A new concept in image processing that considers Machine cycle time, the FH-series Vision System is loaded with all of the performance required to move Machines quickly and at high precision into a compact Controller for embedding into Machine. And even though the Camera/communications interfaces, image processing algorithms, and other features of this complete image processing system are built into one housing, the flexibility of a PC-based image processing system is also provided to help increase efficiency in the frequent reuse of Machine designs and in design changes.