FA-Inspector
First Article Inspection / AOI
Quickly,
Accurately
Verify Assemblies to BOMs
First Article Inspection & Line Release
First Article Inspection
Over 130 systems
sold worldwide
Low promotional price!
Under $30K
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Devices down to 0402 |
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Presence / absence |
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Polarity / pin #1 orientation
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Position / skew errors |
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Wrong part detection
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Part lot & color variations |
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Solder defects (shorts) |
FA-Inspector (FA/AOI/Comparator)
AOI Desktop Scanner
First Article Inspection Solution
Lease for $884/mo. w/ $1 buyout!
The FA-Inspector is a scanner-based optical inspection system used to automate First Article Inspection and production quality verification tasks. The FA-Inspector uses template matching instead of algorithm-based analysis; this method dramatically speeds up test development and does not require programming or lengthly debugging.
The FA-Inspector has three modes of operation: First Article Inspection Mode, AOI Mode and Comparator Mode. Each mode generates comprehensive reports complete with error location marks and fault classifications. Reports include a marked image or XY layout for easy rework. Report outputs can be in the form of traveler tickets or SPC data and can be viewed, printed, saved or emailed to customers for rapid prototype review, line release approval, 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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Auto save PCB Image w/ serial numbers |
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Provide full job auditing info and SPC data |
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NO manintenance contract required |
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Training in just two days not weeks |
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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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<30sec. to inspect A3 size scan @ 600DPI |
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FA-Inspector Datasheet (PDF) |
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AOI Inspection (ROI) |
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CXF Template (CXF) |
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 - Steps | |
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Scan the first board
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Define PCB size / alignment
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Load/validate the XY data |
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Define device ROIs/settings |
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Load next board / run test
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Repeat until all inspected
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Run report / review SPC |
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AOI Mode or Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Mode, uses template matching instead of algorithm-based analysis; which dramatically speeds up test development and does not require programming. |
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Inspection routines are automatically created during the performance of a First Article Inspection. The resulting test routine is saved and can be run on future production quality inspection tasks. |
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PCBA revisions can quickly / easily be updated - by simply adding new devices to the library. |
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AOI Mode PCB DEMO |
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AOI Mode PCB Setup from a Library |
| Comparator Mode - Steps | |
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Scan "Golden Board" |
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Select alignment marks |
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Define inspection areas
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Load / scan next board |
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Step through inspection
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Mark / classify errors |
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Repeat until all inspected |
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Run inspection report
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The Comparator Mode allows operators to perform fast “comparisons” of two or more PCBs with minimal setup (<5min.). |
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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. Faults are classified / logged in real-time by the operator. |
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Comparator Mode PCB DEMO |
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Comparator & AOI Part Tray DEMO |
| CXF Editor - Steps | |
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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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Save CXF files(s) |
CXF Editor |
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CXF Editor provides comparison and validation of CAD (XY data) against the Bill of Materials (BOM) and generates fully validated CXF files. |
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CAD/BOM validation is part of a complete First Article Inspection strategy. This is accomplished to confirm that CAD/BOM contain the same key device data; and to insure that the assembly is built in accordance with design specifications. |
| Layout Viewer - Steps | |
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Scan an Assembly Drawing |
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Save the scanned image |
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Open the Layout Viewer |
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Load the scanned image |
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Load the CXF file |
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Link viewer to the display |
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Use Layout Viewer Ref IDs |
Layout Viewer |
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The Layout Viewer provides a simple visual interface to view, validate and adjust pick-&-place XY data. The Layout Viewer also provides the ability to scan and link an Assembly Drawing with a PCB during test setup; to present Part Reference IDs in the event that these are not screened onto the PCB. |
Layout Viewer (FA Mode) |
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| The Layout Viewer is also capable of running in FA Mode to quickly perform First Article Inspections with an absolute minimum of setup and system experience. This can be useful in situations where speed is critical and the need for follow-on automatic inspections is not required. | |
Layout Viewer Demo |
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Tutorial Under Development (TBD) |
| Excel™ - Steps | |
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Import XY to CXF template |
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Review content and correct formatting errors |
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Arrange data into columns |
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Sort data by part number |
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Save CXF files(s) |
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Microsoft Excel™ is an extremely powerful and useful tool for viewing and manipulating XY data to produce accurate CXF files. |
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NOTE: In the instance that CAD files are not available, Excel™ can be used to import XY data into a template to produce the CXF files needed for AOI Mode operations. |
 CXF Template |
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Excel™ Demo
