• VGA (640 x 480) Monochrome or Color CCD Sensor, up to 60 images per second
• High Resolution 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 960, up to 24 images per second, monochrome
• Image capture control through external or software trigger
• Standard C-mount lens supports variable focus
• Integrated lighting control, including strobe output to stop motion

• Ultra small form factor (44 x 44 x 39 mm), ideal for space-limited applications
• Ruggedized for harsh factory floor environments; IP67 rated housing – suitable for washdown environments without protective enclosure
• Built-in support for protective screw on lens cover
• Mounting holes on all sides for maximum flexibility
• Low power consumption (3 watts) - Runs Cool
• Industrial M12 style connectors offer flexible low-cost cabling options

BOA is a highly integrated smart camera that combines DSP with other processing elements to offer superior performance at the lowest power possible.

• Real-time Embedded Processing
• On-board DSP
• Multiple processing engines have the benefit of partitioning tasks efficiently
  • Algorithm optimization via DSP
  • Application management via CPU
  • Sensor management via FPGA
• 256 MB storage memory

BOA comes complete with application software to satisfy a wide variety of inspection tasks. General features of BOA software include:

• Web browser access
• No setup software to install
• Intuitive one-click guided navigation
• Full complement of vision capabilities
• Choice of factory communications
• Runtime editing
• Image and data logging
• Custom Scripting
• User administration
• Language support
• PC emulation

BOA application setup does not assume programming or machine vision knowledge.

• BOA is fully loaded with iNspect Express, a comprehensive set of click and apply tools to satisfy a wide range of optical automation tasks:
• Suite of applications tools:
  • Positioning tools locate features for alignment, assembly verification or robotic guidance
  • Identification tools read coded symbologies or text for a variety of applications, such as part tracking, product identification and package readability
  • Measurement tools verify critical measures on a part, such as distance, angle, radii and circularity
  • Verification tools check for presence or correctness of features, such as number of holes on a part or the integrity and uniformity of a glue bead
  • Flaw detection tools detect scratches, cracks or other types of maufacturing defects
• The BOA tool box includes editing capabilities for parametric control and copy/paste/delete functions

BOA allows a wide range of connections to networks, PCs, factory equipment, triggers, PLCs, and more.

• Built-in opto-isolated I/O allows direct wiring to associated control devices, such as part-in-place triggers and post inspection part steering
• 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port provides setup and monitor access, runtime control, and standard communication protocols such as TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP and Modbus/IP
• Passive Power over Ethernet supports single cable interface option - ideal for robotic applications
• RS-232 link offers additional serial communication and control option
• Integrated lamp connector provides power and strobe control to external LED light sources
• Exposed status LEDs indicate device health and application activity
• M12 connectors support standard low-cost factory cabling