The Canty float glass system consists of a high temperature Ethernet process camera and incorporates special software to reduce glare along with a unique orifice plate that prevents debris from adhering to the lens, resulting in a clear view of the glass ribbon at all times. This system is a non-contact web width control system which positions Ethernet cameras over the two glass edges and provides continuous real time measurement of web width as glass enters the Lehr annealing chamber after exiting the furnace chamber. Width measurements are made in real-time on a continuous basis, with a resolution of .015″*. CANTYVISIONCLIENTTM Software utilizes image based technology to continually track the extreme edge of the glass ribbon and also the edge of the knurled region formed by the top roll machines used in the float bath furnace to shape and stabilize the glass ribbon. This machine has a rotating shaft with a knurl head on the end that stretches and pulls the glass ribbon through the tin bath to achieve the desired shape at the exit. Process efficiency is improved by making clear glass just wide enough to trim the knurl but no more. What’s more, the software provides a visual verification of the glass web on the facility local area network or localized computer. Control outputs available include 4-20mA current loop, as well as OPC & Modbus Interface.