A new automated test platform for small manufacturing facilities was launched at Apex by Luther & Maelzer GmbH. The A5-A Probe System builds upon proven technology to ensure that this latest product meets the needs of companies with as little as one production line. Small manufacturing facilities typically produce low volume batches or prototypes, which results in a high level of product changeover. To eliminate the need for long and complicated set-up and adjustment of each PCB, the A5-A Probe System incorporates a new generation of automation to accommodate different PCB types and sizes within a short period of time. To accelerate this process, a flexible, stress-free loading and uploading system has been fully automated, with a sensitive handling function, for different PCB types. By automating this function, the operator is free to perform other duties, or to set-up the test process to be carried out overnight. By incorporating four high-resolution CCD cameras for optical scanning, the board handling unit automatically separates 'good boards' and 'bad boards' in a cycle time of less than fifteen seconds, with the added option of an automated marking system.
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