Dalsa adds color processing to vision camera

You can use the BOA smart camera for a broad range of color-inspection applications.

-- Test & Measurement World, 2/2/2010 7:00:00 AM

A color version of the BOA vision system is now available from Dalsa. This highly integrated smart camera is supported by a full suite of vision tools and, according to the manufacturer, offers capable color inspection at an affordable price.

You can use the BOA smart camera for a broad range of color-inspection applications, such as identification of parts or assembly features, sorting, counting, and verification of color hue. Its color tools can be combined with standard measurement or identification tools to perform complete inspection of parts and assemblies. The iNspect Express software interface allows you to quickly prototype and deploy applications, and it is available with a full-featured emulator for offline application development and debugging.

Comprising all the elements of an industrial machine-vision system in a tiny camera-style package, the BOA's 44-mm cube form factor fits tight setups, while its IP67-rated housing means the camera can be deployed in harsh, wash-down environments. The BOA camera is outfitted with a 1/3-in. monochrome or color VGA (640x480-pixel) CCD sensor operating up to 60 images/s.

You can view a video demonstration of the BOA smart camera and download the "When Is Color Required By Machine Vision" white paper from the company's Website.

Dalsa, www.dalsa.com