OptoScan 8000The OptoScan 8000 provides on-line 100% inspection of the surface of coil stock material. Continuous or sheet fed material can be inspected depending on the version.The inspection system relies on high resolution linescan camera technology developed by InnoScan originally for pharmaceutical inspection. The recent development of a completely sealed scanner head for scanning linen has brought this technology into very hostile production environments. Inspection for most every coil width is met with one unit covering a maximum of 1024 mm. Scanner-heads width up to 4100mm (4.1m) is available for special purposes. The system resolution allows for customer adaptations. The basic camera resolution (pixel size) range from 0.4 mm to 1mm depending on requirements. Defect areas are generally not specified smaller than 2x2 pixels, hence the standard minimum detectable defect size is 0.8x0.8 mm to 2x2 mm, but may be smaller depending on defect type. A control cabinet contains the image processor and ancillary electronics. It is contained in a wall hinged or floor stand mounted sealed cabinet equipped with a heat-exchanger for elevated temperature operation. Networking is offered for intelligent exchange of production data, and remote servicing is offered by InnoScan through modem and telephone connection to the system, should this be required. |
Operator interface
The operator interface is based on the OptoScan PC, which is a totally sealed heavy duty industrial PC, expanded with special communication hardware and SW. This provides a good operator interface since it contains a long-life flat panel colour display to present production data, trend curves, calibration values, and system status information. The operator is presented to screen menus based on the familiar Windows operating system. The OptoScan PC can be yoke-mounted in a floor stand or wall mount to give good operator access. A telephone modem and remote SW connection is offered as an option, enabling InnoScan to get direct access to the OptoScan PC for detailed first class service assistance should the need arise. The settings menu is accessible only via a password and is used only in connection with installation and initial set up of the process line. It also contains the following features: - Reject trend monitoring with alarm may be invoked to ensure that a systematic error is detected and reported - rejection of a configurable number of cans until press is at stable speed - activation or deactivation of lanes as required Flexibility is available to meet in the future the ongoing trend towards more speed, more lanes, and CIM related demands for automatic acquisition of production data. |  |