Introducing an exciting new product: the BOA Next Generation Smart Camera for automated quality inspection applications and factory automation

Adept Electronic Solutions is the exclusive distributor for Dalsa iPD in Oceania. Marc Fimeri the Managing Director of Adept says “the BOA is a very exciting new product and complements the Dalsa iPD Vision Appliances by adding a low cost, yet powerful product for low-end applications.”

BOA, an all-in-one machine vision solution is smarter, easier to use, and more flexible than previous generations of smart cameras. It is the first smart camera in its class to incorporate multiple processing engines. This enables algorithm optimization via DSP, application management via CPU, and sensor management via FPGA. It is also the first smart camera that offers truly embedded application software, which is easily set-up through a standard web browser. No software to install - no version control problems. BOA delivers greater flexibility for its users via a rugged, easy-to-mount enclosure, built-in factory communications, and a low deployment cost.

Steve Geraghty, director of DALSA’s Industrial Products group, states, “BOA sets a new benchmark for single point inspection cameras in the industry. It offers advanced vision capabilities that are easy to integrate at an affordable price, while consuming very little space and power.”

The ultra small BOA has been specifically designed for industry. Its 44 mm cube form factor is perfect for tight-fit applications. The IP67-rated housing means that the camera can be directly deployed 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 it 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 color version will be available later in the year.

For more information, please contact Adept Electronic Solutions
adept@adept.net.au
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