In-Sight 9902L

Self-contained line scan vision system ideal for inspecting large, cylindrical, or continuously moving objects.

Categories: 2D Vision, COGNEX, Machine Vision

Description

In-Sight 9902L Series Features

The In-Sight 9902L 2K line scan smart camera is a high resolution self-contained vision system ideal for detailed inspections of large, cylindrical, or continuously moving objects. The 9902L acquires up to 16,000 lines of 2,000 pixels per line to produce a 32MP image that can used to detect even the smallest features and defects. Each pixel line is acquired at 67,000 lines per second to keep up with the fastest production lines. This standalone vision system only requires a small view of the target part, making it an ideal choice for installations with restrictive field of view or mounting space requirements.

The only self-contained line scan system

The In-Sight 9902L is the only embedded industrial line scan system that processes images directly on the camera. Onboard processing eliminates the inconvenience of having to install a separate controller. Plus, the IP67-rated housing protects the system from liquids and dust without the need for an external enclosure.

Inspects long, cylindrical, and continuously moving parts

Line scan cameras are an ideal choice for inspecting oversized or cylindrical objects on fast-moving production lines. There are many applications for line scan, the most common including:

Cylindrical objects, such automotive filters and batteries, where 100% if the product’s surface can be inspected as it rotates along the production line
Label inspection on curved surfaces, such as soup cans or bottles wrappers, that can be “unrolled” into a 2D flat surface for inspection
Large objects, such as solar cells and car door panels that can be imaged and inspected as a whole

Fast, high resolution image acquisition

The In-Sight 9902L has a blazing fast 67 kHz line rate, acquiring each line of data in just 15 microseconds. Capturing 2,000 pixels with each line, the camera delivers 32MP images (16,000 lines) that enable vision tools to perform highly detailed inspections.

Specifications

Image Type	Monochrome
Job/Program	7.2 GB non-volatile flash memory
Image Processing Memory	512 MB SDRAM
Additional Storage	8 GB SD card, network drive via FTP over gigabit network
Sensor Type	CMOS, global shutter
Resolution (pixels)	2048 x 1; 2048 x 16384 (up to 16384 lines) software configurable, or 1024 x 1; 1024 x 16384 (up to 16384 lines) software configurable
Line Rate	66K lines per second (15 µs scan rate)
Lens Type	C-mount only
Indicator LEDs	SD card status, pass/fail LED and 360° viewing indicator ring, network LED, and error LED
Built-in IO	1 dedicated trigger in, 1 input, 2 outputs
Encoder Input	2 encoder line inputs for quadrature support
Encoder Input Voltage	5–24 VDC
Power	24 VDC
Industrial M12 Connectors	Power/IO; Ethernet; External light power/control (N/A)
Protection	IP67 with C-mount lens cover
Network Communications	1G (1000)/100/10 Mbps
Protocols	OPC UA, EtherNet/IP with AOP, PROFINET Class B, iQSS, Modbus TCP, SLMP/SLMP Scanner, IEEE 1588 (CIP Sync), Rockwell Add-On Profile, CC-Link IE Field Basic
IEEE 1588 Support	Timestamp resolution: 8 ns; Synchronization accuracy through transparent clock: 5 ns
Rockwell Add-on Profile	Yes
Vision Tools	Full vision tool suite with PatMax. Optional PatMax RedLine tool.

Software/Tools

Integrates easily into your system infrastructure

Like all In-Sight vision systems, the In-Sight 9902L uses In-Sight Explorer™ software with 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.

While many applications can be solved using the point-and-click EasyBuilder interface, users can access the In-Sight spreadsheet for 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 vision application.

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.

Accessories

C-mount lens

Manually-adjusted, high-performance lens offers the most flexibility in terms of lens size, aperture and focus. Provides even resolution throughout the entire field of view, making this the most widely-used lens type.

C-Mount Lens Cover

IP67-rated C-mount lens covers are available for protection in harsh environments and support wider diameter lenses. An extender of 30 mm is also available for lenses that require more length and is used in conjunction with this C-mount cover.

Cables

X-coded, power I/O and external light cables available.

I/O Modules

The I/O Breakout Module provides easy connection of In-Sight systems to power, acquisition triggers, outputs, and serial devices. I/O Expansion Modules increase the number of I/O points available to In-Sight systems, and provide full RS-232 handshaking.