AOI system saves space on the desktop

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Jul 17, 2007

Small-footprint desktop AOI system supports comprehensive inspection of PCBs, including SMT and THT components, reflow and wave solder joints and solder paste.

Marantz Business Electronics reckons its M22XDL-350 desktop automatic optical inspection machine marries technology advances with cost-efficiency and powerful operator control on a reduced footprint.

Featuring the smallest footprint of all the machines in the company's range of desktop AOI systems, the M22XDL-350 supports comprehensive inspection of PCBs, including SMT and THT components, reflow and wave solder joints and solder paste.

Building on the proven strengths of Marantz' popular CL systems, the 22XDL generation introduces an innovative new lighting concept, with 3 Pulse Wave Modulated LED light sources and up to six different lighting combinations enhancing operator control for exceptional inspection accuracy.

This comprehensive operator control is further enhanced by Rep 22X statistics and repair desk software.

Actively collecting inspection data from any 22X AOI machines in the network, the innovative software is able to monitor the inspection process in real time while simultaneously visualising collected data.

This advanced functionality can be applied to each PCB for repair purposes or collectively to generate process statistics and analysis, maximising operator visibility and knowledge throughout the entire inspection process.

In common with all Marantz AOI systems, the M22XDL-350 features the company's pioneering true 24bit colour imaging.

This breakthrough technology is designed to extend the amount of data available to operators per pixel, dramatically enhancing defect detection while minimising false alarms.

24bit processing discerns subtle changes for improved image clarity, helping to separate components and solder images from the background board or substrate.

Deploying the technology in combination with its innovative lighting concept, the M22XDL-350 overcomes the limitations of 8bit greyscale imaging to enhance inspection accuracy and reliability.