Vision Connector

Vision Connector enables camera connectivity and image acquisition on Siemens Industrial Edge.

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

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.

You can find all documentation, guides, release notes and product resources in the Industrial AI portal: https://docs.industrial-operations-x.siemens.cloud/p/industrial-ai

Vision Connector streamlines the entire camera‑integration process by providing an easy‑to‑use UI, automatic camera discovery, and high‑speed image acquisition. This reduces engineering effort and allows you to focus on developing and scaling your actual vision applications.

Vision Connector offers a fully supported, ready‑to‑use industrial solution that saves time and reduces risk. It provides standardized data formats, reliable performance, built‑in configuration tools, and seamless integration with Siemens Industrial Edge and AI Inference Server—ensuring faster deployment and long‑term maintainability.

Vision Connector supports multi‑camera setups, flexible configuration, and high‑speed data transfer. This makes it easy to scale from a single pilot to full production deployments without changing your architecture or developing custom interfaces.

Vision Connector uses standardized data formats, automatic camera discovery, and a user‑friendly UI. It seamlessly connects to other Siemens Industrial Edge apps—such as AI Inference Server—allowing you to plug it into existing vision workflows with minimal engineering effort.