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uEye LIVE cameras video stream/record WITHOUT a PC

Do you seek a single-device solution for process monitoring – a video streaming/recording industrial camera without needing an additional PC? IDS uEye Live SCP | SLE compact industrial cameras enable monitoring tasks to be executed directly on the camera without the need for an additional PC.

Use cases – what would one do with this?
If you need to visualize, document, or monitor processes, this camera is quick to integrate and requires no programming. No PC is needed, as it’s a system on a chip, embedded in the camera.

Just as vehicle dashcams and video doorbells capture sequences that are useful to have documented, it can be useful to capture industrial processing sequences that would otherwise have been missed.

Whether for quality control, process improvement, compliance requirements, or liability, videos of “where it went wrong” can be incredibly valuable. Using the event recording feature, one may have a lookback window of recorded streaming, in order to go back and replay the sequence, extract frames, etc.
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uEye LIVE cameras video stream/record WITHOUT a PC Do you seek a single-device solution for process monitoring – a video streaming/recording industrial camera without needing an additional PC? IDS uEye Live SCP | SLE compact industrial cameras enable monitoring tasks to be executed directly on the camera without the need for an additional PC. If y...

AxCIS update – new models and feature callouts

The AxCIS product family now includes color models in widths of 400mm, 600mm, and 800mm. Monochrome models are offered at 400mm and 800mm respectively. In imperial units that spans from 16 – 32 inches.

AxCIS provides selectable 28/42/56/84um pixel size and high speed 50/60/100/120kHzx3 via the Camera Link HS interface.

Lighting flexibility
While sensors and features are always big factors in machine vision, pros know that lighting is just as important. AxCIS’ designers provide users with considerable flexibility on lighting options.

AxCIS modules may be purchased either with or without lighting. The with-lighting option provides tremendous value and ease of deployment – when appropriate for your application. https://zurl.co/6KNBu

AxCIS update - new models and feature callouts We’ve provided product overviews and updates on Teledyne DALSA’s AxCIS Contact Image Sensor in prior blogs, including a recent one on applications. New models and features The AxCIS product family now includes color models in widths of 400mm, 600mm, and 800mm. Monochrome models are offered at 40...

Varifocal lenses: What are they and how do they differ from a zoom lens?

In machine vision, historically there is a preponderance of fixed focal length (FFL) lenses, also know optically as a prime lens. They are less complex to design and manufacture, and are high-performance in terms of image sharpness and ability to accept wide aperture options for low-light applications. FFL lenses are typically are set for a designed FOV and WD and don’t have flexibility on focal lengths. If your application is like that, lucky you.

But my application isn’t like that!
You may have a factory production monitory project, for example. You know the general dimensions of the layout and the approximate camera mounting position. But you have limited time to configure and deliver proof of concept or acceptance testing. so you want to show up with everything you need to achieve good outcomes, instead of guessing wrong on a fixed focal length lens and having to exchange it.

Whatever your planned application, you know the optical “neighborhood” but need the flexibility to fine-tune in the field.

This linked blog explains how varifocal lenses can provide that flexibility. And how to avoid confusing varifocal vs. zoom lenses - they share certain features but they aren't the same thing.https://zurl.co/4Sp0p

Varifocal lenses: What are they and how do they differ from a Zoom lens? In machine vision, historically there is a preponderance of fixed focal length (FFL) lenses, also know optically as a prime lens. They are less complex to design and manufacture, and are high-performance in terms of image sharpness and ability to accept wide aperture options for low-light applicatio...

Ensenso 3D for logistics applications
Previously we’ve written about Ensenso series members, like the B-Series for closeup, the C-Series for color, or the whole Ensenso family (B, C, N, S, X, and XR). Or you may have read 3D scanning overviews. 3D applications are myriad, from medicine, industrial, robotics, and more.

In this piece we focus on logistics, including bin picking and parts handling; conveyor object inspection and classification; (de-) palletizing; loading and unloading trucks.

Stereo 3D imaging is the enabling technology. IDS Imaging Ensenso 3D cameras and camera systems are built for industrial 3D imaging with a GigE interface for ease of setup. There are monochrome and color options, as well as hybrid/blended systems. Short-distance capabilities to a few millimeters. Long-distance systems with WD to 5 meters. Modular pre-housed systems. And ruggedized systems for harsh environments.
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