SICK: New AI Powered Inspector83x
February 6, 2025
SICK: Inspector83x, AI-Powered Quality Control Made Stress-Free
Put an end to wasted material or faulty products. Put an end to long setup times or expensive reconfiguration when the product is changed. Put an end to complicated integration or data trapped on the shop floor.
The Inspector83x is designed to make quality control easy and efficient. The cutting-edge AI technology enables non-expert users to rapidly solve vision applications such as quality assurance, defect detection, and sorting directly on the device by simply teaching it by examples.
The high-speed vision sensor provides an easy way to inspect every single part, every detail, every time. Connected, reliable, intelligent – stress-free.
Inspector83x at a Glance
Benefits
- Teach by example with the AI-powered Intelligent Inspection toolset to simplify common machine vision tasks such as classification of parts and anomaly detection
- Easy validation of known specifications with rule-based tools from the Quality Inspection toolset
- Solution for demanding inspection tasks, even at very high process speeds
- Excellent resolution for inspection of medium to large areas in great detail
- Easy and flexible to operate and configure
- Flexible integration into industrial network or PLC
- SICK Nova tool plug-ins for convenient customization of inspections in Lua script
Features
- AI-powered Intelligent Inspection toolset
- Quality inspection toolset
- Quad-core CPU and AI accelerator
- Monochrome or color imaging option
- Up to 5 megapixels and strong illumination
- Intuitive Web UI
- Dual-port fieldbus and high-speed IOs
- SICK Nova, SICK AppSpace, and HALCON support
Advantages
Quad-Core CPU & AI Accelerator
The high-speed CPU and on-board AI Accelerator provide impressively rapid analysis. This way, every single part can be thoroughly inspected, even at a high speed.
Training the AI on the Device
Inspector83x and SICK Nova provide easy-to-use AI tools that can be taught using examples. Collect, train, and execute directly on the Inspector83x. Combine with rule-based tools to easily verify known specifications.
AI Training Using SICK Dstudio
SICK dStudio Cloud Service trains AI at scale with optimized inspection accuracy and speed on the sensor. Convenient data management and collaborative annotation make handling large data sets a breeze and makes it possible to take on big projects with confidence.
AI Tool for Object Detection
The AI Objection Detection tool is used to find, count and localize – all at once, using the same tool. This standardized functionality makes it ideal for applications such as completeness checks. It ensures that the objects are in the correct position and are present in the proper amount and without any defects before the production or packaging process continues. Furthermore, it is the go-to solution when the number of objects in an image can vary, or when they may overlap.
Color Imaging
Inspector83x has color imaging options that enable color characteristics to be inspected for color sorting, defect detection and quality assurance applications. Adding color imaging capabilities brings benefits for a variety of tasks, such as identifying components, recognizing materials, detecting color markings, assessing imprints, confirming correct labeling, or determining food quality. Color information for teach-in and analysis is directly supported by AI tools in SICK Nova. This makes the forecasts even better.
Well Connected
Put an end to complicated integration or data trapped on the shop floor. Industrial integration becomes a breeze with dual-port fieldbus capabilities and built-in export of customized PLC configurations for market-leading brands.
The Network Professional
Dual-port Ethernet fieldbus ports make integration into EtherNet/IP or PROFINET a breeze. Meanwhile, a dedicated high-speed gigabit Ethernet port provides bandwidth for high-resolution image data, data logging, or TCP/IP integration. An additional USB-C network interface provides a convenient service interface without having to use the operational network.
Easy Export of PLC Configurations
The built-in export functionality makes it possible to export customized PLC configurations for market-leading brands – with just the push of a button.
Flexible I/O
The up to seven inputs (and up to five outputs) are equipped with queued delay of signals. These can be based on time, or on built-in conveyer tracking using an encoder. This lets the sensor precisely calibrate its image timing and output signals to trigger at the right time as well as to control the ejectors. All of this is possible without the need for additional complex hardware such as a PLC.
Accessories for Demanding Tasks
The vast accessory portfolio from SICK grants extensive options for varying needs. The broad range of optics, illumination, filters, cables, and integration accessories suitable for the Inspector83x provide solutions even for challenging applications.
Lenses as Key Components
Using a standard C-mount threading, the sensor can be ordered with high-quality optics from SICK. Alternatively, it can be equipped with specialized industrial lenses to fit complex inspection needs afforded by third-party lenses.
Application-Appropriate Illumination
Adding to the flexible system of integrated ring lights, the sensor offers a dedicated port for external illumination. This port can be used to trigger or drive specialized illumination such as backlights or bar lights from the SICK portfolio or from third-party suppliers.
Inspector8xx, the Next Generation 2D Vision Sensor
The Inspector8xx-series is designed to make quality control easy and efficient. The cutting-edge AI technology enables non-expert users to rapidly solve vision applications such as quality assurance, defect detection, and sorting. They can do so directly on the device by simply teaching it using examples. The user-friendly web interface eliminates the need for additional software. It also allows for combinations of AI and rule-based tools for optimal solutions in a broad range of applications.
This powerful vision sensor enables high-precision inspections at full production speed without the need for external hardware. With variants for compact size or exceptional field of view, versatile connectivity makes integration into existing systems easy. The Inspector8xx-series comes preinstalled with SICK Nova, allowing users to conveniently extend the software’s functionality. This also provides a scalability that makes it a safe choice for a cost-effective ownership.
