Light camera action
15 Feb 2006
Light weight camera about the size of a C-cell battery
Cognex has introduced a new version of its In-Sight 5400 machine vision sensor, which is designed for applications where the camera is mounted on the end of a robot arm, on a gantry or on a positioning stage.
Weighing less than 2.5 ounces, the In-Sight 5400R camera is about the size of a C-cell battery and can fit into very small spaces, according to Kris Nelson, senior vice president, Vision Sensors, at Cognex.
The new unit has a separate camera and processor that can be mounted up to 15 meters 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, added Cognex.