The Datasensing P3x Series is an industrial machine vision smart camera range for automated quality inspection, assembly verification, measurement and positioning. Colour and monochrome models offer qHD, 2MP or 5MP imaging, on-board IMPACT processing and configurable optics and illumination for production-line inspection.
The P3x captures images and runs inspection programs inside the camera, allowing one station to check component presence, orientation, dimensions or visible defects without a separate vision processor. Its global shutter exposes the image simultaneously, reducing distortion when inspecting moving parts; exposure time and lighting still need to control motion blur.
For installations requiring several cameras managed by one processor, consider a Datalogic MX-E Series vision processor with suitable industrial cameras. P3x is intended for inspection processed locally at each smart camera.
Model names identify the resolution and image type: M denotes monochrome and C denotes colour. The figures below are published image acquisition rates, not completed inspections per second.
| Models | Resolution | Monochrome / colour frame rate | Lens mount options |
|---|---|---|---|
| P30M / P30C | qHD: 960 × 540 pixels | 120 / 30 fps | Micro Video or C-mount |
| P32M / P32C | 2MP: 1920 × 1080 pixels | 60 / 30 fps | Micro Video or C-mount |
| P35M / P35C | 5MP: 2560 × 1920 pixels | 26 / 13 fps | C-mount |
Actual inspection throughput depends on exposure, the inspected image area, tool complexity and communication timing. Validate the complete program at the required production rate before selecting a model.
qHD can suit presence and orientation checks when the relevant features occupy enough pixels. Choose 2MP or 5MP when smaller features or a larger inspection area require more image detail. Higher pixel count alone does not establish measurement accuracy: lens distortion, focus, calibration and part positioning also affect the result.
Monochrome suits contrast, edges, shape and many measurement tasks. Colour is useful for distinguishing coloured components, checking label colours or verifying product variants. The different acquisition rates matter: the P35C is specified at 13 fps, compared with 26 fps for the monochrome P35M.
Typical applications include checking connector orientation and component presence in automotive or electronics assembly, locating parts for handling, and inspecting caps, labels or package completeness. Define the acceptable variation and smallest rejectable defect using representative good and faulty samples before configuring the inspection.
P30 and P32 models offer Micro Video or C-mount versions; P35 models use C-mount. Micro Video focal lengths include 6, 8, 12.5 and 17.5 mm. Select the lens for the required field of view, working distance and sensor coverage, then check that it fits the chosen protective cover.
Embedded illumination is configurable through 14-LED compact and 36-LED high-power accessories, with white, blue, red and infrared options across the accessory range. Lenses, illuminators, filters and covers must be specified for the selected camera configuration. White light is appropriate for colour analysis; other wavelengths and polarising filters should be assessed against the material and reflections.
The manufacturer’s qHD/2MP lens table gives an approximate 155 × 87 mm field of view at a 200 mm working distance with an 8 mm Micro Video lens. Across the P32’s 1920-pixel image width, this equates to about 0.081 mm per pixel, so a 0.5 mm feature spans approximately six pixels. This is a sampling estimate; detection reliability and measurement accuracy still require testing with the actual parts, lighting and calibration.
IMPACT provides more than 100 inspection tools for tasks such as pattern matching, measurement, edge inspection, counting and positioning. An engineering PC is used to configure the application; the deployed inspection runs on the camera.
Advanced algorithms are available through add-on licences. For barcode reading or OCR, meaning optical character recognition, specify the required codes, character sizes and print conditions so the appropriate tools and licences can be identified. Confirm the engineering PC requirements, IMPACT release and camera firmware together when defining the configuration.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 24 V DC ±10%; maximum peak supply current 1 A |
| Communication | Gigabit Ethernet and one RS-232 serial interface; support for EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and Modbus TCP |
| Digital I/O | Two inputs and three outputs; functions include external triggering, inspection results and external lighting control |
| Operating environment | −10 to +50 °C; maximum 90% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Ingress protection | IP65/IP67 with the appropriate covers, seals and correctly connected rated cables |
| Micro Video with 14-LED illuminator | 108.7 × 54 × 62.5 mm, including heat sink; height × width × length |
| C-mount with 36-LED illuminator | 115.5 × 126 × 124.8 mm, including heat sink; height × width × length |
Allow space for connectors, cable bends and adjustment as well as the camera body. Retain the heat sink and use the specified mounting arrangement for heat dissipation. Confirm the I/O wiring, controller protocol and trigger-to-result timing with the machine controls; reject timing must account for travel from the inspection point to the reject mechanism.
The software-configurable 360° visual feedback provides local status or inspection-result indication for operators. Configure its meaning to match the machine’s operating procedure.
The P2x smart camera remains a relevant comparison for inspections requiring up to 2MP. P3x adds 5MP models and higher acquisition rates in selected configurations: at the same 960 × 540 monochrome resolution, P30M is specified at 120 fps and P20M at 60 fps. This comparison does not imply that every inspection program runs twice as fast.
Datasensing states that P2x accessories are compatible with P3x. For an upgrade, check lens coverage, the lens mount and enclosure clearances, particularly when moving to the larger 5MP sensor. Review program migration and licence requirements separately. A working P2x installation that already meets its resolution and cycle-time targets may have little reason to change.
No. Its additional detail comes with a lower published acquisition rate than the monochrome qHD and 2MP models. Select against the required inspection cycle, including image exposure, processing and result delivery, rather than resolution alone.
A photograph can support an initial assessment, but it does not establish performance across changing reflections, part positions or production speeds. Provide representative samples and acceptance criteria, including borderline defects, to define a meaningful application test.
MarvelTech can review the inspection task, camera model, optics, lighting and production-line integration requirements. Its services include industrial automation, machine vision, maintenance and support; agree the scope of application development, installation and ongoing support in the quotation.
The quotation should itemise the camera, lens, illumination, filters and covers, mounting hardware, power and communication accessories, optional software licences and any engineering services. Request confirmation of availability, lead time, warranty terms and support coverage for the installation location.
Send MarvelTech the part or product to inspect, good and faulty sample images, inspection area, smallest feature or tolerance, working distance, available mounting space, line speed or cycle time, ambient conditions and controller interface. Include any barcode or OCR requirement and existing P2x accessory part numbers to request a suitable P3x configuration.
The P3x suits component presence checks, assembly verification, dimensional inspection, positioning and visible-defect detection. It captures and processes images within the camera, making it useful where one viewpoint covers the required features. Define which defects must trigger rejection and which variations are acceptable. For several cameras sharing a central processor, compare the Datalogic MX-E Series vision processors.
P30 models provide qHD imaging at 960 × 540 pixels, P32 models provide 2MP at 1920 × 1080 pixels, and P35 models provide 5MP. Each resolution is available in monochrome or colour. P30 and P32 offer Micro Video and C-mount versions; P35 uses C-mount. Choose resolution around the smallest feature within the required inspection area, while allowing sufficient time to process each image.
Choose colour when colour differences determine acceptance, such as identifying wire colours or checking packaging variants. Monochrome is suitable when the inspection depends on edges, shape, contrast or dimensions. The M suffix identifies monochrome models and C identifies colour. For colour inspection, assess white illumination and suitable filters so the lighting preserves the distinctions being checked.
Published acquisition rates are 120 fps for P30M, 60 fps for P32M and 26 fps for P35M; P30C and P32C are rated at 30 fps, and P35C at 13 fps. These figures describe image capture, not completed inspections. Establish throughput using the complete inspection program, including exposure, processing and result transmission. Moving products also require exposure and lighting settings that control motion blur.
A 5MP model provides more image detail at the same field of view, but pixel count alone does not establish measurement accuracy. Lens distortion, calibration, focus, lighting and changes in part height also affect results. C-mount versions can accommodate suitable telecentric lenses, which reduce apparent size changes caused by variations in object distance. Specify the required tolerance and validate repeatability with representative parts.
Consider P3x when an existing P2x smart camera cannot provide the image detail or inspection cycle time required. P3x adds 5MP models and higher acquisition rates in selected configurations. The families share an accessory system, but check individual part numbers, lens mounts, sensor coverage and cover clearances before reuse. Review IMPACT program compatibility and licence entitlements separately from mechanical compatibility.
Specify a lens matched to the inspection area, working distance and camera sensor, together with compatible illumination, filters and protective covers. P3x illumination options include compact 14-LED and larger 36-LED modules; the 36-LED configuration requires the appropriate adapter. Request an itemised configuration showing supplied components and additional accessories, including mounting hardware, power/I/O cables and Ethernet connections.
These materials require an application test because reflections or low contrast can obscure the feature being inspected. P3x offers interchangeable lighting, filters and polarising cover options, but their suitability depends on the surface and viewing angle. Test representative materials with different illumination positions and settings; a satisfactory image of one sample does not establish performance across production variation.
P3x uses IMPACT to configure inspection programs that run on the camera. Its toolset supports measurement, positioning, presence checks, barcode reading and optical character recognition, or OCR, for printed text. Advanced algorithms are available through add-on licences. Include the required tools, code types and text samples in the enquiry so the software release, camera firmware and licence configuration can be matched to the application.
P3x supports EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and Modbus TCP through Gigabit Ethernet, alongside RS-232 and two digital inputs with three outputs. Integration requires compatible controller settings, trigger wiring and defined inspection-result handling. Plan the power supply, cabling, mounting and heat dissipation. For automatic rejection, account for processing time and product travel between the camera and reject mechanism.
The published operating temperature range is −10 to +50 °C, with IP65/IP67 protection dependent on the correctly assembled protective configuration and connections. Check covers, seals and cable ratings for the installation. These ingress ratings alone do not establish suitability for hot, high-pressure or chemical washdown. Specify cleaning methods and exposure conditions when selecting the enclosure and mounting position.
Send the inspection task, acceptable and defective samples, smallest rejectable feature or measurement tolerance, inspection area, working distance and available mounting space. Include line speed or cycle time, environmental conditions, PLC details and any barcode or OCR requirements. Request separate pricing for hardware, software licences and the required machine vision integration and support services, with acceptance criteria and commissioning responsibilities agreed in the quotation.
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