Specs
Aoi Kit specs
Setup notes and briefing numbers for Aoi Kit.
AOI fit checks before purchase
The Aoi Kit specs give the details needed to assess the kit against your existing line conditions. For SMT SA visitors, specs matter when power quality, dust, space and inspection flow are already known issues on site.
The inspection points that matter on a running SMT line go beyond a model name and a photo. Include board size range, component height limits, lighting method, camera coverage, fiducial requirements, and the clearance needed around tall parts and connectors. For South African plants, power stability and airborne dust belong in the spec discussion because both affect image consistency and maintenance planning.
Space around the machine needs to be listed as carefully as the inspection features. Conveyor direction, line height, reject handling, operator access, and PC placement all affect whether an AOI station can drop into an existing path without reworking the whole cell. On mixed-product lines, changeover notes are as useful as the raw specification table.
Inspection data that matters
Useful AOI specs include what defect classes the kit is set up to detect on typical SMT assemblies. Teams usually want to know about polarity errors, missing parts, lifted leads, tombstones, solder bridge visibility, and how fine-pitch joints are presented in the software. When the board is familiar, the deciding factor is often how the machine handles known problem areas rather than headline features.
Cross-check Aoi Kit specs with the related reflow profile notes and board history before finalising line placement.
- Board size and clearance limits
- Lighting, camera, and defect coverage
- Line height and PC access details
Site conditions that change AOI
Johannesburg and Pretoria sites often contend with dry dust that settles on optics, rails, and PC vents, so cleaning intervals should be considered alongside inspection sensitivity. Durban and Cape Town plants may be more concerned with moisture exposure, storage discipline, and corrosion risk around connectors and bare metal areas. Those conditions influence both image repeatability and the practical upkeep of the station.
Power interruptions also affect how an AOI station is specified in a local line. Recovery behaviour, result storage, UPS planning, and how the unit rejoins the conveyor sequence matter when first-article approval and traceability are tightly controlled. If the line runs close to dispatch cut-off, reject flow and review speed deserve attention as much as detection capability.
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What to gather before comparing kits
Bring the current board dimensions, assembly drawings, defect photos, and the line layout used on site. Include whether the product mix changes daily or sits on a repeat run for long periods. That context makes the spec sheet useful instead of decorative.
It also helps to note the upstream printer and placement setup, because inspection settings are shaped by how defects enter the process. Pair the spec with the product record and maintenance notes when buyers or process engineers need a fuller assessment.
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