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Revolutionize Your Production Line with On-the-Fly AI Inspection Solutions

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) has become vital in modern manufacturing to meet the demands of increased customization and the precision required in producing high-tech electronics like semiconductors and PCBs. Traditional AOI systems often suffer from inefficiencies and elevated costs due to their reliance on rigid algorithms that lead to frequent false positives.

Advantech enhances the field with advanced AOI solutions that optimize inspection accuracy and efficiency. Our systems significantly reduce false positives and improve error detection and product categorization, thus streamlining the manufacturing process. This method ensures our solutions uphold the agility and precision critical for today's smart manufacturing environments.Download the Solution Kit

 

Streamline AOI with Advanced Trigger Technology

Traditional AOI systems often struggle with slow image capture and require components to remain stationary, extending inspection times and reducing efficiency. Issues such as premature image capture and poor synchronization between lighting and camera triggers can lead to inaccurate results and increased costs. Advantech's solutions enhance synchronization and reduce programming complexity, significantly boosting inspection speed and accuracy while lowering operational costs.

Maximize Efficiency with AMAX-4270

Enhance your inspection process with the Advantech AMAX-4270. This efficient EtherCAT module integrates easily, reducing the need for additional devices. It precisely captures high-quality images of moving components, improving synchronization and simplifying programming. Increase your operational speed, enhance quality, and reduce costs, establishing a new standard in manufacturing efficiency.


AMAX-4270 AMAX-4270
 

The Power of AMAX: Elevating Precision
and Efficiency in Manufacturing

AMAX-4270
4-CH EtherCAT Trigger & Latch SubDevice

    EtherCAT Standard
  • Supports 3rd-party EtherCAT MDevices
  • Space Saving
  • Compact size, smaller than a motor drive
  • CODESYS Function Blocks and Examples
  • AMAX-4270 provides CODESYS libraries including structure, function blocks, and examples.
  • 2 simple steps to completing an AMAX-4270 project.

AMAX-3245C
CiA402 Device Profile 4-Axis EtherCAT Motion Module

    Supports 4-Axis Servo/Stepper Motor
  • High-speed motion I/O (Pulse in/out, CW/CCW)
  • 26P D-Sub & terminal for motion signals
  • Supports 3rd Party EtherCAT MDevices
  • Supports EtherCAT Fieldbus
  • Supports COE/FOE/PDO/SDO
  • Provides CiA402 CSP/HM Mode
  • 500 μs/1 ms cycle time for 4-axis
  • Supports 32 homing methods

AMAX-5570/5580 Series
IEC 61131-3 SoftLogic Controller

    IEC 61131-3 For Automation Efficiency
  • Standardization and interoperability
  • Improved efficiency and productivity
  • Enhanced flexibility and scalability
  • CODESYS Real-Time Kernel
  • Motion control libraries compatible with CiA402 standard for drive integration
  • Includes ready-to-use CODESYS RTE for efficient control and visualization
  • Enables real-time automation for EtherCAT, ProfiNet, and Ethernet/IP
  • Flexible Expansion & Data Connection
  • Easy plug-in expansion for EtherCAT Slice IO modules
  • Fastest EtherCAT cycle: 100μs for module scanning
  • Windows API to access variables of CODESYS
  • Capability for data streaming with MQTT and other third-party cloud servers

AMAX-5081
EtherCAT Slice I/O, 1-Ch RS-422/TTL Encoder Input Module with PSO Function


  • Supports up to 10MHz encoder input
  • 32-bit counter with PWM and PSO function
  • Supports 5V output for encoder power input
  • Supports frequency and pulse width measurement
  • Compact size with wide operating temperature range
 

Case Studies:
See the Impact of AMAX Solutions in Action

Precision Adhesive Dispensing
High-Speed Defect Inspection
Industrial AGV Application
Precision Adhesive Dispensing
with High-Speed Control

The conventional dispensing solution regulates the valve according to speed over time, requiring complex paths to reduce overflow at corners. With increasing demands for production efficiency, there is a need to seek faster and more precise solutions.

Challenges / Requirements:
  • Avoiding adhesive overflow at corners.
  • Requires high-speed 2D compare trigger.
Solution:
  • Advantech’s AMAX-4270 provides 4 channels encoder input and trigger output solution to achieve the 2D compare trigger for the process trajectory.
  • With the PSO function, users input the positions that need to be compared to realize the position/Time control to avoid overflow at corners.
Benefits:
  • Up to 10kHz jetting speeds to Improve equipment productivity.
  • Position-triggered for precise control of adhesive dispensing locations.
High-Speed Defect Inspection
for Passive Components

As the market demand for passive components continues to grow, meeting this demand presents challenges not only in increasing production output but also in quality control management. Consequently, there is a growing trend toward AI-based automatic optical inspection.

Challenges / Requirements:
  • Improve image acquisition speed.
  • Enhance image quality.
Solution:
  • Advantech’s AMAX-4270 is able to achieve on-the-fly image capture.
  • The AMAX-4270's built-in FIFO comparison trigger for real-time output.
Benefits:
  • Processing speed of up to 12,000 pieces per minute.
  • Simple control system and wiring which amounts to cost savings.
Industrial AGV Application with
CODESYS IPC and BMS

A Taiwanese company produces its own AGV application with an IPC and battery management system (BMS). The AGV utilizes communication technologies such as Wi-Fi, CANopen, and RS232/RS485. This technology is used for data storage and transmission via OPC UA to local HMI to facilitate efficient operations in industrial environments.

Challenges / Requirements:
  • Real-Time Communication: Seamless communication between the AGV’s Control IPC and peripheral devices is essential for optimal performance.
  • Integration Complexity: Integrating multiple communication protocols and devices poses challenges in system configuration and maintenance.
Solution:
  • The AMAX controller serves as the central control unit, leveraging its robust processing capabilities and real-time application based on the PLCopen IEC 61131-3 standard.
  • CANopen communication for managing battery usage and monitoring battery health. Data is transmitted through Wi-Fi to the control room to manage all vehicle usage.
  • OPC UA data is exchanged with the HMI and is shown on the screen.
Benefits:
  • Easy modular plug-in application of function blocks in CODESYS makes the architecture more adaptable.
  • Low latency for data transmission and large-scale data acquisition thanks to the EtherCAT analog module.
 

Find the Right Advantech Product for Your Needs

EtherCAT SubDevice

AMAX-4270
4-Ch Trigger & Latch Module

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AMAX-3245C
CiA402 Device Profile 4-Axis Motion Module

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AMAX-5081
1-Ch RS-422/TTL Encoder Input Module with PSO Function

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AMAX-5000 Series I/O
Compact Modular EtherCAT Slice I/O

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CODESYS-Ready Controller

AMAX-5570 Series
Ultra-Compact EtherCAT SoftLogic Controller with Slice I/O Expansion

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AMAX-5580 Series
Modular EtherCAT SoftLogic Controller with Slice I/O Expansion

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CODESYS-Compatible IPC

UNO-148 V2
Fanless DIN-Rail IPC with Intel® Core™ Processors (13th Gen)

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MIC-770 V3
Compact Fanless System with Intel® Core™ Processors (14th/13th/12th Gen)

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IPC-240
Compact Industrial Computer System with Intel® Core ™ Processors (14th/13th/12th Gen)

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