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SICK PLOC2D Machine Vision System

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$3,895.00

SICK PLOC2D vision-based robot guidance system for automated part localization in pick-and-place, assembly, and material handling. Includes 10 m connection cable, 10 m Ethernet cable, and mounting hardware.

SICK PLOC2D Robot Guidance Vision System for Industrial Automation:

Overview:

SICK PLOC2D machine vision system is a robot guidance system designed for automated part localization tasks in industrial manufacturing cells. The SICK PLOC2D guides robots in pick-and-place, assembly, and material handling using advanced 2D vision technology. Typical applications include machine tending, packaging, and precision component identification where real-time robot guidance maximizes throughput and reliability.

  • Resolution: High-precision 2D vision for part detection
  • Connectivity: Supplied with 10 meter connection and Ethernet cables
  • Integration: Mounting hardware included for fast installation
  • Compatibility: Interfaces with major robot controllers and automation systems

What is a Robot Guidance System?

A robot guidance system, such as the SICK PLOC2D, uses machine vision to enable robots to identify the position and orientation of components in real time. This ensures robots can automate flexible pick-up, accurate placement, and rapid adaptation to changing parts or layouts without manual programming for each part location.

Key Features and Advantages:

  • Easy setup: Pre-assembled kit with all mounting and connection accessories minimizes downtime during deployment.
  • Extended reach: 10 meter cabling supports integration in larger cells and helps route signals between the PLOC2D, control hardware, and networks.
  • Reliable localization: Advanced vision algorithms deliver precise part detection in dynamic production environments.
  • Seamless compatibility: Works with a wide range of robot brands and controllers.

Comparative Advantages:

Compared to alternative localization methods such as manual teaching or fixed jigs, the PLOC2D improves flexibility, reduces changeover times, and accommodates varying part shapes and positions. Unique selling points include SICK's robust industrial design, user-friendly integration kits, and seamless compatibility with leading robot platforms.

Technical Specifications:

  • Working distance: As specified by application configuration
  • Output types: Supports digital I/O and Ethernet
  • Power requirements: Compatible with standard industrial power supplies
  • IP rating: Designed for industrial environments (consult datasheet for IP specification)
Weight0.64 kg
Model
PLOC2D
Reach
10 m
Mounting Interface
Mounting Hardware
Cable
10 m Ethernet
  • Guides robots with 2D vision, 10 meter connection and Ethernet cables included
  • Pre-assembled kit with mounting hardware enables fast deployment
  • 10 meter cabling reaches across larger automation cells
  • Advanced vision algorithms locate parts precisely in dynamic environments
  • Compatible with major robot brands and controllers
  • Handles flexible pick-and-place, assembly, and material handling tasks
The SICK PLOC2D is a robot guidance system that uses 2D machine vision to help robots locate and identify parts for pick-and-place, assembly, and material handling tasks in manufacturing cells. It enables robots to adapt to changing part positions and layouts without manual reprogramming for each location.
Yes, the PLOC2D comes as a pre-assembled kit with all mounting hardware and connection accessories included, which minimizes downtime during deployment. The system is designed for fast installation in your automation cell.
The SICK PLOC2D includes 10 meter Ethernet and connection cables that support integration across larger automation cells and help route signals between the vision system, control hardware, and networks.
The SICK PLOC2D is compatible with major robot brands and controllers, allowing seamless integration into a wide range of automation systems and platforms.
The SICK PLOC2D uses advanced 2D vision algorithms that deliver precise part detection and localization even in dynamic production environments where part positions and orientations vary.

Robot Vision Guidance vs. Manual Teaching and Fixed Jigs:

The SICK PLOC2D replaces manual part positioning and rigid fixture-based setups with flexible 2D machine vision that lets robots adapt to varying part locations and orientations in real time. Choose this system when your production needs to handle layout changes, mixed part types, or rapid changeovers without reprogramming robot paths.

  • For high-mix pick-and-place lines where parts arrive in random positions, advanced vision algorithms locate and orient each component automatically, eliminating manual teaching per layout change.
  • In cells larger than a single robot footprint, the 10 meter Ethernet cable reaches across the workspace, allowing one vision system to guide multiple stations without additional hardware.
  • When deploying across machine tending, assembly, or material handling tasks, pre-assembled mounting hardware and compatibility with major robot controllers reduce setup time and integration complexity.
  • On flexible production cells handling different part shapes or sizes, real-time localization adapts instantly without fixture redesign or operator intervention.

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