{"id":185641,"date":"2021-06-07T16:48:51","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T23:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thinklucid.com\/factory-tough-industrial-camera\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T15:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T22:43:58","slug":"factory-tough-industrial-camera","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thinklucid.com\/ko\/factory-tough-industrial-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"Factory Tough Cameras. Designed and Built for Industrial Use"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][rev_slider_vc alias=&#8221;sony-pregius-1&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-8 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Factory Tough&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623257567881{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"line-height: 34px; color: #7c7c80;\">A factory tough camera needs to be tested and qualified for industrial use. Unlike residential or commercial electronic devices, those used in industrial applications can be subject to continuous stress, such as machine vibrations, EMI noise, power surges, and more. Not all machine vision cameras are tested to survive these industrial stresses though, so it\u2019s important to know what to look for when searching for a camera. To ensure camera quality and reliability, camera engineers start testing at the very beginning of the camera\u2019s life.<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1501531094502{margin-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Table of Contents&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Exo%3A100%2C100italic%2C200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1501532986904{padding-top: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623360909193{margin-left: 15px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;border-left-color: #1e73be !important;border-left-style: dotted !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"#validation\"><span style=\"font-family: Exo; font-weight: 400; color: #3777bc;\">VALIDATION TEST<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding-left: 10px;\" href=\"#thermal\"><span style=\"font-family: Exo; font-weight: 400; color: #3777bc;\">Thermal Cycling<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding-left: 10px;\" href=\"#shock\"><span style=\"font-family: Exo; font-weight: 400; color: #3777bc;\">Shock &amp; Vibration Testing<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding-left: 10px;\" href=\"#emc\"><span style=\"font-family: Exo; font-weight: 400; color: #3777bc;\">EMC Testing<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding-left: 10px;\" href=\"#emi\"><span style=\"font-family: Exo; font-weight: 400; color: #3777bc;\">EMI Testing<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#unit\"><span style=\"font-family: Exo; font-weight: 400; color: #3777bc;\">UNIT TESTING<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding-left: 10px;\" href=\"#thermal-shock\"><span style=\"font-family: Exo; font-weight: 400; color: #3777bc;\">Thermal Shock Testing<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding-left: 10px;\" href=\"#emva1288\"><span style=\"font-family: Exo; font-weight: 400; color: #3777bc;\">EMVA1288 Tests<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding-left: 10px;\" href=\"#gpio\"><span style=\"font-family: Exo; font-weight: 400; color: #3777bc;\">GPIO Signal Tests \/ 24v PLC<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding-left: 10px;\" href=\"#active\"><span style=\"font-family: Exo; font-weight: 400; color: #3777bc;\">Active Sensor Alignment<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding-left: 10px;\" href=\"#ip67\"><span style=\"font-family: Exo; font-weight: 400; color: #3777bc;\">IP67 Testing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623361251648{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]Testing begins during the camera design and prototyping stage, where the camera hardware design is validated through multiple stress tests. During this validation phase, camera units are tested against extreme temperatures, physical shocks, continuous and random vibration, electromagnetic noise, power surges, and more. For some of these tests, units are sent to accredited 3rd party laboratories while other testing occurs in-house. Cameras are also tested and certified for international compliance in electromagnetic emissions, voltage levels, and hazardous substances.<\/p>\n<p>Once the validation stage is complete, camera testing continues with unit testing during series production. During this phase, all camera units go through internal unit testing. These tests include thermal cycling functionality tests, ingress testing, sensor alignment tests, and EMVA 1288 image quality tests. All these tests ensure a flawlessly working factory tough camera in an industrial environment where a wide range of other machines, equipment, and electromagnetic interferences exist.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221; el_id=&#8221;validation&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;VALIDATION TESTING&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:72px|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;thermal&#8221;]<strong>Validation testing occurs during the camera prototyping stage, where camera prototypes are tested for proper functionality and robust design. These tests are meant to push the camera to the extreme limits, far beyond what would normally be encountered during regular operations. Validation tests help pinpoint any weakness in the design before series production begins. Any weaknesses exposed from the tests initiate an investigation and ultimately a redesign. After which the redesigned camera is sent back and retested until it passes.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Extreme Temperature Cycling&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623361949737{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#4f5670&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>What does it do?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nIt tests the camera\u2019s design against extreme hot and cold temperatures within a thermal chamber. The hot and cold temperatures are significantly higher than the thermal shock tests that occur during unit testing. During the tests, the camera cycles through functionality tests such as power cycling and image streaming.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623258114591{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623350374406{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_raw_html]JTNDdmlkZW8lMjBwb3N0ZXIlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnRoaW5rbHVjaWQuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIxJTJGMDYlMkZoZWF0LWNoYW1iZXItZm9yLXdlYjIuZ2lmJTIyJTIwbXV0ZWQlMjBhdXRvcGxheSUzRCUyMmF1dG9wbGF5JTIyJTIwbG9vcCUzRCUyMmxvb3AlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMm1heC13aWR0aCUzQTgwMHB4JTNCJTIwd2lkdGglM0ElMjAxMDAlMjUlM0IlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0ElMjBhdXRvJTNCJTIyJTNFJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTNDc291cmNlJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ0aGlua2x1Y2lkLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAyMSUyRjA2JTJGSGVhdC1jaGFtYmVyLVZpZGVvLm1wNCUyMiUyMHR5cGUlM0QlMjJ2aWRlbyUyRm1wNCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnZpZGVvJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Standard:<\/strong><\/span> None, but HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) is used as a framework for prototype testing.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Why is this important?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThis stage helps identify any weaknesses in the camera before series production begins. During the testing, cameras are monitored for any failures allowing engineers to improve and fix any issues. This type of test helps reduce any design flaws from reaching production models.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185648&#8243; img_size=&#8221;489&#215;900&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: small;\"><p><strong>Thermal Shock Chamber<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Thermal test chambers allow cameras to be tested in extreme hot and cold chambers. The cameras are rapidly moved between the chambers via an internal platform. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623345784245{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221; el_id=&#8221;shock&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Shock \/ Impact \/ Vibration (Random) Testing&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623361965581{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#4f5670&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>What does it do?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nIt tests the camera\u2019s ability to withstand physical shocks (also known as pulses). The cameras are mounted to a shock testing machine (electrodynamic shaker) that produces pulses at different frequencies and at different severity along the X, Y, and Z axes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623350683257{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-sm-offset-2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185660&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185661&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: small;\"><p><strong>Example of random vibration and shock recording.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>The electromagnetic shaker measures and reports the test results. After testing, the cameras showed no physical damage and produced normal images during standard operation.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623350641476{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:<\/strong><\/span> IEC \/ DIN EN 60068-2-27 Environmental testing \u2013 Part 2-27: Tests \u2013 Test Ea and guidance: Shock. IEC \/ DIN EN 60068-2-64 Part 2-64: Tests \u2013 Test Fh: Vibration, broadband random and guidance.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623218498275{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table-bordered table-hover table-condensed\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #222; color: white; border: 1px solid grey; width: 15%;\" scope=\"col\">Test<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #222; color: white; border: 1px solid grey; width: 25%;\" scope=\"col\">Standard<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #222; color: white; border: 1px solid grey;\" scope=\"col\">Parameters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shock<\/td>\n<td>DIN EN 60068-2-27<\/td>\n<td>Each axis (x\/y\/z), 20g, 11ms, +\/- 10 shocks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bump<\/td>\n<td>DIN EN 60068-2-27<\/td>\n<td>Each axis (x\/y\/z), 20g, 11ms, +\/- 100 bumps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vibration (random)<\/td>\n<td>DIN EN 60068-2-64<\/td>\n<td>Each axis (x\/y\/z), 4.9g RMS, 15-500Hz, 0.05g2\/Hz acceleration, 30min per axis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why is this important?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nIndustrial machines work within a complex system of many moving parts. Cameras mounted on moving parts are exposed to abrupt changes in direction as well as accidental impacts. For machine vision cameras, shock and vibration testing validates the structural design of the camera. This not only tests the ruggedness of the internal components inside the camera but also the camera\u2019s mounting design and lens mount strength. Cameras that can withstand shock and vibration are beneficial in many applications outside of industrial manufacturing, such as automotive (uneven roads) and mobile robotics (path-finding collisions).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185652&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: small;\"><p><strong>LUCID cameras prepared for vibration testing.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>LUCID cameras are secured to an electrodynamic shaker. This electro-dynamic shaker controls the amount and duration of the shock and vibration. The cameras are connected to PCs for live monitoring. Dummy lenses are also attached to simulate real world operation.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623350761269{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 05px !important;}&#8221;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Vibration (Sinusoidal) Testing&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623361982441{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#4f5670&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What does it do?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nIt tests the camera\u2019s ability to withstand harmonic patterns of vibration. This test is very intense on the camera, with the electrodynamic shaker vibrating at levels that produce sound loud enough to require ear protection. The electrodynamic shaker runs through harmonic frequency from low to high (58 to 500 Hz for LUCID cameras, with a sweep rate of 1 octave per minute) at 10 g peak (20 g peak-to-peak). This is done for X, Y, and Z axes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623350774310{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:<\/strong><\/span> IEC \/ DIN EN 60068-2-6 Environmental testing \u2013 Part 2-6: Tests \u2013 Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal).[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623217545806{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table-bordered table-hover table-condensed\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #222; color: white; border: 1px solid grey;\" scope=\"col\">Test<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #222; color: white; border: 1px solid grey;\" scope=\"col\">Standard<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #222; color: white; border: 1px solid grey;\" scope=\"col\">Parameters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vibration (sinusoidal)<\/td>\n<td>DIN EN 60068-2-6<\/td>\n<td>Each axis (x\/y\/z), 10-58 Hz: 1.5mm, 58-500 Hz: 10g, 1 oct\/min, 1 hour 52 min per axis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623217540606{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why is this important?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nWhile application engineers do their best to reduce application vibration, machinery, engines, motors, and other moving parts will always produce some level of vibration. Rotating, pulsating or oscillating forces will emit harmonic vibrations. Some of these harmonic vibrations can be constant and go undetected by the human eye. Sinusoidal testing exposes any weakness in the camera design due to resonances. A resonance in the design can result in a disproportionate stress on the camera when the shaking frequency matches the resonance. An example of a design feature susceptible to resonance would be a tall component on a PCB that can oscillate like a diving board.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185653&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: small;\"><p><strong>\u00a0Sweep Rate<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>The sinusoidal vibration frequency moves up an octave per minute in this test. This is known as the \u201csweep rate\u201d. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gradient&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221; el_id=&#8221;emc&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;EMC Testing (Electromagnetic Compatibility)&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623362000739{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#4f5670&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What does it do?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nIt tests the camera\u2019s immunity against electrostatic discharges and electromagnetic interference in industrial environments. The camera is exposed to electromagnetic noise, power surges, voltage dips and other interferences. This is to ensure the device will operate as intended and without failure when used within industrial environments.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;25&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-6&#8243;][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: small;\"><p><strong>\u00a0Electrostatic discharge immunity<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>While the camera is powered and streaming, a specialized ESD gun is used to discharge voltage at certain points on the camera. This test has the potential to damage electronics and interrupt data transmission. In the example below, the Triton camera suffered no degradation in performance. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Standard:<\/strong><\/span> IEC \/ DIN EN 61000-6-2 (Generic standards &#8211; Immunity standard for industrial environments)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why is this important?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nWithout proper EMC industrial immunity testing, there is no guarantee a machine vision camera will survive the electromagnetic interference of an industrial environment. These environments contain a variety of motors, power systems, and devices that produce greater levels of electromagnetic interference compared to residential or commercial environments. This test ensures that the camera can withstand stronger electromagnetic fields, higher conducted noise levels, bigger power surges, and larger electrostatic discharges while being fully operational and streaming images.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185659&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table-bordered table-condensed\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #222222; color: white; border: 1px solid grey; text-align: center;\" scope=\"col\">What exactly is tested for EN 61000-6-2 EMC immunity?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Radio frequency electromagnetic field immunity. (DC and PoE):<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n80 &#8211; 1000MHz @ 10 V\/m<br \/>\n1400 &#8211; 2000MHz @ 3 V\/m<br \/>\n2000 &#8211; 2700MHz @ 1 V\/m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Radio-frequency common mode (AC mains and Ethernet):<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n0.15\u201380MHz, 10 VRMS, 3s dwell time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Surge immunity (DC and PoE):<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nUp to \u00b12 kV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Electrical fast transients &#8211; burst immunity:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nAC Input: Up to \u00b12 kV<br \/>\nEthernet Port: Up to \u00b11 kV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Voltage dip and short interruption immunity at power ports (DC and PoE):<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n30%, 60%, 100% Voltage reduction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Electrostatic discharge immunity:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n50 direct discharges (25 of each polarity) up to \u00b18 kV for contact and \u00b115 kV for air<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-0&#8243; 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But we also have to test and measure what\u2019s being emitted from the camera, specifically electromagnetic fields and disturbances that can interfere with other devices while in use. There are global standards that limit the strength of these emissions. These standards must be met before any camera, as well as any electrical device, can be sold to the public in a specific region.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623258114591{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623350908437{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Standard:<\/strong><\/span> IEC \/ DIN EN 61000-6-3 (Part 6-3: Generic standards &#8211; Emission standard for equipment in residential environments), FCC Class A (Commercial\/Industrial, USA), FCC Class B (Residential, USA), CE (EMC 2014\/30\/EU)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Why is this important?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nPoorly designed devices will emit strong EMI and fail compliance testing. Failure can signify a number of issues &#8211; low quality components, bad component placement, lack of grounding, power supply inefficiencies and more. Having a camera compliant with these standards helps to validate the camera design, one that is optimized, power efficient, and safe to work with other devices while operating.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185662&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: small;\"><p><strong>EMI Compliance Symbols<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>FCC and CE markings will be placed on the product, either on a product label or etched on to show EMI emissions compliance. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221; el_id=&#8221;unit&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;UNIT TESTING&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:72px|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;thermal-shock&#8221;]<strong>Unit testing refers to quality assurance tests that are applied to each camera unit during series production. Unit testing helps verify consistent camera functionality, performance and screens out any units with defects or performance anomalies.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Thermal Shock Testing&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623362041888{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#4f5670&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>What does it do?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nEach camera is tested in a heat chamber that alternates between hot (upper limit) and cold (lower limit) temperatures. The upper and lower limits are set slightly beyond the camera\u2019s defined operating temperature specification to ensure the camera reaches the correct limits. Functionality tests run periodically throughout thermal cycling. Some examples of functionality tests include power cycling (on\/off), sustained image streaming and grabbing, image chunk CRC checks, and signal to noise ratio (SNR) checks. Bit errors are checked, and power consumption levels are monitored to make sure they stay within tolerance levels. 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This helps detect and screen any defect cameras. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table-bordered table-condensed\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #222222; color: white; border: 1px solid grey; text-align: center;\" scope=\"col\">Green Dot = Camera Functionality Test<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Power Cycling (on\/off)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Image Streaming<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Image Chunk CRC<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Bit Errors<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Power Consumption<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623258114591{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623350945269{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Standard:<\/strong><\/span> None, but HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening) is used as a framework for unit testing.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Why is this important?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nTemperature cycling helps to screen for defective camera units before reaching the customer. It also ensures that each camera unit will perform properly without any issues within the defined operating temperature.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;emva1288&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;EMVA1288 Image Quality Threshold Tests (Image Performance Tests)&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623362058025{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#4f5670&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>What does it do?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nEach camera is tested on a flat-field light device to measure image quality based on EMVA 1288 standards (EMVA: European Machine Vision Association). Test results must reach a level of quality that are within acceptable tolerances. Results for temporal dark noise, saturation capacity, photo response non-uniformity, dark signal non-uniformity, and linearity error are measured.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;25&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623269229635{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623351238808{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185665&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185666&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623269148072{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623350961610{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Standard:<\/strong><\/span> EMVA Standard 1288 &#8211; Standard for Characterization of Image Sensors and Cameras.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Why is this important?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nIt ensures that camera units of the same model have consistent image quality performance from unit to unit. Any unit that does not reach the image quality thresholds is removed and sent for further testing. In addition, almost all camera manufacturers perform image quality tests based on the EMVA 1288 standard. This allows users to view a standardized set of image quality results between different camera sensors and across multiple camera manufacturers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table-bordered table-condensed\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #222222; color: white; border: 1px solid grey; text-align: center;\" scope=\"col\">Example Test criteria for Triton 5.0MP<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Temporal dark noise:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nLess than 2.4 e-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Saturation capacity:<\/b><\/span><br \/>\nGreater than 9500 e-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Photo response non-uniformity:<\/b><\/span><br \/>\nLess than 3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Dark signal non-uniformity:<\/b><\/span><br \/>\nLess than 1.5 e-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Linearity error<\/b><\/span><br \/>\nLess than 1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;gpio&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;GPIO Signal Tests&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623362074630{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#4f5670&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>What does it do?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThe GPIO input and output signals are tested for correct voltage thresholds. Appropriate voltage signals are sent to the camera to trigger a successful image grab.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623269148072{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623350976586{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Standard:<\/strong><\/span> None, however, 24V PLC logic level support in the Triton, Atlas IP67, and Helios2 allows for higher voltage signaling in noisy industrial environments.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Why is this important?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nMachine vision cameras are often used in conjunction with other devices on the factory floor. These devices are synchronized to either trigger the camera or vice versa, with the camera triggering the external device. For input signals, it is important that the camera can be set to receive a higher threshold voltage for triggering as industrial environments can cause false triggering due to their higher levels of electrical noise. To allow for this, the Triton and Helios2 camera contain an adustable threshold level for reliable triggering within noisy environments.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185667&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;active&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Active Sensor Alignment&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623362196855{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#4f5670&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Sensor to Mounting Flange Alignment Test&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623362215127{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>What does it do?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nMeasures the sensor tilt, image center to lens mount and back focal distance (BFD).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623281930907{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1\/5 vc_col-lg-1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14840&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: small;\">Sensor tilt causes differences in focal points across the sensor plane.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;181215&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: small;\">Sometimes the lens barrel can be slightly off center, potentially darkening corners.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;181217&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: small;\">Sensor rotation that is off-spec can add complexity to camera mounting.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623269148072{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623268931937{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Standard:<\/strong><\/span> None, however, Active Sensor (optical) Alignment during the sensor placement stage measures the placement in real time to ensure proper sensor placement for every unit.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Why is this important?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nAs opposed to traditional mechanical sensor placement, which uses shims and passive placement techniques, Active Sensor Alignment ensures that sensor placement is correctly aligned to the lens barrel. This is critical for clear and sharp imaging across the sensor plane, from the center to the edge of the sensor. This produces consistent image quality from unit to unit, allowing application engineers to design in a camera confidently without having to worry about camera adjustments for each application unit.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185668&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: small;\"><p><strong>Active Sensor Alignment Device<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>In this image, a Triton unit is having the sensor aligned and fixed on to the lens barrel of the camera.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;ip67&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;IP67 Testing (Dust and Water Ingress)&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623362116163{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#4f5670&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>What does it do?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nIt tests the protection of the camera\u2019s case against intrusion of dust and water. Pressure and water submersion tests are done.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623269148072{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623268931937{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Standard:<\/strong><\/span> IP67 (IEC standard 60529) dictates that the camera must have no ingress of dust (dust proof) and be water proof up to 1 meter (3 ft 3 in) in depth for 30 min.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Why is this important?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nFor any electrical device, dust and moisture can have very harmful effects. This is even more pronounced in industrial environments, where machines that cut, scrape, and wash down products are used. Fruit and vegetable processing plants, for example, bring in dust particles from the soil and moisture from water sprays. To maintain reliable camera operations, it is important to choose an IP67 camera. In addition, while external IP67 enclosures have been around for some time, having IP67 protection built into the camera enables better use of application space. Without the need for additional IP67 enclosures, application designers can build a more compact system, with reduced assembly time and easier maintenance.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185669&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: small;\"><p><strong>Ingress Test<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>All Triton, Altas IP67, and Helios2 units go through IP67 water ingress testing.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Triton\/Triton2\/Triton10 IP67 GigE, Atlas\/Atlas10 IP67 5GigE, Helios2 3D ToF Cameras&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758920596035{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#4f5670&#8243;][vc_column_text]Not all machine vision cameras are built to withstand the harsh environments of industrial factories. While many camera manufacturers might say their cameras are ready for 24\/7 industrial operation, certain criteria and standards must first be met through proper testing and reporting. It can be time consuming to sift through the vast array of camera specifications from camera maker to another, thus, the greatest challenge in choosing a factory tough camera is in knowing what the right testing standards are and what they mean. This tech brief serves as an overview to these tests, and while it\u2019s not exhaustive in listing all the potential tests available (such as for medical or military use), it does introduce the most common testing and camera specifications specifically designed for industrial environments.<\/p>\n<p>LUCID has leveraged its vast experience in machine vision camera design to deliver factory tough cameras. 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