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1220

Legacymachine vision-based CMMIntroduced Produced 1985–2nd generationView Engineering 1220 family
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The VIEW 1220 is a 2nd generation, grayscale image, machine vision-based coordinate measuring machine. The VIEW 1220 was introduced in 1985.[1]

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Produced

1985–

Power

117V / 30A / 50/60Hz / Single Phase[2]

Optics

High-resolution CCD solid-state camera[2]

What is it?

Applications

VIEW Engineering's machine vision systems were used primarily in semiconductor device fabrication, integrated circuit packaging, printed circuit board, computer data storage, and precision assembly and fabrication industries. VIEW Engineering's systems provided automated dimensional measurement, defect detection, alignment, and quality control capabilities.[1]

  • machine vision-based coordinate measurement

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

Power
117V / 30A / 50/60Hz / Single Phase[2]
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Optics & imaging2

Camera
High-resolution CCD solid-state camera[2]
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Illumination
Reflected light, coaxial, and backlight illumination[2]
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Dimensions & facilities2

Load capacity
200 lbs[2]
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Platform glass capacity
15 lbs evenly distributed[2]
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Configuration & options16

manufacturer
VIEW Engineering[1]
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model
1220[1]
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generation
2nd generation[1]
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image type
grayscale image[1]
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system type
machine vision-based CMM[1]
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year introduced
1985[1]
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Imaging
Grayscale[1]
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Type
Machine vision-based coordinate measuring machine[1]
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Imaging type
grayscale image[1]
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Product type
machine vision-based CMM[1]
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Introduction year
1985[1]
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Work area
12" x 12" x 6"(H)[2]
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Image processing
256 gray-level image processing[2]
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Autofocusing
Edge, surface, and programmable Rondi Grid autofocusing[2]
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Maximum velocity
8.0" per second[2]
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Type
2nd generation, grayscale image, machine vision-based CMM[1]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 1985introduced[1]

    VIEW 1220 was introduced in 1985.

  2. 1985introduction[1]

    VIEW 1220 was introduced in 1985.

  3. 1985Production start[1]

    Introduced in 1985

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What does it need to run?

Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.

  • Power117V / 30A / 50/60Hz / Single Phase[2]

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When was the View Engineering 1220 introduced?

The View Engineering 1220 was introduced in 1985.[1][2]

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 1220 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 1220 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 1220 are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the 1220 is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 1220 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
  2. [2]lislesurplus.com — lislesurplus.comlislesurplus.com
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