EPSON Vision camera recognition
With the EPSON robots you can basically use any kind of camera system, but you
need to make the physical and software communication yourself. If you want a simpler solution,
choose one of EPSON's own vision systems.
EPSON Vision Systems are easy to connect to the robot's controller. You can program it from
within RC+ (EPSON robot's programming environment). All the camera results will be available
instantly for the robot, ready to use.
Choose from 3 types of camera solutions
EPSON offers 3 different types of vision solutions. Their programming is basically the same. The main difference is in processing speed, number and type of cameras that can be connected.
- CV1, Compact Vision:
- for standard vision applications
- CV2, Compact Vision:
- for high speed vision applications
- PV1, PC Vision:
- can be installed on an external Windows PC
Camera systems
EPSON Vision :: camera systems
| Model | CV1 | CV2-S / CV2-H | PV1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programming | in EPSON RC+ (comes with EPSON robots) | ||
| Compatible controller | RC700, RC90, T3, RC180, RC620 | RC700, RC90, T3 | RC700, RC90 |
| Connection to the robot | via Ethernet | via external Windows PC | |
| Processor | CV2-S: Pentium G2120 CV2-H: Core i7-3770 |
external PC | |
| Compatible cameras | 2 x USB camera | 4 x GigE camera 2 x USB camera |
8 x GigE camera |
| Connectors | Ethernet, USB, display, mouse, keyboard | ||
| Electrical | DC 24V, 2A | DC 24V, 12A | |
| Dimensions | 190 x 63 x 197 mm | 232 x 70 x 175 mm | |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 2.1 kg | |
USB camera models
| Model | USB VGA | USB 1.3 M | USB 5.0 M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | CV1 Compact Vision, CV2 Compact Vision, PV1 PC Vision | ||
| Types | mono | mono or color | mono or color |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels | 1280 x 1024 pixels | 2560 x 1920 pixels |
| Sensor | CMOS 1/3" Progressive scan |
CMOS 1/2" Progressive scan |
CMOS 1/2.5" Progressive scan |
| Lens mount | C / CS mount | ||
| Camera mount | Fixed mount / mobile | ||
| Options | 8, 12, 16, 25, 50 mm lens, extension tubes | ||
| Dimensions | 33 x 30.5 x 30 mm | ||
| Weight | 50 g | ||
GigE camera models
| Model | GigE VGA | GigE 2.0 M | GigE 5.0 M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | CV2 Compact Vision, PV1 PC Vision | ||
| Types | mono | mono or color | mono or color |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels | 1600 x 1200 pixels | 2560 x 1920 pixels |
| Sensor | CMOS 1/4" Progressive scan Global shutter |
CMOS 1/1.8" Progressive scan Global shutter |
CMOS 1/2.5" Progressive scan Rolling shutter |
| Lens type | C / CS rögzítő | ||
| Camera mount | Fixed mount / mobile | ||
| Options | 8, 12, 16, 25, 50 mm lens, extension tubes | ||
| Dimensions | 42 x 29 x 29 mm | ||
| Weight | 90 g | ||
Pictures
Software options
- Calibration routine:
- establish connection between the robot and the camera;
- Clickable interface:
- for rapid testing;
- Blob tool:
- for analyzing size, shape or position of the object;
- Search function:
- for geometrical shapes;
- Normalized correlation:
- sophisticated template based searching for objects;
- Edge detection:
- to locate edges;
- Polar search:
- high-speed angular search tool to measure the rotation of objects;
- Line and point tools:
- create and measure lines between points;
- Flexible references:
- start a new search based on a previous result;
- Statistics:
- statistical calculations for the vision tools;
- Automatic compensation:
- angular discrepancies in camera lens, camera, robot and peripherals;
- Catch-on-fly:
- defining a position during motion, with real-time I/O functions (without stopping the robot);
- Vision simulation:
- complete motion simulation, with the image processing;
- Defect Finder:
- performs a differential test using template images to detect image defects;
- CodeReader:
- identify barcodes, 2D matrix-codes (with OCR license);
- Support:
- for color and high resolution cameras;