Product Description:

The VSS112005.051P-000 comes from B & R Automation’s VS Smart Sensors series and combines imaging optics, processing logic, and communication inside a single enclosure. Classified by the manufacturer as a Smart Sensor within its integrated machine vision range, it is installed directly on production machinery to acquire images during operation. It then executes a selected vision algorithm and relays results to PLCs without requiring a separate PC at the machine.

The unit is driven by a dual-core processor that operates at 800 MHz, and this clock rate supports rapid cycling of edge detection, pattern matching, or barcode decoding. A shared 512 kB L2 cache shortens memory access paths between the CPU and frame buffers, while 1 GB RAM provides workspace for multiple full-resolution images. Sensor fidelity is fixed at 5.3 MP, so each acquisition delivers more than five million pixels for dimensional checks and feature recognition. With 2 processing cores available, the device maintains the preprocessing performance level listed for this variant without external acceleration hardware.

Optics and capture dynamics are tuned for mid-range inspection tasks. The supplied lens has a focal length of 12 mm, and it threads into an industry-standard S-mount for applications that require a different field of view. A protective window made of glass with anti-reflective coating limits glare that could otherwise reduce contrast on reflective parts. Continuous acquisition up to 43 fps supports monitoring of high-speed conveyors or robotic pick cycles where targets pass through the image quickly. The sensor is shipped without LED lighting or an LED lens, so external strobes can be matched to the scene geometry. The one active vision function executes deterministically, and the design remains suitable for line-sensor applications where panoramic coverage is preferred.