DALSA Boa - New Vision System For Single Point Inspection Applications
01 10 2009 Systems
Measurement using machine vision technology plays an important role in manufacturing industry, with applications ranging from presence verification to checking high-precision dimensional accuracy and geometrical tolerances. For many production lines it is beneficial to have cameras with local image processing capabilities linked directly into the production process, eliminating the need for a remote PC to carry out the processing.
STEMMER IMAGING can now offer the brand new Boa vision system from DALSA which has been introduced to complement DALSAs existing Vision Appliance (VA) range. Boa utilises the same on-board iNspect image processing and control software as the VA range, with the key benefit that any web browser can be used to set up the camera without the need to install software. The Boa vision system is ideally suited to single point applications, i.e. one camera, one application. Although multiple Boa cameras can be used together as with other smart camera solutions, it is unnecessary to have intelligence within each camera and DALSAs Vision Appliance approach, with a single processor for multiple cameras is a compelling option. The VA range contains the image processing power in a rugged, DIN mountable enclosure for integration into factory environments, with small camera heads located at the measurements point in the process. The launch of Boa provides the iNspect software with even more hardware deployment options from vision system through to custom built industrial PCs. With cost management being driven down to all levels of management, Boa meets the growing demand for automation at lower cost of ownership.
Vision is heading into a bright new future. With the bewildering array of new technologies coming onto the market, how do you decide if you need them and what they could do for you?
* Vision's 'Next Big Thing'? - What will it be and how will it affect you?
* Beyond the Visible - Extended wavelength imaging and what it can do for you
* Smart and Smarter! - Faster, smarter and here right now!
STEMMER IMAGING's 'Futures' seminar tackles these issues head on, giving you expert guidance on all the new technologies, how they can be deployed in real world situations and how they can enhance your applications. The seminar will cover topics such as GPU enhanced image processing, extended wavelength imaging (UV/IR/XRay/hybrid), GigE imaging networks, factory floor automation techniques and more. The day is split into sessions that deal with each technology in depth and you will be able to talk face to face with experts in each field, and view live technology demonstrations.
Building a Vision System
With smart cameras and embedded vision system sales growing, more applications are being solved with simple to set up vision systems. This session takes the user through how to specify a system and the basics of how to configure a smart camera to solve inspection applications. The session will include live configuration of Dalsa's Boa high powered smart camera which has just been launched onto the market.
Camera Interfacing
There are many camera interfaces on the market and all have some advantages and disadvantages. This seminar outlines the pro's and con's of each and expands on the latest standards to simplify interfacing, such as GigE Vision and GenICam .
Advanced Imaging Techniques.
Algorithms for Industrial Imaging have been advancing rapidly over the last few years providing viable solutions for previously impossible applications. This session reviews some of the latest solutions for difficult vision applications. These include the latest 3D template matching, classification and grading of organically changing products and algorithms to accelerate calculations using additional processors.
Extended Wavelength Imaging - What it can do for you?
This session demonstrates the benefits of using cameras and illumination working in the non-visible spectrum. We cover the use of extended wavelengths, including thermal, and how to apply microbolometer and InGaAs technology to solve difficult inspection tasks.
