Modular AOI – SpectorBOX

With the MEK SpectorBOX you get simultaneous top-down and bottom-up PCB Inspection. The design is optimized for Wave & Selective Soldering of THT & SMT components, and will inspect the PCB’s directly from the conveyor, within the solder frames. The SpectorBOX can handle 9 cameras, and is the only modular AOI in the market with this ability.

The MEK SpectorBOX has a defect display of 9-angle simultaneous microscopic views of each defect found, which will automatically minimize operator failures. Therefore there is no need for operators to manually handle the PCB and significantly reduces post-classification of defects using microscopes. As all images can be stored in the MEK’s Catch SQL database, review or post classification can be done at any time after the actual inspection.

The modular concept allows the following inspection positions in Wave or Selective soldering lines:
• Feed Conveyor: Top-Down to inspect for correct insertion of components into the PCB
• Feed Conveyor: Bottom-Up to inspect pin insertions pre-soldering or solder joints post soldering
• Return Conveyor: Bottom-Up to inspect solder joints on the return conveyor

For those who don’t want to compromise on inspection, two SpectorBOX modular AOI systems can be combined for simultaneous Bottom-Up and Top-Down inspection with up to 18 cameras.