TPT September 2009

T echnology U pdate

Easy-to-use image sensor for industrial vision applications

A COMPACT, self-contained image sensor with touch-screen controls to solve inspection applications on the factory floor has been introduced by Banner Engineering, USA. The new iVu series TG image sensor operates without a PC, combining the simplicity and low cost of a photoelectric sensor with the intelligence of a vision sensor. The unit features a touch- screen with an intuitive interface for easy configuration of inspection parameters. The iVu includes three inspection tools in one package: a match sensor that compares a part to a reference, an area sensor that detects presence or absence of a feature, and an area sensor that adjusts for motion. It is designed for use in industries including pharmaceutical, automotive, food and beverage, packaging, metal stamping, plastics and electronics.  Placement, quality and size of holes are verified by the iVu image sensor on a metal stamping conveyor

Setup can be accomplished in minutes with only four steps: install and connect the sensor, select inspection type, acquire a good image and set the inspection parameters. All necessary information is displayed on the 68.5mm LCD screen displaying 320x240 pixels. An adjustable focus lens makes image acquisition fast and easy.

 Banner Engineering’s new iVu series TG image sensor allows easy setup with touch- screen controls and adjustable focus lens

The onboard interface allows the user to select operation in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and traditional or simplified Chinese. Its robust housing is rated to IP67 for operation in harsh industrial environments, and a variety of cordsets and mounting brackets are available. While the iVu is designed to be configured and operated without a PC, an offline software emulator tool allows applications to be set up remotely.

Banner Engineering manufactures vision sensors, photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, fibre optic assemblies, indicator lights, machine guarding systems, precision measurement and inspection systems and wireless network products. Banner Engineering – USA Fax : +1 763 544 3123 Website : www.bannerengineering.com

ID printer that produces custom barcode tags

INFOSIGHT, USA, manufactures industrial marking machines, metal tags, metal tag printers, barcode readers and custom machinery for manual and automatic identification and traceability applications. The company’s latest metal tag printer, the JM410, produces custom barcoded ID tags on demand. Designed for low volume applications, the JM410 prints tags for asset identification or industrial marking.

At up to 80" per second, the printer is suitable for asset tagging utilising UID, GS1 and Data Matrix compliant barcodes. The JM410 has a marking area of up to 4"x4" to print a range of tag sizes. InfoSight Corporation – USA Fax : +1 740 642 5001

Email : sales@infosight.com Website : www.infosight.com

Rolldesign 1st class Welded tubes Open and closed profiles

FE-Analysis Optimizing the design work Minimizing machine setup time Optimizing process stability Trouble shooting

Trapezoidal profiles Corrugated profiles Special shape profiles

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