Product Description:

The VSS122821.04BP-000 smart sensor is produced by B & R Automation and belongs to the VS Smart Sensors series within the Integrated machine vision product range. As a compact camera and processor unit, it performs on-board image analysis to trigger decisions in automated inspection, pick-and-place, and code-reading stations. By integrating optics, illumination, and compute resources in a single enclosure, the device reduces panel space and wiring when manufacturers need reliable vision feedback for PLC-controlled production lines.

At its core, a Cortex A9 i.MX6 processor runs at 800 MHz. The architecture is supported by 4 independent cores, a 1 MB L2 cache, and 2 GB of RAM, enabling standard-variant preprocessing for pattern search or presence detection. Image data from the 1/1.8-inch CMOS imager is captured at a native resolution of 1.3 MP and streamed at up to 90 fps, so moving parts on high-speed assembly lines remain in focus. Because only one active vision function executes at a time, overall latency stays predictable. The unit is unsuitable for line-scan applications, and its variant option matches the standard performance profile specified for VS Smart Sensors.

Optical hardware is centered on an S-mount lens with a focal length of 8 mm and an F4 aperture, giving a diagonal field of view of 37° that suits short working distances. Illumination is provided by a ring of 16 LEDs divided into four individually switchable segments; the diodes are red with a peak emission at 632 nm. A type-2 LED lens and plastic front glass with an anti-reflective coating maintain uniform intensity across the image. The design cannot be combined with IR lighting or a type-1 LED lens, as noted in the restriction list. The housing uses a plastic S-mount and supports no line sensor, aligning with integrated machine-vision product group requirements.