Teledyne DALSA Boa Pro

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Teledyne DALSA Boa Pro

Sherlock software adds power and flexibility

DALSA Boa Pro combines the robustness of the highly integrated Teledyne DALSA Boa smart camera with the power and flexibility of the advanced Teledyne DALSA Sherlock inspection software. The result is a compact industrial vision solution with diverse applicability across all manufacturing segments.

Easy to set up, ready to run

The Teledyne DALSA Boa smart camera is offered with a range of sensor resolutions, performance grades and software to accommodate the needs of both application and user. The embedded software is setup via a local PC connection to Teledyne DALSA Boa using Ethernet. Once configured for runtime, the Ethernet link can be disconnected or used to communicate with other devices on the factory floor, such as PLCs, Robots and HMIs. In addition to Ethernet, Teledyne DALSA Boa cameras provide direct connections for RS-232 serial, discrete I/O and lamp control. Teledyne DALSA Boa cameras are supported by various hardware and software accessories to simplify factory integration.

Teledyne DALSA Sherlock Software: Power and Flexibility

Teledyne DALSA Sherlock's extensive library of instructions, preprocessors and advanced algorithms can be combined in a variety of ways to solve simple or very demanding tasks. Maximum design flexibility is provided to allow users to customize algorithms, construct scripts and develop operator interfaces.

Extensive Library of Instructions, Preprocessors and Advanced Algorithms

Teledyne DALSA Sherlock offers machine vision system professionals extensive tools and capabilities for design, development, debugging, and user administration.

Teledyne DALSA Sherlock Interface

The Teledyne DALSA Sherlock setup interface to Teledyne DALSA Boa Pro is installed on a PC. During development, images from the camera are fed directly to the Teledyne DALSA Sherlock GUI and commands from the program are executed directly on the camera. This methodology optimizes the user design experience while providing an accurate representation of runtime performance. A secondary interface is available through a standard web browser for device setup, runtime monitoring and firmware updating.

Embedded Sherlock Application Software
- Large selection of algorithms and Preprocessors
- Extensive list of drag-drop instructions
Vision Tools
- ROI shape selection: Rectangle, Annulus, Polygon, Line, Point, Polyline, Arc, Rake, Polyrake, Spoke
- Basic Tools: Edge, Count, Caliper, Contrast, Intensity, statistics
- Reader Tools: 1D, 2D, OCR
- Complex Tools: Bead, Calibration, Crawler, Laser, Pattern Match
Development Tools
- Dedicated JavaScript Editor
- Single Step Debugging
- Customizable GUI
User Administration
- Teledyne DALSA Boa Pro supports password protection through both the Sherlock interface and the web browser.
Full-featured Emulator
- Teledyne DALSA Boa Pro provides a full-featured Sherlock emulator for off-line editing and evaluation.
Advanced Digital I/O Monitor

Flexible Integration

Teledyne DALSA Sherlock on the Teledyne DALSA Boa Pro provides a variety of communication interfaces and supports standard factory protocols such as Modbus and Ethernet/IP. Image logging is supported via a connected client or by FTP to a network connected drive.

In addition to Ethernet, DALSA Boa Pro provides serial RS-232 and discrete I/O connections, as well as expandable I/O options. A dedicated strobe output is further provided for direct light control.

For visualization, Teledyne DALSA Sherlock supports BOAView, a dedicated application supported by WinCE based HMIs. Sherlock also provides an OCX control and API that allows users to develop a custom interface that best suits their factory environment.

Teledyne DALSA Boa Pro is compatible with industry standard M12 cord sets to minimize hardware integration costs.