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A smart camera combines the sensor, lens mount, image processor, and inspection software into one enclosure. Instead of sending images to a separate vision PC, it captures, evaluates, and outputs a decision — pass, fail, count, read — directly from the unit.
That makes it a strong fit where a machine or workstation needs a single, self-contained inspection check: an end-of-line camera on a compact machine, a standalone station with limited panel space, or a simple check that doesn’t need the flexibility of a full multi-camera system.
Smart cameras still need the right software behind them to configure and run the inspection.
Reduce production defects, increase throughput and improve efficiency with Zebra’s machine vision systems. State-of-the-art smart cameras extend scanning capabilities, and leverage vision software tools for setting up, deploying and running vision applications.
Stop worrying about camera failures on your production line. These rugged GigE cameras handle whatever your factory throws at them – dust, water, extreme temperatures – while delivering crystal clear images. Simple PoE setup means you’re up and running fast, with reliable performance day after day.
Where a full vision system might be overkill, a single smart camera can usually cover these five jobs on its own.
Confirm a part, feature, or component is present and correctly positioned before the process continues.
Check label placement, printed text, and graphics for correctness before packaging or shipment.
Confirm a part is rotated or aligned correctly before assembly, packing, or the next process step.
Make an onboard accept/reject decision and output it directly to a PLC, light, or reject mechanism.
Count parts, features, or repeated elements within the field of view for quick process checks.
0.3 MP – 5 MP, matched to the smallest feature that needs to be checked.
Runs capture, image processing, and decision logic without an external PC.
Compact, self-contained housing designed for direct mounting on the machine.
IP67-rated options for dusty, humid, or wash-down environments.
Configured through onboard or PC-based tools, without full custom coding.
Smart cameras aren’t a replacement for a full vision system — they’re the right fit for a narrower set of jobs.
A single, well-defined inspection task
Multiple cameras, complex or multi-step inspection
Minimal — no external PC needed
Requires panel space for a controller/PC
Fast to configure and install
Longer setup, more configuration options
Limited to onboard processing power
Scales with software and hardware upgrades
The factors our application engineers work through before recommending a specific model.
Matched to the part size and the smallest feature that needs to be checked.
Digital I/O, serial, or Ethernet, chosen for how the camera talks to your PLC.
Space available on the machine and the IP rating needed for the environment.
How the inspection is configured, and who on your team will maintain it.
Onboard capacity needed to run the inspection within your cycle time.
IP-rated housing for dust, humidity, or wash-down conditions on the floor.
Tell us the part, the check you need, and the space you have on the machine. Our application engineers will recommend the right smart camera and software.