The A1_Inspector is used when populating Printed Circuit Boards. The A1_Inspector is a bench-top system, tailored for contract manufacturers with short production runs and frequent line changes. The A1_Inspector contains a high resolution camera, which sends images to a PC for display on a large LCD screen. A motorized X/Y table moves the camera from one position to another and a magnification factor of approximately 10:1 makes even the smallest of details clearly visible. During inspection the image of a PCB under test is compared to an image of a master board and differences will blink on the LCD screen. During a First Article Inspection the PCB under test is compared to a CAD image which is created from the Pick + Place file and the Bill of Materials. The operator may place a marker for rework when a defect is identified. Images may also be forwarded by email.
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