2D AOI Lighting, Optics and Inspection PC by Southern Machinery - Image Quality and Optional Modules
Image quality determines which defects a 2D AOI catches. Southern Machinery's double-sided AOI features RGBW lighting channels, an Intel E3 PC, and SPC/MES options.
Sep 26, 2026 · Updated Sep 26, 2026 · Southern Machinery
2D AOI Lighting, Optics and Inspection PC by Southern Machinery
A double-sided AOI is only as good as the image it captures. This article covers the configuration details: lighting channels, inspection PC, camera drive and optional modules.
Verified specifications
| Parameter | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Lighting source | Annular stereo multi-channel color light; RGB/RGBW/RGBR/RWBR optional |
| Inspection PC | Intel E3 or equivalent; 16 GB RAM; 1 TB HDD, SSD optional; Win10.1 64-bit |
| Operator display | 22 in, 16:10 |
| Camera drive | Two XY servo motor sets drive the cameras; a stepper motor drives the PCB rail |
| PCB rail and edge | Automatically adjustable width; 3 mm edge clearance, customizable |
| Optional modules | Maintenance station, offline programming system, SPC servo, barcode and MES interface |
Confirm all parameters at quotation.
Why the lighting matters
- Annular stereo geometry lights a joint from several angles, so a solder fillet does not appear as one flat highlight.
- The channel set is selectable: RGB, RGBW, RGBR or RWBR. White light suits general defects; mixed channels separate low-contrast defects such as copper stain and empty joints.
Line integration
- Solder paste printing and SPI.
- Placement and reflow, then flip.
- Wave soldering for THT.
- Inline 2D AOI - one pass, both sides - then NG marking, rework and test.
SMEMA handoff connects the stations.
Key selection parameters for buyers
- Lighting channel set matched to your defect profile
- Inspection PC plus MES and SPC connectivity
- PCB size, thickness, weight and 3 mm edge clearance
ROI perspective
A low-contrast defect that the right lighting would have caught can escape to final test; fitting an optical head later costs more. Southern Machinery models ROI case by case - no generic guarantees.
About Southern Machinery
Founded in Shenzhen in 2011, Southern Machinery serves 237+ global EMS, ODM, automotive and medical customers with cost-effective SMT/THT automation: placement, insertion, wave soldering, board handling, inspection and support.
FAQ
What lighting does it use?
An annular stereo multi-channel color light: RGB, RGBW, RGBR or RWBR.
What computer runs the software?
An Intel E3-class CPU, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD (SSD optional), Win10.1 64-bit.
Is the rail width auto-adjustable?
Yes - it adjusts automatically, driven by a stepper motor.
Which optional modules are there?
Maintenance station, offline programming system, SPC servo, barcode and MES interface.
Next steps
Contact: jasonwu@smthelp.com | WhatsApp: +86 13602562576
Catalog: https://file.autoinsertion.com
Images: https://ph.smthelp.com
Product page: https://www.smthelp.com/2d-aoi-for-pcb-double-side-checking.html
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzRSsabHTis
Published by Southern Machinery - SMT/THT PCB Assembly Automation Lines. Established 2011 in Shenzhen, China. Serving 237+ global customers.
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