Product Description:

The VSS122Q24.051P-000 belongs to the VS Smart Sensors series produced by B&R Automation. It is an integrated machine-vision smart sensor intended to detect, inspect, or guide parts directly on the machine without an external PC. By combining optics, lighting, processing, and communication in a compact S-mount housing, the unit suits industrial automation lines where space and cycle time are critical. Its integrated design reduces the amount of external hardware needed around the inspection point and keeps cable routing simple.

The sensor records images at 3.5 MP, giving enough pixel density to resolve small surface details on moving targets. A capture rate of 43 fps supports inspection on fast conveyors and allows multiple images per product when positional variation exists. Image preprocessing and the active vision algorithm run on a Cortex A9 i.MX6 quad core embedded processor clocked at 800 MHz, which supports deterministic execution with low power consumption. Runtime data and frame buffers reside in 2 GB of DDR3 RAM, while a 1 MB L2 cache helps reduce latency during high-throughput analysis tasks. This setup supports image analysis directly at the sensing point instead of sending raw images to a separate computer.

An S-mount lens with a focal length of 12 mm pairs with the 2/3-inch sensor to set the field size and depth of focus used by the application. The imager's diagonal view spans 37°, allowing coverage of medium-sized objects from short working distances without external optics. Illumination is generated by 16 LEDs arranged as four multicolored segments, which permits sector-based lighting or color selection to enhance feature contrast. The coated front glass limits reflections from surrounding machinery lighting, and the R, G, B, and lime emitters help improve contrast on parts with different surface colors. This arrangement can reduce the need for separate external light bars in compact inspection stations.