Product Description:

The VSS122004.000P-000 is a smart camera from B&R Automation built for the VS Smart Sensors series. As part of an integrated machine vision platform, the unit combines image capture, processing, and communication in one device. This allows conveyors, pick-and-place stations, or measurement cells to verify product features inline without requiring an external PC.

The on-board processor runs at 800 MHz and uses a 4-core Cortex A9 i.MX6 architecture, giving the sensor multithreaded capacity for preprocessing, feature extraction, and decision logic. System memory includes 2 GB RAM, which is enough to buffer multiple frames or large region-of-interest data before transfer. The 1/1.8-inch imager delivers 3.5 MP of raw pixel data and streams it at up to 43 fps, allowing high-speed inspection of moving parts. This is the standard preprocessing variant, so image analysis runs locally instead of relying on a separate controller for every task.

An internal cache of 1 MB L2 cache helps reduce external memory access and supports consistent cycle behavior. Optically, the sensor uses a C-mount, so application-specific optics can be fitted as needed. The unit is supplied without front glass, without an LED lens, and without an installed lens. Illumination is optional because the housing is specified without LED lighting, so external strobes can be selected to match the scene geometry. At runtime, exactly one active vision function can execute, which helps keep processing latency predictable for tasks such as code reading or edge detection. The model is intended for smart-sensor operation rather than line-scan applications, and the optical path does not include extra plastic elements that could add refraction loss.