Viscom has introduced the S3088-II high-speed automated optical inspection (AOI) system—the successor to the S3088. The S3088-II offers full inspection of printed-circuit board (PCB) assemblies up to 450x350 mm and includes the company’s EasyPro3D user interface. The new system also includes Viscom 8M AOI camera technology, which at 20 fps provides up to 25% faster image upload while offering full-color capability.

The 8M technology also provides what Viscom calls OnDemandHR-Operation, a high-resolution capability that delivers selectable resolutions of 11.7 or 23.4 microns/pixel without diminishing image field size and allowing inspection of 01005 solder joints. The Viscom 8M is now available in new S6056 systems as well as in the S3088-II; S6055/S6056 inspection systems can be retrofitted with the 8M technology starting in 2008.

Viscom, www.viscom.com.