The Visus IP67 series from The Imaging Source offers compact GigE machine vision cameras engineered for harsh industrial conditions. Featuring a robust aluminum housing measuring 43 Ã 43 Ã 34.5 mm, they boast IP6K6 and IP6K7 certifications to protect sensors and electronics from dust and temporary submersion. Integrated Sony and onsemi sensors capture high-resolution images from 3.1 to 20 megapixels. Power-over-Ethernet simplifies integration in confined installations for OEMs and integrators.
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The Imaging Source launches compact IP67 GigE camera platform
The Imaging Source expands its industrial imaging portfolio with the Visus IP67 series, a compact GigE camera platform offering IP67 protection. Built for harsh environments, it combines high reliability with a sleek and durable 43 Ã 43 Ã 34.5 mm housing. Machinery builders, system integrators, and OEMs gain simplified integration and robust operation. Featuring Power-over-Ethernet, M12 connectors, advanced Sony and onsemi sensors, the model excels in automation, wide-ranging inspection, quality control.
Robust Visus IP67 Series Offers Ultra-Compact 43Ã43Ã34.5mm GigE Cameras
With dimensions of 43 Ã 43 Ã 34.5 mm, the Visus IP67 series ranks among the smallest GigE-IP67 cameras available. The sturdy aluminum housing, certified to IP6K6 and IP6K7 standards, reliably shields the sensor and electronic components from dust infiltration and temporary submersion. Thanks to its compact footprint, this camera integrates into confined machinery spaces and installations, enabling high-performance imaging in challenging environments without compromising system flexibility or maintenance access.
Visus IP67 Series Enables Robotics, Automation, Logistics, Quality Inspection
Featuring IP67-rated robustness and compact form, the Visus series excels across diverse industrial machine vision applications. It seamlessly integrates into robotics, factory automation, warehousing, and logistics environments. Additionally, it supports food processing, agricultural monitoring, and automotive assembly lines. Core functions include high-speed barcode and QR-code reading, precision robot guidance, and reliable pick-and-place coordination. Comprehensive package and product inspection capabilities ensure accurate defect detection and assembly verification for optimized production quality.
Sony and onsemi Sensors Deliver 3.1 to 20MP Imaging
Featuring a selection of Sony and onsemi sensors, these cameras offer global shutter and rolling shutter options across resolutions from 3.1 to 20 megapixels. Connectivity is ensured via an X-coded M12 Gigabit Ethernet port with Power-over-Ethernet support, while an A-coded M8 interface provides I/O signals and auxiliary power. For precise timing and control, the cameras include one dedicated trigger-in input and two general-purpose outputs configurable for flexible triggering and synchronization.
IP67-Certified Accessories Streamline Integration And Drive Down Overall Costs
To further reduce integration effort, The Imaging Source provides a comprehensive portfolio of accessories. The package includes IP67-certified data and I/O cables, IP67-protected lens tubes and S-Mount (M12) objectives. This extensive compatibility simplifies system design for OEMs and system integrators, ensuring seamless connection between cameras and peripherals. By standardizing on ruggedized components, users achieve reliable performance in harsh environments while maintaining competitive total cost of ownership across diverse industrial imaging applications.
Limited Visus IP67 prototypes available now; Q3 2026 launch
The first prototypes of the Visus IP67 series have been released in limited quantities for selected customers and partners, enabling early evaluation and feedback. These initial units showcase the ruggedized GigE-Machine-Vision design optimized for harsh industrial environments. Production is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2026, ensuring ample lead time for system integrators and OEMs to plan deployments and seamlessly incorporate the latest IP67-rated vision solutions into their automation pipelines.
The Visus IP67 series delivers a modular, cost-effective vision platform combining compact dimensions, IP67-rated housing, and cutting-edge Sony and onsemi sensors to ensure reliable operation in harsh environments. Equipped with Power-over-Ethernet, dual I/O ports, and a comprehensive accessory lineup, it streamlines integration and reduces total system costs without compromising image quality or throughput. This rugged GigE solution empowers OEMs, system integrators, and machine builders to address demanding applications, from barcode reading to robotic guidance, in next-generation industrial automation.
