Dual vision high speed line laser sensor.

The high speed EyeCon line laser sensor series is engineered for tire sidewall inspection, radial run out measurement and other applications in the rubber and tire industry, such as measuring the splice width. The 2000 Series laser line sensors deploy dual vision cameras in one sensor housing that detect small defects, wherever they occur, eliminate invalid drop outs and reduce false rejects, according to the company. Located on each side of the laser line, the dual vision cameras see the complete line, capturing every defect at sample rates twice as fast as any currently available line sensor.

The laser line sensor is said to increase the data density or amount of profile information to detect small bulges or depressions that might be missed by single point sensors. Accurate geometric surface data even at steep edges of raised lettering perfectly uncover bulges or depressions under embossed features, according to the company.

Even at surface steps, one of the two cameras will see the laser line and eliminate data drop outs caused by raised lettering, greasy lube oil streaks, bar codes or other geometric features. The much higher density capability of the laser line sensor is said to reduce false rejects and increase productivity for improved safety and quality.

The EyeCon 2000 Series sensors incorporate the company's Smart Sensor technology to internally process image data and output the measured 3D raw profile of the tire surface. Alternative "software inside" data analysis software with special algorithms generated by the system integrator or end user can also be programmed within the sensor. This is said to result in even higher efficiency and reduced system costs, since the need for an external controller is eliminated (PC, PLC or other device).

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