When a production line needs exact timing between cameras, lights and motion, a small delay can cause missed defects or wasted material. That delay hurts quality, slows output and raises costs. The IMAGO VisionBoards Real-Time Processing Board for Automation removes the delay by giving you microsecond-level control directly on a standard industrial PC. It lets you sync every part of the vision system without adding a separate real-time computer.
IMAGO VisionBoards Real-Time Processing Board for Automation with IMAGO
Imagine a board that turns your ordinary PC into a precision timing hub. The IMAGO VisionBoards board does exactly that. It is a PCIe expansion card that adds real-time trigger logic, LED control, digital I/O and encoder interfaces. If you struggle with jittery camera triggers or inconsistent lighting, this board gives you the steady, reliable sync you need to keep production moving smoothly.
Usages
You can install the board in any standard industrial PC that runs your vision software. It works for high-speed inspection stations where each part must be captured the instant it passes a sensor. It also fits conveyor control systems that need precise LED strobes to illuminate moving objects. In robotic assembly cells, the board coordinates multiple cameras and encoders so the robot knows exactly where each piece is at all times.
Benefits
- Eliminates missed images, so you catch every defect.
- Reduces downtime because the board runs independent of the PCs OS.
- Simplifies wiring by combining trigger, I/O and LED control on one card.
- Boosts production speed with microsecond-level synchronization.
- Lets you keep using existing PCs, saving the cost of a new vision computer.
Key Features
- FPGA based real-time controller for microsecond accuracy.
- PCIe form factor fits standard industrial PCs.
- Supports Camera Link and Trigger-over-Ethernet signals.
- Provides digital inputs and outputs for sensors.
- Includes RS-422 encoder interfaces for motion feedback.
- Offers LED strobe control for consistent illumination.
- Works with IMAGO SDKs for C++ and .NET development.
- Integrates with VisionBox, VisionCam and other IMAGO modules.
- No need for a separate real-time operating system.
- Designed for high-speed production, quality inspection and synchronized multi-camera setups.
