Product Description:

The VSS112821.052P-000 is a smart sensor from B&R Automation in the VS Smart Sensors series. As an integrated machine-vision device, it combines optics, illumination, processing, and I/O in a compact housing to perform a single inspection task directly on the production line. The sensor is mounted near tooling or conveyors so it can capture images, analyze them internally, and send pass/fail or dimensional data to the machine controller without an external PC. This arrangement keeps image processing close to the inspection point and helps simplify machine layouts where space is limited.

The built-in lens has a focal length of 12 mm and uses an S-mount interface, giving a field of view suited to short working distances. With a native resolution of 1.3 MP, the sensor can detect fine features on small parts, while a maximum frame rate of 90 fps supports faster production lines. The imager is set at an optical angle of 37°, which helps reduce reflections when the device is positioned above glossy surfaces. A glass front window with a polarizing filter further limits glare during image capture. This optical arrangement helps the sensor maintain clearer images when it is used on reflective materials or tightly packed components.

Image data is processed by a Cortex A9 i.MX6 dual-core CPU running at 800 MHz. The processor has 2 execution cores and an L2 cache of 512 kB, allowing fast preprocessing before the active vision algorithm runs. Integrated illumination uses 16 LEDs arranged in four segments, and they emit red light with a peak wavelength of 632 nm through LED lens type 2. System memory includes 1 GB of RAM for buffering multiple frames when the standard preprocessing variant is used. Because the sensor supports only one active vision function, operation stays focused on a single inspection routine. The standard variant cannot be combined with UV emitters or type-1 LED lenses, so accessories must match that limitation.