Tectonic launches Panther inspector at Labelexpo

The operator interface is a 22” widescreen TFT Touchscreen monitor using Tectonic’s bespoke software. The GigE progressive area scan digital cameras incorporates a 10:1 lens and one touch camera controls. Dual strobe assemblies are enclosed within the camera case and positioned 10mm away from the web to eliminate ambient light.

Both manual and motorised systems include split-screen’ and color monitoring features. When split-screen is selected the chosen image is ‘saved’ and the computer displays the exact replica of the stored image on the opposite side for easy comparison. A color monitoring tool with deviations calculated in a relative value, sends an error notification and sounds an alarm alerting the operator to any color drift.

The motorised Panther includes constant scan, user defined web width and programmable positioning, as well as enhanced color monitoring of up to 12 colors. Constant Scan allows the web to be viewed automatically. The operator determines how many images are captured both along the web width and repeat length. User defined web width allows a left and right marker to be entered to define the web width for use with constant scan, so the Panther only scans the required web width. This is particularly useful when a narrow web width is in use.

Programmable positioning allows the operator to choose at random in variable zoom settings and hold in memory specific areas of interest. This will then display each position consecutively, and can include colour checks.

Options include back to front registration, reverse side viewing and UV inks and cold seal.