Product Description:

The VSS112F24.022P-000 smart vision sensor is produced by B & R Automation within the VS Smart Sensors series. It integrates a camera, optics, a processor, and controllable illumination so a single device can perform one active vision function directly on the production floor. This arrangement lets the sensor send evaluation results to the machine controller without an external computer, making it suitable for part presence checks, orientation verification, and other in-line inspection tasks in automated cells.

The imager provides 3.5 MP of native resolution, giving enough pixel density for detailed feature extraction across its field of view. At 43 fps, it can track rapidly moving parts while maintaining deterministic cycle times. Its lens has a 4.6 mm focal length and an F3.5 aperture, matched to the S-mount interface for quick changes during setup. Vision algorithms run on an ARM processor clocked at 800 MHz; paired with 1 GB of DDR3 RAM, this supports frame buffering and onboard preprocessing. The sensor uses sixteen white LEDs arranged in four quadrants behind a glass front with an integrated polarizing filter for uniform scene lighting and reduced glare. The unit cannot be paired with UV emitters or the type 1 LED lens, so the standard LED lens type 2 remains compatible.

The processor includes a 512 kB L2 cache that supports the dual-issue pipeline of the Cortex A9 i.MX6 application processor. Its 2 cores divide vision preprocessing and communication tasks so the sensor can maintain consistent trigger-to-output latency during operation. The optical path uses a fixed 37° angle of view that matches the integrated mount and supports even image coverage under the built-in white LED lighting. The standard preprocessing profile and integrated optical components support general-purpose machine vision tasks without requiring external processing hardware.