Code reading with a reader built into a mounter arm
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Industry:
- Electronic Devices
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Products:
- Barcode Readers
Integrating a code reader into a mounter arm in the electronic component mounting process presents significant challenges regarding its impact on takt time and reading instability. In particular, reliably capturing microscopic 2D codes printed on a printed circuit board (PCB) on a fast-moving arm requires extremely high reading performance.
The KEYENCE logistics code reader, SR-5000 Series, was developed to solve these issues. It combines an overwhelmingly wide field of view with a long focal length, enabling it to read a wide range of codes at once while minimizing arm movement and stops. This achieves stable reading without compromising the mounter's original productivity.
Furthermore, its instant decoding process with a high-speed shutter and multi-core processor accurately recognizes codes on moving objects without motion blur. Its compact body design makes it easy to retrofit or integrate into the tip of a mounter arm where space is limited. This solution establishes complete traceability for each individual board, dramatically improving the quality control level of the manufacturing process.
