{"product_id":"heidenhain-vt-121-tool-inspection-camera-system","title":"HEIDENHAIN VT 121 Tool Inspection Camera System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HEIDENHAIN VT 121 is a compact camera system for visual tool inspection inside a machine tool's work envelope. Two non-contact cameras image tools from the side and from below, supporting close-up inspection of individual flutes, manual wear checks and tool-breakage control while the tool remains clamped in the spindle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VT 121\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eID number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1249466-01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCameras:\u003c\/strong\u003e two 1.3-megapixel monochrome cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e ring light and lateral LED on each camera, adjustable through software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 mm × 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupply voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.2 V to 30 V, EN 61131-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-pin A-coded M12 flange socket, male\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gigabit Ethernet, CAT 6 or later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-pin X-coded M12 flange socket, female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum cable length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 m with the specified cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e on the rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP66\/IP68 when connected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1.00 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 °C to 45 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixing clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 mm compressed-air inlet for pulse cleaning of the tool and cover lenses; two 6 mm inlets are optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInspection and machine integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera system operates with Visual Tool Check software and the appropriate machine-control cycles. Standard software functions include tool images from the side and below, close-up images of each flute, manual wear measurement and breakage control. Panoramic imaging and automated flank-wear measurement are options, not standard hardware features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVT 121 is intended for visual inspection. Select VT 122 when tool-length or tool-diameter measurement is required, because VT 122 has an additional measuring LED. Software, control compatibility, mounting space, compressed air and installation requirements must be confirmed for the machine. This page covers the VT 121 camera hardware; it does not imply that software or control options are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.auto-met.com\/39-HEIDENHAIN-VT121-VT122.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVT 121 and VT 122 product information, September 2025 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine down? Ask about expedited repair or replacement options. Include the camera ID and machine details so we can identify the correct replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HEIDENHAIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67661690667325,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8222\/4189\/files\/40-HEIDENHAIN-VT121-white_f40d9780-389c-4099-a622-8fc7c0ba5242.png?v=1791605250","url":"https:\/\/auto-met.com\/products\/heidenhain-vt-121-tool-inspection-camera-system","provider":"Automation and Metrology, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}