>> The ICS 100 Intelligent Camera Sensor represents a completely new concept for an image processing system for industrial use. The camera, optics, illumination and evaluation units are accommodated in a single compact housing. An external module can be connected if the camera data is to be visualised. Otherwise the sensor, in which up to 16 inspection programs can be laid down, operates as a stand-alone unit that switches like a photoelectric switch.

Curved contacts determine smooth production

Kelz and Settele construct special machines for the manufacture of electrical contacts. Before their combination with other components it must be ensured that contacts exhibit a defined curvature. Assembly problems, machine standstills and loss of production would result if this were not the case. All this, however, is in the past – since introducing the ICS 100. The shape of an N.C. contact is taught-in and saved.Thereafter, all parts are compared with the expected shape stored. Evaluation of the grey-value image determines which of the switching outputs (from up to four) is set. In the process, the sensor can achieve a switching frequency of up to 200 Hz. Faulty contacts are reliably detected and have no effect on the subsequent production process. For Kelz and Settele the one-housing concept, speedy commissioning, and easy handling by their own personnel, proved to be decisive arguments in favour of the ICS 100.