VISION - Stainless Steel Vision Sensor has IP68/NEMA 6P rating.

 

Stainless Steel Vision Sensor has IP68/NEMA 6P rating.

September 29, 2005 - Industrial-grade In-Sight?? 5400S meets IEC specifications for shock and vibration and is able to withstand chemical washdown and submersion without accessory enclosure. Product includes library of vision software, built-in Ethernet communications, and In-Sight Explorer software. It can be used to sort objects; detect fill levels; inspect caps and safety seals; verify text and codes; as well as count and verify products in cartons.

Release date: September 26, 2005


Cognex Introduces Stainless Steel In-Sight Vision Sensor

Natick, MA, September 26, 2005-Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems and vision sensors, announced today at the PackExpo show in Las Vegas, the In-Sight?? 5400S, a stainless steel vision sensor suitable for the toughest environments. The In-Sight 5400S is an industrial-grade vision sensor that meets IEC specifications for shock and vibration, and achieves an IP68/NEMA 6P rating that stands up to chemical wash down and submersion.

"The In-Sight 5400S provides protection from harsh manufacturing environments without the added cost and complexity of an accessory enclosure," said Kris Nelson, Cognex Senior VP, Vision Sensors. "The powerful combination of performance and ruggedness makes the 5400S ideal for food, beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications.

The In-Sight 5400S can be used to sort objects, detect proper fill levels,

 inspect labels, caps and safety seals, verify label text, date and lot codes, read linear and 2D codes, and count and verify products in cartons. As with other In-Sight 5000 Series vision sensors, the In-Sight 5400S includes a powerful library of vision software, as well as built-in Ethernet communications and In-Sight Explorer software with advanced tools to simplify application development and network administration. PatMax??, the industry's performance standard for feature and object location, is available as an option.

The In-Sight 5400S will be available in November.