IDS Imaging GV-53F1LE-MB Rev.2 – 5MP Global Shutter Camera

Applications Powered by Sony IMX568

1. High-Speed PCB & Surface Defect Inspection
   Electronics manufacturing lines require crystal-clear images at high speed to detect small solder defects, misaligned components, or surface scratches. With its 5.1 MP global shutter, the IMX568 captures distortion-free images of moving boards, ensuring that tiny features such as vias and pad edges remain sharp. Short exposure times paired with strong illumination deliver excellent contrast, while region-of-interest (ROI) settings increase frame rates for targeted inspections. Its GigE Vision interface allows reliable image transfer over long distances, enabling integration in compact production environments. This combination reduces defective product escapes, shortens inspection cycles, and improves traceability through stored inspection images.

2. Robot Guidance & Pick-and-Place Positioning
   Automated robotic systems demand fast, precise imaging to detect, locate, and pick components accurately. The IMX568’s global shutter eliminates motion blur during arm movement, capturing sharp images even while objects or tools are in motion. Its compact S-Mount form factor allows installation close to the end effector, while hardware trigger and flash synchronization ensure each image is taken at the exact right moment. Multi-camera setups over GigE simplify installation and reduce cabling complexity. This results in faster pick-and-place cycles, improved positional accuracy, and consistent performance under varying lighting conditions.

3. Logistics: Barcode/Label OCR on Fast Conveyors
   Parcel sorting facilities require reliable, fast image capture to read barcodes and labels on moving packages. The IMX568’s global shutter provides sharp images without motion smear, even at high conveyor speeds, improving decoding accuracy for wrinkled or angled labels. High sensitivity supports short exposure times under bright LED strobes, while ROI functions increase frame rate for multi-lane scanning. Its GigE Vision compatibility enables centralized processing of multiple camera streams, reducing the need for separate computers at each scanning point. The result is improved first-pass read rates, reduced manual intervention, and faster package throughput.

4. Intelligent Traffic Systems (ANPR & Vehicle Analytics)
   Traffic monitoring requires capturing fine details such as license plates, vehicle contours, and tire patterns, even in motion or challenging light. The IMX568 sensor delivers high-resolution, blur-free images with short exposures, ensuring accurate capture during both day and night conditions. Synchronized triggering allows monitoring of multiple lanes with consistent image timing. Its pixel density balances wide-area views with the ability to crop into details like plate numbers, making it suitable for enforcement, tolling, and traffic analysis. The camera’s performance ensures dependable operation for long-term outdoor deployments.

5. Precision 3D Metrology & Motion Analysis
   Applications such as dimensional inspection and high-speed motion analysis require accurate, blur-free data capture. The IMX568’s global shutter ensures that images remain consistent across fast movements, while stereo or structured-light setups benefit from synchronized exposures for precise 3D reconstruction. The 2.74 µm pixel size offers fine detail capture, and ROI settings allow increased frame rates for studying rapid events like vibrations or tool wear. These capabilities make it ideal for manufacturing quality control, product testing, and research applications that demand high accuracy and repeatable results.