Vision P400, Version 5.0
Panasonic is proud to present the new version of our well-known machine vision software, Vision P400, which will be available as of December 2010.
Version 5.0 provides several significant enhancements:- As of this version, Vision P400 supports the GigE Vision® interface standard. In addition, we now offer an attractive range of GigE Vision camera models with resolutions of VGA to 5 megapixels, optionally with Power over Ethernet (PoE).
- Vision P400 is now available as a standalone product; that is, if your own dedicated hardware is already in place, you can still take advantage of our first-rate machine vision software.
Licenses are managed with a USB dongle that is either installed in the controller (P400 series) or delivered with the standalone product. Thus, you can transfer an existing Vision P400 license to a new PC simply by changing the dongle - which can be particularly useful in the case of system crashes, replacements, PC upgrades, and so on.
Additional new features include:
- Multiple functions with enhanced image filenaming based on filename templates.
- Improved line scan camera support.
- 2D Code Reader: For codes with small module sizes, a new parameter ensures outstanding code reading stability.
- 1D Code Reader: The checker delivers quality results in accordance with ISO15415.
Not just for the experts
This machine vision software allows you to benefit from expertise developed over decades - no programming skills necessary! With just a few mouse clicks, you can configure an optimum inspection routine quickly and intuitively. Helpful graphics assist you in defining your settings, and several parameters are optimized automatically. The programs created in this way are based on one of the most advanced image processing libraries in the world.
Versatile and fast
Vision P400 offers first-rate algorithms for almost all typical inspection tasks, such as measuring, contour checking, feature extraction, part identification, 2D-code reading, and more. The number of projects is limited only by the size of your hard disk. These routines can be combined in any way, and even complex tasks can be handled easily and intuitively.
Made-to-measure software with ActiveX®
ActiveX® is supported by virtually every programming language, including Visual C, Visual Basic, and Delphi. For this reason, you can use the ActiveX interface to extend Vision P400 with your own functions, such as database links, individual user interfaces, special statistical evaluations, and the like. ActiveX also gives you access to all important parameters, measurement results, and images; in addition, comprehensive descriptions and numerous examples are provided.
Reliable
Reliability is of primary importance in software design and development. Before our software is released, its functions are tested extensively in accordance with a certified procedure. Only those algorithms that have proven resilient are used for our inspection functions. Furthermore, since all P400 series units use the same Vision P400 software, the inspection programs are interchangeable.
Simple documentation
Numerous functions are available for documenting inspection results, and all results can be saved and output via various interfaces. If a defective part has been detected, you can save the relevant images and measurements. Of course, all project settings can be saved in a Windows-compatible format and printed. In this way, the documentation lets you trace defects to individual components. Using the spreadsheet, you can display and edit judgement values and inspection results at any time.
Transparency & communication
Statistical functions and analytical tools allow you to optimize the inspection sequence and to pinpoint critical aspects of the production process. The spreadsheet gives you easy access to the hardware and software interfaces.