The latest AutoVISION machine vision software update includes PROFINET industrial protocol and a multi-language interface to provide a simplified vision solution for German and Chinese-speaking users.
Microscan Link is available in AutoVISION machine vision software, which enables a method for connecting parameters inside AutoVISION jobs to outside industrial control systems. AutoVISION software’s latest release features expanded industrial connectivity and a new multi-language interface.
Specifically, the latest software update includes PROFINET industrial protocol in addition to Ethernet communication and discrete I/O and serial protocols. PROFINET is a standard for industrial automation using a computer network. It uses standards such as TCP/IP and Ethernet, and features a modular structure, which allows users to select only necessary functions for different applications.
AutoVISION 2.1 release also features a multi-language interface to provide a simplified vision solution for German and Chinese-speaking users.
AutoVISION and Microscan Link work in tandem to provide factory-wide communication through a simple interface and one-click connectivity.
Former VSD Editor James Carroll joined the team 2013. Carroll covered machine vision and imaging from numerous angles, including application stories, industry news, market updates, and new products. In addition to writing and editing articles, Carroll managed the Innovators Awards program and webcasts.
