Cognex In-Sight 2800 Overview
The Cognex In-Sight 2800 is a compact 2D vision system with monochrome or color sensors from 720 x 540 pixels up to 2 MP (1920 x 1080) and an acquisition rate of up to 45 Hz. It is used for presence checks, sorting, assembly inspection and part location at robot and machine tending stations. Autofocus liquid lenses with 6.2 mm or 16 mm focal length and integrated LED lighting are built in, and a multicolor ring light with 8, 12 or 16 mm lenses is also offered. The IP67 housing weighs from 141 g, runs on 24 V DC at no more than 7.5 W and is programmed in In-Sight Vision Suite with EasyBuilder or the spreadsheet. It communicates over EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, SLMP, OPC UA, TCP/IP and FTP.
Key Specifications
Specification | Cognex In-Sight 2800 |
Manufacturer | Cognex |
Model | In-Sight 2800 |
Category | End effector / Vision end effector / sensor |
Interfaces | EtherNet/IP; PROFINET; SLMP; OPC UA; TCP/IP; FTP |
Price | From USD 4,500 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Robot end-of-arm tooling
Gripping
Machine tending
Assembly
Packaging
Industries
Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics
Technical Details
2D vision system
Monochrome or color sensor
720 x 540 (monochrome), 1.6 MP (1440 x 1080) or 2 MP (1920 x 1080)
Acquisition up to 45 Hz
6.2 mm or 16 mm high-speed liquid lens, or 8, 12 or 16 mm lens with multicolor ring light
Integrated 4-LED lighting in red, blue, white or IR
In-Sight Vision Suite with EasyBuilder and spreadsheet
IP67
141 g (6.2 mm), 169 g (16 mm), 290 g (ring light)
24 V DC, 7.5 W maximum
Cognex In-Sight 2800 Review Summary
The Cognex In-Sight 2800 is a compact 2D vision system with monochrome or color sensors from 720 x 540 pixels up to 2 MP (1920 x 1080) and an acquisition rate of up to 45 Hz. It is used for presence checks, sorting, assembly inspection and part location at robot and machine tending stations. Autofocus liquid lenses with 6.2 mm or 16 mm focal length and integrated LED lighting are built in, and a multicolor ring light with 8, 12 or 16 mm lenses is also offered. The IP67 housing weighs from 141 g, runs on 24 V DC at no more than 7.5 W and is programmed in In-Sight Vision Suite with EasyBuilder or the spreadsheet. It communicates over EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, SLMP, OPC UA, TCP/IP and FTP. It is listed from USD 4,500.
Pros
IP67
Wide choice of communication interfaces
Cons
Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who It Is For
The Cognex In-Sight 2800 fits manufacturers and integrators who need machine vision for inspection, identification or guidance.
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