Weld camera captures open arc welding images

Xiris Automation Inc. offers the XVC-1000e weld camera, a rugged version of the XVC-1000. The high-dynamic-range camera can capture images of open arc welds that show all features of the weld arc, its surrounding environment, and its position relative to the weld seam.

Features include integrated solid-state lighting, motorized focus, and replaceable front window in an IP67-rated housing that can be cooled with air or liquid. Operators can use the camera to monitor welding process quality remotely and make adjustments on-the-fly up to 330 ft. away.

Videos can be recorded to disk for offline retrieval and quality analysis. The welding-specific features, such as image triggering, general-purpose I/O, image windowing capability, and a weld arc photodetector with imaging software tools, help ensure high-quality images of welding and laser processes, the company says.