Configurable CS-60 vision sensor with interchangeable M12 lenses and integrated LED lighting. © di-soric

The new Vision Sensor CS-60 offers users a high degree of flexibility and productivity: with four interchangeable S-mount M12 standard lenses (with focal lengths of 3.6 mm, 8 mm, 16 mm and 25 mm as well as variable focus adjustment via the fixed pinhole apertures 4 and 8), a wide range of tasks with very different requirements in terms of distance, image detail, resolution and depth of field can be optimally solved. With the integrated, switchable flashed LED high-power illumination in white and red, the Vision Sensor CS-60 stands for excellent image results. Even at large distances from the object, extraneous light is not a nuisance. The installation of appropriate color and blocking filters in the lens cover additionally supports the Vision Sensor's independence from ambient light. This means that even demanding tasks, such as quality inspection of highly reflective objects or changing ambient light, can be performed reliably even at high speeds. The compact sensor (85 x 45 x 34 mm) can be integrated into almost all system concepts, even in confined installation situations. Protected by a robust IP67 housing, the CS-60 vision sensor works reliably even in extremely dirty production environments.

"The decisive factor in the development of the CS-60 vision sensor was the idea of bringing a compact, robust and versatile basic device with the basic functions of localization, detection and counting to the market," says Patrik Drexel. Building on this, users will be able to expand the required functions, such as measuring and recognizing/reading 1D/2D codes, as needed via simple software uploads after prior licensing. In this way, the new CS-60 vision sensor offers users an unprecedented level of flexibility: if the application requirements change, this no longer necessarily results in a change of sensor. Stocking just one type of sensor saves money; additional costs only arise when further functionalities are required and the corresponding tools are loaded.

The new CS-60 vision sensor stands for ease of use. It is based on the PC-based nVision-i software developed by di-soric. The CS-60 vision sensor can be configured, commissioned and expanded as required via a self-explanatory, intuitive user interface. Users enter the desired parameters for search criteria or limit values for evaluation criteria via the user interface. Inspection units can be inserted and moved using simple drag & drop. The user interface displays measured values, test results and status displays graphically and clearly. Object images can be checked and analyzed during operation via corresponding displays and with the support of drawing tools. The versatile Profinet connection to the existing PLC module rounds off the flexibility of the CS-60 vision sensor. In combination with the nVision-isoftware, the CS-60 vision sensor provides a flexible and expandable basis for customized vision solutions. On request with an individually designed user interface in the company's typical look and feel.

"Like the software developed by di-soric, the C-60 vision sensor is practically one hundred percent made in Germany. Once the sensors have been installed, they only need to be replaced in exceptional cases. Regular version updates keep them up to date. Operators can extend their capabilities by downloading appropriate tools," summarizes Patrik Drexel. If customer requirements go beyond the scope of standard tools, di-soric also develops specialized and highly complex solutions based on the nVision-i software, which can simply be downloaded in the same way as a standard tool.

Wolfgang Zosel