Software

pylon vTools

Flexible add-ons for your image processing

pylon vTools and pylon AI vTools are powerful image processing and analysis functions using classical or AI algorithms. Simply drag-and-drop to create robust image analysis pipelines for quality assurance and tracking. The pylon vTools offer flexible integration, making them suitable for a variety of applications.

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Easily create image processing designs
pylon vTools can be effortlessly combined via drag-and-drop, eliminating the need for programming
Fast results
Test and adjust image processing pipelines directly on live images, with seamless integration into the target application
Affordable: modular licensing model
Buy only the functions you need instead of an extensive image processing library
Low error rate
High-performance algorithms and lean code ensure robust applications for reliable results

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The efficient AI software

Deep learning algorithms enable complex image analysis such as object detection or segmentation. With the new Performance Benchmarking, you maximize the performance of your AI application.

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pylon vTools: Functions for a wide variety of industrial applications

Explore the versatile capabilities of image processing with Basler's pylon vTools, offering practical tools for integrating and optimizing image processing workflows. Whether they use traditional or AI algorithms, pylon vTools can be flexibly combined to solve any machine vision challenge.

Code Reading

For tracking via barcode, data matrix, QR, PDF417, or Aztec code, our Code Readers pylon vTools are suitable.

Error Detection

Template or Geometric Pattern Matching detects errors by matching shapes, logos, and objects.

Sorting

Whether color or threshold-based blob analysis: simple and robust object detection for sorting.

Measurement

Accurate measurement of distances to detect deviations and dimensions for quality assurance.

To the pylon vTools

Image processing made easy – and flexible for your project

With pylon vTools, you benefit from precise image processing and analysis, high processing speeds, and optimum compatibility with our vision products, such as industrial cameras, frame grabbers, and lighting systems. Increase your productivity and efficiency without any programming effort and take advantage of the flexible deployment options. Whether in quality control, automation, or research – pylon vTools reliably support you in the implementation of your projects.

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pylon vTools

Flexible software add-ons for machine vision

With the modular pylon vTools, you do not have to purchase an extensive vision library - only the image processing functions you require. You can then select tools based on artificial intelligence or classical algorithms as well as the appropriate license (Starter, Basic, an Pro license) with your desired range of functions.

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pylon vTools - Tutorials

Tutorial: Recipe Code Generator for pylon vTools
Generate C++ sample code in just a few clicks: With the pylon Recipe Code Generator, users can easily generate sample code then load, run, or process a pylon vTool Recipe in their development environment and application.
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Tutorial: pylon vTool Measurements
Measuring is a frequently encountered image processing task. This tutorial will guide you through the process of measuring pin widths and the distances between pins on a PCB (printed circuit board).
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Tutorial: Getting started with pylon vTools
We introduce pylon vTools and its workbench, cover recipe creation, explain how to add and license a vTool, and how to access resources like the Basler Product Documentation.
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Tutorial: pylon vTool Calibration & Rectification
In this tutorial, we convert the vTool Calibration & Rectification procedure into a recipe and translate the pixel coordinates of the camera into real world coordinates. Also included: rectifying radial and perspective distortion effects that might be caused by camera settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Basler's pylon vTools are included in the current pylon installation. Download pylon

Demo:
The pylon vTools can be activated via a link from the pylon Viewer. All you need is a valid e-mail address. pylon vTools can be tested in the pylon Viewer for 80 days after activation. Learn more

Trial license: To evaluate the integration into your own program code via the pylon APIs, you need a free trial license. Learn more
It's available on request via this website. In the free trial phase, you can integrate all pylon vTools in their full range of features into your application and run them within your application for five minutes for 180 days. Request a free trial license

The license versions differ in terms of functionality, performance, and price. The Starter license version has a limited range of functions and performance, but is available at a very low price. The Basic and Pro versions offer more features and performance, for a higher price. In the pylon vTool "Specifications" section, compare which license version is best suited for your use case and test the pylon vTool features for free.

For trial or purchased licenses, you will receive a ticket number via e-mail. With this number, you can redeem the ordered licenses through our license portal and directly save them on a pylon vTools Dongle or on the corresponding system with the pylon installation. Learn more about activation

The pylon vTools licenses offer unlimited use on each system. A system can include any number of machine vision hardware components, such as cameras. As an extension of pylon, the pylon vTools are compatible with all Basler 2D cameras that can be accessed through pylon.

As an extension of pylon, pylon vTools work with all Basler 2D cameras that can also be addressed with pylon.

More information about the pylon vTools

Learn more about our products and applications. Our comprehensive materials provide you with all the important details.

Achieving reliable wafer prober alignment with vision
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Discover how autofocus and multiple code reading technology enhance warehouse automation by speeding up data entry and inventory management, outperforming handheld code scanner.
- Warehouse automation
- Reading & Scanning
OCR for chip and IC trays
Our OCR solution efficiently reads challenging characters on chip trays or IC trays, overcoming low contrast and variable working distances in fast-paced production environments.
- Tracking & Monitoring
- Warehouse automation
Quality control in electrode coating
Coating the substrate foil with slurry is a critical production step in battery cell manufacturing. Our vision technology quickly detects particles and voids in large amounts of image data.
- AOI, error detection, and quality control
- Measuring
- Electronics
- Classification
Reading Small Data Matrix and Barcodes on Large Areas | Basler
To ensure traceability barcodes must be found and read automatically on small packages and large outer packaging. The boost CXP-12 camera and pylon master this task.
- Reading & Scanning
- Warehouse automation

pylon Software Suite

pylon AI for image analysis
Image analysis with AI delivers precise results for computer vision applications such as object detection, OCR, segmentation, and classification without any programming effort.
pylon Software for image acquisition
pylon offers certified drivers for many camera interfaces, as well as simple programming interfaces and practical tools for camera setup.
pylon vTools for image processing
Design robust image processing software for quality assurance and tracking. Functions such as blob analysis, matching, and code reader can be combined using drag-and-drop design and flexibly integrated into the target application.
pylon Viewer - pylon Software Suite
Basler’s pylon software suite comprises powerful tools for getting the best image out of your Basler camera. The pylon Viewer provides a rich set of functions such as Vignetting Correction, Sharpness Indicator, Bandwidth Manager and many more. Read more!
pylon SDKs
The pylon SDKs provide easy to learn programming Interfaces and help increasing your productivity and the stability of your applications. Each SDK comes with code samples and includes a comprehensive developer documentation. pylon SDKs are available for C++, .Net/C# and C.