Smart Area Scan Camera

Highest computing and camera performance in a compact format

The Vision Cam XM2 impresses with its compact size and enormous performance. With a high-resolution sensor that processes up to 5 megapixels per image and 165 images per second at full resolution, it is ideal for high-speed inspection and processing applications. At VGA resolution, it can even process up to 1,400 images per second and can also be used as a line scan camera.

The integrated processor, consisting of 6x ARM Cortex A78 CPUs, 1024 GPU cores and 32 tensor cores, enables complex calculations to be carried out directly on the camera itself. This eliminates the need for additional hardware for image processing, making the Vision Cam XM2 a particularly efficient and space-saving solution. The Vision Cam XM2 is a future-oriented alternative to computers with short-lived GPUs, as it enables long-term availability and integration in line with mechanical engineering requirements.

The smart camera runs a Debian operating system. Many C-mount lenses are available on the market for the 1″ image diagonal of the sensor.

Flexible application options

The possible applications of the Vision Cam XM2 are almost limitless. Whether AI-based applications, complex pattern matching procedures or the combination of many operators – the camera is flexible and powerful enough to handle even the most demanding tasks.

Real Time Communication Controller

For the perfect control of all components, the image processing camera Vision Cam XM2 uses an integrated Real Time Communication Controller (RTCC). The latter, among other things, enables exact synchronization of conveyor belt speeds with the image processing system´s acquisition speed, the lighting control and other components of the vision system. The RTCC is an integral part of the Vision Cam XM2 and enables simple, reliable communication between the camera and the higher-level system.

Easy program development with ViewIT

In addition to computing power, the ARM-based camera Vision Cam XM also gives users full freedom with regard to programming. By using the ViewIT software platform, the user has three basic options for creating his program. Image processing beginners can use the functionality supplied in ViewIT and adapt them to their own tasks with little effort. The software framework allows users to integrate their own C++ code (interfaces and algorithms), which significantly shortens the development time.

Anyone who already has experience with development environments and image processing libraries such as Python, C ++ based tools or Halcon can easily integrate them into ViewIT as plugins. For the few applications where the range of functions of ViewIT is not sufficient, it is also possible to develop your own application in your preferred programming language using the IMAGO SDK.

The particular strength of ViewIT is that this framework automatically takes over all basic image processing functions such as image acquisition, I/O handling, protocols such as OPC/UA and RESTApi and many other tasks, so that developers can fully concentrate on solving the actual imaging task.

Pharma

In the pharmaceutical industry, the safe traceability of drugs is an essential prerequisite for minimizing the risks for patients. Reliable track & trace processes such as text on drug packaging and counting objects when filling drugs are therefore indispensable tasks for image processing in this industry and can be implemented economically with the smart camera Vision Cam XM2. The use of AI increases flexibility when changing products and also simplifies operation.

Further sample applications

Food & Beverage

Food and beverages have to be constantly checked for various characteristics during their production. In addition, the process speeds in this industry are very high. Is the food free from foreign objects? Does the packaging meet all of the specified criteria? Does the appearance of the products correspond to the specifications? The smart camera Vision Cam XM2 provides clear answers to such questions and thus helps food and beverage manufacturers guarantee that their products will be delivered without any defects.

Further sample applications

Production

This area of application includes an almost endless variety of materials, shapes, sizes, colors and features that must be checked for compliance with the individually defined quality criteria. These processes are increasingly being designed economically with the help of machine vision systems. Regardless of whether the correct position of connector pins is analyzed, whether surfaces are checked for scratches and other imperfections, whether compliance with geometric specifications is ensured or other features are examined: The smart camera Vision Cam XM2 offers an excellent and flexible basis for implementing such systems.

Further sample applications

Packaging & Logistics

Machine vision systems in the packaging and logistics industry often have to be more flexible than in other areas of application, as the size of the objects to be inspected can differ significantly from one object to the next. The Vision Cam XM2 enables secure detection of the position of transport containers and the reliable reading of codes. This smart embedded vision system creates the indispensable prerequisites for reliable processes in this industry.

Further sample applications

Printing

Many printing machines run at extremely high speeds. In order to nevertheless ensure the perfect quality of the products, machine vision systems are required which allow accurate and reliable detection of corner marks, colors and other features even with minimal acquisition and evaluation times. Also, for this industry, the Vision Cam XM2 is a powerful solution.

Further sample applications