BCON 3000plusS E R I E S

P R I N T Q U A L I T Y I N S P E C T I O N S Y S T E M

A New Standard, Born of New Technology and a New Way of Thinking.

●Hachioji Office2951-4, Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-8552, JapanTelephone : +81-426-60-7358 Facsimile : +81-426-45-7737●Kyobashi OfficeAsako Kyobashi Bldg, 2F 1-6-13 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0031, JapanTelephone : +81-3-3562-2201 Facsimile : +81-3-3564-4316

Website : www.nireco.com E-mail: info-epc@nireco.co.jp

NIRECO CORPORATION

April 2010 Printed in JapanQIO857.0-E

Main BCON 3000plus / BCON 3100plus Specifications

Specification

Single Side Inspection System Front / Rear Inspection SystemBCON3000plus BCON3100plus

Printer　 Inspection result printing (optional peripheral)Network support Supported(automatic transmission of inspection results) (connection to customer LAN optional)

Constant standard update inspection (learning approach)　　　

Fixed standard inspection Single side inspection model: BCON3000plus　 Front / rear inspection model: BCON3100plus Cyclical division inspection Density inspection Print pitch measurementZone settings 4 types: Default zone, mask zone, zone 1, zone 2

Camera unit 3CCD Color Line Sensor Camera 2048 pixel 30MHz　 3CCD Color Line Sensor Camera 2048 pixel 20MHz　 3 Line Color Line Sensor Camera 4096 pixel 40MHz　Lamps Fluorescent lamp LED lampControl panel Free-standing dust resistant design (air purge optional)

Computer Windows XP Embedded (Embedded OS stored in flash memory. HDD contains only inspection data)

Supports external hard disks(USB connection for inspection data backup)

Image storage Approximately 400,000 images can be stored in computer - Over 1 year worth of images for normal printing environments (for 2048 pixel 3ch, 0.3mm inspection pitch)

Labeler Optional peripheral. Also supports ink markers, etc

Optionalinspections

Inspection methods

Encoder

Encoder

Camera unit

Camera unit

Camera unit

Label maker

Label maker

Power supply unit

Power supply unit

Power supply unit

Control panel

Control panel

Printer

Printer

Lamp

Lamp

Lamp

Lamp

Witness the birth of the "BCON", which provides the registration, tension, skew, cutting, and other controls required of rapidly evolving high speed presses, based on a wide range of image analysis technologies and years of know-how.The BCON3000plus takes a new approach, using our unique algorithms to provide further improvements.Its implementation and improvement of existing technologies provides significant assistance to the production work floor, with unprecedented and unparalleled detection results.

Deployment Track Record・Gravure press・Rewind inspection machine・Dry laminator・Extrusion laminator・Gravure coater・BF printer・Web-fed press・Wallpaper embosser・Label press・Flexographic press・Other presses and rewinding machines

3000plus establishes a new standard for the BCON series.

We Started With Color, and Arrived at Light.

Print Quality Inspection System

BCON 3000plusS E R I E S

P R I N T Q U A L I T Y I N S P E C T I O N S Y S T E M

Quality [High Inspection Quality]● The newly developed super 3CCD camera provides high levels of recognition, from jet black to pure white.

● The Flat 3 Window makes it possible to easily switch between three types of screen displays during inspection.

● Priority control and powerful coding functions make it possible to prioritize critical imperfections, storing even more images.

● "Kurohyou" can be mounted to detect imperfections unique to laminators, which have previously been difficult to detect.

Operation [Functional Operability]● Intuitive, functional, and advanced operability.

● Standard inclusion of a viewer function, strengthening traceability support.

● Profile screens can be saved during inspection, making it possible to gain an even more accurate

understanding of inspection conditions.

● Makes it possible to manage change history, including setting changes during inspection.

● Can be integrated with registration control equipment to greatly increase inspection work efficiency.

Economy [Superior Economic Efficiency]● Inspection is possible right away after equipment installation, showing results from the first day.

● Continuous inspection is possible, even when product switching occurs in continuous production

environments, such as laminator usage.

● Improved inspection contents and strengthened camera lineup to meet your budget.

New Functions, Changing How Things Are Done- Making MIERUKA a Reality -

Internal image of 3CCD color line sensor

Our extensive know-how was used to make vivid colors and high levels of defect recognition a reality.Our specially designed inspection cameras provide a superior S/N ratio and characteristics.

Quality [High Inspection Quality]

CCD Innovation That Can Only Come From NirecoLine sensors are generally used in the cameras, called optical reduction system cameras,

which are used in a wide range of web inspections.

The BCON3000plus provides a rich lineup of cameras to produce stable inspection

with superior color reproduction.

Rich Camera Lineup

BCON 3000plus S E R I E S

3CCD Camera Incorporating Prism Based Light Dispersion

3CCD Color Line Sensor Interior Concept

The cameras excel at outline and chroma

saturation expression.

Both high speed 30MHz and middle class

20MHz cameras are available.

High Resolution 3 Line Camera

Within each CCD are 3 lines of CCD elements.

This makes line sensor cameras excel at both

color depiction and detailed expression.

Nireco's inspection equipment uses a unique input lineup, based on the complementary relationship between light and color.

Newly Developed Super 3CCD Camera

Sensors can be chosen in accordance with how they will be used, be it high resolution or high density.

Quality [High Inspection Quality]BCON 3000plus S E R I E S

Unique Inspection Circuits are the Heart of the BCON SeriesExtensive Track Record Speaks to High Quality of

Defect DeterminationJapan has a tradition of rich color expression.

Nireco's inspection equipment faithfully recreates the color intensity variations

needed in a wide range of printing situations,

seeking and determining the "degree of difference" of defects.

Light smudge inspectionUses the RGB wide area density comparative method.Detects low density variance defects, such as ink overlap.

Line inspection (Vertical line)Short defects (dense and short - fringing, etc.) and long defects (light and long - doctor lines, etc.) can be individually configured.

Line inspection (Horizontal line)・Wrinkle smoothing・Film cracking・Hair・Tunneling

Major defect (Insect)

Point inspection (Major defects / Minor defects / Minute defects)Performs point defect inspection to identify ink spatter, print omissions, letter omissions, foreign objects, etc.

【Point circuit】

【Vertical line circuit】

【Horizontal line circuit】

●Major defect

◎Minor defect

○Minute defect

｜Dense and short

｜｜Light and long

Dense and short

＝Light and long

【Light smudge circuit】△Light and large

When identifying defects with the naked eye,

people notice high density defects, even if small,

and low density defects over wide areas. Nireco's

system quantifies changes in length, width, and

density, making it possible to select only the

defects necessary. The point system uses changes

in comparative inspection to determine the

degree of var iance. The approach of us ing

separate settings for length, width, and density

places a burden on operators and is an invitation

to overdetection.

The point system treats high density, small area

defects and low density, wide area defects the

same, making stable inspection easier.

0 levels

255 levelsResolution

8bit

0bit

1point2points3points4points5points6points7points

Printing smudge Point table

Hair

Density

Width

Flow direction

Length

Density

Length

Width

Flow direction

Short defect (beard)

Light smudge

Normal screen Abnormal screen

Alternately displayed

Operation [Functional Operability]BCON 3000plus S E R I E S

Even Complex Settings Can Be Performed Simply with the Touch MonitorThe ability for operators to make speedy decisions hinges on the ability to change

all settings during inspection.

The BCON3000 Series carries on the BCON2000 Series' touch panel approach,

making inspection setting changes easy, even during inspection.

Profile ON & Save FunctionCamera signal waveform confirmation has been carried over from the BCON2000 series, but can now be performed even during inspection.The confirmed camera signal waveform data can also be saved.

Flat 3 WindowThe Flat 3 Windows makes it possible to determine where in images defects have occurred.The BCON3000plus series continues the BCON2000's approach of alternately displaying defects and reference images on the monitor, making it easy to compare reference and abnormal images. The newly added still image function makes it possible to check 3 screens at the same time, providing welcome support for speedy operator judgments.

BCON 3000plus (Single Side Inspection)Inspection screen

Display Selection Button

New Functions, Changing How Things Are Done

○Point Memory Function○Defect Link Function (*Synchronization signal dependant)　Makes focused monitoring of sides 　　with defects possible.

Overall screen

Still Image Lite PSI

　A variety of devices, including buzzers, labelers, printers, inkjet markers, and the l ike, can be selected for post-inspection defect output. Output can also be fitted to defect levels (warning levels or judgment levels).　Labeled defect images a re a lways s tored , increasing inspection work efficiency.

　Inspection results are grouped, critical defects selected and displayed based on their priority, and label output is performed. More powerful traceability is offered by the BCON3000 series ability to rapidly process and store high volumes of defect image data. (20 images / second)

● Select Label Function (Label On Demand)● Priority Control and Powerful Coding

The defect image filing function can be used to check defect images on the monitor a f ter inspection, as well as printing them out. This assists greatly with printing defect cause identification.

● Defect Cause Investigation Based on Inspection Results

Label attachment can be controlled by external signal.The labels attached via external signal remain in the inspection history, and are clearly separated from defect labels.Labelers can be used in place of misregistration and other alert papers. (Maximum of 3 inputs)

● External Labeler Monitoring Function

Inspection setting and label numbering changes performed via the touch panel are recorded in an easy to read list format.

● Touch Recording (Operator Logging)

The BCON3000 Series supports numbered labels, and provides functions for managing which defect corresponds to which label number.

● Numbered Label Support

Data transmission and configuration changes can be performed by linking to your corporate network through the OS (Windows).Defect data and defect images can be transferred to USB memory and other media. This can prove useful in investigating defect frequency and in producing reports.

● External Viewer Function

Uses our in-house developed super 3CCD cameras, whose wide dynamic range detects a range of color and light information for the same position

Quality [High Inspection Quality]BCON 3000plus S E R I E S

Keen eyes never stray from their prey (defects)

Uses a point system to avoid disproportionately emphasizing density or size. 24 circuit, RGB separated defect algorithm.

Heightened senses make it impossible for their prey (defects) to escape

Reflection raising mechanism (diffraction / refraction) added to inter-roll (diffused reflection) and roll surface (normal reflection, interference) detection approaches.

We have prepared lamination defect samples for use in joint defect inspection and optical condition consultation with customers considering purchasing inspection equipment, in order to improve inspection results.

Balanced senses, sometimes climbing trees to capture prey (defects)

- Uses 3CCD Cameras to Master Black, Absorber of Color and Light -Reflecting light off film surfaces, bringing it closer to the light that people actually see, can help improve the quality of lamination inspection.

黒 豹

Quality [High Inspection Quality]

Kurohyo's Well Established Track Record of Myth-Busting

【Kurohyou】

The Kurohyo system modifies optical conditions and system design to make it easy to identify defects in multi-process equipment such as laminators.

Rich Range of Sample Test Equipment◯ Testing is performed under conditions simulating actual printing environments, including the use of moving roll and moving light layouts.◯ Rewind machine inspection of testing of defect inspection reproducibility due to line speeds is performed 　 in order to achieve high levels of defect detection reproducibility.

・Speed: 200m/min・Web diameter: 3 inches・Width: 1,200m - 500m・Roll radius: 600mm・Mill roll weight: 300kg・Thickness: 10μ - 100μ・Inspection items:General printed materials, both clear and opaque (paper, film, laminate film)

Rewind Inspection Machine・Speed: 100m/min・Sample size: 200mm wide or less x 800mm long or less・Inspection items:General printed materials, both clear and opaque (paper, film, laminate film)

Clear Acrylic Rotating Drum Testing MachineImproving the efficiency of quality management processes is essential for improving print production efficiency.The BCON3000plus system uses inline inspection, continuous inspection, and s imu l t aneous f r on t / r e a r inspection methods to reduce the b u r d e n i n c u r r e d b y q u a l i t y management, while maintaining constant, steady print quality.Inspection results can be used to determine the type, frequency, and quantity of printing defects, rapidly address and remove their causes, and stabilize print quality.

Economy [Superior Economic Efficiency]BCON 3000plus S E R I E S

Changes in Printing Solutions Due to BCON System Introduction

Thorough Elimination of Print Quality Inspection Waste.Contributing to the Global Environment Through "Cost Reduction" and "Quality Improvement".Improving the efficiency of quality management processes is essential for improving print production efficiency.

The BCON3000plus system uses inline inspection, continuous inspection,

and simultaneous front / rear inspection methods to reduce the burden incurred by

quality management, while maintaining constant, steady print quality.

Increasing quality is one way we can contribute to the environment.

* The graphs shown are conceptual diagrams of the expected benefits of equipment deployment.

Customer satisfactionShipped defect ratioProduction cost

QualityProductivity

DefectsWear

Low

High

Low

High

Customer Expectations: ProductivityReduced shipped defects = reduced complaints, and increased customer satisfaction.Increased yield brings about reduced production costs.

BCON： Investment EffectStabilizing print quality reduces the waste incurred by reprinting and the like, and increases productivity.It also results in reduced equipment wear and reduced maintenance costs.

Beforedeployment

Afterdeployment