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LATEST OPEN SOFTW RE PLAT FOR M HAS FAR-REACHING POTENTI
LATEST OPEN SOFTWARE PLATFORM HAS FAR-REACHING POTENTIAL
Sick UK has launched Sick AppSpace, an open software platformfor program ble sensors, that s a
nufacturers (OEMs) can use to develop and implement tailor-made application solutions ontions o n Sick programmable devices
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Sick UK has launched Sick AppSpace, an open software platform for programmable sensors, that system integrators and Oriiginal Equipmentme Manufacturers (OEMs) can use to develop and plement tai or-made appl ati n sol able devices
syste inte gin
programmable 2D vision cameras provide the foundation. The IntegrationMachine
device image processing and data collection, where needed.
he first UKIVA Machine Vision Conference on 27 April in Milton Keynes will be a launch pad for Sick AppSpace and an early opportunity for developers and end-users to experience its far-reaching programming potential first-hand.
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Hailed as an exciting new ‘eco-system’ for bespoke application development, Sick AppSpace gives users unprecedented flexibility Sick’s growing range of s
mart vision to exploit
systems and intelligent sensors.
Sick AppSpace is supported by the new Sick SIM4000 Sensor Integration
Machine, a high-performance, one-box, multi-core processor that can integrate multiple cameras and sensors together with powerful image proc The SIM4000 offers u p
for Ethernet-based fieldbuses, cameras, illumination, sensors and encoders. Its functionality includes 10-gigabit
Ethernet interfaces for 2D or 3D cameras, and in some cases features a voltage supply over Ethernet (PoE). Sensors including RFID and laser scanners can also be integrated via IO-Link for
distance and height measuring purposes. Data from Sick sensors and vision
devices can be merged into a point cloud, evaluated archived and transmitted vi a the SIM4000. It can be used in factory
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sensor or camera-based i and logistics automation
measurement and identif
ication, as well nspection for for multi-
as for data acquisition, archiving for quality control, process analysis or predictive maintenance.
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The S M4000 offers up to 25 interfaces for
he SIM4000 offers up to 25 interfaces for Ethernet-based
fieldbuses, cameras, encoders
illumination, sensors and encoders
illumination, sensors fieldbuses, cameras, Ethernet-based
and
USER-SPECIFIC REQUIRE MENTS Says Neil Sandhu, Sick’s national product manager for imaging,measurement, ranging & systems: “Sick AppSpace is all about integrating hardware and software to achieve user-specific requirements efficiently throughmade-to-measure sensor apps. Sick’s programmable sensors, such as the new Inspector P family of
USER SPECIFIC REQUIREMEN
to 25 interface s essing.
“Meanwhile, on the software side, the solution encompasses the Sick AppStudio for application development and the Sick AppManager for implementing and managing apps in the field. The Sick AppSpace Developers Club forms the final part of the concept. This is a growing community where developers from Sick and our customers can exchange information and ideas. ”
DEVELOPMEN FREEDOM
With Sick AppSpace, developers have the freedom to design develop and deploy their own customised solutions, perfect easy-to-use web-based graphical user interfaces for operators and distribute their applications across multiple hardware platforms and locations. Developers have access to industry- standard image processing libraries
DEVELOPMENT FREEDOM ,
including Halcon. Th ey can work with thei r S
SICK PICOCAM AND M DICAM FOR I AGE STREAM industrial streaming cameras with GigE
interface for single or multi-camera applications. Both cameras offer a wide array of image
generation options and 2D image data output with continuous data recording and external image processing via a PC.
The cameras are a suitable partner for use in combination with the Sick SIM4000 Sensor Integration Machine, enabling themto be quickly integrated for bespoke application solutions such as quality inspection, traceability and object detection. There are monochrome, colour and NIR image options and 60MB internal memory bank aids multi-camera set-up. Both have the option of using a single cable up to 100m in length using Power over Ethernet (PoE).
The compact picoCam is ideal for space-
constrained industrial locations, with RJ45 Gig-E interface, industrial plug connections and one to
SICK PICOCAM AND MIDICAM FOR IMAGE STREAMING ick has launched ht e picoCam and midiCam
then enablesmultiple SIM4000 Sensor
four megapixel output variants. The rugged midiCam has an IP67 enclosure for harsh environments, a one or two megapixel output in monochrome and M12 GigE interface and M12 screw connections.
The cameras can also be used with third-party machine vision systems and are likely to find applications in automotive and robotics, logistics, electronics, solar, pharma and the food and beverage industries.
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