autoVimation is expanding its range to include a pneumatic protective flap for the Elefant housing with 3" and 4" windows. The proven technology enables the use of cameras in milling machines, for example, where the position of the component is checked before the machining process. While the machine is running, the closed flap protects the window from contamination with coolants and lubricants.

The new Turtle housing series ensures reliable IP65 protection (IP54 fan) for all camera models with a cross section of up to 100x100mm and lenses with a diameter of up to 120mm, with simultaneous air conditioning in an ambient temperature of up to +70°C. The housing only requires 24V/DC operating voltage and can therefore be operated autonomously via a solar cell even in remote areas. The sturdy aluminum housing is available in two standard lengths. An optional flange cover enables the use of housing extensions, dome windows and the Meganova ring light. As standard, it is equipped with a 4" viewing window made of anti-reflective coated BK7 glass with 88mm visibility. In the flange version, all window materials of the 3" panes are available to choose, from acrylic to germanium to infrared mirrors. The Turtle can rely on autoVimation's large range of accessories and can be adapted to all brackets and mounting kits.

autoVimation expands its product range, adding protective enclosures for cameras with cross-sections up to 100mm x 100mm and lens diameters up to 120mm. The patented Quick-Lock/Heat-Guide camera mount provides secure attachment and excellent heat dissipation. The rugged IP67 housings with 40mm dovetail profiles are available in three standard sizes, tailored length are realized on request. The Elephant has a default 4″ BK7 window with an 88mm aperture. A flange top adapts for the use of any Orca fronts or extensions, thus also enabling mounting of the powerful Meganova LED ring light as well as various special windows for thermography applications or fisheye lenses. The enclosures are compatible all autoVimations’s brackets, mounting kits and extensive range of accessories, including temperature control solutions.

The new Stingray housing series ensures reliable IP66 protection for larger camera models up to 75x75mm cross section. The stable aluminum enclosure is available in three standard lengths and with different front and rear covers. An optional flange allows the use of the Meganova ring light as well as the Orca dome lid. Special window configurations for ISM and Lucid TOF cameras are also available. From BK7 glass to acrylic and germanium, window materials can be installed for almost any wavelength range and the disks are also very easy to change. The protective housing offers high mechanical robustness with a low weight and is therefore designed for rough everyday use in a damp industrial environment. The camera assembly reliably dissipates the heat via the housing profile. The Stingray can access the large range of accessories from autoVimation and can be adapted to all brackets and mounting kits.

The angle-adjustable air nozzle creates a fan-shaped jet of air that blows across the windscreen at a flat angle. With its blowing force of 3.3N at a pressure of 5bar and an air flow rate of 333l/min, the 'Dragon High Power Air Nozzle' prevents or removes even coarse dirt. The blowing force corresponds to an open tube with an inner diameter of 4mm, but consumes 33% less energy and reduces the noise level by 40% to 82dB(A). Since the fanned-out air jet is already 50mm behind the nozzle outlet wide enough for 3” front screens, so it can be attached directly to the protective camera housing in a compact and space-saving manner.

The new Pole Mount can be combined with almost all Mounting Kits and Wall Mounts from autoVimation. Thanks to two stainless steel band clamps, it is the universal all-purpose weapon to enable robust assembly even in inaccessible places.  

The new chameleon protective housing with germanium and Bk7 window allows the simultaneous operation of the infrared and visual cameras with additional LED lighting of the Flir Ax8. The stable aluminum housing offers high mechanical robustness and is designed with IP66 protection class for everyday use in harsh, damp industrial environments. The solid mounting plate also ensures good heat dissipation. The housing can be adapted to all standard autoVimation brackets and mounting kits.  

World premiere!

• Despite high hygienic requirements the components allow a large degree of mounting variance.
• All modules are easy to install and adjust – even by hand.
• Vibration proof and variable camera mount inside the enclosure with very good heat dissipation.
• Cable routing completely protected inside rods – no problems with non-food rated cables.
• IP69k ingress protection rating with dual seal system for high pressure cleaning up to 100 bar and 80°C.
• Most stringent hygienic design for use in direct food contact/dripping areas, EHEDG certification in progress. (Seals between adjacent surfaces/undercut and dead spot free design/sloping surfaces/sealed threads)
• Sealing materials, protective tubes and acrylic windows with FDA approval.
• All enclosure materials tested according to ECOLAB standards with aggressive cleaning agents (Topactive 200/500/OCTO, P3 Topax 66/990).
• Made of V4A, AISI 316L stainless steel.
• Different rear and side exit versions and mounting accessories available.

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The new Megalodon protective housing can be used for all types of cameras with a 62x62mm cross-section and even beyond that with a larger corner radius! This means that cameras that are a little too big for the Orca fit into the Megalodon - with the same external form factor!

A custom-buildt bracket also enables the new Flir A400-700 series to be installed. A special window insert with germanium and Bk7 disk allows the infrared and optical cameras to be operated at the same time. In the "reverse version", all Orca front covers such as the dome window can be used. The length can also be varied as required with the 30mm or 60mm Orca extensions.

• Significantly more compact than conventional positioning axes, since the linear guide is integrated in a high-precision dovetail profile.
• Cross section of the axis profile only 40x16mm - similar to the cross section of a matchbox!
• Profile rail and positioning table directly compatible with autoVimation's profile system - this eliminates the need the use of adapter plates: the positioning table is already the adapter plate for fastening the next axis / housing. As a result - the small clamping dictance of 24mm only!
• Combinable: any multi-axis arrangements with clamps, angles and swivel joints.
• Millimeter scale with position indicator on one side - reverse mounting of scale and hand wheel possible.
• 150mm stroke, 1.5mm slope → enough to adapt the camera position to another product, but also fine enough for precise positioning.
• Suitable for industry and laboratory use: the industrial clamp with 2000N resistance to displacement used to fix the positioning table, as with any installation without a positioning axis. The sled is not only clamped with a grub screw as usual.
• Self-locking, i.e. even when the clamp is released, the load is braked in the direction of the axis.

  

  Option: magnetic tape and digital position display for up to 3 axes.

Easy to change photo accessories in combination with the new Orca M72 front cover

The new Orca front lid with M72 thread allows to access the numerous accessories from the photo area. Any type of filters can be externally used, which are very easy to change. Now also clear glass inserts can be used as a "sacrificial disk" to protect the "main window" in a harsh environment. In addition e.g. sun shades are also usable as mechanical protection and an inexpensive solution. The M72 cover can be ordered as an optional accessory to the Orca enclosure.

The new mounting kits provide a host of new mounting options for the Colibri enclosure series. Flexible panning and tilting in a cost-efficient way and as robustly built as you would expect from all autoVimation products!

• Simple, fast and flexible setups of image processing components for laboratory tests or "proof of concept" at the client's facility.
• After successful tests, you can use the existing parts for the final installation on site with only a few changes.
• Even large illuminations and lenses are held securely, exactly positioned and aligned.
• All parts are re-usable and flexible to use.
• Realize complex constructions with just a few parts.
• The dovetail profiles, mounting clamps and brackets enable flexible configurations.
• Robust rotation, tilt and ball joints offer maximum flexibility combined with unbeatable stability.
• Universal camera / lighting fixtures and laser mounts enable inexpensive test setups with prefabricated parts.

DautoVimation will present an innovative LED ring light with integrated strobe controller for the first time at this year’s Vision Show in Stuttgart. The inbuilt micro controller allows to customize a lot of parameters like e.g. pulse length, trigger behavior, current amplification and many other settings. Another feature is the opto-isolated wide range trigger input (5-24V). Programming can be done via RS232 – later also via Bluetooth and WLAN. The amplification goes up to 6x nominal current, so the eight 1Watt Oslon LEDs have a maximum power of up to 46W. The controller verifies the adjusted settings and warns, if the current will be too high for the pulse length / cycle time ratio. The controller also checks the LED temperature continuously and switches off in case of overheating. The LED temperature is also transmitted periodically via RS232 (if activated). The integrated strobe controller, reduces the costs significantly and simplifies cabling – the camera trigger output can be connected directly to the light inside the camera enclosure. Shorter wiring also increase the pulse accuracy by reducing the inductivity of long cables to and from the control cabinet.

The LED ring light fits into the Orca enclosure - the good thermal connection to the enclosure passively cools the light. Adding a water cooling system the enclosure allows greatly increased intensity or strobe length. The ring light is available in typical colors (R, G, B, IR and white). Fan angles can be easily changed by using the proven Lisa2 lenses. Several lights can be strobed exactly synchronized, triggered by the sync output of the LED master light.

Planned is also the release of a linear IP67 bar light with the same features. This will be available in elements of ~15cm length and can be extended up to 120cm. A single panel (8 to 46W with 15cm length) is very compact with a minimal cross section of only 16x40mm. It is based on the autoVimation double sided dovetail profile and therefore allows simple positioning and adjusting by using dovetail brackets and mounting kits. It is easy to combine with other lights for instance to a dark field illumination from all four sides of the camera image, top lights, light tunnels etc. Additional passive or water cooling elements can be attached to increase brightness or the pulse length up to continuous.

The new stereo vision building kit is extended by an electronics box, calculating the stereo image from two USB cameras with FPGA support. The output delivers a depth of field image or point cloud that is transmitted to a PC via Ethernet to be processed there. The system works with ambient light, but light sources or pattern projectors can be added if necessary.

The advantage compared with common stereo sensors is, that the user has full control over the system – the optical base (distance between cameras), camera resolution, lens, working distance – everything can be configured by the customer. The complete set-up is IP66 proof and therefor suitable for wash-down conditions. Only connection needed is a LAN and Trigger/Power cable. The stereo vision box can be mounted to the autoVimation dovetail profiles that hold also the two camera enclosures.

The overall dimensions are a decisive factor for many customers. The larger lenses with 25-100mm focal length can be placed in the Orca enclosure with 2" or 3" germanium window.

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The mounting plate is available in two versions for horizontal or vertical orientation.

For greater distances between cooling unit and camera enclosure the new high power pump offers significantly increased performance with a max. flow of up to 15l/min and 5.7m pressure head. The dimensions are the same. Visually the new system differs only by the glass filler, that now enables the monitoring of the fluid level without opening the lid. .

The cooling modules can now also be operated on longer distances and ensure a constant temperature of the camera.