The BVS-E Universal vision sensor from Balluff with integrated evaluation electronics and lighting as well as two digital outputs combines the functions of the 'BVS-E Advanced' and 'BVS-E Ident' vision sensors in one device. According to the manufacturer, the sensor can check many features in one pass and perform a variety of tasks simultaneously, such as checking brightness, comparing contrasts and counting edges. Check position, recognize patterns or read codes. The sensor has tools such as a 360° contour, barcode and data matrix check and the ability to count and check contours. The result of the check is output either as an OK/error signal via the digital outputs or via an RS-232 or Ethernet interface. Up to 40 barcodes and data matrix codes per second are localized, read regardless of position and verified. The code data is available for further processing via the interface. In addition, printed character and number sequences such as batch numbers or a best-before date can be verified using optical character verification (OCV).