Determined to make its mark on the low-cost vision market, with
affordable, user-friendly machine vision products, Turck Banner has
introduced the newest member of its PresencePLUS vision sensor family,
the P4 GEO. This system easily inspects for correct features regardless
of product orientation or position in the sensor's field of view,
eliminating the need for expensive and complex mechanical fixing. It is
claimed to be the lowest cost sensor of its kind available, delivering a
full 360° inspection at a fraction of the cost of competitive products.
Moreover, its intuitive interface allows anyone with even basic PC
abilities to set up an inspection with ease.
The P4 GEO offers several features that make it particularly easy to
deploy on the factory floor. A remote teach feature allows the sensor to
learn new features for its inspection task without having to connect to a
PC or shut down the line. The built-in live video image output allows
users to view the sensor's inspections in real time and also to view
failed inspection images without the use of a PC. The P4 GEO vision
sensor can interface to machines and factory networks via its built-in
Ethernet connection, RS-232 or discrete input/outputs. While the P4 GEO
performs like a vision sensor, Turck Banner says it can be installed as
easily as a standard photoelectric sensor, opening up the application of
vision sensing for machines and manufacturing lines where it was
previously thought impractical. The P4 GEO can inspect up to 6,000 parts
per minute (typically averaging 1,500 parts per minute), thanks to its
low-resolution CMOS imager and non-dependence on special fixtures, which
might otherwise impede production flow.