Smart cameras

Smart cameras combine the sensor, processor and I/O of a vision system in a compact housing, often no bigger than a standard industrial camera, so that all of the image processing is carried out on-board. By combining all these items in a single package, costs are minimised. These systems are ideal where only one inspection view is required or where no local display or user control is needed. Many smart cameras are offered with additional extension products such as expanded I/O, image display and control interfaces