The SPEDE Camera Solution interfaces to small USB cameras to control and error-proof part validation, counting, and packing of containers and dunnage.
Highlights:
- Cameras can be used if packing is performed at production lines; can integrate with Mitsubishi and Koyo PLCs
- Can be used at Pack /Re-pack stations where no PLC is present to count the parts
- Camera captures an image of part being packed
- SPEDE Vision logic compares image to master image; shunts incorrect part downstream
- Can also use Color Detection to validate parts
- Increments the "good" part count toward the pack count
- Can control the packing sequence of dunnage layers
- Validates each slot of dunnage layer is filled correctly before the next layer can begin
- Takes a photo of the completed layer
- Video offers proof that packing requirements were met for each layer in case of inquiry
- When pack count is met and container is correct, SPEDE triggers a label to print
Other SPEDE Camera options include:
- OCR - Optical Character Reading of text and characters on parts and labels.
- Barcode reading - most 1D, 2D symbologies are supported.
- No need for external sensors; SPEDE can detect motion, then engage Barcode or OCR logic on a stable image
Advantages of Using Cameras
- Inexpensive off the shelf USB cameras can be used, costing as little as $75
- Multiple cameras can be used to capture multiple angles without excessive incremental costs
- 1080p cameras at 16:9 aspect provide much greater field of view
- USB Cameras have no intelligence, so no programming or configuration of the camera is needed
- Cameras simply capture an image for SPEDE Vision logic to analyze
- All image processing is performed on a PC workstation connected to the camera(s)
- Camera can be “trained” to recognize a part at your desktop PC –
No need to perform this task at the line
- No local master image files to maintain; any SPEDE line can use the same master images
- Cameras can be easily swapped out by maintenance