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MELSOFT VIXIO is a software that performs visual inspection in coordination with external devices such as cameras. All necessary functions for a visual inspection system can be set up easily without programming.
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What is MELSOFT VIXIO?

Concerns in the inspection process:

  • Labor shortages increase the burden on inspectors
  • Generational changes in inspectors make consistent visual inspection difficult
  • Even though inspection is rule-based, overdetection is increasing

MELSOFT VIXIO application examples

Combination of rule-based and AI-based inspections

Introducing MELSOFT VIXIO AI inspection and using it together with existing rule-based inspection improves inspection accuracy.

Perform primary screening with AI

Checking products identified in primary screening based on AI judgment results (heat map) reduces task labor.

Double check by AI and human eyes

The introduction of doublechecking reduces the risk of overlooking defective products and ensures consistency of quality between operators.

MELSOFT VIXIO features

Introducing our cutting-edge software, designed to revolutionize factory automation with advanced technology and user-friendly features. Whether you're seeking efficiency, ease of use, or comprehensive monitoring, our solution delivers unparalleled performance.

Key features include:

  • High-speed, high-precision AI algorithm ideal for factory automation.
  • Simple operation settings that require no programming expertise.
  • Improved traceability for enhanced monitoring and control across production.
AI introduction challengesWith MELSOFT Vixio       
The limited number of defective product images complicates accuracy improvement. Generating AI models requires extensive image learning,making the process time consuming and inefficient. Easily generate AI models with high-speed, high accuracy AI.
Even if an AI model could be generated, specialized programming is required to implement it in the system.Easily set up tasks in a flowchart format.Settings from model generation to monitor screen creation can be performed with a single tool.
Ensuring traceability is difficult because different types of data are saved using separate tools.Inspection date/time, programmable controller data,captured image, and inspection results are automatically linked and saved together in a group, for easy traceability.

Operation processes

Learning phase

Step 1: Organize & Categorize 

Gather images of both good and bad quality products and categorize them accordingly. This can involve using existing archived images or installing a camera on the production line to capture real-time images during production.

Step 2: Preprocess Images

Adjust the images through preprocessing techniques to optimize them for analysis by the AI. This may include tasks such as cropping out irrelevant areas to focus only on the pertinent parts needed for analysis.

Step 3: AI Model Creation With just a click of a button

Initiate the creation of the AI model. The AI utilizes a subset of the provided images for training the model and another subset for validating its performance. This streamlined process ensures the swift development and deployment of the AI for product quality analysis, allowing for transparent evaluation of its effectiveness and performance.

Inspection phase

Step 4: Configure the Task

Leverage pre-designed templates in low-code platforms to effortlessly configure the hardware and software setup. Define the interactions between the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), MELSOFT VIXIO, and camera with ease. Direct integration of GigE Vision® cameras allows easy configuration and fine-tuning.

Step 5: Real-time Operation on the Production Line

Initiate the task on the production machine to commence real-time quality analysis. Gain immediate access to a live heatmap visualization of product quality, providing instant insights into production performance. Seamlessly track inspection history for comprehensive traceability functions, ensuring continuous improvement and quality control.

How to use MELSOFT VIXIO?

System Requirements

Check the required operating environment for the visual inspection software MELSOFT VIXIO.

License system

Development license＊

712272 - MELSOFT VIXIO Visual Inspection Software; Development license; DVD

Period of useRemarks
1 yearAll functions can be used
ItemRecommendedMinimum
CPUIntel® Core-i7™ 9th generation (October 2018) or higherIntel® Core-i5™ 9th generation (October 2018) or higher
GPUNVIDIA GPU Ampere Architecture or higherMemory: 8 GB or moreNVIDIA GPU Pascal™ Architecture or higherMemory: 6 GB or more
Memory32 GB or more16 GB or more
OS (64-bit version)Microsoft® Windows® 10 Version 21H2 or later (Pro, Enterprise)Microsoft® Windows® 11 Version 21H2 or later (Pro, Enterprise)Microsoft® Windows® 10 Version 21H2 or later (Pro, Enterprise)Microsoft® Windows® 11 Version 21H2 or later (Pro, Enterprise)
Free storage space512 GB or more256 GB or more

Run-time license＊

712273 - MELSOFT VIXIO Visual Inspection Software; Runtime license; DVD

Period of useRemarks
Perpetual (one-time purchase)Functions other than AI modelgeneration can be used
ItemRecommendedMinimum
CPUIntel® Core-i7™ 9th generation (October 2018) or higheIntel® Core-i5™ 9th generation (October 2018) or higher
GPUNVIDIA GPU Pascal™ Architecture or higherMemory: 6 GB or moreNVIDIA GPU Pascal™ Architecture or higherMemory: 4 GB or more
Memory16 GB or more8 GB or more
OS (64-bit version)Microsoft® Windows® 10 Version 21H2 or later (Pro, Enterprise)Microsoft® Windows® 11 Version 21H2 or later (Pro, Enterprise)Microsoft® Windows® 10 Version 21H2 or later (Pro, Enterprise)Microsoft® Windows® 11 Version 21H2 or later (Pro, Enterprise)
Free storage space256 GB or more128 GB or more

＊：Node-locked license for one computer

Specifications

ItemDevelopment LicenseRun-time License
Number of projects16 projects/computer16 projects/computer
Number of users16 users/computer16 users/computer
Number of sets16 sets/project-
Number of registered images10,000 images/set-
Registrable image formatsjpg, jpeg, png, bmp-
Registrable image sizeMax. 10,000 pixels horizontally and vertically-
Number of sets16 sets/project-
Number of simultaneously executable learning processes8 models/computers *1*2-
Number of sets16 sets/project16 sets/project
Number of simultaneously executable tasks4 tasks/computer4 tasks/computer
Number of executable AI8 models/tasks *1*38 models/tasks *1*3
Number of connectable cameras8 units/computer *48 units/computer *4
Number of connectable programmable controllers8 units/computer8 units/computer

*1: 4 models each for anomaly detection and defective point detection.
*2: Defective point detection uses 2.4 Gbytes of GPU memory per model.
*3: Tasks using defective point detection use 2.4 Gbytes of GPU memory per task.
*4: When multiple cameras are connected, phenomenon such as noise may occur in images due to resolution or network conditions. It is recommended that network cards be separated.

Connectable industrial camera specifications

Hardware standardsSoftware standards
Conforms to GigE Vision® (Ver. 2.0)Conforms to GenICam™ (Ver. 3.2.0)

Note 1: For information on usable industrial cameras, please refer to Technical Bulletin FA-A-0419.

Note 2: “Connectable” means the following:

· Camera-side parameters (exposure time or white balance) can be adjusted in this product.
· Image capture command can be issued directly by this product. 

Since it is possible to browse to a folder on the computer and perform AI inspection on stored images, cameras which do not meet the above specifications can also be used.

How to install

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MELSOFT VIXIO sales partners are companies equipped with comprehensive product knowledge and support capabilities for MELSOFT VIXIO. You can rely on them for assistance ranging from optical evaluation to system upgrades. For inquiries concerning MELSOFT VIXIO, please reach out to the partner companies listed below.

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