SICK
With the launch of its Inspector83x 2D vision sensor, SICK has enabled out-of-the-box Artificial Intelligence machine vision inspections for common inline inspection tasks in demanding high-speed production.
The no-stress teach-in capability of the SICK Inspector83x can be used by non-specialists to configure powerful, high-precision AI inspections at full production speeds. By showing the camera just a handful of examples, initial inspection results can be up and running in a matter of minutes. Any product design or batch changes can be quickly added in the same way by an operator from the production line.
Key Takeaways:
- With up to 5MP resolution and powerful built-in illumination, the SICK Inspector83x is an impressive all-in-one performer. With its powerful quad-core CPU and high-speed data transfer over industrial networks, the Inspector83x processes AI inspections directly on the device and at significantly faster speeds than its predecessors. Its highly accurate and fast response, with no need for an external machine control, is expected to be particularly useful in demanding FMCG production applications. Typically, up to 15 inspections per second can be accomplished reliably for machine vision tasks such as defect and anomaly detection or classification.
- The SICK Inspector83x masters complex inspections of medium to large scenes with ease, including evaluating products with unpredictable features and verifying complex assemblies, as well as OCR/OCV reading and verification. Additional product roll-outs during 2024 include color imaging for inspection of vivid features suitable for color sorting, defect detection and quality assurance.
- Pre-installed with the SICK Nova foundation software, the Inspector83x offers simplicity out-of-the-box. Neither specialist machine vision expertise nor lengthy problem-solving is required to specify an inspection successfully.
- Using a standard PC connected via the camera‘s USB-C port or network interface, users follow the intuitive interface to present examples to the camera in actual production conditions, then train and execute the inspection. As little as five examples may be needed. Combining the AI function with conventional rule-based tools, e.g. to add a simple measurement value, allows inspections to be configured in the most pragmatic way.
- The SICK Inspector 83x can eliminate conventional machine vision complexity whenever changes to product designs or packaging are needed. Rather than having to call on a machine vision specialist or external consultant to problem-solve and specify complex rule-based inspections, non-skilled operators can simply add a new product example and the camera will learn by itself.
