Total Turn-Key Cognex Vision Error Proofing

The wide array of Cognex offerings -- from vision sensors to VisionPro PC-based programmable systems -- allows customers to "right-size" machine vision systems to their specific requirements.  This ensures efficient and cost-effective solutions, and the ability to easily expand configurations with standard products from a single vendor.

Open communication standards in Cognex systems facilitates the integration of Cognex vision with other process monitoring equipment.  Automation users can configure two-way communication between Cognex systems, programmable logic controllers, and PC-based controllers using standard network and field bus protocols.  Additionally, Ethernet communication allows multiple Cognex vision systems to be linked across the automotive factory floor.


IN-Sight vision sensors deliver proven Cognex technology in low-cost, compact, and easy-to-use packages.  The cost-effective vision sensors are ideal for a wide range of general purpose vision tasks, including dimensional measurement, part location, color inspection, and assembly verification.

VisionPro PC Based vision systems combine the power and flexibility of advanced programming with the simplicity of a graphical programming environment.  An array of PC-based and packaged hardware platforms offers unmatched high-speed image acquisition and processing, flexible communications, and system configurability.

Code Reading Systems utilize standard Cognex hardware and software to create solutions tailored to a variety of applications.  Included are easy-to-use machine vision systems specifically designed for reading 2D matrix codes and 1D bar codes.


In-Sight 5000 Series

bullet In-Sight 5000 Series: Wide array of sensors available in the 5000 Series
bullet Systems available in different resolutions: standard 640X480, and high-resolution 1024X768 and 1600X1200
bullet Available in color
bullet Ideal for ID and code reading
bullet Windows based
bullet Does not require a PC


VisionPro

bullet VisionPro: Cost-effective for multi-camera applications
bullet Easy and inexpensive to add cameras on to system
bullet Fastest and most powerful system
bullet Can have different camera styles in the same system; such as grey-scale and color sensors
bullet Requires PC
 


Checker

bullet Checker: ideal for inspecting small features
bullet Small foot print
bullet Good for simple applications
bullet Lowest cost Cognex camera
bullet Windows based
bullet Does not require a PC


Remote head sensors

bullet Remote Head: Compact, remote head camera (1.25"Lx1.25"D)
bullet Ideal for robot guided applications, where space is limited
bullet Windows based
bullet Does not require a PC
 
Not Shown: Micro systems