ibaVision serves as a link between the iba system and project-specific image processing solutions. With version 3, ibaVision introduces a new plug-in architecture that allows building solutions for an even wider array of projects. Independent of the used plug-in, the main feature of ibaVision consists of processing image data automatically. Results are presented either as data (numeric/text) or as new images. All these results can be processed, visualized and analyzed with the familiar iba tools in the usual way. In general, automatic inspection images can provide information that is hidden to conventional sensors. Thus, ibaVision provides ways to enhance previously unavailable process information thus offering new possibilities for analysis and automated monitoring.
Intelligent image processing
ibaVision programs convert visual process information into numerical or logical values. In this way, for example, the spacing, geometry or position of products can be determined and used for quality testing or identification of parts during the ongoing process. In addition, identification features, such as bar codes, numbers or other machine-readable symbols can be captured. Numeric or textual values are recorded online in ibaPDA and can, like other process signals, be visualized and displayed as trends. The user can display process data side-by-side with static images or live video streams and can recognize emerging trends, process deviations or failures. In addition, optical warning messages can be integrated into HMI system displays. In case tolerances for a quality feature are exceeded, this can immediately be displayed, for example, using a signal light.