DS925B 3D DISPLACEMENT SENSOR

Take inspection of your products to the next level by incorporating

3D inspection using the Cognex DS925B sensor. It combines a
compact and rugged optical design with industry-leading Cognex
vision software that includes a powerful 3D toolset.

Unlike traditional 2D machine vision, the DS925B 3D Displacement

Sensor provides a topological representation of your part with 3D
features that can be used to supplement 2D inspection data with
measurements such as height, tilt and volume. The extra dimensional
information can also be used to solve applications that may be
challenging due to the part’s color.

• Complete 2D and 3D machine vision solution

• Factory-calibrated with results in real world
units, micron-level accuracy
• Field calibration for removal of mounting and motion inaccuracies
• Tools for inspection include height, tilt, plane-fitting, volume
and cross-section

• Industrial IP65 laser and camera

Calibrated 3D Vision from Cognex

The factory-calibrated DS925B provides results in real units of
measurement with micron-level accuracy, making 3D applications
easier to use and quicker to deploy.
PCB Inspection
Correction of mounting and motion errors is simple using Cognex
field calibration techniques, allowing preservation of accuracy
even with relaxed mechanical configurations. Field calibration also
enables multiple DS925B sensors to be used in combination across
wide production lines to generate single high resolution 3D images.

Examples of applications solved using the DS925B sensor include:

• Measuring component height, tilt and spacing to ensure correct

assembly
• Verifying depth of screw holes and machined slots in housings
• Identifying surface defects and foreign debris introduced prior
to assembly
• Inspecting quality and quantity of glue and sealant dispense

Cognex Designer makes it easy to set up a professional looking graphical user

interface such as the PCB inspection application interface above.
Measure component heights Verify housing slot depth

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Specifications
Dimensions 96 mm (H) x 33 mm (W) x 85 mm (L) Benefits
Weight 380 g Complete 2D and 3D machine vision solution
Operating
0ºC to 45ºC (32ºF to 113ºF)
• Expanded range of sensor options
Temperature
• Bundled with VC5 Controller
Storage Temperature -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)
• Easy deployment with Cognex Designer™ software
Maximum Humidity 5-95% (non-condensing)
Measurements provided in real-world units
IP65 (with Cognex recommended IP65 Ethernet
Housing • Calibrated 3D system
and power I/O cables)

Laser Power
8mW (class 2M) • Micron-level accuracy
405nm wavelength
Easy-to-use field calibration
Single-ended quadrature encoder.
• Protection against misalignment and motion errors
A+/B+ voltage limits:
Encoder Input +5 VDC (TTL); +30 VDC (HTL) • Consistent results across production lines
Specifications Input ON: > 2.4 VDC (TTL); > 11 VDC (HTL)
Input OFF: < 0.8 VDC (TTL); < 3 VDC (HTL) 3D image stitching
A-/B-: +0VDC • Higher resolution and wider fields of view
Voltage: +24 VDC (11-30 VDC) • Simplifies multi-head analysis
Power Supply Current: 500 mA max
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet Contrast independent inspection
Scan Rate Up to 1.2 kHz • Dark object on dark background
Software Cognex Designer software • Independent of color
Gigabit Ethernet interface Concurrent intensity data
Ethernet
Standard M12-8 female connector
• Spatially-aligned 3D and 2D vision
Certifications
• Enhanced textured 3D visualization
Ability to combine 3D and 2D cameras
Ethernet cable: 5m, IP65-rated • Many applications require both
Accessories
Power: + I/O + Encoder cable, IP65-rated
World-class 3D and 2D vision tools
Intel i5 processor
VC5 Controller Precision I/O Real Time Communication • Height, volume, plane-fitting, and tilt tools
207 mm (H) 132.6 mm (W) x 229.5 (L) • PatMax®, IDMax® and OCRMax™ algorithms
Industrial IP65 Housing

DS925B Specifications
Near Field of View (mm) 23.4
Far Field of View (mm) 29.1
Clearance Distance (mm) 53.5
Measurement Range (mm) 25
Laser Class 2M
Resolution X (mm) 0.0183-0.0227
Resolution Z (mm) 0.002

Companies around the world rely on Cognex vision and ID to optimize quality, drive down costs and control traceability.
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