Typical checks
- Presence and absence
- Position and orientation
- Colour and shape
- Label and code presence
- Cap and closure presence
- Simple measurements
Compact inspection. Industrial control.
Smart-Camera Inspection Systems
Deploy focused inspection close to the process with camera, processing and communications combined in a compact industrial package.
Smart cameras
A practical route to focused inspection
Smart cameras suit defined applications where a compact, maintainable inspection can deliver a clear decision. We engineer the complete station—including optics, lighting, mounting, triggering, operator controls, PLC signals and rejection—so the camera performs consistently on the line.
Compact footprintFast deploymentRecipe-controlled checks
Inspection scope
What the system can cover
Each check is configured against agreed samples, tolerances and fault responses. Multiple checks can be combined into a single inspection recipe.
Integration
- Digital I/O and industrial Ethernet
- PLC result handshakes
- Product tracking
- Recipe selection
- Reject output and confirmation
- HMI status and alarm display
Station design
- Fixed camera mounts
- Diffuse or directional lighting
- Protective enclosures
- Washdown-conscious layouts
- Calibration and reference tools
- Change-part and guide integration
Typical products and formats
BottlesJarsCapsCartonsPouchesLabelsComponentsAssemblies
Production-line integrationOptics, handling, controls and rejection designed as one system.
Engineering priorities
What turns an inspection into a dependable production station
- 01
Confirm the inspection is sufficiently defined for a smart-camera architecture
- 02
Select lens, field of view and resolution against the smallest relevant feature
- 03
Control ambient light and reflections with purpose-designed illumination
- 04
Define PLC handshakes so lost triggers and late results generate a controlled fault
- 05
Provide accessible recipe management without exposing critical settings
- 06
Prove repeatability using production samples across the real process window
From samples to sign-off
A controlled route from question to production
We reduce risk early by proving the inspection on representative products before final hardware, handling and controls are committed.
Define
Agree the pack, defect, speed, reject risk, data needs and acceptance criteria.
Prove
Run feasibility tests using representative good, bad and borderline samples.
Engineer
Design handling, cameras, lighting, controls, guarding and rejection as one station.
Integrate
Build, validate, install, train and support the system in production.
Useful starting evidence:Product drawingsGood and failed samplesLine videoTarget outputAvailable layout
Questions answered
Smart cameras FAQs
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Ask an application questionWhat is an industrial smart camera?
A smart camera combines image acquisition, processing and industrial communications in one device. It can make local pass/fail decisions without a separate vision PC for many focused applications.
When is a PC-based vision system better?
PC-based processing may be preferable for many cameras, high-resolution images, complex algorithms, extensive image storage, advanced interfaces or AI models. We select the architecture after reviewing the inspection.
Can smart cameras communicate with an existing PLC?
Yes. Common integration uses digital I/O or industrial Ethernet, with defined result, ready, fault and recipe signals. The exact protocol depends on the selected camera and line controls.
Can one smart camera inspect several features?
Often it can, provided the features are visible in the same view and the cycle time is sufficient. Multiple views or lighting conditions may require additional cameras.