Use Keyence OCR Cameras to Automate Your Business

Keyence cameras are not just OCR, but many provide Optical Character Recognition as one of many other tools

There are many vision system platforms provided by Keyence depending on the customer need. In addition to standard functions such as Line, Area, Color, and Shape inspection OCR is an advanced processing tool that comes standard. OCR can provide inspection for the human-readable component of barcodes or QR codes, as well as check for correct part numbers or dates.

Camera resolutions up to 21 megapixels in monochrome and color provide robust imaging solutions.

IV Series: A lower cost entry product that provides OCR on high contrast objects such as black on white text. Easy to use teaching tools and an all in one lens, illumination, and sensor makes this a go to option for straight forward detection applications.

CV-X Series: A robust vision controller and camera combination that is designed to be intuitive and user friendly. Maintaining inspections on this vision system is straight forward. Preforming difficult optical character recognition such as embossed or raised characters can be achieved.

XG-X Series: A completely customizable vision system. This platform can be tailored specific to the job or product being inspected. Have access to the most advanced tools for refining a character recognition inspection. The XG-X has the most extensive vision controller toolset and options to create an inspection station that completes the most challenging tasks.

Unparalleled accuracy and speed to automate identification & sorting tasks

Quickly capture individual characters, then compare those characters against a database of known words using high speed processors. Output decisions based on expiration dates, lot numbers, product codes, or other manufacturing data

Easy setup and integration within existing systems 

Keyence Vision Systems are easily integrated into a system that has programable logic already. Imaging decisions are handled directly in the vision controller thus eliminating the need to complex and tedious custom development software. Overall job pass/fail information as well as exact data from individual tools can be sent directly to the PLC.

Robust accuracy in even the most challenging conditions 

The XG-X Series vision controller gives the most in depth selection of tools for filtering and processing a captured image. Proper processing of an image allows for accurate selection of text characters from difficult to inspect object. Combined with the high range of resolution provided by Keyence camera and lensing options a high level of confidence is achieved.

Reduced costs and improved ROI 

Implementation of a optical character recognition tool as just a part of a larger vision inspection can increase product quality, and reduce the overall time needed for operator visual inspections. A return on investment is achieved quickly when products are required to be 100% inspected before leaving the facility.