Posted to News on 3rd Jul 2020, 10:18
New 3D vision sensor with extended field of operation
FANUC is expanding its range of integrated image processing products with the introduction of the 3DV/600 Vision Sensor. The new arrival offers users an extended field of vision in comparison to other models in the range, and is designed for use in multiple applications, including bin picking, feeding an assembly line or stacking pallets. Complete with the 2D Camera Package, 3D Laser Sensor and 3D Area Sensor, the 3DV/600, the company says it can form part of a highly integrated, high-performance portfolio for industrial image processing.
FANUC UK states that the 3DV/600 is a "Practical and user-friendly addition to its range, capable of being fitted either permanently into a system or temporarily on the last axis of a robot". The other models in the 3DV series have proved popular it says, and by expanding its field of vision, it has ensured that the 3DV/600 can deliver the levels of performance demanded by ambitious manufacturers. The high level of integration and short image processing means that the 3DV/600 can be combined with the iRPickTool for use on a conveyor belt, where it is able to pick up items even if they are irregular-shaped or have no clearly defined pick-up point.
The 3DV/600 is pre-calibrated, which makes installation as straightforward as possible. After the sensor is installed, the robot simply has to identify the position of its "eyes', and a setup-wizard supports and guides users through the necessary settings. No interface development is needed as the FANUC 3D Sensor support is fully integrated into the robot software. FANUC says that "By fully integrating the 3DV/600 Vision Sensor, a huge amount of time is saved at both the installation and image capturing stage. The 3D-Snap-in-Motion function allows the robot to trigger the snapping of an image while in motion, which saves a lot of time and is something a non-integrated vision system would be unable to do."
Further details about the 3DV/600 Vision Sensor can be found at www.fanuc.eu.
