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Infinite At the speed of light into the third

Possibilities dimension of automation.

SmartRunner Explorer 3-D


3-D Vision Sensor
One Platform. Two Technologies.
Infinite Possibilities.
Whether you need maximum precision at close range or the highest immunity to ambient
light in outdoor applications—with individualized hardware and software, the SmartRunner
Explorer 3-D raw data sensor is ready for any vision application.

The Appropriate Technology for Your Application Maximum Precision is the New Standard

Precise object measurement on conveyor belts, reliable navigation Precise measurement data enables optimal processes.
of automated guided vehicles, or exact positioning of robots— Standardized data structure simplifies integration. Due to
the range of applications for 3-D vision sensors is versatile and the high chip resolution, the raw data sensor converts
therefore requires flexible sensor technology. The SmartRunner objects and environments into highly accurate 3-D point
Explorer 3-D is not limited to one application. The open clouds. Ex-factory calibration and the temperature-regulating
platform allows flexible adaptation to your requirements. With aluminum housing guarantee reliable data acquisition. The
stereo vision and Time-of-Flight (ToF), there are two high- standardized data structure and the uniform ViSolution user
performance technologies to choose from, which can leverage software facilitate integration into your systems—no matter
their advantages depending on the application. which technology you have chosen.

Highlights

■ 3-D raw data sensor tailored to your application—


with individualized hardware and software

■ Stereo vision or Time-of-Flight—the right technology


for every application

■ Maximum precision through high chip resolution and


temperature-regulating aluminum housing

■ Intuitive commissioning with live data in the ViSolution


user software
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Stereo Vision Technology
Maximum Precision in
Short-Range Applications

Data Preprocessing Directly in the Sensor Optimized for Inspection

Equipped with an integrated FPGA, the measurement data is With a resolution of 1.4 megapixels and a range of one meter, the
processed directly in the sensor. This means that the 3-D data SmartRunner Explorer 3-D with stereo vision technology is
is provided immediately and does not have to be calculated optimized for high-precision detection of objects at close range.
externally at great expense. The images from two offset cameras Applications such as bottle inspection and counting or volume
are automatically superimposed and merged into a 3-D point detection of amorphous masses are typical for this technology.
cloud using a semiglobal block-matching process. An infrared
pattern of 72,000 points points enables both images to be exactly
superimposed and therefore guarantees maximum precision.

In addition, the operator can access live images and use them
for quick and easy commissioning as well as error analysis.
If required, these can also be recorded with integrated lighting.

Excerpt of Technical Data SmartRunner Explorer 3-D Stereo

Type code VSE*

Eye safety Laser class 1

Operating frequency/object speed Up to 10 Hz at full resolution/up to 1 m/s

Interface Gigabit Ethernet TCP/IP

Dimensions 165 × 67 × 56 mm (W × H × D)

Ambient light suppression > 20 klx

Raw image size 1,300 × 1,080 pixels

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Typical values distance 600 mm
Reading window: X = 400 mm, Y = 350 mm
Resolution: X = 0.35 mm, Y = 0.35 mm, Z = 1 mm
600 mm

Typical values distance 900 mm


Reading window: X = 550 mm, Y = 500 mm
Resolution: X = 0.5 mm, Y = 0.5 mm, Z = 2 mm
900 mm

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Time-of-Flight Technology
High Reliability at Long Range

Optimized for Fast Processes

With a measuring rate of 30 Hz, the SmartRunner Explorer 3-D


with Time-of-Flight technology guarantees maximum Typical use is in automated guided vehicles. Obstacles in the
reliability even in fast processes. Due to the special four-phase travel path can be reliably detected and avoidance routes
measurement, objects are precisely detected even at a calculated. The measurement of objects or the detection of
distance of ten meters and converted into 3-D data. Due to the pallet recesses in automated forklifts are also no problem with
940 nanometer infrared light, the sensor is also very this high-performance technology.
resistant to ambient light and can therefore be used in outdoor
applications.

Excerpt of Technical Data SmartRunner Explorer 3-D ToF

Type code VTE*

Eye safety Laser class 1

Operating frequency/object speed Up to 30 Hz at full resolution/up to 1 m/s

Interface Gigabit Ethernet TCP/IP

Dimensions 165 × 67 × 56 mm (W × H × D)

Ambient light suppression > 100 klx

Raw image size 640 × 480 pixels

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A: ± 2.5 mm A: ± 12.5 mm A: ± 40 mm
B: 440 × 330 mm B: 2,200 × 1,650 mm B: 6,600 × 4,950 mm
C: 0.7 mm C: 3.5 mm C: 10.5 mm
D: 2 mm D: 10 mm D: 31 mm

1,000 mm 5,000 mm 10,000 mm

500 mm 2,500 mm 7,500 mm Working distance

A: ± 10 mm A: ± 25 mm Opening angle: 47° × 35°


B: 880 × 660 mm B: 4,400 × 3,300 mm
C: 1.5 mm C: 7 mm
D: 4 mm D: 20 mm
Typical values
A: Depth resolution C: Resolution X, Y
B: Image window size X, Y D: min. object size
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