Industry: Food and Beverage
Services and Materials Provided:
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Project management
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Vision system utilizing Cognex cameras and lenses
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Complete lighting system with shroud
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All required inspection programming and testing
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HMI integration including alarming
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Control system integration
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Installation, startup, and support services
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Customized operator and maintenance training
Situation Analysis
The customer needed a resolution for a high speed inspection that would target potential quality issues. The system had to be flexible and identify the defective product accurately, and repeatedly. The primary issue was that this product changed on a daily basis and they did not want to make any system adjustments. The company’s R&D group at the corporate level had concluded through their testing that this would not be achievable.
Technical Details
Applied Technologies designed, programmed and installed a complete vision inspection system to meet this customer’s needs. The integration consisted of Wonderware HMI functioning and status, two high speed Cognex 5600C cameras and the timing sequences to accommodate customer cycle fluctuations. These cameras were placed on the plant network so the inspections and any system modifications could be accomplished remotely. The camera system was also interfaced with a PLC via high speed Cognex breakout boards to communicate the status of the inspections. Based on different failing conditions, the line will be shut down and the operations group notified. This system was installed over an open product area that is in a wash down environment.