Pepperl+Fuchs Industrial Event Camera and 1D/2D Code Reader from Pepperl+Fuchs

[Elif Özaksu]

Pepperl+Fuchs has developed new machine vision sensors for high-speed automation lines. The company's VOC industrial event camera detects anomalies in machines and processes, recording 15 minutes before and after an event, while the fixed 1D/2D code reader called CleverReader is capable of reading codes at a speed of 3.5 meters per second.

### VOC Industrial Event Camera Features

• Records images and video 900 seconds (15 minutes) before and after fault events.
• Records continuously but only saves significant events, allowing technicians to quickly focus on the cause of the fault.
• Full HD video and 12 MP photo quality.
• Zoom feature and automatic timestamping.
• Can stream via WebRTC and RTSP.
• Integrates with other IT systems via REST API.
• Trigger methods: various options such as acceleration change, brightness change, trigger signals from other cameras.

### CleverReader 1D/2D Code Reader Features

• Can read both 1-dimensional barcodes and 2-dimensional (matrix, QR, DPM) codes.
• Designed for fixed mounting, reads products passing through its field at speeds up to 3.5 m/s.
• Read codes are compared by software; faulty or codeless products are detected, marked, and photographed.
• Provides flexibility in code reading under various conditions with five different reading modes.
• Has automatic or manual triggering options and output can be easily integrated into software.

These two new products from Pepperl+Fuchs aim to make high-speed production and asset tracking more effective. The VOC camera can also be used for applications such as access control and security. For example, when combined with a motion sensor, it can record only when motion is detected, thereby keeping a record of individuals entering restricted areas. CleverReader, on the other hand, plays an important role in asset management in areas such as packaging lines, box tracking, and PCB production.