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NEXUS - The easy-to-use, smart connection that makes BOA cameras smarter
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The BOA complementary device
offering convenient, cost-effective integration and information sharing
|  What
is the BOA NEXUS?
A complementary device for BOA smart cameras, the BOA NEXUS Smart
Bridge works in conjunction with existing BOA camera systems to
expand their information-sharing and monitoring capabilities by
providing a "smart bridge" between BOA cameras, associated
system resources and operators.
Smart functionality
The BOA NEXUS uses a standard monitor to allow users to realize
a runtime monitoring system that will display inspection images
and application-specific information from a number of BOA
cameras.
Offering a convenient means of setting up and maintaining BOA cameras
online, the NEXUS supports methods of collecting and distributing
information between the cameras, other system components and the
factory floor. The device displays inspection images and application-specific
information, conveniently, from multiple BOA cameras
and so eliminates the need for expensive human/machine
interfaces (HMI).
NEXUS resources
The device is equipped with a low power, dual core Atom processor,
a 40 GB solid-state hard drive and 2GBs of DDR2 memory.
Each of the 6 Gigabit compliant Ethernet ports internally connect
through independent data lanes to alleviate bandwidth bottlenecks.
Network ports can be configured for isolated or bridged system configurations
and each can be expanded using external switches to accommodate
larger camera installations. In addition to Ethernet, also provided
are standard external interfaces for system integration, including
display, 3 USB ports and an RS-232 serial port. The display port
is compatible with standard monitors and capable of supporting resolutions
up to 2048 x 1536.
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Smart software
Built-in NEXUS software automatically discovers BOA cameras on the
network (either directly or indirectly via Ethernet switches) and
helps manage any IP address and firmware version conflicts.
The software interface provides easy access to setup, maintenance
and operational features of the BOA INS and IDR cameras. BOA PRO users
can setup cameras using client software installed on the device and
utilize prebuilt Win32 compatible operator interfaces customized for
specific application needs.
| Benefits |
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| • Display interface eliminates
need for expensive HMIs |
• Convenient access for online setup and
maintenance |
| • Supports isolated or bridged
network configurations |
• Simplifies camera network setup |
| • Manages access to cameras
with dissimilar firmware versions |
• Tracks user access and changes to camera
solutions |
| • Supports results logging
capability to CSV file |
• Includes software emulator for offline
solution editing |
| • DIN mountable hardware platform |
• Provides storage for runtime image logging |
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| Quick
specs |
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| Model |
BOA NEXUS
Smart Bridge |
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| Storage |
40GB SSD |
| CPU |
1.8 Ghz Dual Core |
| Camera/network ports |
GigE x 6 |
| Display |
VGA to QXGA (2048x1536/75Hz) |
| Power |
12V (50W) via supplied adapter |
| Operating temperature |
0-40C Operating. Cooling: Fanless via passive heat
sink |
| Dimensions |
200 x 42 x 144 mm |
| Mount |
DIN rail |
| Certifications |
CE, FCC Class A, RoHS |
| Operating system |
Windows 7 Embedded |
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Example BOA NEXUS configuration |
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Adept Turnkey Pty Ltd are "The Machine Vision and Imaging
Specialists" and distributor of Teledyne DALSA products in Australia
and New Zealand. To find out more about any Teledyne DALSA machine vision
product please call us at Perth (08) 9242 5411 / Sydney (02) 9979 2599
/ Melbourne (03) 9384 1775 or contact
us online.
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