Product Description:

The VSS112Q21.031P-000 is an integrated machine vision smart sensor manufactured by B&R Automation as part of the VS Smart Sensors series. It combines a camera, light source, and processor in one compact housing, allowing it to perform one active vision function directly at the machine. By handling inspection locally, it reduces repetitive vision processing demands on the PLC while keeping response close to the point of detection. The device is intended for mounting close to moving products, where its S-mount optics and internal illumination help simplify installation in industrial automation cells.

Computation is handled by a Cortex A9 i.MX6 dual-core processor running at 800 MHz. The processor provides 2 cores for parallel image preprocessing and control logic, supported by 1 GB of RAM and a 512 kB L2 cache to buffer frames and inspection results without external memory. This standard hardware setup provides consistent throughput for the configured task, especially when image handling and decision logic must run in the same device. The unit is not suitable for line-sensor operation. A glass window with an anti-reflective coating protects the imaging path, and the integrated design keeps the optics and electronics in a single enclosure.

Optical capture is performed at 1.3 MP and up to 90 fps, enabling real-time monitoring of fast conveyor lines. A fixed 37° horizontal angle of view provides a stable inspection window, while illumination is supplied by 16 LEDs arranged as four multicolored segments that can emit red, green, blue, or lime light to suit different surface contrasts. This segmented lighting helps the sensor adapt to varied packaging finishes and printed marks without adding external lamps. The coated front glass helps reduce reflections during checks on glossy materials, supporting clearer image acquisition at the inspection point.