When you're setting up a machine vision identification station, the first decision is usually how much of the rig you want in one purchase. Two used options show the trade-off clearly: the Cognex IS7802C-363-50 Color Machine Vision Camera with an Opto TC23016 Lens, and the Industrial Machine Vision Inspection System built around the Allied Vision Stingray F201B. Both are pre-owned, but they're aimed at different starting points.
Quick verdict
Choose the Cognex IS7802C-363-50 at $699.00 when you already have lighting, positioning, and control hardware and need a defined color camera-and-lens pairing. Choose the Industrial Machine Vision Inspection System at $1,175.00 when you want the Allied Vision Stingray F201B bundled with a Computar 55mm, a CCS PD2-3012A 4-channel digital control unit, and a Melles Griot X-Y linear stage in one package.
At a glance
| Option | Price | Price position | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognex IS7802C-363-50 with Opto TC23016 Lens | $699.00 | Cognex color camera with Opto lens | |
| Industrial Machine Vision Inspection System | $1,175.00 | Allied Vision Stingray F201B, Computar 55mm, CCS PD2-3012A, Melles Griot X-Y stage |
Where each product wins
- The Cognex IS7802C-363-50 works best when you want a specific color machine vision camera with a lens in a single package and plan to bring your own surrounding hardware.
- The Industrial Machine Vision Inspection System works best when you prefer a fuller setup with the supporting components already coordinated around the Allied Vision Stingray F201B.
- If you're replacing the imaging core of an existing station, the Cognex package is the less expensive route.
- If you're assembling a complete inspection setup, the Allied Vision Stingray F201B package brings more of the hardware together.
Product notes
Cognex IS7802C-363-50 Color Machine Vision Camera
The Cognex IS7802C-363-50 pairs a color machine vision camera with an Opto TC23016 Lens, so you get a stated camera-and-optics combination rather than a bare board. The unit is in excellent cosmetic condition and was pulled from a working environment, which is reassuring if you're comfortable with pre-owned equipment. As the lower-priced option in this comparison, it makes sense when your budget is a primary concern. The trade-off is that the package is focused on the camera and lens, so you'll need to arrange lighting, control, and positioning separately. That makes it the right choice when you have those pieces in place and are only looking to replace or upgrade the imaging core.
Industrial Machine Vision Inspection System
This option is a broader bundle. It combines an Allied Vision Stingray F201B camera with a Computar 55mm, a CCS PD2-3012A 4-channel digital control unit, and a Melles Griot X-Y linear stage, making it closer to a complete inspection platform. The used system is the higher-priced option here, and the added hardware explains why. The catch is that if you already own lighting, control, and stage hardware, you'd be paying for components you don't need. Choose it when you want to consolidate the main pieces of a machine vision identification setup into a single buy.
Final choice by use case
Pick the Cognex IS7802C-363-50 when your priority is a defined color camera and lens and you're ready to supply the surrounding equipment yourself. Pick the Industrial Machine Vision Inspection System when you want the Allied Vision Stingray F201B setup with its control and positioning hardware together and you're willing to spend more to get that broader bundle.
