Cognex In-Sight 3800 Overview
The Cognex In-Sight 3800 is a high-speed 2D vision system with monochrome and color sensors from 1.6 MP to 16 MP and acquisition rates from 125 down to 18 frames per second. It combines AI tools for segmentation, classification and OCR with rule-based tools for measurement, pattern detection, code reading and robot guidance, covering inspection, part location and pick-and-place alignment. The camera takes C-mount lenses, a high-speed liquid lens or a manual focus lens, and works with integrated multicolor and IR lighting or external lights. The housing is rated IP67, weighs 570 g without lighting and runs on 24 V DC. It communicates over EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, SLMP, TCP/IP and RS-232.
Key Specifications
Specification | Cognex In-Sight 3800 |
Manufacturer | Cognex |
Model | In-Sight 3800 |
Category | End effector / Vision end effector / sensor |
Interfaces | EtherNet/IP; PROFINET; Modbus TCP; SLMP; TCP/IP; SFTP; FTP; RS-232 |
Price | From USD 8,500 |
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
In-Sight 3801: 1.6 MP at 125 fps, 3803: 3 MP at 47 fps, 3805: 5 MP at 32 fps, 3808: 8 MP at 24 fps, 3812: 12 MP at 22 fps, 3816: 16 MP at 18 fps
C-mount, high-speed liquid lens or manual focus lens
Integrated RGBW and IR lighting, red and white long-range lights, or external lighting
AI segmentation, classification and OCR plus rule-based measurement, pattern, code reading and robot guidance tools
IP67
570 g without lighting
24 V DC, 2.0 A maximum
Cognex In-Sight 3800 Review Summary
The Cognex In-Sight 3800 is a high-speed 2D vision system with monochrome and color sensors from 1.6 MP to 16 MP and acquisition rates from 125 down to 18 frames per second. It combines AI tools for segmentation, classification and OCR with rule-based tools for measurement, pattern detection, code reading and robot guidance, covering inspection, part location and pick-and-place alignment. The camera takes C-mount lenses, a high-speed liquid lens or a manual focus lens, and works with integrated multicolor and IR lighting or external lights. The housing is rated IP67, weighs 570 g without lighting and runs on 24 V DC. It communicates over EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, SLMP, TCP/IP and RS-232. It is listed from USD 8,500.
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 3800 fits manufacturers and integrators who need machine vision for inspection, identification or guidance.
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