Product Description:

The VSS112821.031P-000 is manufactured by B & R Automation within the VS Smart Sensors series. It is part of the Integrated Machine Vision product range. The unit combines optics, lighting, and a CPU in one Smart Sensor housing, allowing it to perform one active vision function on conveyors, pick-and-place stations, or test cells. Because processing and illumination are built into the housing, the sensor can be installed where space is limited and where separate vision components would be less practical.

A Cortex A9 i.MX6 dual core processor supported by an 800 MHz clock frequency runs the embedded algorithms. Image buffering relies on 1 GB of RAM, and a 512 kB L2 cache reduces memory latency during preprocessing. The imager captures scenes at 1.3 MP and streams them at up to 90 fps, matching applications that require rapid verification. The design follows the standard variant for preprocessing performance and uses two cores to balance workload between acquisition and analysis. Glass with an anti-reflective coating seals the front window to minimize glare from factory lighting. Internally, sixteen LEDs arranged in four segments work with an LED lens type 2 optic, and the diodes emit red light for uniform part illumination. It is not suited for line-scan tasks.

Optically, a 6 mm F3.5 lens mounted through the S-mount interface provides a 37° horizontal field of view, allowing coverage of medium-sized components without changing sensor distance. The red lighting reaches its maximum intensity at a wavelength of 632 nm, which helps increase contrast on solder, print, and code features. Segment control over the 16-LED array lets the sensor adjust brightness and incident angle without external lights. This makes it easier to adapt the sensor to reflective surfaces, printed labels, and other targets that respond differently to changes in lighting direction. The anti-reflective glass and segmented lighting help maintain stable exposure while the smart sensor executes its configured vision routine.