Machine-vision systems offer design alternatives: Bridging the gap between smart cameras and custom designs, integrated systems provide a fast way to automate industrial processes

摘要

In the development of industrial-automation applications, a number of specific hardware choices must be made. Machine-vision applications such as web inspection demand highspeed linescan cameras, dedicated frame grabbers, and custom OEM software. In such applications, developers can choose from several off-the-shelf components to build their systems. In less-demanding applications, where images may not need to be rapidly captured and analyzed, programmable smart cameras with standard bus interfaces such as Fire Wire and Gigabit Ethernet may perform specific tasks at a lower cost.