The inspection system SITA FluoSpection Qube enables fast and reliable Cleanliness inspection of Filmic contamination on components using UV-induced Fluorescence imaging.
Features
- User-friendly, flexible operation with integrated UV shielding and optimised measurement conditions thanks to the ergonomic system design
- Convenient access to the measuring chamber via lift door, height-adjustable measuring table and automated positioning system
- Intuitive control, operation and data analysis through dedicated PC software
- High-resolution, multi-stage processed and normalised images of the test object with color-coded visualisation of contamination distribution
- Evaluation of contamination levels for complete components as well as selected functional or partial areas, including limit value verification
- Direct comparison of multiple parts, components or functional areas for consistent quality assessment
| Quantity | Fluorescence intensity in RFU |
| Fields of application |
Cleanliness inspection of parts for filmic contamination Coating thickness inspection of fluorescent layers Crack inspection |
| Use | Detection of oil, grease, cooling lubricant, parting agents, … on parts and assemblies made of metal, partially suitable for ceramics, glass or plastics |
| Measurement | Contact free, non-destructive, thickness sensitive |
| Measurement monitoring | SITA fluorescence standards |
| Industry | Automotive, machine construction, mechanical engineering, medical technology, electrical engineering, surface technology, aerospace … |
- Full-surface cleanliness inspection prior to contamination-sensitive processes
such as bonding, coating, welding, hardening, and wire bonding, for the evaluation and visualisation of filmic contaminants including oils, greases, metalworking fluids or release agents - Reliable evaluation of complex and large-area components
through high-resolution imaging of the complete inspection surface - Targeted analysis of critical functional areas
such as sealing, bonding or contact surfaces through flexible evaluation of defined regions within the overall image - Monitoring and optimisation of cleaning processes
by comparing full-surface contamination conditions and identifying non-uniform cleaning results - Quality assurance for sensitive industries
such as electronics manufacturing, medical technology or vacuum technology through detailed, fully documentable surface imaging and objective assessment of measured values and their statistical distribution for objective assessment of part cleanliness
The measurement method is based on the fluorescence properties of organic film-like contaminants such as oils, greases, metalworking fluids, or release agents. The component surface is illuminated uniformly with UV light, causing the contamination to fluoresce. The intensity of the fluorescence increases with the layer thickness of the contamination.
A highly sensitive camera captures the fluorescence with spatial resolution across the entire inspection surface. From the image data, normalised measurement values in RFU (Relative Fluorescence Units) are calculated based on SITA fluorescence standards. This creates not just a single measurement value, but a fluorescence image with quantitative information about the distribution of contamination.
The lower the RFU value, the cleaner the surface. Measurement values can be evaluated for the entire surface or specifically for selected areas and functional surfaces, compared with limit values, and documented.
| General data | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 83x65x70 cm³ | |
| Measuring table |
350 x 350 mm² Height-adjustable for optimum measurement distance, interchangable inserts or component holders for component positioning and mounting according to customer requirements | |
| Max. size of test parts |
300 x 300 x 300 mm³ Expandable with accessory options for the inspection of larger components | |
| Testing area |
300 x 300 mm² multi-position measurements and automated image stitching | |
| Weight | ca 60 kg | |
| Power supply | 80 - 264 V AC, 47 - 63 Hz, 160 W | |
| Fluorescence measuring system |
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| · Calibrated measurement and imaging area of 100 × 100 mm², standard pixel resolution of 50 µm |
| · System calibration for normalised fluorescence measurements in RFU (Relative Fluorescence Unit) |
| · Advanced data processing algorithms |
The PC software for the SITA FluoSpection Qube controls the entire inspection process, from component acquisition and fluorescence measurement to evaluation and documentation. It guides the user through the testing procedure and makes the complex imaging fluorescence measurement technology easy to use.
- PC based control of measurement and image acquisition
- Guided inspection workflow with white-light and fluorescence imaging
- Normalized visualisation of fluorescence distribution in RFU (Relative Fluorescence Unit)
- Simultaneous display of the component image and fluorescence image
- Evaluation of the entire surface as well as freely definable sub-areas and functional areas
- Limit-value verification for measurement areas and functional zones
- Comparison of measurements, components or cleanliness conditions, for example before and after cleaning
- Assistance with image alignment and assignment
- Documentation of measurement results in inspection reports
The software will be continuously expanded with additional automated analysis and classification functions. These will include, in particular, the evaluation of pass/fail reference patterns, the analysis of the location and distribution of contaminants as well as AI-assisted methods for supporting limit-value assessments, cleanliness evaluations and specification compliance checks. These enhancements are intended to help users assess complex cleanliness requirements more easily, consistently and transparently.
By combining intuitive imaging with quantitative measurement data, the software provides a comprehensive foundation for quality assurance, process optimisation and documented cleanliness control.
The SITA FluoSpection Qube is supplied as a complete inspection system for imaging cleanliness inspection. The standard scope of delivery includes:
- SITA FluoSpection Qube
- Insert for component placement
- Power cable
- PC connection cable
- PC software SITA FluoSpection
- Working standard, no fluorescence
- Operating manual
- Calibration certificate
The SITA FluoSpection PC software is included as standard and can be installed on multiple PCs, for example for the evaluation and documentation of previously acquired measurement data.
Special component holders are not included in the standard scope of delivery but can be provided or added optionally according to specific application requirements.
 | Brochure SITA FluoSpection Qube(471 KB) |
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