DALSA Corporation introduced the BOA Smart Camera, a highly integrated IP 67 camera that comprises all of the elements of an industrial machine vision system. Adept Electronic Solutions is the exclusive distributor for Dalsa iPD in Oceania.
BOA, an all-in-one machine vision solution is smarter, easier to use, and more flexible than previous generations of smart cameras and incorporates multiple processing engines. This enables algorithm optimisation via DSP, application management via CPU, and sensor management via FPGA.
The IP cameras also offer embedded application software, which is easily set-up through a standard web browser. There is no software to install so no version control problems.
BOA Smart Cameras deliver greater flexibility for users via a rugged, easy-to-mount enclosure, built-in factory communications, and a low deployment cost.
The ultra small BOA Smart Camera has been specifically designed for industry with its 44 mm cube form factor, making it perfect for tight-fit applications and especially suited for food and pharmaceutical applications.
The IP67-rated housing means that the camera can be used in harsh, wash-down environments. This is particularly useful to meet cleanliness standards in the food and pharmaceutical industries, and eliminates the need for a separate, costly protective enclosure. BOA’s small form factor and easy mounting capabilities allow the Smart Camera to integrate easily into existing production lines, machinery or moving equipment.
Building on the strength of its software, DALSA has evolved and embedded the complete functionality of iNspect software in BOA. iNspect is ideal for both first time and experienced vision users alike; it offers excellent inspection capabilities that can be readily applied across a multitude of applications. This easy-to-use, graphical point-and click-interface, allows users to prototype rapidly and deploy solutions, and it is available with a fully-featured emulator for offline application development and debugging.
The BOA vision system is available immediately in a monochrome version (model BVS-0640M). A colour version will be available later in the year.