BTM 3342

Computerized
Integrated
Manufacturing
System Lab
Lab Work 7b: Vision System 2
Automated visual inspection of blister pack.

BTM 3342 Computerized Integrated Manufacturing System Lab

BTM 3342
Computerized
Integrated
Manufacturing System
Lab

GMIs CIM
System

The system is developed

by Bistanika Sdn. Bhd.
And engineered by
Ecava Sdn. Bhd. The
system forming the

Lab Work 7b: Vision System 2

Computer Integrated
Manufacturing in

Objectives

virtual environment as
teaching aids tools that

After completing this lab you will be able to

provide assistant for

Start up an automated blister pack visual inspection system.
Perform visual inspection to 10 blister packs automatically.
Describe the functions of all components in the process.

instructor/lecturer
conducting the CIM
class session and
platform for students to

Components

involve interactively

Visual Inspection System

Matrox Imaging Library (MIL)
Microsoft Visual Studio.

through the system.

The system consists of a
SCADA server, Main

Introduction

PLC panel, 2 robots,

The system used to inspect the quality of blister packs. It looks for

main workstation, a flat

any missing tablets in the packs and checks if there is any

screen TV, 5 remote

deformations on the tablets and blister packs. The system consists

PLCs and 4 web client

of two different systems where the vision system were developed

workstations which are

using Matrox Imaging Library software while the automation parts

connected to a local area

were developed using Microsoft Visual Studio.

network (LAN).

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Procedure
1 Start-up the Vision Machine System
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

Turn on the main switch of Vision Machine System and the PC.
Check that the pneumatic supply is available between 2 bar to 4 bar.
Open up 2012 Easy Vision application.
Log in as Engineer with password: ez.

2 Automatic vision inspection

2.1
2.2
2.3

On the application, select Automatic.

Press start button on the screen and follow the instruction given to load 10 blister
packs.
The system will started to perform automatic visual inspection. While the inspection is
in progress, observe the following;
2.3.1 What was inspected?

2.3.2 What is the minimum Histogram Mean Value to pass the inspection?

3 Inspection results
3.1

When the system has inspected all 10 blister packs, state the inspection results;

Processing: ________________________
Pass: _____________________
Fail: ______________________

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3.2

For each of the failed unit, perform manual visual inspection with reference to the
passed units. Explain what caused them to fail the inspection.

3.3

You may repeat the exercise for number of times for better understanding.

4 Discussions and report

Write a brief report about the exercise above. Your discussions should include the flowchart of the
process, description of the process from start to finish, and explanation of the following;

4.1
4.2
4.3

How the system identifies and distinguishes between good and bad unit?
What are the advantages of the system compared to manual (human) visual
inspection?
Why is and Automatic Visual Inspection system significantly important to be
integrated in a CIM system?

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