Place Any SMD with Vision-On-The Fly and Cognex® Vision Processing By far the most accurate and versatile pick and place system in its price range, the Dual-Head Autotronik BS-391 provides high-precision placement of the full range of SMDs, from the smallest 0201 devices through CSPs, µBGAs, flip-chips, ultra-fine-pitch [.012" (0.3 mm) lead pitch] QFPs...even odd-form components...at placement rates of approximately 5500 cph. Designed for medium- to high-volume assemblers whose requirements push the limits of the industry's latest component technology, the BS-391 features Cognex® vision processing and head-mounted vision cameras for non-contact, "vision-on-the-fly" alignment of all components up to 16 mm x 14 mm. A bottom vision camera is used for large components up to 38 mm x 38 mm and devices with alignment features on their bottom side. Unlike systems that utilize laser centering methods, the power and flexibility of the Cognex® vision processor, when combined with a fine-resolution, linear-encoded X-Y drive mechanism, allow the BS-391 to deliver a remarkable ± .002" (± .05 mm) placement accuracy and make it one of the few machines on the market that can truly be considered a bonafide, all-in-one, surface mount placement system for any type of component. 11" x 26" PCB Area with 96 Smart Tape Feeders and Standard Conveyor The affordability of the BS-391 also allows the distribution of workload across multiple, conveyorized machines for speed, throughput, and flexibility that challenges some of the industry's most advanced, higher-volume, surface-mount assembly systems. In the standard, conveyorized configuration, the BS-391 can hold up to 96 Smart 8 mm Tape Feeders with 1 (140 x 330 mm) IC tray and can still accommodate an 11.1" (283 mm) x 26" (660 mm) PCB. As a stand-alone unit without the conveyor and fully-loaded with 160 Smart Tape Feeders, the BS-391 still offers an extremely generous placement area of 14.75" (375 mm) x 23.4" (595 mm) that can be shared by PCBs and waffle trays. For conveyorized feeder arrangements, click here. Or, for non-conveyorized feeder arrangements.