Exclusive: Check for presence, easily, with vision

Checker vision sensor is said to be a new approach to detecting presence or absence of product features, from the straw on a juice box to multiple buttons on an automotive instrument panel. Device provides a reliable alternative to using multiple photoelectric sensors in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical packaging applications and discrete parts manufacturing, yet is faster and far easier to use than a general-purpose vision system, because it only detects presence, according to Cognex. General-purpose vision products address a variety of vision tasks.

Unique, patent-pending technology enables Checker to detect when a product is present in its field of view without need for an external trigger. First-time users can power up the unit, connect the USB cable to a PC, and follow a simple setup procedure to be up and running in minutes.

Checker includes lighting, optics, I/O connections, and processor in an IP67-rated package. An all-in-one design simplifies installation and setup. Shipping starts in December 2004. The vision sensor was introduced at Pack Expo.

www.cognex.com

Cognex

Do you have experience and expertise with the topics mentioned in this content? You should consider contributing to our WTWH Media editorial team and getting the recognition you and your company deserve. Click here to start this process.