The VAX-50 Industrial Smart Camera, powered by PEKAT VISION, provides a compact and easy-to-deploy solution for AI-powered visual inspection. By combining image acquisition, deep learning, and industrial communication in a single device, it enables reliable quality inspection directly at the edge.
Powered by NVIDIA® Jetson™ technology, the VAX-50 supports both on-device AI model training and real-time inference. PEKAT VISION’s intuitive web-based interface makes deployment straightforward, while optional scripting enables advanced customization for demanding inspection tasks.
VAX-50 Industrial Smart Camera Highlights
Key Specifications
Powered by NVIDIA® Jetson™ technology and a high-quality Sony® image sensor, the VAX-50 delivers reliable AI performance for industrial inspection tasks. Combined with PEKAT VISION, it provides a complete edge AI solution capable of detecting defects, classifying products, reading text, and performing anomaly detection directly on the smart camera. Its rugged aluminum housing and optional IP67 protection make it suitable for continuous operation in demanding industrial environments.
| TECHNICAL DETAILS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA® Jetson™ Xavier NX | |
| CPU | 6-core Carmel ARM | |
| Memory RAM | 16 GB | |
| Memory Flash | 16 GB | |
| Extended storage capacity | Optional SD card (up to 2 TB) | |
| Supported PEKAT VISION version | 3.19.3 | |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor | Sony IMX250 Gen2 | |
| Mono/Color | Color | |
| Sensor type | 2/3″ CMOS | |
| Shutter type | Global shutter | |
| Resolution | 2448 x 2048 px | |
| Maximal FPS | 77 fps | |
| Mechanical/Electronics | ||
| Ethernet connection | GigE X-coded | |
| Supply voltage | 12 – 24 V DC, ± 20 % | |
| Power Consumption | approx. 25 W @ 73 fps | |
| Weight | 640 g | |
Connectivity
The VAX-50 Industrial Smart Camera provides versatile industrial communication through Siemens S7 PLC, Digital I/O, RS-232, TCP/IP, and software SDKs (C, C#, Python). These interfaces simplify integration with industrial controllers, manufacturing equipment, and custom software applications.
| INTERFACES | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | TCP/IP |
| Siemens S7 | |
| Serial | RS 232 |
| Digital | 3xDIO |
| Supply voltage | M12 12-pin A-coded |
I/O PORTS / PIN ASSIGNMENT
Environmental Conditions
The VAX-50 is designed for reliable long-term operation in industrial environments. Its robust mechanical design, optional IP67 protection, and wide operating temperature range ensure dependable performance in demanding production conditions.
| ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -10 °C … + 70 °C | |
| Operating Temperature* | Mounted on 45×90 mm aluminium profile | Not mounted |
| Full power usage | 44° C | 27 °C |
| Typical power usage | 52 °C | 42 °C |
| Humidity | 10 % … 90 % non-condensing | |
| Protection Class | up to IP 67 (with mounted tube and cable) | |
*Maximum Ambient Temperature
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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
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