effort required to parameterize new products.

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In many machines, space for integrating imaging systems is limited. The Vision Cam LM2 offers a solution with dimensions of just 105 x 60 mm and a depth of 64 mm, plus the length of the lens tube. All necessary components for implementing powerful imaging systems are integrated into this compact format.

Experienced users of development environments and imaging libraries like Python, C++-based tools, or Halcon can easily integrate them as plugins into ViewIT. For the few applications where ViewIT’s functionality is insufficient, custom applications can be developed using the IMAGO SDK in the preferred programming language.

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Take high resolution line scan imaging to the next level by powering it with ultra-high-speed processing. Choose between the 10GigE PACE, 25GigE ACCEL, or 100GigE PINNACLE line scan cameras for uncompromised line-scan imaging possibilities for all your high-speed inspection needs.

The main strength of ViewIT is that it automatically handles all fundamental imaging tasks such as image acquisition, I/O handling, GUI, and many others, allowing developers to focus entirely on solving the actual imaging task. Developing line scan applications can be challenging—ViewIT helps to overcome this hurdle.

In addition to the available sensor and computing power options, the Vision Cam LM2 smart camera offers users full programming freedom. The ViewIT software platform provides three primary methods for creating programs. Imaging beginners can use the functionality provided in ViewIT and adapt it to their tasks with minimal effort. Integrated examples cover common tasks such as pattern recognition, edge detection, and more, enabling rapid development progress.

Due to its high flexibility and performance range, the smart AI camera Vision Cam XM2 Line Scan is the perfect choice for any application that can be solved with a single line scan camera. The possible applications and industries for this smart embedded vision system are highly diverse, and the following examples represent just a small selection of the real possibilities.

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For perfect control of all components, the Vision Cam LM2 uses an integrated Real-Time Communication Controller (RTCC). This allows precise synchronization of the conveyor belt speed with the image processing system’s capture speed, lighting control, and other machine vision system components by connecting to the machine’s integrated encoder. The RTCC is an integral part of the Vision Cam LM2, enabling simple and reliable communication between the industrial camera and the overarching system.

Line scan camera systems are perfect for inspecting endless materials for defects. These “endless” materials can be found, for example, as sheets in rolling mills, as wallpapers, as automotive interiors made of leather, and in many other forms. The variety of materials, shapes, sizes, colors, and features in production is highly diverse. For this reason, imaging systems are increasingly being used to ensure that every product meets all defined requirements. The Vision Cam LM2 provides a solid foundation for developing customized imaging systems tailored to the requirements of line scan technologies.

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Food and beverages must constantly be checked for various characteristics during production. The food must be free of foreign objects, packaging must meet all specified criteria, and, of course, the product’s appearance must match the specifications. The Vision Cam LM2 imaging camera is the perfect solution for machine builders developing machines for food and beverage manufacturers to ensure that their products are produced and delivered exactly as defined.

The smart camera Vision Cam LM2 is intended for product developers who want to sell a series product over many years without changing the configuration. Experience with industrial imaging systems is a prerequisite for success.

The Vision Cam LM2 was developed as a smart embedded vision system primarily for machine builders and manufacturers of inspection or production machines of all kinds who need flexible and powerful imaging systems based on line scan cameras. The free programmability, easy program development through the ViewIT software framework, and attractive price-performance ratio make the Vision Cam LM2 the perfect choice in numerous applications and industries.

Line scan camera-based code readers are a common technology in the packaging and logistics industry. The high variability of object sizes requires flexible imaging systems. Line scan cameras offer optimal adaptability. The Vision Cam LM2 smart camera allows reliable reading of codes on containers, cartons, or cardboard and ensures accurate counting of products on conveyor belts.

The Vision Cam LM2 offers all essential interfaces for line scan camera applications, including an input for incremental encoders, Gigabit Ethernet, and digital real-time IOs. The powerful combination of a multicore ARM processor and GPU enables the execution of both rule-based and AI algorithms, even in parallel. The platform is also compatible with over 2,000 operators from the HALCON library, including AI functions.

IMAGO provides comprehensive engineering support during the initial development phase, allowing application developers to quickly and efficiently use the Vision Cam LM2. The camera is designed for serial products with a minimum order quantity of 25 systems per year and long-term configuration availability.