FA-Inspector
First Article Inspection
Quality Assurance, Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Manufacturing
Quickly,
Accurately
Verify Assemblies to BOMs
First Article Inspection & Line Release
First Article Inspection
Over 100 systems
sold in Europe
New to the U.S. in 2008,
low introductory price!
Under $30K
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Inspect all SMT/PTH devices down to 0402 |
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Verify device presence / absence |
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Verify device polarity / pin #1 orientation
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Identify device position / skew errors |
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Identify laser marking for wrong part detection
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Identify device differences such as: labels, color / lot variations, etc. |
FA-Inspector (AOI/Comparator)
First Article Inspection Solution
Lease for $884/mo. w/ $1 buyout!
The FA-Inspector is a scanner-based optical inspection system used to automate Ffirst Article and production quality inspection tasks, without programming.
The FA-Inspector has two primary modes of operation: Comparator Mode and AOI Mode. Both AOI and Comparator Modes generate comprehensive reports complete with error location marks, fault classifications including the full PCB image or XY layout for easy rework. Reports can be viewed, printed, saved or emailed to customers for rapid prototype review.
Defect coverage includes, all SMT and PTH parts down to 0402, part presence/absence verification, part polarity and pin #1 orientation, part position and skew errors, laser marking, wrong part and device differences such as: labels, color / lot variations, etc.
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Quickly, accurately verify assemblies to BOMs |
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Display image, Part ID and XY in one view |
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Reduce inspector fatigue & improve accuracy |
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Eliminate 99.9% of human error related faults |
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View, store email or print SPC reports |
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System Weight: 100 Lbs. (45Kg)
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System Footprint: 27.5 x 22" (699 x 559mm)
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Board handling: up to 19 x 24" (483 x 610mm) |
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System Footprint: 27.5 x 22" (699 x 559mm)
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<90sec. to inspect A3 size scan @ 600DPI |
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FA-Inspector Datasheet (Printable PDF) |
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AOI Inspection Overview & ROI |
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FA-Inspector Manual (updated 07/02/09) |
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CXF Template |
System Includes: |
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Digital Scanner and board fixtures |
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DELL Mini Tower Computer |
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19" Flat Panel Display |
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Network ready (10/100 Base-T) |
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CD/DVD, keyboard, mouse & cables |
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Windows™ XP Pro |
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FA Inspection Applications Software |
| AOI Mode Process | |
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Scan the first board
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Define board size and alignment points
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Load and validate the XY data |
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Select component regions of interest & inspection criteria |
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Load next board and run test
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Repeat test until all boards are inspected
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Run inspection report |
| AOI Mode Summary | |
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AOI Mode allows inspection routines to be “taught-once (tests are created on-the-fly) and can be run many times” semi-automatically, without programming. |
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After the board is scanned, the operator verifies each unique package type; this process builds an inspection routine while performing traditional First Article verification of all parts on the assembly. |
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AOI Mode PCB DEMO |
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AOI Mode PCB Setup from a Library |
| Comparator Mode Process | |
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Scan a "Golden Board" |
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Select alignment points |
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Set comparator inspection areas / magnification
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Load and scan next board |
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Step through the inspection
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Mark and classify errors |
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Test next PCB until finished |
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Run inspection report
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| Comparator Mode Summary | |
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The Comparator Mode allows operators to perform fast inspection “comparisons” of two or more PCBs with minimal setup and NO programming. |
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The Comparator uses a "Golden Board" image as the test reference. |
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Inspection views are user-configured for best magnification and throughput. |
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Inspections are computer-assisted and faults are classified and logged in real-time by the operator. |
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Comparator Mode PCB DEMO |
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Comparator & AOI Mode Part Tray DEMO |
| CXF Viewer Process | |
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Import pick-&-place XY data, validate
the scale and device orientation with respect to the scanned PCB image. Adjust and save as necessary. |
CXF Viewer Summary |
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The CXF Viewer provides a simple visual interface to easily validate and adjust XY data. |
CXF Viewer (FA Mode) Summary |
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FA Mode, provides operators with a fast and accurate method to perform First Article Inspections. |
CXF Viewer Demo
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Import CAD file |
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Import BOM file |
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Auto Generate CXF |
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Map BOM to CAD data |
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Run Compare |
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Review/Edit Results |
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Export Final CXF (top/bot) |
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Load into AOI Mode |
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Setup test once, run as needed |
CXF Editor Summary |
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The CXF Editor provides comparison and validation of Pick-&-Place (XY data) against the Bill of Materials (BOM) and generates a fully validated CXF file. |
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The resulting CXF file will be validated in accordance with the BOM and have all the data and descriptions available for the most comprehensive inspections and reports possible. |
| Excel™ Process | |
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Excel™ is well-suited to view and manipulate XY data. |
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Import XY file into CXF template using Excel's File Import Wizard |
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Review and sort data |
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Export Final CXF for use in AOI Mode |
| Excel - Summary | |
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Microsoft Excel™ is a useful tool for viewing and manipulating XY data. CXF files can be sorted to provide a logical flow of inspection points that can be easily followed during First Article review. |
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Download: CXF Template |
Excel™ Demo
