SICK TriSpector1000 3D vision sensor

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SICK has developed its first 3D vision sensor — the TriSpector1000 — which can carry out inspection tasks standalone and without programming.

The vision sensor is suitable for measuring volume in the food industry, monitoring the integrity of totes including contents, completeness and emptiness, and in quality control systems in the consumer goods and packaging industry, to count and position objects, measuring their volume and thickness.

The device creates 3D images of moving objects directly on the product line. It uses laser triangulation to capture height profiles, which it uses to generate a 3D image of the object. A configurable object finder and analysis tools are applied to the 3D image. The higher-level control system can access the results of these analyses via simple switching outputs or an Ethernet network.

Intensity data improves 3D navigation and allows the system to check for the presence of labels, printed patterns or object rotation. The device has a large field of view and can re-use stored settings. The IP67 metal housing with plastic windows offers necessary protection, enabling the device to withstand the harsh conditions in the food industry.