Features of latest release of machine vision software include reading 2D barcodes, networkability with other applications, and re-mapping images with round objects
Data Translation has announced DT Vision Foundry 3.5, the latest release of its flagship machine vision software.
Vision Foundry's powerful new functionality for image-processing, measurement, analysis and data transfer operations let users create fast, production-ready inspection programs and customised vision tools.
DT Vision Foundry's new tools and features include the following: The 2D Data Matrix Tool analyses 2D bar codes in 360 degrees rotation, no matter if the images are distorted, blurred or water damaged - with processing speeds between two to nine milliseconds.
Applications built with Vision Foundry can now network with other DCOM-based applications using Data Translation's Information Exchange (DTiX).
Included in DTiX is the DT Remote feature, which loads and unloads a Vision Foundry executable running in the background behind the user interface (created with Visual Basic or Visual C++).
DT Remote also lets users start and stop scripts remotely.
This is critical in industries where remote start and stop is preferred because of safety and contamination concerns.
The Polar Unwrap Tool re-maps images with round objects into linear or rectangular objects for fast computation.
The Point and Click Script Tool features 38 powerful tools to graphically create scripts.
Users can also code custom tools or custom applications using API calls.
The Match Tool correlates a percentage score between two images (such as product and golden) and compares that score to the golden standard.
The tool reports the percentage of the difference between the two images.
The Enhanced Digital I/O Tool enables external pass/fail event control.
This tool supports current and new Data Translation digital I/O boards, such as the PCI DT351 and the high-speed, multifunction DT3162 Mach II Frame Grabber, for easier access to all digital I/O capabilities of the hardware.
The Device Manager feature lets users set-up device settings for all input devices in one central location for easy maintenance.
The option to add third-party settings is also included.
Dockable toolbars allow users to place the tools anywhere within the application for easy access.
"The objective in machine vision is to increase the quality of goods inspected," said Fred Molinari, president, founder and CEO of Data Translation.
"The latest release of DT Vision Foundry adds powerful new tools for a variety of inspection challenges.
The most appealing aspect of DT Vision Foundry is that anyone can use it - whether the customer is a non-programmer who needs an easy solution for an inspection problem, or a sophisticated programmer who wants to create custom vision tools."
