A210/A110 MultiChecker V2 Series (Discontinued Products)

• Convenient new display function
• Extensive array of image capture functions
• Connects to a variety of PLCs
• Speed and precision (Strongest in its class)
• Reduced size (Smallest in its class)
• Smart matching (A210) / Matching (A110)
• Sub-pixel gray-scale edge
• Gray-scale window
• Rotational* position adjustment function
• Improved binary processing function
• More numerical calculation and judgement output functions.
• Image storage function (A210, A110)
• Setup help function
• Global support

As always, the A Series is packed with easy-to-use features.
In addition to the ease-of-use and reliability that you expect from the No. 1 manufacturer in the field, we also provide convenient new functions for a diverse range of solutions.

1.Data Monitor Function

Titles and results of numerical calculations and judgment outputs can be displayed on the inspection screen. You can register your own text for display, and change the maximum and minimum limits for numerical calculations directly from the menu.

2.Marker Function

Up to eight graphics (circles, ellipses, rectangles and lines) can be displayed on the inspection screen. This is very convenient when performing manual positioning for camera adjustment with production equipment.

3.Two-image switch/split function (A210 only)

When using two cameras simultaneously for an operation such as measuring the distance between two points, you can use an external signal to switch the display. It is also possible to split images captured by two cameras for display as one image on the screen. You can select either vertical or horizontal for the image split direction.

1.Double-speed random camera (progressive rectangular-lattice CCD element)

With the A series, we introduced a progressive double-speed random camera that provides 3 times the maximum ratio of conventional units with 1/60 second for a high-quality picture and no image degradation. In field mode, it reaches 4 times for 1/120 second. The result is fast inspection without having to worry about inspection time or image quality. * The shutter speed on the random camera, before exposure, needs to be set to 1/120 to 1/20000 seconds.

2.Internal synchronous signal inspection

The A Series can connect to a range of PLCs without a communication program. In addition to the Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX PLC-FP Series, it can be used with PLC products from Mitsubishi, Omron, and Allen-Bradley (Ver. 2.2 or later).
The A Series can perform type switching data communication and read and write measurement data and inspection results to and from PLCs without requiring that you create a communication program.

Compatible PLC products

･Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX FP Series   ･Mitsubishi A series, Q series, FX series   ･Omron SYSMAC-C Series   ･Allen-Bradley SLC500 (Ver. 2.2 or later) Inspection conditions can also be modified from the PLC!

The A series comes equipped with a 32-bit RISC, 200 MHz CPU with pipeline processing.
It attains 360 MIPS and 1.4 GFLOPS for astronomically high-speed processing. With the superquick CPU, increased floating point operation speed, pipeline processing, specially designed algorithms, and a large memory capacity, it achieves not only extremely high-speed inspection, but also the ultimate in precision as well.

With a small 120 40mm footprint, installation is simple. Tight installation with checkers next to each other is also possible. With considerations for wiring, connectors, and removable terminal blocks, installation with all units facing one direction is possible for no wasted space. Installation on DIN rails is also possible.

1.High-speed, high-precision sub-pixel detection (Fastest level in its class).

With a high-speed CPU, vast memory, and original algorithm, even with a 64 64-pixel template, 256 256-pixel search area, and sub-pixel precision detection, you still get a processing time of about 10 ms. As you can see, this is the ultimate in speed and precision for position detection.

2.Smart matching (A210).

Sub-pixel position detection takes place with gray-scale matching and the grayscale differential function gives even more detailed work inspection. This gives you accurate inspection even in cases where matching processing alone would fail.

3.Smart template (A210).

Just by showing multiple examples of the correct products, correct product images can be automatically composed. This allows simple inspection without setting complex parameters.

4.Smart matching rotational adjustment (A210)

With the rotational adjustment function and the A210, a search is conducted by tilting the matching and smart matching search areas and templates. Therefore, even if the work has been tilted, a more precise position inspection is obtained.

5.Rotation position/tilt detection.

6.Multiple position detection

Supports the multiple detection function with matching to allow the separate detection of multiple objects of the same pattern in the search area. It is an efficient function when loading is performed by robot or the like.

7.Teaching function.

Teaching allows changes to be made to the template for matching even from an external signal. Registering the change can be done simply by showing the object for detection. Teaching also supports positional corrections so that even when work is displaced, teaching can occur.

Edge positions are measured accurately at the sub-pixel level. Also supports an edge counting function. Also equipped with the projection scanning formula so that the required edge position is detected even with products with a poor surface. With rotational adjustment, diagonal scanning performs sub-pixel edge detection with the gray-scale inter-pixel compensating function.

Since the average value for brightness within the area is quickly calculated, directional distinction can still occur even when binary distinction is difficult due to the small differences in the gray-scale levels. You can set mask processing with free shapes (rectangular, oval, polygonal) set to match the inspected object.

Automatic adjustment and precise inspection takes place even if the work is tilted or displaced.
Adjustments can be made using the gray-scale data so that differences in brightness can allow accurate corrections. With multiple and priority functions, complex adjustments are also greatly simplified.
* A210 = rotational position adjustment function (X/Y/q)
* A110 = position adjustment function (X/Y)

Rotational adjustment (A210)

Accurate position adjustment (A210/A110) Filter/width function reduces chance of erroneous influence due to dirt or noise.

1.A wide range of inspection functions

･Position/size/attitude/size detection with optimum feature extraction labeling.   ･Presence/size/orientation inspection with optimum binary window functions.   ･High-speed dimension measurements with optimum binary edge detection functions.   ･High-speed length/number/presence inspections with optimum line functions.

2.Free shape

The shape of the inspection area can be freely adjusted between rectangular, oval, or polygonal to match the inspection object. Moreover the mask area (where no inspection takes place) can also be adjusted freely as desired.

3.Image filter function.

New calculation formula copy function (also compatible with judgment formulas)

1.Supports 96 numerical calculation formulas (48 for the A110)

Includes sine, cos, square root, arctan absolute differential and projection distance functions in addition to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and you can set up to 96 formulas (48 for the A110). You can also reference up to 16 items per formula for complex calculations.

2.Leeway in judgement calculations

Even for complex pass/fail judgement outputs, internal judgment formulae can be made without using the external PLC. Depending on the application, Judgement output can be set for individual and general judgement for each inspection area freely as desired.

3.Programless data transfer to the PLC

The A Series can store up to 30 defect images, and with the dedicated softwar tools you analyze the cause of defects at remote locations using e-mail.
Storing up to 30 pictures* of fault occurrences in its memory, it possible for analyzing error causes and making adjustments. When setting up the equipment, inspection images are stored and can be used when making new adjustments and changes. Moreover, the stored images can be used for testing. Also, using special software, image data and inspection conditions can be stored, and then faults can be analyzed and adjustments made at any location using e-mail. Furthermore, the location of all errors are clearly displayed and illuminated so that they can be seen at a glance.

*1 A210 = 30 image, A110 = 8 images *2 However, it is not possible to directly restore type data backed up using Vision Backup-Tool with the previous product (Ver. 1) to V2 (Ver. 2). In this case, use the dedicated data conversion software (freeware) to convert the Ver. 1 type data for V2 use, then transfer it to V2 and perform a backup again. If you require the data conversion software, contact our sales office.

Quantitative support for settings that once relied on intuition.
English-Japanese interchange and CE certification With the setup help function, focusing, brightness adjustment, exposure adjustment, binary level settings, and other adjustments that used to be performed by the operator's professional experience, these adjustments can now be performed quantitatively. Equipped with an input monitor and test output functions, connections to external equipment are also greatly simplified. Great savings can be made in debugging and adjustment by the combination of the trap function, which halts inspection when an error is found, and the image storage and spreadsheet functions.

Supports display menus of 8 languages, CE certified.
Displays for the controller can be chosen from 8 different languages ( Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Korean ) to allow use in a great number of countries around the globe. The controller and high speed random trigger camera are standard products and are certified with CE markings.