This SmartCamera for inspection and identification applications combines the Halcon function library with the BVS-Cockpit user interface. It helps to minimize time of deployment and eliminate the overuse of plant resources to integrate vision technology. Wizard-based programming tools allow for efficient setup, and simple adjustments can be made on the fly. The camera is equipped with an onboard IO-Link master in addition to EtherNet/IP, Profinet, TCP and UDP communications. It can be integrated into any major control network.