Realise unparalleled precision and robustness with Ensenso N 3D-vision series

iDS have strengthened the Ensenso N 3D camera series with the release of four new camera models, the N31, N36, N41 and N46. Visually, the cameras are no different from their predecessors (N30, N35, N40, N45), however the new models are leveraged with low-noise sensors and higher resolutions (2.3 MP instead of 1.3 MP). These cameras come fitted with CMOS sensors and a GigE Vision interface.

The Ensenso N camera series are designed with a compact housing that is suited to harsh environmental conditions and the cameras have the ability to detect both stationary and moving 3D objects.

A notable feature with the Ensenso N 3D cameras is an integrated projector that projects a high-contrast texture onto a target object using a random dot pattern mask so that objects with few or very low contrast features can be measured in 3D. To further enable reliable performance in rugged environments all models within the Ensenso N family provide lockable GPIO (general purpose input/output) connectors for trigger and flash.

Whether it be inline component inspection for the manufacturing industry or order picking for remote-controlled industrial robots in hazardous environments, the Ensenso N cameras excel in a wide variety of 3D tasks.

The Ensenso N camera family is separated by two product lines, the N3x (N30, N31, N35, N36) and the N4x (N40, N41, N45, N46). Each product line has its own unique advantages.

 

Lightweight and cost-optimized
In this new Ensenso N series iDS has seperated the electronics behind each of the three components (cameras and projector) and in so doing have allowed the use of a lightweight plastic composite housing material, which makes it possible to manufacture the 3D camera family more cost-effectively.

The reduced weight also makes Ensenso N4x models applicable to collaborative robotic arms, whose driving forces can be limited due to safety reasons.

N3x product line (N30, N31, N35, N36)

For demanding applications
The Aluminium housing of the N3x camera models ensures optimum heat dissipation of the electronic components and allows a stable light output even under extreme conditions. These factors compliment the overall high quality and robustness of the 3D data.

The metal design also allows the CMOS sensors to be mounted more accurately and with vergence angles of 2° to 10° making it possible to achieve best results for applications with shorter object distances.

Members of the Ensenso N camera family, can be easily set up to operate via the EnsensoSDK. Note* new models (N31, N36, N41 N46) require EnsensoSDK 3.4
• One software package (Ensenso SDK for Windows and Linux) for all Ensenso models
• MVTec HALCON, C, C++ and C# sample programs with source code
• Output of a single 3D point cloud in multi-camera mode
• Live composition of the 3D point clouds from multiple viewing directions
• Robot hand-eye calibration
• Integration of uEye industrial cameras, for example, to capture additional colour information or barcodes