AREAS OF APPLICATION FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION Originally designed as a First Article Inspection system, Cluso excels in this space. If human visual inspection is occupying too much time during the line changeover process, it s very likely that Cluso will not only dramatically shorten that time but improve the accuracy of that process. While some existing first article tools help a little, Cluso is the only system that integrates all BOM, CAD & Visual images in a single interface, with a step by step process that ensures nothing is missed. This fast, yet comprehensive, coverage ensures rapid line changeover. 100% INSPECTION OF SMALL LOTS The benefits of speed, efficiency & accuracy, so apparent with first article inspection, encourage many users to harness the power & flexibility of the Cluso system for 100% inspection of their small batch production. Unlike AOI systems, Cluso requires NO programming, & offers the capability to inspect product accurately, literally within minutes of emerging from the production line. Moreover, inspection of through hole devices is as simple as SMT parts. NEW PRODUCT INTRO (NPI) It s not a big leap from small lot inspection to having a high value inspection tool in the NPI area. The ability for inspection of quick turn, small batch prototyping is excellent & the resulting golden board is an ideal starting point for teaching an AOI! WHO NEEDS VISUAL INSPECTION? It really doesn t matter the degree of automation you have in your facility, the questions that are most interesting are these: Are there people looking at PCBs on my floor? Is someone checking a PCB somewhere in my process? Do I have any product that I don t trust enough to ship, without a final inspection? If this is happening, then perhaps Cluso can make it happen more effectively. Be it manual assembly, mixed technology PCBs or weaknesses in existing methods, including AOI, the Cluso Vision System may be the answer to some of these challenges. DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT Cluso is, quite simply, a different way of looking at things. Especially PCBs! It is faster & more accurate than traditional techniques, yet it retains the human input, while making the task of inspection highly tolerable & successful for inspection personnel. AUDIT INSPECTION There are always concerns that an escape past standard inspection tools will allow a batch of defective product to make it through. Cluso is an ideal tool for catching those challenging polarity marks or weeding out the errant reel errors. END OF LINE or PRE-SHIP Some products (& some EMS customers!) demand a Pre-Ship visual inspection. It may be a full inspection or an audit but if you have to do it, then Cluso allows you to cut costs & improve accuracy while having an audit trail. Can also do wire adds.
UNIQUE FEATURES DOCUMENTATION CONTROL Deskcheck BOM, CAD & Placement Data in advance of production date. Or really quickly if that s today! Evaluate discrepancies on screen, in real time INSPECTION PROCESS Combines all Data & Images on screen Can inspect all parts, one of each type, one part from each reel or selectively by user, e.g. All parts with polarity Captures any discrepancies between rev levels Equally effective for SMT & Through Hole parts QA RECORDS, ARCHIVING & TRACEABILITY Stores CAD, BOM, images & QC report in a single PDF file Maintains exact product configuration for any build or rev level Verify component batch numbers from images on file EASE OF USE Ready to use in minutes No programming No libraries to maintain Single screen consolidation of all information required for the inspection process Single screen comparison of product with sample WHAT MAKES CLUSO DIFFERENT? Cluso is really the first company to acknowledge that visual inspection & human analysis is vital to the output of quality product. In accepting the human element, the challenge was to apply a level of technology that dramatically improved the ability of the inspector to produce a consistently good result. The goal was to eliminate the problems associated with concentration & issues of focus across a diverse data & image set, often too small for the eye to see. The Cluso Vision System captures & collates all the necessary information in a single frame of reference while presenting the work to be done in a simple, clear & concise manner to the operator, in a step by step format. A simple solution to a whole basket of challenges! Isn t that the way it s supposed to be?
THE HARDWARE THE SCANNER MODULE Professional grade scanner module for reliable, long term PCB image capture capability Engineered optics for high resolution capture & 50mm (2 ) part height clearance Enhance lighting system for clear capture of laser etched component markings Rugged housing & drawer assembly for durability on the shop floor THE ENGINE Quad Core processor with 4GB RAM & large hard drive All the power & storage you need to facilitate a complete single station solution for all your inspection needs CLUSO & SIMPLICITY In keeping with the Cluso ease of use philosophy, the operator interface is a very simple wireless keypad for data entry. With user defined failure mode keys, this effective data entry tool provides access to the vast majority of functionality required for the inspection process. This allows the inspector to focus on the job at hand. And that s just exactly what we would like! THE DATA CAPTURE KEYPAD The wireless keypad provides easy capture of inspection data in a step by step manner Easy P(ass) & F(ail) keys with user configurable keys (F1 thru F4) for most common defects Trigger input of comment fields with the Pc & Fc keys for added details on questionable Pass-Fail conditions Full Zoom, Cross Hair & Switching functionality right on the keypad Input measured values via the Sm key with the integration of a suitable multimeter THE SOFTWARE Why would we speak about software in the Hardware section? We wouldn t! Please call to arrange a 20 minute online presentation to see where the real magic of Cluso resides.
IN THE REAL WORLD EMS LARGE & SMALL The EMS environment can be subjected to high line changeover with a punishing loss of line up time. Cluso can often recover 75% or more of this time. Even smaller EMS houses can employ several inspectors for end of line or pre-ship inspection. Cluso can often reduce headcount by 50 to 75%. HIGH VOLUME, MOBILE PHONE & AUTOMOTIVE New technology & high speed often go together. Cluso is a real asset for NPI & audit inspection in this go-fast environment where an error can literally spin into thousands of rejects. Ever missed an incorrect polarity mark on an automated line? MILITARY & MEDICAL The more critical the product, the more we fear trusting an automated system. Despite the fact that visual inspection has a terrible reputation, we still value, highly, what human intuition brings. Cluso keeps the intuition but it also adds in the accuracy. WHERE IT FITS Anywhere that visual inspection is required, including through hole & wire adds. Complimentary to, rather than a replacement for, AOI & other automated systems. Where increased line utilization or reduced headcount is needed. IS CLUSO COST EFFECTIVE? Cluso is designed to save you time & resource, while improving quality. Who wouldn t want some of that! This claim is not made lightly & it is supported by the simple fact that most of us spend a lot of time doing visual inspection. It doesn t matter the cause: lack of trust in automated systems, customer mandate, critical product, been burned before, etc. Given that we have to do this, Cluso allows us to do it better & in far less time. The investment in Cluso falls far below that of even a limited capability desktop AOI machine. Yet the direct inspection time saved, & the consequential resource utilization because of that, allows for really fast payback. Outside of hard cost recovery, we can add the benefits of improvements in employee & customer satisfaction. Not bad! CLUSO BREAKS ALL THE RULES This image shows the creativity of a Cluso owner who uses an image of the CAD layout drawing for the first inspection of a new product. Without a golden sample, the drawing substitutes as a temporary fix to improve the efficiency of getting to that first golden sample. You might also use a scan of a bare board, where reference designator markings would facilitate the first pass. Towards the bottom left, note the ability to offer images of multi-vendor parts against any inspection step.
CLUSO SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION Max PCB Size (Scan Area) Max Panel Size Model A301 EH 295mm x 420mm 11.6 x 16.5 Approx 400mm x 550mm Approx 15.7 x 21.6 Smallest Component Size 01005 Height Clearance 50mm (<2 ) Max Sample Capacity Power Requirements Weight - Scanner Module Dimensions - Scanner Limited by Disk Capacity 110-240V 50/60Hz 30 Kgs (66 lbs) Width x Depth x Height 720mm x 500mm x 230mm 28.5 x 19.5 x 9 SCREEN PRINTER PLACEMENT REFLOW AOI WAVE SOLDERING POST WAVE INSPECTION PRE-SHIP OR FINAL INSPECTION BOM/CAD DESKCHECK PRE-PRODUCTION BOM/CAD COMPARISON FIRST ARTICLE OR 100% SMALL LOT INSPECTION THROUGH HOLE OR MIXED TECHNOLOGY INSPECTION PRE-SHIP OR FINAL INSPECTION CLUSO INSPECTION OPPORTUNITY ZONES AMERICAS DISTRIBUTION FOR CLUSO VISION SYSTEMS BY : CLUSO DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE AMERICAS (USA - MEXICO - SOUTH AMERICA - CANADA) Tel: (905)954-0505 www.brockelectronics.com