Motorized System Types
What to Look For In Motorized Inspection
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Inspection Requires Flexibility
When considering a motorized video system to inspect for defects or anomalies, one must evaluate the optimum optics, magnification, lighting, ergonomics, and flexibility.
Ergonomics are Important
In order to prevent eye strain and back fatigue one must evaluate how the system is mounted and what position the optics can be directed to obtain the maximum view of a part being inspected.
Faster Inspection Time Increases Efficiency and Productivity
Motorized video workstations can dramatically speed the inspection and assembly process by allowing the ability to Zoom from low magnification to high magnification with the simple touch of a button.
Bench Space Must Also Be Considered
Many inspection areas are cramped for the work space and it can be difficult to fit in boom stands, camera systems, light control boxes, and monitors.
Articulating Arm Allows Top Down or Angle Viewing
Some features require the lens to be positioned at an angle for optimum view. Systems with built in led lighting can cut down glare of reflective features.
White LED Lighting To Provide 100,000 Hours of Illumination
White LED provides a very soft light which is absorbed nicely into highly reflective parts.
Glass Coated Optics Provide Distortion-Free Clarity
Optical coatings are used to vary the reflectance and transmittance of optics. Glass coated optics will reduce the level of distortion which is an optical error caused by the lens which results in a difference in magnification at different points within the image.
Widest Range of Magnification, Field-of-View, Working Distance
Having the ability to zoom from 4x to 180x can provide the ability to view parts a t very low magnification with a wide field of view (area on screen) as well as view parts smaller features at high magnification.
A High Resolution Camera with True Auto Focus
Auto focus significantly increases productivity by allowing rapid examination of parts at varying magnification. The ability to quickly zoom from low magnification to high magnification and have the system keep the part in focus defines an easy to use system.
Manual Focus Over-Ride solves 3D High Magnification Applications
Giving the operator complete control over automatic focus capabilities provides flexibility when zooming to high magnification and examining a 3 dimensional object.
Remote Control Foot Pedal for Hands Free Zoom Operation
More inspection and rework procedures are most efficient when the operators hands are holding the part and not having to worry about touching the zoom lens to change magnification. A motorized remote control provides this type of flexibility.
Gas Cylinder Lift Arm
A gas cylinder lift allows precise movement by any operator quickly and easily.