12/14/2005 • Image processing / Optical metrology

The all-seeing mechanical eye

The conflicting goals of faster cycle times and reduced downtimes are proving to be a major challenge for many plant constructors. The problem lies in the fact that at very high production rates, operating personnel have difficulty in identifying the causes of errors in motion sequences and optimising the system parameters. Help has now arrived in the form of the new SBOC-M/SBOI-M camera system, which does not miss a single movement even at high speeds.

In the past, mechanical engineers had no choice but to use a conventional high-speed camera for monitoring extremely fast motion sequences in their systems. Now, with the intelligent compact camera system SBOC-M/SBOI-M, they have a technically equivalent, but much more cost-effective alternative. The camera system has a very high scanning rate of between 185 and 2,000 images per second, making it possible to perform a detailed analysis of individual or cyclical rapid motion sequences. Sources of errors are easy to identify and motion sequences are easy to handle, adjust and monitor. Mobile high-speed camera installations help plant constructors reduce commissioning and service costs, rectify problems more quickly and increase system productivity. The compact dimensions and sturdy construction of the high-speed camera allow it to be installed directly in the machine, making it the ideal choice for the monitoring of critical processes. This facilitates preventive maintenance, improves system availability and helps increase productivity.

Handy visual aid

The new high-speed camera is also superior to conventional high-speed systems in terms of its user friendliness. All of the electronics for recording and storing motion sequences are already integrated in the system, making it extremely practical. All the user has to do is simply connect the camera to the system's Ethernet port and configure it using a PC and the FCT software. The computer can then be removed and the camera system will function independently. Analysis of the recorded image data is equally straightforward and is also performed via the PC interface.

Made-to-measure diagnosis

Two eyes are better than one. With this in mind, the camera system can be used as a standalone solution or multiple camera systems can be networked via Ethernet or synchronised with one another. Users will in future also have the option of recording I/O activity via the integrated I/Os.
In summary, the SBOC-M camera system is a versatile diagnostic tool that is currently unrivalled when it comes to high-speed applications. It can help ensure optimum machine availability at all times despite high cycle rates.
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