1. High-Speed Logistics Conveyor Barcode & Label Inspection
Deployed directly above high-speed logistics conveyors, this camera captures shipping labels and barcodes. The Sony IMX900 CMOS sensor's Global Shutter guarantees distortion-free image capture of fast-moving packages, avoiding the blur typical of rolling shutters. Its 3.15 MP (2048 x 1536) resolution over a 1/3" optical class ensures high pixel density (2.25 µm pixel size) for reading small 1D and 2D codes. Crucially, the camera's Ambarella SoC compresses the feed to H.264 and streams it via RTSP over the 1.00 Gbps Ethernet interface, bypassing the need for expensive, dedicated industrial PCs at every scanning node.
Problem SolvedEliminates motion blur and bandwidth bottlenecks when capturing barcodes on high-velocity sorting conveyors without requiring decentralized PCs.
Sony IMX900Global Shutter3.15 MPRTSPH.2641.00 Gbps Ethernet2.25 µm
2. Robotic Arm End-Effector Vision for Pick-and-Place Automation
Mounted as an end-of-arm sensor on pick-and-place robots, this vision system guides automated assembly. The ultra-compact 29 x 29 x 29 mm completely enclosed housing easily fits into tight robotic cells without adding excessive payload weight. A critical mechanical feature for this high-vibration environment is the Screw-on RJ45 connector, which ensures the Ethernet link never shakes loose during rapid movements. The Global Shutter ensures high-speed sweeps are captured cleanly at 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, while the IP30 rating provides adequate protection for clean, indoor factory environments.
Problem SolvedProvides high-speed, vibration-resistant machine vision in extremely constrained spaces on moving robotic arms without bulky hardware or cable disconnects.
29 x 29 x 29 mmScrew-on RJ45Global ShutterIP301920x1080 @ 30 fpsCompletely enclosed
3. Decentralized Machine Malfunction Root-Cause Analysis
Installed inside enclosed manufacturing equipment to monitor complex mechanical processes and detect jams. Powered by the embedded Ambarella SoC, the camera performs onboard image processing and compresses the video into MJPEG or H.264 formats. It transmits continuous video streams using RTSP and HTTP protocols directly to a central server or HMI, eliminating the need for a local host PC. Operating at resolutions up to 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, it allows factory engineers to review flawless, high-contrast CMOS sensor footage of the exact moments before and after a mechanical fault occurs to diagnose the root cause.
Problem SolvedEnables continuous, PC-less video monitoring of automated machinery to rapidly diagnose mechanical jams and process errors via pre- and post-event network streaming.
Ambarella SoCH.264MJPEGRTSP, HTTPCMOS1920x1080 @ 30 fps
