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Vision sensors

High-speed/high-accuracy/highly-reliable image processing tool brings innovation to the shop floor

Common functions for EasyBuilder/spreadsheet

■Emulation

Even if a vision sensor is not connected, selecting a vision sensor from the list enables operation check and job creation. If the image of inspection target is available, operation check or job change can be done on the spot.


■Film strip

Up to 20 images of inspection history can be stored inside the vision sensor, allowing reference anytime without affecting inspection. The images can be stored in the external FTP server also.


■Easy communication setting

Communication with various factory automation products such as programmable controllers, robots, and motion controllers is possible just by selecting a communication target. Communication setting time can be substantially reduced.

Two development environments

In-Sight Explorer includes two development environments "EasyBuilder" and "spreadsheet". Select suitable development environment according to the application to setup.

■EasyBuilder

Easy-to use development environment. The vision sensor can be easily setup with four steps, allowing even novice users to configure vision applications easily.

ItemVS80VS70VS20
EasyBuilder
Location tools*1
Presence/absence tools*1
Measurement tools*1
Counting tools*1
Identification tools
Geometry tools
Math & logic tools
Plot tools
Image filter tools
Defect detection tools
Calibration tools
*1. Some models do not support tools and functions. For further details, please refer to the relevant product manual. Click here for details
■Spreadsheet

Spreadsheet is a development environment suitable for creating a complex vision application. Vision sensor functions can be maximized with this spreadsheet. By flexibly arranging functions on the spreadsheet, applications can be created.

ItemVS80VS70VS20
Spreadsheet
Vision tools
Geometry
Graphics
Mathematics
Text
Coordinate transforms
Input/output
Clocked data storage
Vision data access
Structures
Scripting

VS80 VS70 VS20EasyBuilder

■Quick intuitive setup

The ease-of-use In-Sight Explorer enables configuration from image acquisition to result output in four steps. Both novice and experienced users can handle the tool easily.

  • Image acquisition
  • Calibration setting
  • Locate inspection target
  • Inspection setting
  • Communication protocol between programmable controller and robot
  • Data collection setting
    of GOT (HMI)
  • Tool graphics
  • Result table
  • Film strip (image confirmation) setting

Connect to the vision sensor on the network.

Can easily use powerful vision tools.

Select sending data by a point-and-click communications setup.

Useful for troubleshooting the image processing and identifying bad parts.

■Click to specify measurement area

Image processing can be easily configured with intuitive operation as EasyBuilder*2 automatically extracts possible measurement points.

*2. Environment where image processing is configured by menu selection without a program

VS80 VS70 VS20Spreadsheet

■Complex application data is easily created

By flexibly arranging functions on the spreadsheet, jobs can be created. This spreadsheet is ideal for configuring complex applications.

■Drag & drop to add functions

Select a function from the function list on the right, then add it to the area to create a job. After adding functions, parameters can be entered on the property sheet.

■SurfaceFX function

SurfaceFX is one of image filter tools. By capturing four separate images each illuminated by one quadrant of the illuminator, SurfaceFX outputs an image which highlights scratches on the surface and defects that are recessed or embossed. SurfaceFX isolates features that are embossed or scratches on the metal surface hardly found by normal shooting.

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Vision sensors

VS80 VS70 VS20High-performance and robust PatMax RedLine®

PatMax RedLine® technology can find object shapes even in images which are difficult to detect due to noise, low contrast and reflection. The vision sensor detects out-of-focus images due to distortion of an object and variation of thickness at high speed, reducing inspection time such as pattern matching, filtering, defect detection, and barcode reading.

Since PatMax RedLine® can calculate an accurate position adjusted value, a mechanism to align objects is no longer required, thereby contributing to cost reduction and downsizing of facility.

VS80 VS70 VS20All necessary functions included

Mitsubishi Electric vision sensors are integrated vision sensors with all necessary functions embedded. Image acquisition, powerful vision tool library, and inspection result output function are available.

VS80 VS70 VS20Support color verification

Color model

Monochrome model

Color sensor model supports presence/absence applications, including color verification.

VS80 VS70 VS20Integrated lighting and filter

VS70

A high-powered LED ring light can be attached to the product front and does not require an external lighting. Novice user can easily install the product.
The integrated filter type eliminates the need to attach a filter to the light and lens.

VS80 VS70 VS20Extensive option products

Lightings, lenses, and filters can be selected from a wide range of option products, providing users with flexibility to customize according to requirements. Also, these field-changeable options support change of works and conditions after installation.

VS80 VS70 VS20Lighting according to measured item characteristics

Lighting can be changed according to measured object and color.

ColorFeaturesGeneral applications
  • Visualizes all wavelength except black
  • Ideal for color camera
  • For color verification
  • For shooting objects traveling at high speed
  • Visualizes tiny objects with high scattering rate
  • For inspecting blue objects
  • For finding minor defect at high resolution
  • Wavelength highest in sensitivity
  • For shooting red objects
  • Low scattering rate and high transmittance
  • Visualizes objects which are difficult to visualize in visible light
  • For inspecting scratches, missing parts, and letters under near infrared transmissive dye ink

Colors that are opposite each other on Hue circle are called complementary colors.
Lighting complementary color of the item color changes the item color closer to black.

VS80 VS70 VS20Field customizable to your applications

Lens/lighting can be selected according to the operating environment

Lens/lighting can be selected from options according to the system.

VS80 VS70 VS20Vision sensor monitor function

Through its interconnectivity with the MELSENSOR vision sensor and the GOT (HMI), the vision sensor system can be easily configured with a GOT (HMI), vision sensor, and Ethernet cable only.
Monitoring of the vision sensor and parameter registration can be done from the GOT  (HMI) screen, realizing operation of the vision sensor system without a computer.

Specifications
ItemSpecifications
Number of detectable vision sensor (modules)Max. 64
Number of monitor/editable job filesMax. 100
Editable parametersParameters for correcting inspection area and model area
Creating new job filesNot allowed*1
Vertical displayNot allowed
*1. To create a new job file, use In-Sight Explorer for MELSENSOR Vision.
Compatible products
ProductSeriesFirmware version
Vision sensorVS80, VS70, VS20Ver. 5.7.5
GOT (HMI)GOT2000 Series GT27, GT25Ver. 1.235V or later

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