Product Description:

The VSS122R22.051P-000 smart sensor is manufactured by B & R Automation as part of the VS Smart Sensors series within its integrated machine vision range. It combines a fixed optics module, an embedded processor, and configurable lighting to execute a complete inspection task directly on the production line. By providing image acquisition, analysis, and digital output in one housing, it streamlines machine integration and reduces the need for separate vision controllers.

Image capture is delivered at 1.3 MP with a throughput of 165 fps, supplying the temporal resolution needed for high-speed pick-and-place verification. The embedded Cortex A9 i.MX6 quad core processor, operating at 800 MHz, evaluates a region of interest while preparing the next frame for processing. A 2 GB DDR3 buffer stores images for one active vision function included with this unit. The standard preprocessing profile performs edge extraction and thresholding before results reach the application layer. Line-sensor suitability also allows the sensor to work with strip illumination on web-processing applications.

The optical front end uses a 12 mm F4 lens fitted in an S-mount to deliver a 2/3-inch image circle and a field of view that spans 37° across the sensor diagonal. A glass window with an anti-reflective coating protects the optics from splatter and helps preserve image clarity in demanding production environments. Scene illumination is produced by 16 LEDs arranged in four multicolored segments, and these emit R / B / IR / White wavelengths through an LED lens type 2 assembly to suit reflective or absorbent surfaces. An internal 1 MB L2 cache reduces latency between the vision pipeline and the digital outputs, which supports stable response timing during inspection tasks.