In-Sight 8000

Ultra-compact vision systems ideal for applications where machine space is a premium.

Categories: 2D Vision, COGNEX, Machine Vision

Description

In-Sight 8000 Vision Systems Features

This family of ultra-compact, standalone vision systems deliver industry-leading vision tool performance, in the form factor of a traditional GigE Vision camera. Measuring just 35mm x 32mm x 76mm, all In-Sight 8000 series models feature power over Ethernet (POE), and provide the best standalone vision system option for integrating into small spaces.

As the world’s smallest, stand-alone vision system, the In-Sight 8000 series offers a range of monochrome and color vision systems in resolutions from 0.3MP up to 5MP. Supporting Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed communications, these vision systems offer very fast acquisition and two performance levels to meet a diverse array of machine vision demands.

Smallest vision systems

In-Sight 8000 compresses an entire self-contained vision system into an amazingly small package about the size of a traditional image-capture-only camera. All In-Sight 8000 models can be mounted at angles of up to 45-degrees using the In-Sight non-linear calibration tool. These vision systems are ideal for integrating into tight spaces on robots and hard-to-reach machinery anywhere on the production line.

The In-Sight 8000 models deliver high-performance vision tools, faster communication speeds, and high resolution in a small package that is ideal for integrating into small spaces where machine space is a premium.

A pattern matching breakthrough

RedLine was designed with one goal in mind: blazing fast pattern matching on all In-Sight 8000 series vision systems. In typical applications, PatMax RedLine runs 4 to 7 times faster than PatMax – or faster! – with no loss of search accuracy or robustness. Together with PatMax RedLine, the In-Sight 8000 series can reduce cycle times and increase throughput without compromising inspection accuracy.

Unmatched performance and reliability

Every In-Sight 8000 vision system model delivers best-in-class performance. Most models are equipped with a full library of proven Cognex vision tools through the easy to use In-Sight Explorer software. These include Pattern Matching (PatMax Redline, PatMax, and PatFind), Filtering (Grayscale and Color), Color tools (Color ID, True Color Extraction, Color Histogram), Inspect Defects (Surface Flaw, Flex Flaw, Inspect Edge), and ID (PowerGrid, Hotbars, OCR).

Easy to deploy and maintain

In-Sight 8000 series vision systems are conveniently setup with the In-Sight Explorer software. In-Sight Explorer combines the guided step by step setup of EasyBuilder with the additional power and flexibility of the spreadsheet for greater control and customizing of application data. TestRun system validation, Cognex Connect suite of communications protocols and the Cognex Explorer control center gives you the tools you need to keep your line operating on schedule and at full throughput.

Specifications

		8100	8101	8200	8400	8401	8402	8405	8500P	8501P	8502P	8505P
Performance Factor		1X		1.7X	3.9X				4.6X
Image Type		Monochome and Color						Monochrome			Monochrome and Color
Job/Program Memory		512 MB							14.8 GB
Image Processing Memory		512 MB
Sensor Type		CMOS, global shutter						CMOS, rolling shutter	CMOS, global shutter
Resolution		640 x 480	1280 x 1024	640 x 480	640 x 480	1280 x 1024	1600 x 1200	2592 x 1944	640 x 480 880 x 600	1280 x 1024	1920 x 1200	2448 x 2048
HDR+ Support¹		No							Yes
Acquisition Rate (fps)	Monochrome	217	76	217	217	76	53	13	133 108	66	55	32
Acquisition Rate (fps)	Color	135	45	135	135	45	33	n/a			35	17
Lens Type		C-Mount
Indicator LEDs		Network status, 2 configurable LEDs
Built-in I/O		1 dedicated trigger input, 2 high speed outputs (including strobe). Additional I/O available via CIO-MICRO² external I/O module.
Power		Class 2 Power over Ethernet (PoE)							Class 3 Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Industrial Connectors		M12: Power/Ethernet, M8: I/O						RJ45: Power/Ethernet, M8: I/O	M12: Power/Ethernet, M8: I/O
Industrial Protocols		OPC UA, Ethernet/IP with AOP, PROFINET Class B, iQSS, Modbus TCP, SLMP/SLMP Scanner
Size		31 mm x 31.2 mm x 75.1 mm						31 mm x 31.2 mm x 71.6 mm	35 mm x 32 mm x 75.55 mm
Weight		132.2 g						78 g	192 g
Network Speed		10/1000/1000 Mbps (Gigabit)
Rockwell Add-on Profile		Yes

¹ HDR+ supported on monochrome models only.

² The In-Sight 8505P/8500P/8501P/8502P vision systems must be connected to a Class 0, 3 or 4 PoE power source, rated for at least 12.95 Watts. The CIO-MICRO I/O module is a Class 2 PoE device and therefore cannot be used to supply power to the In-Sight In-Sight 8505P/8500P/8501P/8502P vision system via the I/O module’s PoE port.

Software/Tools

In-Sight Explorer Software

All In-Sight vision systems use In-Sight Explorer EasyBuilder to set up and monitor machine vision inspections. The intuitive interface guides operators through a step-by-step setup process allowing both novice and experienced users to configure vision applications quickly and easily.

The majority of applications can be solved using the point-and-click EasyBuilder interface, however should your application requirements change, the In-Sight spreadsheet provides you with ultimate control through direct access to the vision tools and communication options. Access to the spreadsheet not only provides programming flexibility to make essential adjustments, it also offers assurance that you will be able to solve any of your vision applications.

System validation

TestRun validation enables you to refine, test and verify inspection systems automatically.

Built-in communications

The Cognex Connect suite offers the widest range of built-in communication protocols that interface directly interface to any PLC, robot or HMI on your factory network.

In-Sight Explorer EasyBuilder interface

In-Sight Vision Tools

In-Sight vision processing tools consist of functions that extract and process image features for further data analysis and decision making. The In-Sight vision toolset consists of:

Blob Tools

Blob tools are used to detect features have similar shades of grey scale. Blob is very useful for quantifying defect sizes or for locating features that do not have a repeatable shape. Blob can be used for monochrome and color images to quantify the amount of a particular color present.

Edge & InspectEdge Tools

Edge tools are used to detect dark and light transitions on a part. Edge tool results can be used to measure distances and can also be used to inspect by counting the number of edges found. Edges can also be used to detect and measure circles and arcs. The InspectEdge tool tracks an edge of a part to inspect for defects.

Flaw Detection Tools

The Flaw Detection tools, including Flex Flaw and Surface Flaw, are used to inspect contours and the surface area of parts. These advanced technologies are able to adapt to variations in lighting and in part appearance.

Geometry Tools

Geometry tools are used to measure critical dimensions of a part with point-and-click simplicity. Angles, arcs, diameters and point-to-line distances use real world calibration to provide accurate and repeatable results.

Histogram Tools

Histograms are used to inspect or monitor features of parts based on brightness.

ID Tools

In-Sight features PowerGrid and Hotbars, the Industry leading algorithms for Barcode reading, that help achieve the highest read rates for 1D and 2D Barcodes, including challenging Direct Part Mark (DPM) codes.

Image Filtering Tools

Advanced image filtering is used to highlight features or remove features of parts before doing additional processing with other vision tools. For color cameras, true 24-bit color filters are available.

Optical Character Recognition Tools

The OCV/OCR tool segments, extracts and trains fonts for optical character recognition (OCR) and optical character verification (OCV) of characters in an image. The font trainable tool accurately reads low-contrast or unevenly-spaced characters on confusing backgrounds.

Pattern Matching Tools

Locating a part accurately is the first step in most vision applications. Cognex’s industry leading pattern matching technologies, such as PatMax RedLine, provide unmatched accuracy and robustness, even with rotation, scale and lighting variations.

Color Pattern Matching Tool

Color PatMax RedLine locates parts based on shape and color allowing you to not only locate the model but also find the specific color of the model trained. This tool runs on the color image to create a more robust pattern finding model.

Color Tools

Color tools are used to identify and inspect objects based on color data and also measure by evaluating the amount of color pixels present. Advanced color vision technology maintains accuracy even with lighting variations that can cause problems for traditional color vision systems.

Visualization

Mobile, platform-independent visualization

In-Sight vision systems offers mobile, platform independent visualization for accessing HMIs (human machine interfaces) from anywhere on the network. A simple point-and-click interface allows customers to build highly interactive, web-based HMIs remotely accessible via a web browser over the network.

Inspection

Inspect for assembly errors, surface defects, damaged parts and missing features. Identify the orientation, shape and position of objects and features.

Gauge/Measure

Gauge parts to check critical dimensions and/or measure components for sorting and classification processes.

Guide/Align

Guide automation equipment and robotic devices. Align parts for high accuracy assembly operations.

OCR/OCV

Read and verify alphanumeric characters marked directly on parts and printed on labels.

Barcode Reading

Read 1-D barcodes and 2-D matrix codes as part of an overall inspection.