(Baumer Group: Southington, CT) -- To increase the flexibility of machine vision systems and allow control over custom-designed LED illumination, Baumer has introduced advanced gigabit Ethernet (GigE) cameras outfitted with four independent input/output (I/O) ports located adjacent to the trigger and flash connection.

The Baumer TXG multi-I/O cameras feature I/O ports with customizable pulse-width-modulated (PWM) signals. These ports allow a direct connection between the camera and the illumination module, eliminating PC-control over lighting.

The camera’s internal PWM controller can be programmed to set both the duty cycle and the frequency of the modulated signal. Each independent port provides a current of 100 mA. The internal sequencer technology allows the camera to take pictures with different settings for gain and exposure, and to control illumination without a PC, ensuring fast and reliable operation. The Baumer TXG multi-I/O cameras are available with resolutions ranging from VGA to five megapixels and frame rates up to 90 frames per second.

For more information on the new Baumer TXG multi-I/O cameras, contact Baumer at (800) 937-9336, www.baumergroup.com/cameras or via e-mail at sales.us@baumergroup.com.