Industrial Integration
PAQi excels in industrial integration, interfacing with a diverse array of equipment commonly found in manufacturing environments. From robotic arms and assembly lines to conveyors and CNC machines, PAQi's versatile communication and interface capabilities ensure compatibility with various industrial equipment types. With PAQi, manufacturers can easily integrate image acquisition and AI vision inspection into their existing production setups, enhancing automation, quality control, and operational efficiency throughout their facilities.
Features
Robots
PAQi integrates with robotic arms commonly used in manufacturing processes. By interfacing with robotic controllers via Ethernet based communications, PAQi enables automated inspection tasks, such as part identification, defect detection, and quality assurance, enhancing production efficiency and consistency.
Production Lines
PAQi can be integrated into assembly line systems to perform real-time inspection and quality control checks at various stages of the production process. Its compatibility with PLCs and industrial communication protocols allows for seamless data exchange and decision-making within assembly line environments.
CNC Machines
Due to its onboard discrete and analog IO, PAQi can interface with machines lacking open industrial communications standards including CNC machines. Otherwise, use our industrial commincations options to connect to your CNC machine as if it were any type of automation equipment.Due to its onboard discrete and analog IO, PAQi can interface with machines lacking open industrial communications standards including CNC machines. Otherwise, use our industrial commincations options to connect to your CNC machine as if it were any type of automation equipment.
Molding Machines
PAQi integrates with various types of molding machines, including injection molding, blow molding, and compression molding machines. By interfacing with molding machine controllers via OPC communications or discrete IO, PAQi can monitor the molding process parameters, detect defects in molded parts, and ensure compliance with quality standards. This integration enhances the efficiency and reliability of molding operations, leading to improved product quality and reduced production costs.
Industrial Cameras
PAQi supports integration with various types of industrial cameras, including USB3, GigE, and smart cameras, as well as specialized cameras such as thermal and spectral cameras. This flexibility enables users to choose the most suitable camera for their application while ensuring seamless compatibility with PAQi's image processing and analysis capabilities.
Standard Digital Controls
PAQi contains an expandable PLC with onboard discrete and analog IO for connecting common control devices such as photo eyes, proximity sensors, displacement lasers, light towers, optical touch buttons, and solenoid valves for full machine control.
PLCs
PAQi can communicate with PLCs from different manufacturers using standard industrial communication protocols like Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and Profibus. This allows PAQi to exchange data with PLCs for controlling equipment, triggering inspections, and receiving feedback signals, enabling tight integration with PLC-based automation systems.
Marking Device
PAQi is capable of signaling or printing results to a mechanical marker, spray printers, or laser engraver to ensure a failed inspection is properly contained.
SCADA
PAQi's compatibility with SCADA systems enables centralized monitoring and control of inspection processes across multiple production lines or facilities. By integrating with SCADA software, PAQi can provide real-time data visualization, alarm notifications, and performance analytics, empowering operators and managers to optimize production efficiency and quality control.