Comparative Analysis of Measurement Tools in the Cognex D900 Vision System

This paper presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of the measurement tools in the Cognex D900 vision system, applied within an industrial manufacturing environment focused on quality control. Initially, issues related to vision systems, including their definition, history, and development path, are discussed. The benefits of using vision systems in such industrial scenarios are presented. The analysis examines the operation of selected functions offered by the vision system, comparing two methods of program preparation for inspection: user-configured functions performing the indicated measurements and image analysis using deep learning. The first method allows for the omission of non-critical defects, providing specific dimension values for further analysis by other systems, and features straightforward function configuration with low hardware requirements, with modification times ranging from 30 to 200 ms depending on image detail placement. Conversely, the ViDi tool offers comprehensive image analysis without the need to specify detail features, enabling the detection of any deviations from a reference pattern. Through a series of tests conducted in a high-precision manufacturing environment, this research highlights the strengths, limitations, and practical implications of using advanced vision systems in automated inspection and quality control processes.