Connector Inspection | Sentinel Vision

Typical Applications

The Connector Inspection solution ensures automatic and rigorous inspection of connectors, guaranteeing dimensional conformity and maintaining high robustness against natural variations in pins and plastic:

Pin alignment inspection

Detection of bent, missing or misaligned pins before assembly.

Terminal insertion verification

Confirmation that each terminal is fully inserted and locked into the connector housing.

Housing defect detection

Identification of cracks, burrs, moulding defects or damaged plastic parts.

Contamination and particle inspection

Detection of dust, metal shavings or foreign bodies inside the connectors.

Dimensional control and coplanarity

Measurement of pin height, spacing and flatness to ensure perfect electrical contact.

Application Benefits

Artificial vision based connector inspection ensures zero defect quality in high precision industrial environments.

High precision defect detection

Artificial intelligence algorithms allow identification of micro defects that are invisible to manual inspection.

100% inspection coverage

Each connector is checked in real time, eliminating sampling risks.

Compatibility with high speed production lines

The system operates inline without reducing production throughput.

Complete Connector Integrity Inspection

SENTINEL’s Connector Inspection solution enables full verification of pins, terminals and housings within a single automated process. It combines high resolution cameras, controlled lighting and intelligent analysis to guarantee mechanical and electrical reliability.

High Speed Inline Inspection

This configuration uses multiple synchronised cameras positioned around the connector to inspect all critical features simultaneously. It enables real time inspections at full line speed, with automatic rejection of defective parts.

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This solution ensures continuous quality control even on high throughput production lines.

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3D Inspection of Pins and Terminals

This solution integrates 3D vision to accurately measure pin height, coplanarity and terminal positioning. It is ideal for high density connectors where micrometric deviations cause electrical failures.

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Through this data, microscopic variations that compromise electrical contact and final product reliability can be identified.

Connector Inspection with Single Camera and AI

This compact solution uses a high resolution camera combined with artificial intelligence to detect defects in a single image. It is a cost effective approach for small connectors or localised inspection areas.

It simplifies integration in limited spaces while maintaining high defect detection accuracy, enabling fast implementation in existing lines without complex mechanical changes or long production interruptions.

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