Industrial Machine Vision Inspection
Applications and Cases
Key Takeaways
Achieve high-speed, ultra-low-latency image transmission and streamlined cabling through plug-and-play integration. InHand PoE+ unmanaged Gigabit switches provide the reliable, non-blocking bandwidth and integrated power essential for high-resolution automated inspection lines.
Background
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) leverages high-speed industrial cameras to detect defects at speeds far exceeding human capability. However, transmitting high-throughput raw image data requires immense bandwidth. Jitter or packet loss can trigger false rejects or missed defects. Factories seek to enhance inspection reliability through high-speed networking, enabling real-time image processing to optimize production yield.
Customer Requirements
Performance
Integration
High EMC Protection
Management (PoE+ Support)
Solution
InHand PoE+ unmanaged Gigabit switches are integrated directly into the machine’s control cabinet, creating a streamlined data acquisition and power distribution layer.The switches support Jumbo Frames (up to 9KB), which significantly enhances the efficiency of large image packet transmission and reduces the CPU load on the vision controller. By providing up to 30W of PoE+ power per port, the switches power high-speed industrial cameras and transmit large image files over a single Ethernet cable.
This setup ensures that high-definition data is transmitted with minimal latency, enabling reliable data delivery and allowing inspection algorithms to operate at peak efficiency while significantly reducing the internal wiring footprint of the machine.
Benefits
Image Acquisition
Durability
Lower Labor Costs
