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PVS-60 Optical Character Recognition System
The PVS-60 family of products consist of
several high performance machine vision systems designed specifically for
optical character recognition (OCR). The family includes a number of special
configurations designed for specific OCR task. The standard configuration uses
CameraLink format sensors (CL configuration) other input options in USB and
Firewire Camera
sensors. In the standard configuration, the PVS-60 provides the ability to use
dual CameraLink channels
for capturing images, a Windows 7 based controller for processing images and
industry standard input/output signal conditioning hardware for handshaking with
external devices. The image processor is based on an Intel Core 2 Duo class
processor running under the Windows 7 operating system. The system is denoted
as the PVS-60 / OCR and is available with several optional displays, including
built-in 15" or 17" TFT flat panel displays, with or without touch screen
options.
The PVS-60 implements a special version of the "VisionMaker™ software package
designed for analysis of larger format images. The software package provides all
of the Active-X tools found in the standard package plus several designed for
extraction of features found in images with characters.
The PVS-60 system is truly an out of the box and onto the factory floor
machine. Phoenix Imaging will work with you to design a system with all of
necessary hardware to insure successful implementation of the equipment in your
project. This OCR system is designed for handling the most difficult reading
applications using a patented vector correlation technology. The product excels
at reading characters generated with laser, indent marking or ink-jet printing
systems. Image processing tools aid in the extraction of characters whether
marked on smooth or porous surfaces.
PVS-60 / OCR Standard Features
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NEMA 12 Industrial
Enclosure
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Low Cost Windows Solution
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2 Sensor Inputs (up to 8
inputs max.)
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Visual
Studio Programming Tools
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Pre-programmed Active-X
Controls (Vector Correlation and VisionMaker™)
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Superb image noise filters
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Part Position Correction
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High Speed Pattern Matching
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Typical Read Rates (>30
strings/min)
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Built-In Digital I/O
Functions
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Capture & Store "Defective"
images
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Designed to read Dot-Matrix and Fully Formed symbols
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Air
Conditioning or Vortec Cooling Options
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Sensor resolutions from 1.3 megapixel to 16.0 megapixel
Powerful software and powerful image processing technology
allow the PVS-60 /OCR to tackle the toughest jobs. When other vendors recommend
the use of 2-D symbologies its is probably an indication that their software can
not perform a reliable reading. The problem with 2-D symbologies is that you
must have a keen eye in order to decode them without a scanner. OCR is an
excellent technology choice when you have the correct tools. The Phoenix Imaging
MTx™ technology was created for reading dot matrix characters from the very
beginning. The vector correlation technology is so unique that it is protected
by US Patents. Unlike many laboratory based analysis packages, this product is
designed to perform in the industrial environment.
Sample Markings that the system can read
Device Connectivity
The PVS-60 system I/O allows a variety of methods for
interfacing to other devices inside the inspection cell.
The PVS-60 can output serial (RS-232 & USB), Ethernet (100/1000 MB) or parallel
signals to a controller, PLC or another PC. The PVS-60 can save up to 64
full-frame "Defective" images for review at a later time. The
system can also connect with most OPC compliant devices when communicating on a
factory network.
 Parallel: There are 24
lines available for digital inputs and outputs
that are user configurable. All channels use optically isolated modules. The
power side of the modules can be DC or AC.
DC input modules: 3 - 30 VDC
DC output modules: 3- 60 VDC
AC modules: 5 -130 VAC, 3 A max.
Serial: USB (2.0), RS232, RS422,
IEEE 1394 (Firewire) and
EtherNet: 1 or 2 channels
Video In: Standard Configuration provides 2 CameraLink channels (8, 10 or 12 bit). CameraLink
(CL) inputs provide increased bandwidth for high from resolution images up to 4K x
4K pixels with grayscale up to 12 bit. The system can also add on USB 2.0
sensors to the standard CameraLink configuration without adding another sensor
input card. CameraLink configuration is preferred in industrial
environments because it is reliable and less sensitive to external sources of
noise.
Video Out: XGA to Monitor. Internal image storage in .TIF, .BMP, and .JPG
formats
Trigger: External digital I/O ( Parallel), Serial, or EtherNet.
OCR That Works!
- Patented MTx™ technology designed for dot matrix or
fully formed symbols.
- Vector Correlation approach will read degraded symbols.
- Background Normalization easily isolates the symbols
from background noise.
- Built-in VisionMaker™ vision algorithm editor allows
access to over 150 image processing functions generates clear character data.
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