Apples

THE CLASSIFICATION AND SORTING OF APPLES PROCESSED BY VISION SYSTEM

THE CLASSIFICATION PARAMETERS:

Size

The classification of apple according to the size, proceeds through the analysis of a series of images including characteristics of apple (e.g its shape)

Weight

Using the electronic strain gauges, digital signal filtration and the reduction of noises,fast and cutting edge weight module enables precise calculations on sorted apples in real time thus significantly shortening the measurement time.

Colour

The cameras installed in the vision system analyze a series of images and enable recognition of the product according to the colour.

Internal and external quality

Using the cameras the vision system inspects product surface and recognizes external damages (e.g. apple scab, defects due to mechanical cause) as well as internal (demages under the peel).

Advantages:

Sorter’s algorithms are based on Linux and allow to analyse products in real time. Due to this innovative solution specific parameters of the products are calculated. Algorithms designed by Sorter distinguish the system from similar visual systems, which are based on a comparison of products’ images with the standard pattern.
The software can be adapted to any sorting machine, which enhances sorting processes.
System configuration can be customized to customers’ needs.
We guarantee constant quality due to certified durable stainless steel components and consistent performance.
User-friendly interface which enables easy change of the parameters in real time.

EXTRA OPTIONS:

EXIT CONTROL	advanced navigation of exits; possible cooperation with external devices e.g. automatic packing machine, water channels, packing robots; products portioning according to weight, quantity, diameter; many ways of products unloading at exits; different modes of product allotment at exits (equitable, priority, queuing).
SETTINGS TEMPLATES RECORD	recording settings, sorting ways and speed
SESSION REGISTRATION	recording and storing the sorting results including suppliers and clients; the session results are available and printable at any time
COOPERATION WITH LABELLING MACHINES	cooperating with the labelling machines and enabling products' labelling during the portioning process
MACHINES SPEED CONTROL	controling machine speed and delivery
COOPERATION WITH AUTOMATION	cooperating with PLC controllers, inverters and safety circuit
LED STROBED LIGHTING	led strobed lighting reduces the energy consumption and does not heat the product during the analysis process