Key Features
Unmatched 3D performance with full customization
The L38 with VisionPro handles a wide range of applications, from identifying defects and reading text to guiding robots and ensuring precise part alignment in production assemblies.
- Wide range of models: Choose from a variety of models to customize the solution
- Robust 3D and 2D toolset: Combine tools to meet specific application requirements and adapt to evolving business needs
Whether you need to inspect small, intricate components or large, fast-moving items, the L38 with VisionPro delivers precise 3D measurements, ensuring consistent, reliable results and improving overall product quality.
- Enhanced 3D imaging: Find subtle defects and locate objects against difficult backgrounds
- Micron-level accuracy: Reduce errors caused by motion, misalignment, and product irregularities
The L38 with VisionPro ensures your production line runs smoothly with high-speed processing and real-time feedback, delivering high throughput and optimizing the efficiency of your manufacturing processes.
- Fast image acquisition and processing: Keep up with high-speed production lines with 65% faster acquisition rates and PC-based processing.
- Measurements in real-world units: Get practical data for actionable outputs.
Unique, high-powered laser quickly scans parts for higher throughput
- Delivers fast acquisition rates to support high line speeds
- Meets Class 2 safety standards, eliminating the need for expensive enclosures and allowing users to make adjustments without stopping the line
- Offers 5X more light than conventional sensors to provide image acquisition at greater distances
Patented speckle-free laser reduces optical noise to create high-contrast images
- Minimizes speckle and glare, common problems for 3D laser systems
- Captures higher resolution images than traditional laser displacement sensors
- Delivers the most consistent laser line in the industry for more reliable scanning
Complete software suite with visual programming and modular tools
The L38 with VisionPro uses a PC-based development environment that combines best-in-class vision technologies in a graphical programming interface. Powerful enough to solve the most challenging vision tasks, it enables fast deployment of highly customizable applications.
- Graphical programming enables users to visually define and tune their application
- Modular tool blocks allow users to create and reuse components, shortening cycle times
- Advanced scripting and .NET C# programming options offer additional flexibility
- Future-oriented design supports current and future vision needs
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Applications
Accuracy and flexibility for your most demanding applications, from quality control to complex surface analysis
Quality inspection
Detect subtle defects on large parts and complex surfaces.
Optical character recognition (OCR)
Read embossed or raised text on challenging backgrounds.
Precise 3D measurement
Measure 3D features, including length, width, height, tilt, and volume.
Robotic alignment
Ensure correct alignment in production assemblies.
Ability to combine sensors to expand views
Use multiple side-by-side sensors to inspect wide production lines without losing resolution.
Ability to combine sensors to enhance views
Use multiple angled or head-to-head sensors to remove occlusions and see inside cavities.
Specifications
L38 with VisionPro Specifications
| L38-100 | Value |
|---|---|
| Image Resolution (K) | 1920 |
| L38-300 | Value |
|---|---|
| Image Resolution (K) | 1920 |
| L38-33 | Value |
|---|---|
| Image Resolution (K) | 1920 |
| L38-50 | Value |
|---|---|
| Image Resolution (K) | 1920 |
| L38-500 | Value |
|---|---|
| Image Resolution (K) | 1920 |
| L38-100 | Value |
|---|---|
| Discrete Inputs | Trigger, differential/single ended encoder, laser interlock |
| Discrete Outputs | 2 Discrete Outputs |
| Connectors | M12 8 Pin X-Coded,M12 12 Pin A-Coded |
| Network Communications | IEEE 802.3 TCP/IP Protocol,10/100/1000,1 Ethernet port |
| Communication Protocols | Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, SLMP, RS-232, SFTP, Ethernet/IP, FTP, Modbus TCP, OPC/UA, PROFINET |
| L38-300 | Value |
|---|---|
| Discrete Inputs | Trigger, differential/single ended encoder, laser interlock |
| Discrete Outputs | 2 Discrete Outputs |
| Connectors | M12 8 Pin X-Coded,M12 12 Pin A-Coded |
| Network Communications | IEEE 802.3 TCP/IP Protocol,10/100/1000,1 Ethernet port |
| Communication Protocols | Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, SLMP, RS-232, SFTP, Ethernet/IP, FTP, Modbus TCP, OPC/UA, PROFINET |
| L38-33 | Value |
|---|---|
| Discrete Inputs | Trigger, differential/single ended encoder, laser interlock |
| Discrete Outputs | 2 Discrete Outputs |
| Connectors | M12 8 Pin X-Coded,M12 12 Pin A-Coded |
| Network Communications | IEEE 802.3 TCP/IP Protocol,10/100/1000,1 Ethernet port |
| Communication Protocols | Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, SLMP, RS-232, SFTP, Ethernet/IP, FTP, Modbus TCP, OPC/UA, PROFINET |
| L38-50 | Value |
|---|---|
| Discrete Inputs | Trigger, differential/single ended encoder, laser interlock |
| Discrete Outputs | 2 Discrete Outputs |
| Connectors | M12 8 Pin X-Coded,M12 12 Pin A-Coded |
| Network Communications | IEEE 802.3 TCP/IP Protocol,10/100/1000,1 Ethernet port |
| Communication Protocols | Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, SLMP, RS-232, SFTP, Ethernet/IP, FTP, Modbus TCP, OPC/UA, PROFINET |
| L38-500 | Value |
|---|---|
| Discrete Inputs | Trigger, differential/single ended encoder, laser interlock |
| Discrete Outputs | 2 Discrete Outputs |
| Connectors | M12 8 Pin X-Coded,M12 12 Pin A-Coded |
| Network Communications | IEEE 802.3 TCP/IP Protocol,10/100/1000,1 Ethernet port |
| Communication Protocols | Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, SLMP, RS-232, SFTP, Ethernet/IP, FTP, Modbus TCP, OPC/UA, PROFINET |
| L38-100 | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Power Consumption (W) | 18 |
| L38-300 | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Power Consumption (W) | 18 |
| L38-33 | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Power Consumption (W) | 18 |
| L38-50 | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Power Consumption (W) | 18 |
| L38-500 | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Power Consumption (W) | 18 |
| L38-100 | Value |
|---|---|
| Height (mm) | 101 |
| Length (mm) | 150.5 |
| Width (mm) | 45 |
| Weight (g) | 940 |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (°C) | 45 |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (°C) | 0 |
| Maximum Storage Temperature (°C) | 70 |
| Minimum Storage Temperature (°C) | -20 |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| L38-300 | Value |
|---|---|
| Height (mm) | 101 |
| Length (mm) | 150.5 |
| Width (mm) | 45 |
| Weight (g) | 940 |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (°C) | 45 |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (°C) | 0 |
| Maximum Storage Temperature (°C) | 70 |
| Minimum Storage Temperature (°C) | -20 |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| L38-33 | Value |
|---|---|
| Height (mm) | 101 |
| Length (mm) | 150.5 |
| Width (mm) | 45 |
| Weight (g) | 940 |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (°C) | 45 |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (°C) | 0 |
| Maximum Storage Temperature (°C) | 70 |
| Minimum Storage Temperature (°C) | -20 |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| L38-50 | Value |
|---|---|
| Height (mm) | 101 |
| Length (mm) | 150.5 |
| Width (mm) | 45 |
| Weight (g) | 940 |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (°C) | 45 |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (°C) | 0 |
| Maximum Storage Temperature (°C) | 70 |
| Minimum Storage Temperature (°C) | -20 |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| L38-500 | Value |
|---|---|
| Height (mm) | 101 |
| Length (mm) | 250.5 |
| Width (mm) | 45 |
| Weight (g) | 1280 |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (°C) | 45 |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (°C) | 0 |
| Maximum Storage Temperature (°C) | 70 |
| Minimum Storage Temperature (°C) | -20 |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| L38-100 | Value |
|---|---|
| Certifications | RoHS, TÜV SÜD NRTL, CE, FCC, KCC, UK CA |
| L38-300 | Value |
|---|---|
| Certifications | RoHS, TÜV SÜD NRTL, CE, FCC, KCC, UK CA |
| L38-33 | Value |
|---|---|
| Certifications | RoHS, TÜV SÜD NRTL, CE, FCC KCC, UK CA |
| L38-50 | Value |
|---|---|
| Certifications | RoHS, TÜV SÜD NRTL, CE, FCC ,KCC, UK CA |
| L38-500 | Value |
|---|---|
| Certifications | RoHS, TÜV SÜD NRTL, CE, FCC, KCC, UK CA |
| L38-100 | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 (blue), 640 (red) |
| Laser Class | 2M |
| Total Output Power (W) | - |
| X Resolution Top (µm) | 39.1 |
| X Resolution Bottom (µm) | 93.8 |
| Z Resolution Top (µm) | 4.4 |
| Z Resolution Bottom (µm) | 25.9 |
| Z Repeatability Mid (µm) | 1 |
| L38-300 | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 (blue), 640 (red) |
| Laser Class | 2M |
| Total Output Power (W) | - |
| X Resolution Top (µm) | 49.5 |
| X Resolution Bottom (µm) | 239.6 |
| Z Resolution Top (µm) | 6.9 |
| Z Resolution Bottom (µm) | 147.5 |
| Z Repeatability Mid (µm) | 2 |
| L38-33 | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 (blue) |
| Laser Class | 2M |
| Total Output Power (W) | 45 |
| X Resolution Top (µm) | 17.2 |
| X Resolution Bottom (µm) | 20.3 |
| Z Resolution Top (µm) | 1.7 |
| Z Resolution Bottom (µm) | 2.7 |
| Z Repeatability Mid (µm) | 0.5 |
| L38-50 | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 (blue), 640 (red) |
| Laser Class | 2M |
| Total Output Power (W) | - |
| X Resolution Top (µm) | 28.6 |
| X Resolution Bottom (µm) | 46.9 |
| Z Resolution Top (µm) | 2.5 |
| Z Resolution Bottom (µm) | 6.9 |
| Z Repeatability Mid (µm) | 0.5 |
| L38-500 | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 (blue), 640 (red) |
| Laser Class | 2M |
| Total Output Power (W) | - |
| X Resolution Top (µm) | 213 |
| X Resolution Bottom (µm) | 574 |
| Z Resolution Top (µm) | 42 |
| Z Resolution Bottom (µm) | 302 |
| Z Repeatability Mid (µm) | 10 |
*1 Z Repeatability is measured an average of 100 times over a point cloud using a 4x4 mm area, at the middle of the Measurement Range.
*2 Z Linearity is the max deviation of 250 position measurements on the Measurement Range, where a measurement is the average of 2 profiles using the standard Cognex target.
*3 Mounted to a 400 mm aluminum bar on top of the camera.
*4 When enable binning and the FOV is windowed down. Calibration at 21°C ambient temperature.
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