AI-Powered for Solving Challenging Machine Vision Inspections
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Overview
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Introduction
Manufacturers face growing demands for quality and efficiency, making reliable automation essential. The Zebra NS42 Machine Vision Smart Camera leverages AI-driven deep learning for faster, more accurate inspections. Equipped with advanced OCR, anomaly detection, and assembly verification tools, it streamlines defect detection and tracking while supporting traditional machine vision and barcode scanning. Optimize production, reduce errors, and enhance automation with the power of AI.
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| NS42-SR20Q4-3C00W | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: STANDARD RANGE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV, DL OCR, AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, WHITE ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – WORLDWIDE |
| NS42-SR20T4-2C00W | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: STANDARD RANGE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND DL OCR, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, RED ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – WORLDWIDE |
| NS42-SR20Q4-2C00W | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: STANDARD RANGE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV, DL OCR, AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, RED ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – WORLDWIDE |
| NS42-SR20N4-2C00W | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: STANDARD RANGE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, RED ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – WORLDWIDE |
| NS42-WA20Q4-3C00W | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: WIDE ANGLE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV, DL OCR, AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, WHITE ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – WORLDWIDE |
| NS42-WA20T4-2C00W | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: WIDE ANGLE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND DL OCR, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, RED ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – WORLDWIDE |
| NS42-WA20N4-3C00W | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: WIDE ANGLE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, WHITE ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – WORLDWIDE |
| NS42-SR20N4-2C00K | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: STANDARD RANGE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, RED ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – INDIA / S. KOREA |
| NS42-WA20N4-3C00K | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: WIDE ANGLE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, WHITE ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – INDIA / S. KOREA |
| NS42-WA20T4-3C00K | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: WIDE ANGLE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND DL OCR, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, WHITE ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – INDIA / S. KOREA |
| NS42-WA20Q4-3C00K | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: WIDE ANGLE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV, DL OCR, AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, WHITE ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – INDIA / S. KOREA |
| NS42-SR20Q4-2C00K | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: STANDARD RANGE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV, DL OCR, AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, RED ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – INDIA / S. KOREA |
| NS42-SR20N4-3C00K | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: STANDARD RANGE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, WHITE ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – INDIA / S. KOREA |
| NS42-SR20N4-3C00W | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: STANDARD RANGE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, WHITE ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – WORLDWIDE |
| NS42-WA20N4-2C00W | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: WIDE ANGLE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, RED ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – WORLDWIDE |
| NS42-WA20Q4-2C00K | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: WIDE ANGLE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV, DL OCR, AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, RED ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – INDIA / S. KOREA |
| NS42-SR20Q4-3C00K | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: STANDARD RANGE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV, DL OCR, AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, WHITE ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – INDIA / S. KOREA |
| NS42-SR20T4-3C00W | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: STANDARD RANGE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND DL OCR, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, WHITE ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – WORLDWIDE |
| NS42-SR20T4-2C00K | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: STANDARD RANGE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND DL OCR, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, RED ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – INDIA / S. KOREA |
| NS42-WA20Q4-2C00W | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: WIDE ANGLE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV, DL OCR, AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, RED ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – WORLDWIDE |
| NS42-WA20T4-2C00K | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: WIDE ANGLE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND DL OCR, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, RED ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – INDIA / S. KOREA |
| NS42-WA20N4-2C00K | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: WIDE ANGLE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND ANOMALY DETECTION, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, RED ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – INDIA / S. KOREA |
| NS42-WA20T4-3C00W | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: WIDE ANGLE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND DL OCR, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, WHITE ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – WORLDWIDE |
| NS42-SR20T4-3C00K | NS42 MACHINE VISION SCANNER: STANDARD RANGE, 2.0 MP, ESSENTIAL MV AND DL OCR, ETHERNET WITH POE, SERIAL, USB AND INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS, WHITE ILLUMINATION, NO FILTER – INDIA / S. KOREA |
Benefits
- Optimized for AI-Based Machine Learning Tasks
The NS42 excels with deep learning-based OCR (DL-OCR) tasks for fast and accurate text and character reads without training, and anomaly detection for finding abnormalities that could otherwise be missed with traditional inspection tools. - Highly Intuitive Modern Interface
Zebra Aurora Focus software is designed to make any user comfortable. Experienced users will appreciate how easy it is to build jobs, while first time users are easily guided through common process steps. - Configurations for Most Application Needs
Options include integrated and field replaceable illumination modules, network connectivity options; up to nine digital I/O ports plus a USB-C port for multiple peripheral and process automation options; power choices, including PoE+ and more.
Specifications
| Device Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions |
2.1 in. H x 2.5 in. W x 3.6 in. D 54.0 mm H x 64.0 mm W x 91.4 mm D |
| Weight | 14.1 oz./400.0 g |
| Power |
External power supply: 10-30 VDC, 1.5 A max @ 24 VDC (36 W max) PoE+ supply: Class 4, 25.5 W max PoE supply: Class 3, 13 W max USB-C host: 5 VDC, 3 A max (15 W max) PoE supply: Class 2 |
| Configurable IO |
Four opto-isolated GPIO: GPIO0,1,2,3 Five non-isolated GPIO: GPIO4,5,6*,7*,8* Voltage GPIO: 10-30 VDC *Unavailable when External Light Mode is enabled |
| Color and Material | Industrial green aluminum housing |
| Interface Ports |
One M12 X-Coded 1000/100/10 Mbps Ethernet One M12 X-Coded 1000/100/10 Mbps Ethernet One M12 12-pin Power/GPIO/RS-232 One M12 5-pin External Light Power & Control/GPIO One USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Type-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode |
| Communication Protocols | Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP, RS-232 |
| Keyboard Support | USB HID |
| User Indicators |
360 Degree Decode/Job Status LEDs, Power LED, Device Status LED, Focus Status LED, Warning LED, Ethernet Status LED; Beeper (adjustable volume) Online/Run LED, Ethernet Status LED; Beeper |
| Performance Characteristics | |
| Image Sensor |
2.3MP: 1/2.6 inch CMOS, global shutter 1920 x 1200 3.0 um square pixels Monochrome |
| Acquisition Rate | 2.3MP: Up to 60 frames/second |
| Aimer | Red Class II Laser; 8-point sunburst pattern |
| Illumination |
Field replaceable modules: • Eight 660nm Red LEDs • Eight 2700K (Color Temperature) White LEDs |
| Imager Field of View |
SR (Standard Range): 10.8mm Liquid Lens 30° H x 19° V Nominal WA (Wide Angle): 6.8mm Liquid Lens 46° H x 29° V Nominal |
| User Environment | |
| Operating Temp. |
32°F to 113°F / 0°C to 45°C (10-30VDC external power supply, duty cycle-dependent) 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C (POE, duty cycle-dependent) 32°F to 113°F / 0°C to 40°C (PoE, duty cycle-dependent) |
| Storage Temp. | -40°F to 158°F / -40°C to 70°C |
| Environmental Sealing | IP65 and IP67 |
| Humidity | 5% to 90% RH, non-condensing |
| Shock Resistance | EN 60068-2-27, 30 g; 11 ms; 3 shocks on each axis |
| Vibration Resistance |
EN60068-2-6,14mm@ 2 to10Hz,1.5 mm at 13 to 55 Hz; 2 g at 70 to 500 Hz; 2 hours on each axis |
| Supported Symbologies2 | |
| 1D | Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, I 2 of 5, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN |
| 2D | Aztec, Data Matrix, DotCode, MaxiCode, PDF417, Micro PDF417, QR Code, Micro QR |
| OCR |
Deep Learning-based OCR via an add-on license1 Supports Latin Letters (A-Z, a-z, digits or one of: !#$%&()*+,-./:;<=>?@ []^_`{|}~”’\€£¥) |
| Software | |
| Management | Zebra Aurora Focus |
| Decoder Packages |
Included in Standard and Advanced Machine Vision toolsets: 1D/2D Standard (5 FPS); 1D/2D Fast (60 FPS); 1D/2D DPM Full (60 FPS) |
| Machine Vision (MV) Toolsets |
Sensor, Standard, Advanced (MV toolsets vary by SKU; upgrades available via a software license) |
| Regulatory | |
| Environmental | EN 50581:2012; EN IE C 63000:2018 |
| Electrical Safety | IEC 62368-1 (Ed.2); EN 62368-1:2014/A11:2017 |
| Laser Safety | 21CFR1040.10 & 21CFR1040.11 IEC/EN 60825-1:2014 (Ed.3) |
| LED Safety | IEC 62471:2006 (Ed.1); EN 62471:2008 |
| EMI/EMS |
EN 55032:2015/A11:2020 (Class B) EN 55035:2017 EN 61000-3-2:2014 (Class A) EN 61000-3-3:2013 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B ICES-003, Issue 7, Class B |
| EU Declaration of Conformity |
2014/30/EU; 2014/35/EU; 2011/65/EU. For more information visit: www.zebra.com/doc |
Decode Ranges (Typical Working Ranges)
| NS42-SR—30° FOV Lens | ||
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| Symbology/ Resolution | Near | Far |
| 5 mil Code 128 | 3 in./8 cm | 24 in./61 cm |
| 10 mil Code 128 | 3 in./8 cm | 49 in./124 cm |
| 15 mil Code 128 | 3 in./8 cm | 70 in./178 cm |
| 20 mil Code 128 | 3 in./8 cm | 92 in./234 cm |
| 5 mil DataMatrix | 3 in./8 cm | 13 in./33 cm |
| 10 mil DataMatrix | 3 in./8 cm | 28 in./71 cm |
| 15 mil DataMatrix | 3 in./8 cm | 40 in./102 cm |
| 30 mil DataMatrix | 3 in./8 cm | 78 in./198 cm |
| NS42-WA—46° FOV Lens | ||
| Symbology/ Resolution | Near | Far |
| 5 mil Code 128 | 3 in./8 cm | 14 in./36 cm |
| 10 mil Code 128 | 3 in./8 cm | 30 in./76 cm |
| 15 mil Code 128 | 3 in./8 cm | 42 in./107 cm |
| 20 mil Code 128 | 3 in./8 cm | 56 in./142 cm |
| 5 mil DataMatrix | 3 in./8 cm | 8 in./20 cm |
| 10 mil DataMatrix | 3 in./8 cm | 18 in./46 cm |
| 15 mil DataMatrix | 3 in./8 cm | 27 in./69 cm |
| 30 mil DataMatrix | 3 in./8 cm | 52 in./132 cm |
1. Refer to Product Reference Guide for complete list of symbologies.
2. Printing resolution, contrast, power source, illumination source, and ambient light dependent.
Specifications subject to change without notice.