Product Description:

The VSS112R21.041P-000 belongs to the VS Smart Sensors series from B&R Automation. Classified in the Smart Sensor product group, this unit combines optics, processing power, memory, and lighting in one housing so it can execute one active vision function directly on the machine. The device works as an autonomous inspection node that detects features, verifies presence, or checks orientation on high-speed production lines without placing that load on a central controller.

An internal i.MX6 processing board provides the computing platform for image handling and decision logic. The dual-issue pipeline runs at 800 MHz on a Cortex A9 i.MX6 dual core CPU, giving the sensor 2 cores for parallel image preparation and evaluation. A 512 kB L2 cache shortens access latency to the external DDR3 memory, and 1 GB of RAM stores frame buffers during preprocessing. The model uses the standard hardware and preprocessing configuration, so no extended acceleration modules are included. The electronics support a capture rate of up to 90 fps, allowing real-time evaluation of fast conveyors, and the unit is intended for area-scan applications rather than line-scan tasks.

Optical and lighting elements are tuned for short to medium working distances in compact machine-vision installations. The imager provides a native resolution of 1.3 MP through an S-mount lens seat that is supplied with an 8 mm focal-length F4 lens designed for 1/1.8-inch formats. The diagonal field of view spans 37°, which balances coverage and pixel density for typical pick-and-place verification work. A glass front window with an anti-reflective coating protects the optics while reducing glare. Illumination is provided by 16 LEDs arranged as four multicolored segments behind an LED lens type 2 assembly, and selectable red, blue, infrared, or white output helps adjust scene contrast without an auxiliary strobe controller.