Machine Vision

 

A combination of line scan camera experience and GigE Vision technology has resulted in the new Basler runner family. Basler runner cameras will be available in both mono and color and were introduced at the Vision 2007 show in Stuttgart.

That one camera family will offer a combination of high quality line scan technology, 1k and 2k resolution, a variety of speeds, mono and color models, and an easy-to-handle GigE Vision interface, is unique.

The mono runner will be available with 1k and 2k resolutions and line rates from 9.5 kHz to 58.5 kHz. The color runner will feature a tri-linear CCD sensor with 2098 pixels in each line and a line rate of 9.2 kHz.

All runner variants offer superior image quality to improve the image processing results in any application. The runner's proven image quality and easy-to-use GigE Vision interface make the runner family a perfect solution for a wide variety of applications. With the GigE Vision interface, it will be simple and straightforward for the user to adapt a camera to their system, to acquire their first images, and to adjust the camera's parameter settings to obtain the best results for their particular application. And because a Camera Link frame grabber and cables are not needed with runner cameras, a GigE Vision line scan bundle is a very cost effective solution.

The compact housing of the runner family is designed for use in the harsh industrial environment. To ensure secure connections, the camera includes a screwable GigE connector. The integrated heat sink on the back of the runner is a standard feature on all models. It ensures efficient heat dissipation to reduce heat induced noise.

The general purpose I/O offers a flexible way to easily synchronize the camera to the application. A combination of inputs and outputs can be used, for instance, to implement real-time triggering, to adjust the lighting, and to transfer the trigger signal to another camera running in parallel.

With a choice of three different integration modes as well as adjustable gain and offset, runner cameras are very adaptable. They can be triggered via an external sync signal or operated in an internally controlled "free run" mode. Adjustments to the camera's parameters can be readily accomplished via Basler's comprehensive pylon API.


For more information, please contact us at +49 4102 463-500 (phone) or e-mail us at vc.sales.europe@baslerweb.com.