Scanner Sensor

The parallel arrangement of several synchronized area scan cameras enables a wide scanning range to be captured, allowing even large objects to be inspected in a single pass. The flexible adjustment of the scanning range and resolution allows use in a wide range of applications, from the inspection of small precision parts to the inspection of large components.

The integration of the sensor in production lines, in which objects are continuously moved past on a conveyor belt, enables seamless and time-saving inspection. This optimizes the production flow and minimizes downtimes

The use of high-resolution area scan cameras ensures an exceptionally high detection rate, even for complex and difficult-to-detect defects. The precise recording of surface details enables the identification of the smallest irregularities and deviations.

A powerful, flashed area light ensures homogeneous and shadow-free illumination of objects. The option of individually adjusting the lighting parameters to the respective inspection task ensures optimum results for different materials and surfaces.

The 10GE camera interface enables extremely fast transmission of captured image data, ensuring real-time processing. The 24V power supply for camera and light ensures stable and reliable operation.

The frame rate selected for specific projects enables the capture of fast-moving objects.

Resolutions down to the single-digit µm range enable the finest details and surface structures to be captured. The adjustable working distance offers flexibility when integrating the sensor into different production environments.

Together with our highly innovative Multiview AI modules, the scanner sensor is inline-capable. This enables seamless integration into the ongoing production process. Quality control is thus integrated directly into the production line without having to remove products for inspection or interrupt the production flow.

The sensor is mounted as a line or beam above a conveyor belt or other transport device on which the objects to be inspected are moved past. Stable and low-vibration mounting is crucial to ensure precise analyses.

If the customer has specific requirements for the cameras, these can be replaced. This allows, for example, higher resolutions to be achieved or other interfaces to be utilize

Sufficient space must be available to install the optimum lighting for the testing task in question. We adapt the alignment and intensity of the lighting to the material properties and the defects to be detected. Since flashed light is used, glare protection is required depending on the alignment to ensure the safety of the operating personnel.

A powerful industrial PC (iPC) is required to process the large amounts of data generated by the sensor. We integrate iPCs with sufficient computing power to perform image processing and AI-supported analysis in real time

The objects to be inspected must move past the sensor in a uniform motion. This ensures consistent data acquisition and precise measurement results.

The K|Lens scanner sensor can be attached to a robotic arm to scan objects in motion. This enables flexible and dynamic inspection of complex components.

The sensor can be aligned anywhere in space as long as the objects to be inspected are moved past the sensor in parallel. This offers flexibility when integrating the sensor into existing production lines.

The synchronized triggering of the cameras arranged in parallel enables the precise acquisition of multi-view data that can be used to create 3D models.

To fully utilize the benefits of the K|Lens scanner sensor, the use of powerful AI (machine learning) is required. The K|Lens Multiview AI components (Multiview AI model, Multiview AI data curation and Multiview AI training) provide all the necessary building blocks for a reliably functioning AI system. The AI enables the detection of complex defects that are impossible to detect using conventional image processing methods.