In recent years, against the backdrop of the deepening "Industry 4.0" and "Made in China 2025" initiatives, which focus on high-end equipment manufacturing, many companies have continued to exert their efforts in the field of machine vision, frequently launching new products and contributing a large number of excellent solutions for various harsh industrial environments.
As is well known, the stability of machine vision systems has always faced severe challenges in the extremely complex environments of industrial sites. How can we reliably detect the finest marks on tiny electronic components and accurately verify their positions? How can we successfully complete 3D image acquisition under machine vibration? How can we easily detect and track small-sized codes throughout the entire process on a high-speed production line…
The answer lies in industrial cameras, often referred to as "eagle eyes." As a core component of machine vision systems, industrial cameras must possess excellent performance stability and reliability to fulfill their mission effectively in dangerous environments.
Among numerous vision products, Baumer's LX series cameras stand out for their superior performance. Equipped with ON Semiconductor's global shutter CMOS sensor PYTHON 25K, offering a frame rate of 32 fps and a resolution of up to 25 megapixels, this series is particularly suitable for applications requiring high-resolution, high-speed image acquisition.
Compared to the previous generation camera using the VITA 25K sensor, the new PYTHON sensor offers significantly enhanced sensitivity. The Dual GigE LXG model doubles the frame rate and halves the transmission time compared to a single-port camera. This camera can also acquire short sequences of images at extremely high frame rates in Burst mode, or significantly reduce response or detection time in applications by utilizing ROI (region of interest).
In addition, the new LX series cameras feature a sequence generator, Power over Ethernet (PoE) or Power over Camera Link (PoCL), multiple I/O, and a modular lens interface, offering high flexibility and making them ideal for a variety of demanding applications, such as PCB, semiconductor, or 2D/3D surface inspection tasks that require high frame rates and resolutions.
Recently, Sichuan Rede Xingye Information Technology Co., Ltd. conducted performance tests on Baumer's LX series cameras, verifying the stability of the Baumer LXG series cameras. The tests used 26 Baumer LXG-250M cameras. The cameras feature dual network ports and an ON Semiconductor PYTHON 25K sensor, with a maximum resolution of 25 megapixels, a maximum frame rate of 32 fps, and a Dual GigE frame rate of 9 fps. The industrial control computer configuration included: 2 x OctalCore Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 processors, 2400 MHz, and an Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter network adapter.
This test primarily examines the operation of multiple cameras, including their opening, image acquisition, camera closing, image data compression and storage, and camera-triggered snapshot functionality. Test results show:
The function of opening and closing multiple camera single network ports will not cause any abnormal errors during actual use;
Image acquisition and compression storage from multiple cameras via a single network port resulted in no eroded frames or a very small proportion of eroded frames during actual use, and there were no frame drops.
A single camera has dual network ports. When the interval between the two transmitted signals is 1/32 seconds, the camera's internal counter can obtain the data source.
A single camera with dual network ports continuously sends signals at 200ms intervals, then randomly inserts 30ms signals in between to capture image data. Ultimately, there is no data loss or anomalies.
The single camera has dual network ports, and the images captured and saved in trigger mode are normal.
The test results above demonstrate that the Baumer LX series cameras exhibit excellent reliability and stability, with no abnormalities or malfunctions even when multiple cameras are operating simultaneously. For various demanding industrial applications, the Baumer LX series cameras represent an ideal machine vision solution.
Baumer Group
Baumer Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of factory and process automation solutions. Currently, Baumer Group has a presence in 20 countries and 38 subsidiaries worldwide. Baumer Group's product portfolio primarily includes sensors, motion control, vision technology, process instrumentation, and adhesive systems. Its extensive product line covers various industries, allowing customers to benefit from Baumer's comprehensive consulting and reliable international platform. For more information, please visit www.baumer.com .
