3D-A5000 Series Area Scan 3D Camera

Solves 3D applications with unmatched performance, accuracy, and ruggedness

Categories: 3D Vision, COGNEX, Machine Vision

Description

Features

Cognex’s 3D-A5000 series is an area scan 3D camera designed to capture high-resolution 3D images. It features 3D LightBurst technology which rapidly acquires images to maximize throughput. High-resolution 3D images combined with industry-leading Cognex 3D vision tools enable reliable and accurate solutions to applications such as assembly verification, in-line measurement, and robotic guidance.

The 3D-A5000 offers a variety of fields of view and measurement ranges to accommodate applications in the automotive, consumer goods, and logistics industries. Other features and benefits include:

Patent-pending 3D LightBurst technology enables rapid image acquisition
More than 1.5 million 3D data points detect fine features on parts
High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode captures scenes with high contrast
Powerful 3D tools in VisionPro solve challenging 3D applications
Factory-calibration delivers results in real-world units
Rugged IP65-rated housing provides protection in harsh factory environments

Completes more 3D inspections in less time

The 3D-A5000 features 3D LightBurst technology which casts a unique blue light pattern on a part to acquire high-resolution 3D images at an unparalleled speed. It delivers a full field-of-view (FOV) 3D point cloud image as fast as 200 milliseconds, allowing higher throughput and shorter cycle times for time-critical in-line applications.

Delivers accurate, repeatable 3D vision inspection results

The 3D-A5000 delivers high-resolution 3D point cloud images constructed from over 1.5 million 3D data points. These high-resolution images coupled with a powerful Cognex 3D toolset in VisionPro, including PatMax 3D, allow the 3D-A5000 to solve a wide range of applications from assembly verification to in-line measurement and robotic guidance.

Performs reliably in harsh factory environments

The 3D-A5000 has a rugged IP65-rated, die cast aluminum housing that is built to last on the factory floor. The industrial design ensures consistent measurement results, even under varying temperatures.

Specifications

3D-A5000 Specifications
Dimensions	324 x 137 x 97 mm
Weight	3.0 kg
Operating Temperature	0–40 °C (32–104 °F)
Storage Temperature	-10–60 °C (14–140 °F)
Operating Humidity	<85% (non-condensing)
Protection	IP65
Shock	50 gs (11 ms half-sine pulse)
Vibration	4 gs (10–120 Hz for 30 minutes)
Trigger	Trigger input voltage limits: -24 VDC – +24 VDC Input ON: > 10 VDC (>6 mA) Input OFF: < 2 VDC (<1.5 mA)
Power	Voltage: +24 VDC (22–26 VDC) Current: 6.0 A max
Acquisition Time	200 msec
Software	VisionPro
Ethernet	10 Gigabit Ethernet interface
Certifications	CE, FCC, KCC, TUV SUD NRTL, RoHS
Optional Accessory	Fan

For minimum PC requirements, please refer to the 3D-A5000 user manual.

3D-A5000 Models
	3D-A5120	3D-A5060	3D-A5030	3D-A5005
Standard Working Volume
Clearance Distance (CD)	1000.0 mm	1400.0 mm	1465.0 mm	299.3 mm
Measurement Range (MR)	1000.0 mm	400.0 mm	80.0 mm	12.0 mm
Near FOV	900 x 675 mm	520 x 390 mm	280 x 210 mm	60 x 44 mm
Far FOV	1760 x 1320 mm	645 x 490 mm	285 x 216 mm	65 x 46 mm
Resolution XY	626–1223 μm	361–454 μm	195–200 μm	42–44 μm
Resolution Z	414–1656 μm	338–559 µm	178–198 µm	7–8 µm
Repeatability Z (σ)	250–1000 μm	100–150 μm	55–66 μm	5–6 μm
Extended Working Volume
Clearance Distance (CD)	800.0 mm	1200.0 mm	1415.0 mm	290.3 mm
Measurement Range (MR)	2000.0 mm	800.0 mm	190.0 mm	30.0 mm
Near FOV	720 x 540 mm	415 x 325 mm	250 x 180 mm	54 x 42 mm
Far FOV	2448 x 1836 mm	685 x 530 mm	290 x 220 mm	60 x 45 mm
Resolution XY	506–1701 μm	315–500 μm	191–204 μm	41–45 μm
Resolution Z	265–3246 μm	248–690 µm	166–213 µm	7–8 µm
Repeatability Z (σ)	250–2000 μm	120–250 μm	80–110 μm	7 μm

Software/Tools

3D-A5000 is equipped with VisionPro vision software and the Cognex Designer graphical user interface. This powerful software package allows complete vision applications to be built and deployed quickly, with access to the full VisionPro tool library.

VisionPro is the industry-leading PC-based vision software for the Microsoft® Visual Studio® .NET programming environment. It is designed to set up and deploy 2D and 3D vision applications. With VisionPro, users can perform a wide range of functions, including:

Geometric object location
Inspection
Identification
Measurement
Alignment

Cognex Designer is a graphical, flow-chart-based programming environment with an integrated HMI that breaks down application decisions into manageable tasks for easy to develop user interfaces with advanced functionality. Cognex Designer also:

Reduces development cycles
Enables easier application maintenance and support
Simplifies application development, and maintenance, without scripting or programming

VisionPro and Cognex Designer software

3D-A5000 Area Scan 3D Camera Tools

3D-A5000 comes equipped with Cognex proven and respected VisionPro 3D toolset for assembly verification, in-line measurement, and robotic guidance. The Cognex Designer integrated development environment simplifies application setup and reduces deployment time.

PatMax 3D Tool

PatMax 3D is an image-based training tool, used to find the orientation of one or more parts in 3D space in relation to a similar reference part. PatMax 3D is ideal for object location for robotic guidance applications and allows additional tools to perform measurements accurately regardless of object fixturing.

Height Calculator Tool

The Height Calculator tool provides the height of an object in real world units based on a reference plane.

Volume Calculator Tool

The Volume Calculator tool collects volumetric data from a 3D image providing a precise volume of an object laying on a specific surface.

Cross Section Tool

The Cross Section tool takes a slice of the image and measures the profile over that region for dimensional inspection.

Accessories

The following accessories are available for 3D-A5000 area scan 3D camera:

I/O Cable

A-coded I/O cable connects 3D-A5000 to the external trigger input. I/O cables are available in standard cable lengths of 5 and 20 meters with a straight or right-angle connector.

Ethernet Cable

X-coded Ethernet cable connects 3D-A5000 to the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adaptor. CAT6A Ethernet cables are available in a range of cable lengths.

Power Cable

T-coded power cable connects 3D-A5000 to the 24VDC power supply. Power cables are available in standard cable lengths of 5 and 20 meters with a straight or right-angle connector.

Mounting Bracket

L-shape mounting bracket and mounting adaptor allow for easy installation of 3D-A5000 on various mounting frames.

10 Gigabit Ethernet Adaptor

Cognex recommended 10 Gigabit Ethernet adaptor optimizes the image transfer speed of 3D-A5000 over 10 Gigabit Ethernet.

Fan

Optional fan with power cable improves the thermal management of 3D-A5000 sensor head for applications with heavy duty cycles.