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DS1000 Series Displacement Sensors Technical Reference Version: 9 | v9.5 SR2

PDF: 1.57 MB

Version: 9.5 SR2

Release Date: 10/17/2019

Language: English

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Content Summary

Download the DS1000 Series Displacement Sensors Technical Reference for information on the operational theory and usage of Cognex DS1000 Series Sensors.

The DS1000 Series Displacement Sensors Technical Reference provides comprehensive details on the operation, concepts, and applications of the Cognex DS1000 Series Sensors. This document covers topics such as sensor functionality, range image creation, coordinate systems, and operational settings for height and motion direction measurements.

Table of Contents:

  • About this Manual
  • How the DS 1000 Series Sensor Works
  • Basic Operation
  • Intensity Image
  • Range Image
  • How Range Images Are Created
  • Reading Distance and Field of View
  • Missing Pixels in the Range Image
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Sensor 3D Space
  • Image 3D Space
  • Transformation from Image 3D to Sensor 3D Space
  • Motion Direction
  • Why Does Changing Motion Mirror the Pixels?
  • Positive Encoder Direction Settings
  • Acquire Direction Settings
  • Conclusion