Product Description:

The VSS112835.071P-000 is supplied by B&R Automation as part of the VS Smart Sensors series. This integrated machine vision unit combines optics, lighting, and processing in one housing. It performs one active vision function directly on the machine, reducing network traffic and latency that can occur with external processors. Typical roles include inspection, orientation verification, and position feedback for industrial robots and conveyor-based handling equipment. Because image capture and analysis occur in the same enclosure, the sensor can respond quickly to changing part conditions on the line.

Imaging data are captured with a sensor that delivers a resolution of 5.3 MP, allowing small features to be detected without mechanical zoom. At 43 fps, the device keeps pace with high-speed indexers and other fast-moving assemblies. Vision algorithms run on a Cortex A9 i.MX6 processor clocked at 800 MHz and supported by 1 GB of DDR3 RAM, while a 512 kB L2 cache smooths memory access between the two symmetric cores. The optical stack uses a 25 mm, F4 lens installed in an S-mount holder that matches the 2/3-inch image circle, so the full sensor area can be used. This focal length suits working distances common on pick-and-place systems and supports consistent magnification across the frame.

The viewing window is glass with an anti-reflective coating to minimize flare and preserve image clarity under bright plant lighting. A ring of 16 LEDs arranged as four segments of four diodes supplies structured lighting; each diode peaks at 632 nm and emits uniform red light that is focused by an LED lens type 3 for a narrow beam. Segmented illumination can improve contrast on edges, printed marks, and oriented parts without adding external lamps. The optical path leaves the housing at 23°, allowing the camera to look past guarding without offset brackets. Line sensor operation is supported, and the unit uses the Standard variant for preprocessing performance.