Vision Connector gives you the advantage of connecting to industrial ethernet cameras and transferring the acquired data via high-speed interface to Siemens Industrial Edge applications. The acquired image data can be ingested by AI Inference Server or other Siemens Industrial Edge applications.
The integrated UI simplifies camera setup and configuration, reducing integration effort so teams can focus on developing and scaling their vision applications.
Vision Connector enables reliable connectivity to one or more industrial Ethernet cameras on Siemens Industrial Edge, allowing scalable image acquisition for a wide range of vision applications.
Provides a high‑speed ZMQ interface that transfers image data efficiently to Industrial Edge applications such as AI Inference Server, supporting responsive and data‑intensive vision workflows.
Its integrated UI allows fast setup of cameras, auto‑discovery, parameter adjustments, and live previews—reducing integration effort and simplifying maintenance for engineering teams.
Vision Connector enables direct connectivity to industrial Ethernet cameras on Siemens Industrial Edge. It supports single- and multi‑camera setups, allowing devices to detect, register, and communicate with cameras over the production network using standardized industrial protocols.
Supports fine‑grained control of key camera parameters, including frequency, resolution, pixel format, exposure time, image height, and width. PTP synchronization allows precise timing for multi‑camera setups in advanced vision applications.
Camera setups - including all parameters - can be exported for reuse or imported to accelerate deployment across devices. This supports standardized setups, easier replication, and reduced commissioning time for multi‑device installations.
A subscription for Vision Connector Siemens Industrial Edge App entitles you to:
Create one (1) single instance of this Industrial Edge App on one Industrial Edge Device
Software: To get started with this offering, a necessary requirement is Industrial Edge Hub Access (https://www.dex.siemens.com/ccrz__ProductDetails?sku=SIMATIEA).
Hardware: Details can be found in the product documentation (https://docs.industrial-operations-x.siemens.cloud/p/industrial-ai)
Vision Connector enables industrial camera connectivity, high‑speed image transfer, camera auto‑discovery, acquisition parameter control, live preview, troubleshooting via integrated logs, and seamless integration with AI Inference Server.
Audi uses its own AI models to detect cracks in the press shop and weld splatter in the body shop. The challenge was to deploy these AI models on the shop floor in a way that is easy, scalable, and maintainable. With Siemens Industrial Edge and the Industrial AI Suite, Audi now benefits from a comprehensive AI infrastructure solution that integrates seamlessly into its automation environment.
AI-Powered Vision Inspection Across Automotive Production
Automotive manufacturers require fast, reliable image acquisition to support inline quality inspection across body shop, press shop and assembly environments. Vision Connector enables direct connectivity to industrial cameras on Siemens Industrial Edge — with standardized configuration, multi-camera support and high-speed image transfer to AI Inference Server for real-time defect detection.
Camera-Based Quality Inspection in Electronics Manufacturing
Electronics manufacturers rely on high-resolution image capture to detect surface defects, component misalignment and solder quality across fast-moving production lines. Vision Connector provides reliable industrial camera connectivity on Siemens Industrial Edge — enabling consistent image acquisition, rapid camera setup and seamless integration with AI-based inspection workflows.
Visual Quality Control Across CPG Production Lines
Consumer goods manufacturers need accurate image capture to ensure packaging integrity and label correctness. For the fastest production lines, Vision Connector supports line scan cameras — capturing continuous image streams without motion blur where area scan cameras reach their limits. Direct integration with AI Inference Server enables real-time quality decisions at full production speed.
