Low Cost THT AOI

Mek VeriSpector AOI is a low cost AOI system for inspection of THT components before they enter the wave or selective soldering machine.

With extremely short inspection times of under 5 seconds the VeriSpector AOI system allows manufacturers to perform real time assembly and placement inspection, carry out repairs on the fly and prevent defects before they move into the next process.  In manual assembly there is a much increased risk of faults. The instant feedback provided to operators by VeriSpector, helps eliminate the risk of failures and increase the quality and effectiveness of manual and semi-automatic manufacturing processes. Significant yield improvements are realized as a result.

Inline Operation

Typically, there are multiple manual assembly stations in factories that ideally require separate optical inspection at each station. To minimize AOI investment costs, an inline configuration is therefore preferable.

Developed in cooperation with Nutek, a brand well known in Board Handling & Traceability Equipment, the inline version of the successful VeriSpector THT AOI delivers maximum robustness and compatibility. A wide range of options are available to fully automate the inspection process.

Powerful, Tried & Tested Software

Mek VeriSpector is an optical inspection system which uses the renowned Marantz 22X Software. It is easy to program while maintaining the power and speed of the inspection algorithms used for many years within the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) assembly industry.

Flexible Inspection Possibilities

The VeriSpector AOI is designed for a wide verity of inspection needs including:

• Presence/absence
• Orientation
• Shape
• Offset
• Polarity
• Text verification
• Fiducial reading
• Colour check
• 1D and 2D barcode reading
• Assembly materials fittings
• Damaged objects
• And many more.

The maximum size of PCB or object to be inspected  is 750mm x 500mm (29.5″x19.7″) whilst the minimum is 460x300mm (18×12”″) when using the maximum zoom setting on the zoom lens

A 24MP camera for crisp, clear resolution comes as standard, with a high definition lens to capture fine details. Options are available to upgrade to 42Mp or 60Mp cameras depending on the application requirements.  The resolution can be increased if a PCB size less than the maximum of 750×500 is required. Detected defects can be displayed via red circles on a PCB Map or by NG images.

The overhead orthogonal camera and LED lighting system are optimised for colour and glare, allowing operators to continue performing assembly tasks under normal lighting conditions.