National Instruments’ CVS-1455 compact vision system delivers nearly twice the processing power and four times the storage of the predessor. Performing at 1,436 million instructions per second (MIPS), the instrument delivers more than three times the processing power of a typical smart camera. This speeds visual inspection while giving users the power to build applications with multiple cameras without the need for separate processing units, saving both time and money. The users can choose from more than 50 different IEEE 1394-compliant cameras. The system also includes 128MB of nonvolatile onboard Flash memory – eight times the storage of a typical smart camera – so users can store more images for offline quality control analysis. In addition, the system features 29 digital I/O lines for control and communication with PLCs, relays, Compact FieldPoint and other automation devices. The rugged, 4 x 5 x 2.5in unit can be applied, for instance, to perform wafers aligning in clean rooms. It can withstand temperatures ranging from 0 to 55°C and does not include fans, external vents or moving parts of any kind, enabling it to easily integrate into harsh, industrial environments. The system’s high performance, flexibility and ruggedness make it ideal for inspection, alignment, gauging and identification applications.
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