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World’s smallest machine vision smart camera with embedded Ethernet

Microscan's Vision MINI Xi industrial compact smart camera is claimed to be the world’s smallest fully-integrated smart camera with embedded Ethernet.

29/07/2014 09:42:37

Measuring just 25.4mm x 45.7mm x 53.3mm and weighing just 91g, the Vision MINI Xi features both Ethernet and serial connectivity, a 24-volt interface, and optically isolated I/O in one compact package.

Manufacturing engineers looking for robust inspection, colour matching, symbol decoding, or OCR can count on the Vision MINI Xi to fit into tight spaces in assembly line manufacturing and component tracking applications.

The device can handle dot peen marks on power-train components, laser markings on medical devices or PCBs, as well as traditional printed barcodes on packaging and labels.

Together with the easy-to-use AutoVISION machine vision software, the Vision MINI Xi is also suitable for barcode reading in addition to its inspection capabilities.

All Microscan smart cameras run on the same vision software with easy job portability. An upgrade to Microscan’s advanced Visionscape platform offers 50+ machine vision tools without the need to switch cameras.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.