PPT VISION Inspection System Verifies Stamped Connector Assembly

    MINNETONKA, MN, April 20, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- This application requires the vision system to measure the distances between the connector pin tips, as well as the solder tail lengths and pitches. In order to fulfill these requirements using only one camera, two different images need to be taken as the connector pin tips and the solder tails are located on different planes.

Using a PPT VISION 5200 camera, along with two LED lights (one back light and one front light), the camera takes the first image by strobing both lights simultaneously. The camera then moves toward the connector to focus on the solder tails before taking a second image. Only the back light is in strobe mode when the second image is taken. The IMPACT software offers the power and flexibility that allows the camera to acquire a second image with different light intensity. This flexibility makes it possible for the vision system to inspect and measure different features of the connector without using multiple cameras.

Application Highlights

- Measures tip-to-tip distances, solder tail lengths and pitches
- One camera inspects different features of the connector located on different planes
- Two images taken using the same lights strobbed at different intensity levels
- Designed to accommodate a range of product types
- Low cost and small footprint
- Easy setup using custom control panels

PPT VISION develops and markets innovative machine vision technologies including smart cameras and high-end vision systems for a broad range of industry categories, including manufacturers of automotive components, consumer goods, electronic components, food and beverage products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, plastics and semiconductors.

For additional information contact: PPT VISION, 6301 Old Shakopee Road, Suite A, Bloomington, Minnesota 55438. Phone: 952-996-9500. FAX: 952-996-9501. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.pptvision.com.

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