ZU-Vision

In modern automation, image processing determines quality, efficiency, and competitiveness. With ZU-Vision, Ziemann & Urban presents a powerful platform specifically developed for this purpose: maximum flexibility, high scalability, and reliable results—even for the most demanding applications.

Benefit from over 35 years of experience in developing proprietary image processing systems. The modular architecture of ZU-Vision allows solutions to be tailored precisely to your requirements—from simple inspection stations to complex, highly automated production lines.

A comprehensive toolbox with more than 200 functions, combined with integrated AI technologies, ensures precise and future-proof analysis. At the same time, you retain full control: all inspection and measurement data can be recorded, analyzed, and seamlessly integrated into your existing systems—for maximum transparency and complete traceability.

The intuitive user interface and freely programmable inspection workflows enable rapid commissioning and easy adjustments during operation. Thanks to offline programming, you can optimize your processes without interrupting production.

ZU-Vision grows with your requirements: the number of cameras and applications is virtually unlimited and depends only on the hardware used. Open interfaces such as OPC UA, TCP/IP, and fieldbus ensure smooth integration into your automation environment.

ZU-Vision – because your quality allows no compromises

Your Benefits at a Glance

• Wide range of proven functions/tools for virtually all industrial image processing requirements
• Integration of common AI tools for evaluation
• Extensive options for statistical analysis and data storage/output (all inspected/measured data can be exported)
• Freely programmable inspection workflows within an easy-to-use Windows interface
• Offline programming with stored images possible simultaneously during production
• Comprehensive documentation and export functions for all parameters and camera images, including overlays for versioning, auditing, and traceability of the inspection application
• Control of mechanical & electrical components and image processing via a simple (“C”-like) scripting language with any number of independent tasks – enabling efficient implementation of simple applications (e.g., manual inspection stations, sorting systems, etc.)
• No limitation on the number of cameras, ensuring high scalability

Technical Data – ZU-Vision

• Further development of ZVIS 2300/2400 (MS-DOS) and ZVIS 4300/4400 (Windows 32-bit) software
• Windows 11 operating system, deployed on scalable industrial PCs (19") or compact DIN rail systems
• Proprietary real-time Windows driver (Ring-0 integration) optionally available for high-speed applications
• Number of cameras and evaluations limited only by system performance
• Communication with higher-level control systems via all common protocols and interfaces (fieldbus, TCP/IP, OPC UA)
• optional integration of external machine vision libraries for specialized applications (e.g., AI, OCR, OCV, geometric model finder)
• Open toolbox with more than 200 freely usable tools
• Clear separation between programming mode (application mode) and production mode (inspection/measurement)
• Integrated multi-level user and rights management for customizable access control
• Ability to create custom input masks, allowing users to define accessible parameters in production mode
• Automatic storage of OK/NOK images with the option to compare and adjust datasets offline using stored images
• Extensive data input/output capabilities: (measurement) results can be stored locally as .csv/.txt files for later statistical analysis or archiving
• Connection to (customer-specific) databases possible, e.g., SQL as a standard module; others upon request/specification
• Separate scaling workflow
• Scalings stored globally or in external files for fast product changeover and interoperability between systems