Smart VS Sensor Series

Smart Sensor Applications in Industry

From packaging and labeling to assembly and filling lines, Smart VS sensors are designed for fast deployment, simple configuration, and long-term stability. Inspired by PEKAT machine learning algorithms and guided by a simple teaching process, they offer a compact and intelligent solution for a wide range of industrial detection tasks.

Smart VS sensors are particularly well suited for applications that require distinguishing between two specific object conditions — such as the presence or absence of a feature, or the orientation of a part. By teaching the sensor what an OK and NG condition looks like, it can quickly learn to detect the differences, regardless of the object’s material, shape, or color.

Effortless Setup

Smart VS sensors are ready to use in minutes — no programming required. Configuration is done via the intuitive web-based interface or the onboard button. Simply teach an OK and NG object, and the sensor learns to detect them automatically.

The Smart VS EVO makes it even easier: with anomaly detection, only OK samples are needed. The sensor identifies anything that deviates — perfect for unpredictable or rare defects.

Rapid Deployment & Easy Integration

Smart VS sensors are designed for fast installation and effortless integration into existing systems. They mount just like traditional photoelectric sensors — yet deliver the advanced capabilities of a vision system, without the complexity.

Integration is simple and flexible:

• The sensor can be triggered using a signal from the machine’s electrical phase, an external sensor, or an encoder.
• Configuration and job management can be done via the built-in web-based interface using a PC or Ethernet-connected terminal.
• No vision software or dedicated controller is required.

Whether you’re performing a quick setup or fine-tuning multiple inspection jobs, Smart VS makes it easy. The web interface also serves as a helpful tool for troubleshooting and maintenance.

The Models: Smart VS, Smart VS+, and Smart VS EVO

The Smart VS lineup offers scalable performance to match your application needs — from straightforward presence detection to advanced classification and anomaly detection. All models share the same intuitive setup and AI-powered operation, but differ in capabilities such as the number of teachable classes, connectivity, and advanced tools.

Smart VS EVO — Key Features

• Excellent detection capability: thanks to the deep learning-based Anomaly Detection and Classifier algorithms, the Smart-VS reliable detects non-conformities even in applications with high variability.
• Undisputed ease of use: thanks to its easy and complete web-based GUI, operators can make the device up and running in a matter of minutes with no need to install any additional software.
• Flexibility: thanks the powerful algorithms, an operating distance up to 400mm and a sizable ROI the Smart-VS EVO can tackle a wide variety of quality control applications.
• Low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Thanks to its friendly and complete Web GUI no special skills are required, enabling quick and effortless setup for any operator.

Thanks to its innovative anomaly detection algorithm, Smart VS EVO can learn what “good” looks like and then automatically detect any deviation — no defect samples or vision knowledge required. This makes it ideal for quality control tasks where defects are unpredictable or rare.

The improved 6-class classifier further expands its capability to handle complex orientation and presence/absence applications, while tools like Threshold setting provide more transparency and control in the evaluation process.

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