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Omron's easy to use vision sensors

December 2011 Sensors & Transducers

Vision sensors in Omron’s new FQ range consistently deliver crystal clear images even with the most challenging of targets. They feature one-touch control via a simple and intuitive menu system that eliminates the need for complex instructions and specialist know-how and offers outstanding simplicity of installation and set up.

The first products of this type to employ HDR (high dynamic range) technology, FQ vision sensors incorporate full colour processing with up to 16 million colours, built-in polarising and halation filters and integrated high-intensity LED lighting. These features enable them to provide stable inspection even with highly reflective, low contrast and similarly difficult targets. They also cope easily with piece-to-piece variation between targets, and with target misalignment.

So that users can select a sensor that accurately meets particular requirements, Omron supplies its new FQ vision sensors in versions with fields of view from 7,4 to 300 mm. All models have an IP67 ingress protection rating, making them suitable for use in the tough operating environments.

As an aid to integration with modern industrial control systems, Omron FQ vision sensors feature industry-standard connections for trigger and I/O signals, as well as Ethernet connectivity. For applications requiring more than one vision sensor, multiple units can readily be networked together and controlled from a single point.

For more information contact Terry McIntosh, Omron Electronics, 086 066 7661, [email protected], www.industrial.omron.co.za



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