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MOUNTING
VS2 INSTALLATION GUIDE
BEFORE GETTING STARTED
Mounting Considerations
Before selecting a mounting bracket and mounting the camera, take the following
considerations into account to ensure an easy installation process.
Beside the line
Mounted beside a conveyor line for
barcode inspection.
Above the line
Mounted above a conveyor line for
label matching.
Under the line
Mounted below a hugger belt conveyor
for package inspection.
MOUNT POINT
Identify where the camera should be positioned so it lines up with the product feature
you plan to inspect. Some of the most common mount points are shown below.
MOUNT STABILITY
Ensure that the camera and mount
are easy to clean without shifting
position. Use shock mounts to minimize
movement and maintain camera
alignment where necessary.
A camera mounted on grooveless rods in a food
manufacturing facility makes cleaning easy.
WORKING DISTANCE
The camera should be mounted between
6 and 11 inches away from the feature you
are inspecting depending on the feature’s
size. Use the diagram in Appendix 1 to
determine the ideal distance.
GLARE
In order to minimize glare when
inspecting reflective products, tilt the
camera at a 10° to 20° angle. Samsara
may also recommend external lighting to
reduce glare in specific applications.
Tilt the camera to minimize glare. See Appendix 2 for
details on external lighting.
10° – 20°
6″
11″
5.7″
4.1″
7.3″
9.6″
When mounted 6″ away, the camera has a field of
view of 5.7″ x 4.1″.
