The LightPix AE20 is an integrated lighting, CCD color camera and CPU vision sensor that can be programmed using the co.'s AETOOL software. LightPix offers six interchangeable inspection packages, which include color judgment, color area, color pattern matching, measurement, edge detection and peak detection, with connectivity to the co.'s PLC and HMI. A robust, aluminum IP67 construction and an optical red LED for easy height adjustment make this system dependable in harsh environments, co. says.
Panasonic Electric Works Corp. of America, 908/464-3550. http://pewa.panasonic.com