For applications that will sell in quantities of 50 and more, a tailor made solution can very well be the most cost effective way to go. It can also be interesting for customers that need smaller quantities but with unique features.
Tailoring provides an opportunity to obtain products optimised for specific applications without expensive full custom development. All designs derive from pre-developed generic concepts, combined and customised to fit particular applications uniquely.
Typical Options
Camera
- Low cost camera with one or multiple CMOS sensors
- Trigger / exposure interface
Optics
- Colour filter
- Polarizer
- Mirrors
Lighting
- One or more lamps — size and colour adjusted to application
- Flash or continuous lighting
- Single flash, or multiple flashes in sequence
Interfacing
- Digital input/output
- Trigger by photocel, pulse encoder, PLC etc.
- RS232, RS485, USB or ethernet
- Profibus, CAN, DMX512, etc.
- Actuator drivers
Sensing / Conditioning
- Temperature sensor
- Relative humidity sensor
- Window defogger heater
Costs & Lead Times
Products are purchased at standard product pricing levels. Tailoring costs depend on engineering hours required for customisation. Depending on the specific needs, lead times of 2–3 months are usually achievable.