IN-SIGHT 8000 SERIES
VISION SYSTEMS
The In-Sight® 8000 series, a family of ultra-compact,
standalone smart camera vision systems, delivers
industry-leading vision tool performance in the form factor
of a traditional GigE Vision® camera.
World’s smallest standalone vision
system, available 0.3MP up to 5MP
Powerful vision tool library including
new PatMax RedLine,® OCRMax,™
PowerGrid,® Hotbars,® and IDMax®
Step-by-step application setup
using EasyBuilder ®, with the added
flexibility and control of a spreadsheet
with scripting
High-speed communication with
Gigabit Ethernet
PatMax, completely reinvented
PatMax RedLine was designed with one goal in mind: blazing fast pattern matching. In typical applications, PatMax
RedLine runs 4 to 7 times faster than PatMax® — or faster! — with no loss of search accuracy or robustness. Together
with PatMax RedLine, the 8000 series can reduce cycle times and increase throughput without compromising
inspection accuracy.
Compact vision system fits just about anywhere
The In-Sight 8000 series compresses an entire stand-alone
vision system into an amazingly small package. Its compact
size, together with Power over Ethernet (PoE) to minimize
cabling makes the In-Sight 8000 vision system family ideal
for integrating into tight spaces on robots and hard-to-reach
machinery anywhere on the production line. From high
acquisition speed VGA to high resolution 5MP system, the
In-Sight 8000 delivers the resolution and speed you need
for your application, in a package the size of an image
capture only camera.
High-performance vision tools
The In-Sight 8000 series offers vision tools that
are optimized to run at high speed. This includes
PatMax RedLine pattern matching, image processing,
color extraction, advanced defect detection,
PowerGrid and Hotbars for barcode reading, as well
as the foundation tools like blob, edge, histogram and
non-linear calibration.
Advanced image formation technology
Low contrast environments present difficult challenges in multi-point assembly verification and fine detail inspection
environments. Designed to solve these issues, the In-Sight 8505P model also features HDR+, which stretches
the boundaries of high dynamic range (HDR) technology to enhance image contrast across the entire image with
no reduction in acquisition speed. This creates a more uniformed image in a single acquisition allowing greater
depth-of-field, faster line speeds, and improved handling of difficult to read inspection targets and codes.
No HDR HDR+
NG OK
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Flexible and easy integration
Like all In-Sight vision systems, the In-Sight 8000 series are conveniently setup with the In-Sight Explorer® software.
In-Sight Explorer combines the guided step by step setup of EasyBuilder with the additional power and flexibility of the
spreadsheet for greater control and customizing of application data.
In-Sight 8500P, 8501P, 8502P and 8505P 75.5 2.97
75.5 2.97
OPTICAL
AXIS
32.0 1.26 OPTICAL
AXIS
32.0 1.26
63.0 2.48
63.0 2.48
17.6 .69 OPTICAL
PLANE
17.6 .69 OPTICAL
PLANE
OPTICAL
AXIS
35.0 1.38
OPTICAL
AXIS 23.0 .91
35.0 1.38 17.5 .69
12.4 .49
23.0 .91
17.5 .69
12.4 .49
8.4 .33
15.0 .59 44.3 1.74 21.2 .84
8.4 .33
2.6 .10
2X 2.0 .08 H7 15.0
4.5[.18]
.59 44.3 1.74 21.2 .84
OPTICAL
PLANE
2.6 .10 2.0 .08
2X 2.0 .08 H7 4.5[.18]
OPTICAL
PLANE 2.0 .08
11.0 .43
22.0 .87 18.0 .71
11.0 .43
9.2 .36
22.0 .87 18.0 .71
9.2 .36
4X M3X0.5 - 6H 6.0
2.3 .09
4X M3X0.5 - 6H 6.0
9.9 .39 51.1 2.01
2.3 .09
9.9 .39 51.1 2.01
In-Sight 8000 Series Vision Systems 3
In-Sight 8100, 8101, 8200, 8400, 8401, 8402
75.1 2.96
OPTICAL
AXIS
31.2 1.23
71.9 2.83
17.59 .693
OPTICAL 7.8 .31 12.8 .50
PLANE
OPTICAL 31.0 1.22
AXIS
18.0 .71
15.0 .59
7.4 .29
15.3 .60 44.3 1.74
2.0 .08
22.0 .87
18.0 .71
11.0 .43
OPTICAL
PLANE
2 X M3 5.0[.20] 2.26 .089 2 X M3 2.3[.09]
In-Sight 8405 69.6 2.74
OPTICAL
31.2 1.23 AXIS
71.6 2.82
20.0 .79
17.66 .695
7.8 .31
OPTICAL
PLANE
OPTICAL 31.0 1.22
AXIS
18.9 .75
15.0 .59
7.3 .29
18.1 .71
15.0 .59 44.3 1.74
2.0 .08
11.0 .43
18.0 .71
22.0 .87
OPTICAL
PLANE
2 X M3 5.0[.20] 2.66 .105
2 X M3 2.3[.09]
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SPECIFICATIONS
In-Sight In-Sight In-Sight In-Sight In-Sight In-Sight In-Sight In-Sight In-Sight In-Sight In-Sight
8100 8101 8200 8400 8401 8402 8405 8500P 8501P 8502P 8505P
Performance Factor 1X 1.7X 3.9X 4.6X
Image Type Monochome and Color Monochrome Monochrome and Color
Job/Program Memory 512 MB 14.8 GB
Image Processing
512 MB
Memory
CMOS,
Sensor Type CMOS, global shutter rolling CMOS, global shutter
shutter
1280 x 1280 x 1600 x 2592 x 640 x 480 1280 x 1920 x 2448 x
Resolution 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480
1024 1024 1200 1944 800 x 600 1024 1200 2048
HDR+ Support1 No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
133
Acquisition Monochrome 217 76 217 217 76 53 13
108
66 55 32
Rate (fps)
Color 135 45 135 135 45 33 n/a n/a n/a 35 17
Lens Type C-mount
Indicator LEDs Network status, 2 configurable LEDs
Built-in I/O 1 dedicated trigger input, 2 high speed outputs (including strobe). Additional I/O available via CIO-MICRO2 external I/O module.
Power Class 2 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Class 3 Power over Ethernet (PoE)
RJ45:
M12: Power/Ethernet, Power/ M12: Power/Ethernet,
Industrial Connectors
M8: I/O Ethernet, M8: I/O
M8: IO
Industrial Protocols OPC UA, Ethernet/IP with AOP, PROFINET Class B, iQSS, Modbus TCP, SLMP/SLMP Scanner
31 mm x
35 mm x
Size 31 mm x 31.2 mm x 75.1 mm 31.2 mm x
32 mm x 75.55 mm
71.6 mm
Weight 132.2 g 78 g 192 g
Network Speed 10/1000/1000 Mbps (Gigabit)
Rockwell Add-on Profile Yes
1
HDR+ supported on monochrome models only.
2
The In-Sight 8505P/8500P/8501P/8502P vision systems must be connected to a Class 0, 3 or 4 PoE power source, rated for at least 12.95 Watts. The CIO-MICRO I/O module
is a Class 2 PoE device and therefore cannot be used to supply power to the In-Sight 8505P/8500P/8501P/8502P vision system via the I/O module’s PoE port.
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