Product Description:

The VSS112835.051P-000 belongs to the VS Smart Sensors series from B & R Automation. Classified in the Smart Sensor product group, it merges optics, illumination, and a dual-core processor into a compact housing that performs one active vision function directly on the machine. By embedding image capture, preprocessing, and decision logic, this integrated machine-vision unit removes the need for a separate industrial PC and shortens inspection cycle times in automated assembly, packaging, and material-handling cells.

At the heart of the device is a Cortex A9 i.MX6 dual-core CPU clocked at 800 MHz, and each core accesses 1 GB of DDR3 RAM for frame buffering and algorithm execution. An on-chip L2 cache of 512 kB reduces external memory latency so deterministic inspection can be sustained. The sensor collects images at a native resolution of 5.3 MP and streams them at up to 43 fps, giving the controller enough temporal granularity for high-speed pick-and-place or code-reading tasks. Standard-variant preprocessing balances throughput with thermal load, while the anti-reflective front glass maintains contrast under factory lighting. A red illumination system uses LED lens type 3 with a narrow beam to concentrate light on a confined field of view, and the device is suitable for line-sensor triggering when continuous web inspection is required.

The optical path is set by a 12 mm focal-length lens with an F4 aperture and a 2/3-inch format, mounted in an S-mount. This arrangement gives a fixed viewing angle of 23° for consistent part positioning across installations. The integrated lighting ring contains 16 LEDs divided into four independently drivable segments, and their peak emission at 632 nm matches the sensor's red channel sensitivity to improve edge detection on metal, plastic, or paper substrates. A glass window with an anti-reflection coating protects the optics from airborne oil or dust, and the housing keeps the complete vision stack aligned so periodic lens cleaning remains straightforward.