Industrial Automation Magazine India

Industrial Image Processing

Published on : Saturday 06-04-2024

Machine vision installation solutions from Murrelektronik – Xelity switches, includingNEC Class 2 power supply, ensure smooth, error-free data communication.

Murrelektronik’s decentralised assemblies are pluggable and mountable in the immediate machine environment. They include switches, distributors, power supplies and the associated high-performance, pre-assembled cable and connector technology. This has the advantage of minimising the amount of installation work required and maximising the performance of both new and existing machines and systems. 

An installation concept aims to combine the sensor and actuator technology efficiently and cost-effectively in a single system, also ensuring reliable data communication and a dependable power supply. The machine vision installation solutions from Murrelektronik benefit from a modular design and can also be incorporated into existing system architecture. The concept centres around the Xelity Hybrid Switch, which handles the data communication and power supply requirements of up to four cameras. In combination with three switches and L-coded M12 plug-in connectors, the machine vision application is quick and easy to set up for as many as twelve cameras. IP67 protection offers maximum flexibility – the system can be retrofitted without disassembling the unit and can be used immediately. If the equipment needs to be transported, it can be moved module by module thanks to defined mating points.

All components are fitted using pre-assembled plug-in connectors in the immediate machine environment. Quick and easy installation frees up valuable capacity. Another advantage is that Murrelektronik modules and switches supply diagnostic data in addition to process data. Anomalies can thus be detected at an early stage, which increases machine availability and reduces costly downtime. 

At Murrelektronik, a data transmission rate of 1 gigabit/second (Gbit/s) via X-coded data cables leading to the switch makes for problem-free high-resolution image processing. Network communication takes place at up to 2.5 Gbit/s.t Ltd, Bangalore. Tel: +91 80 40936259/41264962. Email: [email protected]