Pepperl + Fuchs offers based on 2D and 3D cameratechnologies provide a wide range of options for detection, identification, positioning and measurement in factory automation. The "Smartrunner" technology combines the powerful light section process with a Vision sensor including LED lighting. The 2D vision is based on this Sensors "Matcher" and "Detector". The Smartrunner "3D Explorer" with ToF and Stereo Vision was designed for precise 3D capture. The modular one Universal vision sensor VOS closes the gap between 2D vision sensor and a complex system.

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• Smartrunner checks position in battery production
• Modular universal vision sensor
• Smartrunner 3D – Vision Sensor for more variety
• Smartrunner 2D – laser profile sensor and vision sensor in one
  
  

Smartrunner checks position in battery production

June 07.06.2022, XNUMX | The connected film layers create cells that are assembled into finished battery packs. During production, it is important that all the required battery cells are actually present and in the correct position in the specified grid. Created for verification purposes Vision sensor Smartrunner Explorer 3D by Pepperl + Fuchs a precise 3D point cloud image.

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Modular universal vision sensor

22.01.2022/XNUMX/XNUMX | The universal vision sensor YOUR comprises four basic devices that offer a gradually growing range of functions with many equipment options. The basic cameras can be individually adapted to the applications. They are suitable for practically all types of object recognition and code reading.  

The components for the automated Image Processing were placed in a compact body. This houses the image recording chip, adjustable lenses, lighting, an integrated evaluation, digital outputs and interface for Communication. The one camera system reads codes and recognizes texts, identifies objects, measures, positions and compares features. For complex tasks such as sorting and packing products with robots the cameras replace expensive vision systems. The user can select the appropriate components from the modular portfolio.

The license-free software package contains a comprehensive tool set and numerous options for parameterization. Interfaces, switching outputs, data format and output can be individually adapted. 

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Smartrunner 3D – Vision Sensor 3D for more variety

11.01.2022/XNUMX/XNUMX | The vision sensor Smartrunner from Pepperl + Fuchs is becoming more diverse. While previous vision sensors were usually designed for individual, specific tasks, the new Smartrunner product family is suitable 3D explorer for a wide range of applications that require high precision. The sensor technology generates a much larger data base in comparison.

This allows new applications to be developed. The two vision3D sensors Stereo Vision and Time of Flight (ToF) variants are based on one and the same platform. They have the same housing as well as uniform user software and data output. The integration effort is thus considerably reduced.

The Stereo vision Version has two high-resolution cameras that generate a precise 3D point cloud image. They can be used, for example, to check and count defined objects or to determine the volume of amorphous masses.

The ToF vision-Sensor version has a camera with VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels) and offers a high measuring rate of 30 Hz. It is particularly suitable for applications with a larger measuring range and where short reaction times are required. The data from the sensor can be used, for example, to control automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

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Smartrunner 2D – laser profile sensor and vision sensor in one

14.11.2016 | The Smartrunner technology is based on the proven Light section process. Based on the triangulation principle, height profiles can be precisely recorded using a laser line and a camera. Especially in difficult environmental conditions, the advantages of the light section method compared to a typical vision sensor become clear. So even with low-contrast objects like Metal on metal or monochromatic Plastics no external lighting required. Different surfaces or colors and extraneous light also do not affect the measurement result.

The Smartrunner vision sensors can be easily adjusted using an intuitive user interface with operating wizards. The exchange and duplication are very simple and easy thanks to the parameterization via teach-in and data matrix control codes without specialist staff actionable.

The detection results can be displayed as good or bad signals or via all common fieldbusse via Gatewayscomfortable to each steering be passed on. With the help of the powerful LED illumination the Smartrunner can also create images to document errors, process states and quality features.

The Smartrunner technology with the first two vision sensor families Games and Detector It is therefore suitable for checking presence, completeness and position as well as for monitoring and protecting even the smallest objects.

The smart runner Games is specially tailored to the comparison of height profiles and provides simple solutions for presence, completeness and position detection. Thanks to its large detection field, the simple teach-in of the reference contour and the intuitive operating assistant, the vision sensor can be quickly adapted to changing requirements.

3D printer | Additive manufacturing of plastic parts

The smart runner Detector is specially optimized for high-precision field monitoring and detects even the smallest interfering objects. With the vision sensor, users can optimally protect sensitive machine parts and design process flows smoothly. Thanks to its application-specific preconfiguration and factory calibration, integration and commissioning are quick and easy.

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