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’There’s never been a quicker, more comfortable and effective way to inspect beneath electronic components’
SolView is a simple and cost-effective tool for inspection of the quality of solder bonds beneath surface mount components. Battery power eliminates the need for external power supplies, making this a truly portable system. |
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| Inspection of printed circuit board assemblies is vital for PCB and original equipment manufacturers for quality control purposes, instilling confidence in the integrity of their soldering processes and delivering improved product reliability. Previously, however, the initial high costs of specialist inspection equipment have been a deterrent to investment for many manufacturers, leaving end users to suffer the consequences. |
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To overcome this potential problem, Olympus has created a cost-effective solution with SolView - a versatile inspection probe that provides instant visual feedback to meet the most stringent user requirements in a wide range of manufacturing environments, including cell phones, PDAs, entertainment sytems, audio/visual products and military applications. |
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The following through-probe images illustrate the optical capabilities of SolView. In the examples below two J-lead devices are captured via an Olympus Camedia Digital Camera. The left hand image displays a joint with excess solder and the image on the right displays a misplaced component. |
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SolView Range
Two SolView probes are available - the lateral viewing SolView-90, and the direct viewing SolView-00. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) illuminate the area of interest and SolView-90 is supplied with an easy-to-attach backlight to provide additional illumination to the rear of the component.
The two models cater for all inspection requirements by allowing the user to view either perpendicular to the solder bonds or from alternate angles for a profile view. |
SolView-90 |
 SolView-00 |
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SolView is a truly portable system and requires just two LR6/AA batteries, allowing at least 8 hours operating time. |
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SolView Features
- Two models - direct and lateral viewing
- Hand held, visual inspection probes
- Excellent optical performance
- LED illumination
- Removable backlight illuminator
- Variable focus control
- Strap attachment
- Anti-roll supports
- Only two AA batteries required for full portability
- Ergonomic design
- Digital CCTV compatibility
- No additional equipment required for full operation and maintenance
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Accessories:
SolView in itself provides a complete working system, however ancillary equipment is available to meet more sophisticated inspection requirements.
Olympus OmniStage
OmniStage provides a convenient base for inspecting printed circuit boards over extended periods. A multi-directional platform can be translated 305mm in the X-axis, 75mm in the Y-axis and rotated 360 degrees to allow optimum presentation of the component under inspection. Z-axis movement is achieved by the counterbalanced mounting arm , which eliminates any load that the probe might otherwise apply to the PCB. |
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OmniStage Features
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Aesthetically refreshing new XYZ Stage design
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440mm diameter platform for 300mm x 300mm PCBs
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Multi-directional platform
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Electrostatically safe
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Counterbalanced arm with position stops
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Portable and easily assembled system
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CCTV camera, digital camera or eyeball viewing attachments
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Magnetic PCB support pillars |
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Other Accessories
- CCTV equipment can easily be attached to SolView via C-mount adaptor
- The Olympus range of Camedia digital cameras can also be attached to SolView via an adaptor
- Image capture and record can be achieved through i-SAVE portable image capture unit
- Laboratory bench stand securely holds SolView when not in use
Specifications:
SolView
| Model |
Field of View (FOV) |
Direction of View (DOV) |
Depth of Field (DOF) |
Tip Footprint |
Tip Length |
Entrance Pupil Height |
| SolView-00 |
45o Degrees |
Direct 00o |
0.5mm to infinity |
6.05mm x 1.65mm |
11.5mm |
0.3mm |
| SolView-90 |
45o Degrees |
Lateral 90o |
0.5mm to infinity |
4.65mm x 1.65mm |
11.5mm |
0.3mm |
Note: Both models have variable diopter focus control from 0 to -4.
- 2 x LR6 (AA) batteries are required for operation and provide 8 hours run time. Can take either non-rechargeable or rechargeable batteries.
- The backlight illuminator is only available for SolView-90. This range span of this backlight is 4mm to 50mm.
- SolView eyepiece is industry standard 32mm type.
- Dimensions of SolView are 44mm maximum diameter by 177mm long.
OmniStage
| Model |
Platform Diameter |
X-axis movement |
Y-axis movement |
Weight |
| OmniStage |
440mm (accomodates board
sizes up to 300mm x 300mm) |
305mm |
75mm |
<17kg |
Note: Both SolView and OmniStage are electrostatically safe (ESD).
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Official Specialist Distributor for SolView and OmniStage to the UK Electronics Industry.
Please click on the logo for direct access to Kaisertech (UK customers only) |
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