Adding Ethernet connectivity and more advanced inspection capabilities to the iVu's intuitive platform, iVu Plus family of vision sensors from Banner Engineering is capable of storing up to 30 inspections and accommodating rapid product changeover. Its Sort sensor function facilitates sorting of as many as 10 patterns in a single inspection. For inspection setup, configuration is accomplished through a menu-driven user interface, with no PC required. The family includes integrated touch screen in TG and BCR (barcode reader) models, as well as remote versions of both. Integrated iVu Plus sensors allow users to quickly setup and modify an inspection on-site, while remote versions pair a remote touch screen display with one or more separate sensors, facilitating inspection setup and monitoring for difficult-to-access areas. Equipped with three discrete communication channels over Ethernet or serial interfaces and a faster processor, both the iVu Plus TG and iVu Plus BCR models can export data, such as inspection and image results, to HMIs and PCs at a much greater speed. Sensors feature a Command channel and Data Export channels to support remote control and results, as well as an Image Export channel to export image data. A 68.5 mm built-in color LCD comes standard on integrated models, while the remote versions feature a 88.9 mm display. The iVu Plus TG can be configured to operate as one of four different sensor types to tackle diverse inspections. These types include “area”, which verifies the presence of a feature or features of interest; “blemish”, which identifies flaws on a part, such as scratches on a disc; “match”, which verifies that a pattern, shape or part in any orientation matches a reference pattern; and “sort”, the newest sensor type, which recognizes and sorts different patterns of parts, such as nuts, bolts, and washers. The iVu Plus BCR reads and optionally validates data within DataMatrix (ECC200 barcodes) and several linear barcodes, such as Code 128, CODABAR, and Pharmacode. With the support of Ethernet connectivity, it also has the ability to remotely update the data used for validation from anywhere on the Ethernet network. Each iVu Plus model is housed in an IEC IP67-rated housing. Camera acquires up to 100 frames/s, and each sensor includes an integrated ring light available in red, green, blue, white, or infrared. With USB 2.0 output, users can simply save and load configuration data to expedite inspection setup. Additionally, the sensor emulator allows users to modify an inspection offline, reducing costly downtime.
Edited by: Teoman Tugsuz
