Pepperl + Fuchs Product
Pepperl + Fuchs VMT provides turnkey industrial vision and laser sensor systems, as well as off-the-shelf vision sensors, 2D data matrix and barcode readers. System solutions include: 2D and 3D robotic control and guidance; OCR and barcodes; palletizing and de-palletizing; measurement and position determination; camera-guided parts handling; parts identification; inspection of glue coats; and quality control. Pepperl + Fuchs is an international company with a strong global presence.
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The SmartRunner Matcher from Pepperl+Fuchs is a compact, camera-based light section sensor that combines both the evaluation process and the interfaces in one device. The device features a specially preconfigured firmware that enables it to specialize in extremely precise profile comparisons. The user simply has to input the required reference profile using the teach-in mode. After initial setup and configuration-the user simply inputs the required reference profile using the teach-in mode-the Matcher captures an image of each object's line profile. Using LEDs and a 2D camera, the SmartRunner Matcher compares the current profile to the taught-in reference profile. When the scanned profile matches the reference profile, the Matcher sends a "good" signal. When the profile deviates from the reference, a "bad" signal is sent.
One advantage of SmartRunner technology compared with standard vision sensors is the lack of dependence on object contrasts. A 2-D vision sensor requires significant object contrasts for it to perform a viable evaluation. In comparison, the Matcher "sees" succinct shapes and edges, as the projection of a sharply defined laser-line enables clear and unique evaluations. This makes the system noticeably less sensitive to disruptive extraneous light, reflections, and the influence of various object colors and surfaces. As a result, the SmartRunner Matcher light section sensor can cover a wide range of applications.
