Deep Learning for Factory Automation

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Application example: decoding chassis identification number

Automotive manufacturers must be able to locate and decode chassis or vehicle identification numbers (VIN) for successful traceability. Paint colours, specular effects and glare make it difficult for traditional machine vision systems to locate and recognize characters. ViDi BLUE Read, however, reliably identifies all deformed characters during the VIN inspection.

Summary

Artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning open up a new range of applications for vision technology. Complex challenges that were once impossible can now be reliably solved, particularly if unfamiliar anomalies are involved. The complexity of a difficult application is no longer an insurmountable problem: The Cognex ViDi Suite solves complicated applications simply and quickly, even without relevant AI expertise. ▪ ds

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M8x1-P-coded connectors for EtherCAT-P

With the new series of P-coded M8x1 connectors, CONEC supports the EtherCAT-P single-cable solution developed by Beckhoff and the associated ETG (EtherCAT Technology Group).

EtherCAT-P is a further development of the worldwide established EtherCAT technology. The special feature of EtherCAT-P is the combination of the super-fast EtherCAT communication with the 24 V power supply. Data and power (Us) for system and sensor supply with 24 V and 3 A are provided on a two-wire pair.
A second pair of wires provides data and the peripheral voltage (Up) for supplying the actuators. The direct coupling of the supply voltage to the 100 Mbit line enables a compact and cost-effective device connection.
CONEC currently offers shielded axial overmoulded designs with cable quality G6, TPU 4xAWG22, available in standard lengths. For the 100 MBit device connection almost exclusively male-male patch cords are used. Field attachable connectors are available as female and male variants in axial design, either with screw (female and male connector) or crimp (male connector) termination. Flanges for direct PCB mounting are available for the device connection. The continuous shielding from the flange housing to the circuit board is realized with a punched sheet metal plate. Moulded contact tongues form the radial connection to the flange housing. A special flange version with moulded cable and a further plug on side B, preferably P-coded, is suitable for wiring through the wall of a switch cabinet, for example. ▪ ds

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