Innovation in Machine Automation with High-Speed RGB Color Print Mark Detection

[Ahmet Ö.]

## High-Speed RGB Color Print Mark Detection in Machine Automation

B&R has introduced a color imaging system integrated into the machine control loop to perform real-time process correction without reducing production speed.

### Closed Loop and Synchronization in Production Control
B&R's Color Camera can provide real-time feedback and process corrections at production speeds reaching 500 meters per second. Unlike asynchronous independent sensors, this camera operates as part of the machine control system, combining vision, motion, and control on a single platform. This integration ensures microsecond-level synchronization and lag-free response. This makes it possible to reduce material waste and errors at the source.

### Intelligent Imaging and Adaptive Algorithms
The camera features automatic exposure to adapt to varying conditions. Changes in material reflectivity or print design are automatically corrected without manual intervention. These features enable:

• Reliable detection on bright and multi-colored backgrounds
• Reduced downtime due to different batch adjustments
• Accurate capture of print marks even with speed variations

### Scalability with a Single Hardware Platform
The B&R Color Camera supports both monochrome and color imaging applications on a single hardware platform. This allows OEMs to transition from simple detection to complex color applications without changing hardware. Software integration ensures application consistency throughout its lifecycle.

### Advantages of a One-Platform Approach

• Engineering Efficiency: A single software environment for configuration and maintenance
• Logistics Simplification: Reduced spare parts complexity
• Cost-Effective Scaling: No additional hardware investment required to upgrade to color functionality

### Autonomous Imaging and Sustainability
The increasing variety of designs and the complexity of sustainable packaging materials necessitate autonomous imaging systems. The B&R Color Camera supports sustainable production by reducing energy and raw material consumption with "right first time" printing. Its integration into the machine control system elevates image data from merely a monitoring tool to an active part of the machines' decision-making mechanism.

This innovation from B&R provides a higher level of autonomy in industrial printing and converting processes.