Machine Vision & Web Inspection Giving press operators a touch more power
UK-based print inspection specialist,Tectonic International, has for over 20 years provided printers and press manufacturers across the world with forward- thinking print inspection solutions for more efficient printing processes
company’s latest print inspection system, PANTHER Digital, is the first in a new series of high quality inspection systems set to redefine the marketplace. PANTHER Digital encapsulates key quality
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features whilst adapting to advanced future- proof technology. Influenced specifically by the unique requirements of printers, the PANTHER is a mid-level to high-end print inspection system that incorporates the latest digital megapixel progressive scan technology to provide an active inspection function that uses high resolution cameras to present images from a live run. Through a 22-inch widescreen TFT
touchscreen monitor, Tectonic’s bespoke software has been designed to give the operator instant reflex action for fast correction of faults and therefore significant reduction in waste. An easy-to-use intuitive touchscreen interface is globally friendly and operator responsive. Customisable to the operator’s needs,
multiple touchscreen control monitors are available, to be positioned along the press for fast and easy operator control while they move along the press. Together with clever features, such as colour monitoring, with deviations calculated in a relative value, this
sends an error notification and sounds an alarm alerting the operator to any colour drift, allowing the operator to correct colour quickly. As a result, this effectively reduces waste and press downtime. Using the latest GigE progressive area
scan digital cameras, 10:1 lens and one- touch camera controls, PANTHER includes dual strobe assemblies, providing illumination and reliability through Tectonic’s own advanced design. The strobes are enclosed within the camera case and positioned 10mm away from the web to eliminate the presence of ambient light.
A HOST OF ENHANCED FEATURES Both manual and motorised systems include split-screen and colour monitoring features to further assist the press operator. When split-screen is selected the chosen image is ‘saved’ and the computer displays the exact replica of the stored image on the opposite side, for easy comparison, stored master to live print. The Motorised PANTHER system includes
enhanced features including constant scan, user-defined web width and programmable
The PANTHER’s touchscreen monitor system
positioning, as well as enhanced colour monitoring of up to 12 colours. The Constant Scan function allows the web to be viewed automatically, as the operator determines how many images are captured both along the web width and repeat length. User-defined web width allows a left and
right marker to be entered to define the web width for use with constant scan, so the PANTHER only scans the required web width. This is particularly useful when a narrow web width is in use. Programmable positioning allows the
operator to choose at random in variable zoom settings and hold in memory specific areas of interest. This will then display each position consecutively and can include colour checks. Whilst the above features describe the
basic system, each PANTHER is developed into a bespoke inspection system based on the printer’s needs. For example, Tectonic has provisions for back to front registration, reverse side viewing and UV inks and cold seal. Each system is developed in partnership with the customer to ensure a system that serves all its requirements. Tectonic is committed to in-house
development of the PANTHER to ensure a truly future-proof system. As part of its continued growth, Tectonic International has also announced a new agent agreement with FLEXIBLES d.o.o. of Serbia, one of the leading suppliers of flexible equipment and support in the Former Yugoslavia. Full details of this will be released by March.
PANTHER Digital incorporates the latest digital megapixel progressive scan technology and uses high resolution cameras
24 February 2017
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