Keyence IV-H Series vision sensor

The Keyence Corporation of America, Itasca, Ill., recently added a new product to its popular IV Series vision sensor family—the IV-H vision sensor—that reportedly increases the stability and functionality of visual inspection, the company announced in a Jan. 29 news release.

The new IV-H models boast increased stability and versatility with a brand new toolset. Previously existing units used three tools for detection:

• Outline tool for shape and pattern detection,
• Color detection, and
• Position adjustment to account for change in orientation and position.

With the IV-H models, Keyence has expanded the toolset to increase the stability of inspection, and the number of applications the IV vision sensors can solve.The IV-H model incorporates the following new tools:

• Width/height detection,
• Diameter detection,
• Edge presence verification, and
• Edge Pixel tool (for detecting machining/finishes).

Setting up a new program in the IV software, the company added, only requires the user to complete four steps.