KIC Vision

For complete details and specifications, please refer to the KIC Vision Data Sheet

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Automatic Profiling System for Your Reflow Oven

Checking whether your thermal process is in-spec involves manually running a periodic profile. This necessary procedure disrupts your production and requires allocation of labor time. The KIC Vision™ system completely eliminates the burden of manual periodic profiling.

Typically periodic profiling is done only on occasion because it is time consuming and interrupts production. Frequent profiling is more ideal, allowing you to catch an out-of-spec process before it leads to defects. The KIC Vision automatically profiles your process as often as once per hour, significantly increasing your potential product quality while saving you time and money. This provides you with automated documentation of profile data that can easily be retrieved and viewed at any time.

The KIC Vision is a cost-effective alternative to manual profiling. Although economically priced, the KIC Vision system features some of the core technologies invented by KIC that are included in our high-end, complete thermal management system. The KIC Vision offers great value, while eliminating the unproductive and costly manual periodic profiling.

The Process Window Index

PWI Bullseye

Profiling Reduced to a Single Number
The PWI measures the profile’s fit to the process window in a mathematical and objective manner by using a single number. This aids in optimizing the process by comparing and ranking alternative profiles in terms of their fit to the available process window. The lower the PWI, the more efficient and stable the process! (See the PWI data sheet for a detailed explanation)

KIC Vision System

Base System Components

KIC Probe:: Contains 15 internal thermocouples for monitoring process temperature. The probe runs the length of the process and is installed at the product level (see KIC PROBE diagram).
Sensor/Encoder:: The Sensor tracks the position of product as it passes through the oven. The Encoder continuously measures conveyor speed.
eTPU:: The ethernet Thermocouple Processing Unit acquires data from the probe and sensors. It is connected to a PC via Ethernet cable and transmits the data to the KIC Vision software.
Communication cables:: Cables are included for connecting the eTPU to the KIC Probe, Product Sensor, Encoder and PC. A USB adapter is included for Ethernet connection.
Software and User Manual

Accuracy:	±1.2C
Sensor readings/sec:	13
Automatic Profiling:	Once per hour to Once per week, in one hour increments
Thermocouples:	Type K
Temperature Range:	-150C to 450C
Dimensions: eTPU (LxWxH mm): KIC Probe:	308.6 x 173.5 x 35.8 length and TC spacing is customized to each oven
Communications:	Ethernet, RJ-45 connection
Computer Capability:	PC
Power Requirements:	12V AC @ 300mA

Notes: The KIC Vision System requires a SlimKIC^® 2000 Thermal Profiler. See the SlimKIC 2000 data sheet for complete product details and specifications.; The KIC Vision can interface directly with the oven controller. Setpoints are automatically sent to the oven eliminating the need for separate data entry. The number of direct-link ovens is growing; consult your oven supplier to determine availability.

Computer Configuation

Minimum System Requirements

When KIC Vision is running on the same computer as the Oven software, and/or when additional KIC Vision options are installed, a faster CPU and more RAM may be required.
Contact KIC for issues with operating systems other than those listed.

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