Fast visual inspection of connectors for electronic assemblies

October 8th, 2013 - The PlatiScan GmbH, based in Herrenberg near Stuttgart provides PlatiScan Connector test before an automatic system for fast visual inspection of individual connectors on electronic assemblies and plug groups on backplanes. PlatiScan works like a manual visual inspection by special software algorithms and can check a lot of plugs for missing, bent or damaged pins in a short time. In addition, to check whether the plug-coding in the right place, and whether additional components are fitted correctly.

The image taken by a high-resolution camera is analyzed with special algorithms. Detected errors are displayed graphically on the screen or summarized in a bug report. Depending on the requirements, different cameras with resolutions ranging from 0.3 to 18 megapixels are available. For large test objects, such as complete backplanes, several PlatiScan modules can be cascaded. The standard version is suitable for assemblies up to a size of 590 mm x 530 mm.

PlatiScan is modular and available in different configurations and for different applications. In addition to the review of connector pins also a test of LEDs, displays, or assembly of components is possible. Due to the rapid evaluation of very many pins or LEDs can check within a short time. The per-pin test time is about 8-16 milliseconds. Particularly noteworthy is the ease of use of the system and the rapid creation of test programs. PlatiScan is applicable as a standalone system, integrated directly into a test fixture or used in a fully automated inline production line.
The entry price of PlatiScan is about € 1,000, complete systems are available from 10,000 euros.

PlatiScan will be exhibited at the Productronica 2013, from 12 to 15 November 2013 in Munich, in Hall A1 Booth 341 and at the company ATX Hardware GmbH in hall A1, booth 135th

The PlatiScan GmbH was founded in 2007 as a spin-off of "Walter Grandjot Test and Measurement Technology Services GmbH " (WG -Test). WG-Test was founded in 1996 by Dipl.-Ing . Walter Grandjot and meanwhile employs 10 permanent staff and a number of freelancers . The company's headquarters is located in Herrenberg near Stuttgart , beyond WG test has offices in Hungary and Romania and partners in England and Italy.

WG-Test provides solutions and services for the testing of electronic components and systems , specializing in test systems from HP / Agilent and Dr. Eschke electronics. The range of services includes not only the creation of programs for in-circuit , functional and boundary scan test and in-system programming, also order test , training and on-site consulting. PlatiScan WG test has its focus on "electrical test" offering automated optical inspection system that can be used either as a standalone test system or as an integrated solution. By close cooperations with various providers of test fixtures and additional test solutions WG-Test can provide comprehensive and turnkey solutions.

PlatiScan GmbH
Planstrasse 14
D-71083 Herrenberg
Tel.: +49 (0)7032 95629-0
Fax: +49 (0)7032 95629-1
e-Mail: info@platiscan.de
General manager: Walter Grandjot
www.platiscan.de

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