Low-end vision sensors help many customers solve a variety of applications for a fraction of the cost of higher-end vision solutions. But these lower cost solutions tend to have less data communication options and have only simple built-in outputs and inputs. Balluff’s BVS Sharpshooter is a vision sensor that can handle up to 24 different inspection points and can be programmed with simple logic on its three outputs. The Sharpshooter also has inputs which can be for a trigger sensor and for job switching between 20 different, internally-stored recipes. Using these inputs and outputs on an industrial network is made simple by implementing the BVS/BNI adaptor.

■	Reduced costs with fewer cordsets and quicker installation time
■	Eligible network blocks by Balluff: EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, CC-Link, IO-Link
■	Solid IP67 solution using rugged industrial connectors
■	Short circuit & overload process data bits on the industrial network blocks

Sharpshooter Connected to EtherNet/IP Block		Industrial Network Configuration Diagram
A Sharpshooter vision sensor was used to verify lid position on a coffee container running on a conveyor. Utilizing the internal logic controls, a trigger sensor, and a back light, the Sharpshooter was able to detect if the lid was present, if the lid was not secure, and if the lid was correctly in place. The application demanded that the Sharpshooter’s inputs and outputs be connected to the controller through EtherNet/IP to the PLC. The BVS/BNI adaptor was used to connect the Sharpshooter to a Balluff I/O Block which communicated via EtherNet/IP to the controller.		The BVS/BNI adaptor allows the three outputs and two inputs of the Sharpshooter, as well as an additional external light source, to be connected to any Balluff I/O network block. When using the Sharpshooter advanced, configurable and flexible output logic links any tool or combination of tools to any of the three discrete outputs. BVS/BNI Sharpshooter I/O Functions A Output 1, Output 2 B Output 3 C Job select, Trigger input D External lighting

Sharpshooter Advanced and Output Logic The Logic diagram demonstrates an inspection of two different size/height cans. Depending on the size, output one would inspect the height in three specific locations and verify that the cap was properly sealed. Likewise, the other three inspection tools inspect a different size/height can for the sealed container. If either of the two suspected outcomes does not occur, the third output will send an error signal, as programmed. By setting up multiple inspection tools and assigning them to the same output, there is no need for job switching. However, if more than two can variations or sizes/ heights are used, the job switch input can be used for additional flexibility and functionality.

Order Code	Part Number	Description
BCC0726	BCC Z006-002	BVS/BNI adapter - M12 - M12, 8-wire
BVS0003	BVS OI-3-001-E	Sharpshooter - BVS-E standard
BCC00R0  BCC00R1	BIS L-500-PU-05 BIS L-500-PU-10	Double-ended, shielded cable - M12, 8-wire, 5m Double-ended, shielded cable - M12, 8-wire, 10m
BCC01F5  BCC01F7	C04 ANT-00-PB-050MS C04 ANT-00-PB-100MS	Single-ended, shielded cable - M12, 8-wire, female, 5m Single-ended, shielded cable - M12, 8-wire, female, 10m
BCC00TL	BKS-S117-00	Field attachable - M12, 8-pin