The PLANET EVS-TC is a high-speed multi-camera vision inspection system from Enclony (South Korea), purpose-built for the pharmaceutical industry to inspect tablets and capsules. It combines an array of 10× 2D cameras, 2× 3D cameras, and IR imaging modules to achieve 360° full-angle surface coverage with minimal blind spots. The system is powered by a 128-core DSP processing board and incorporates AI-based machine learning that stores optical signatures and pre-position features per product for adaptive defect recognition that improves over time.

What inspection throughput can the EVS-TC achieve?

The system's throughput scales with tablet size: up to 600,000 pieces per hour for the smallest round tablets (4.6–5.3 mm diameter), decreasing to 200,000 pcs/hr for larger tablets (12.4–14 mm). Oval and oblong tablets are processed at 130,000–300,000 pcs/hr depending on length (10–22 mm). Hard gelatin capsules (sizes 1–5) are inspected at 155,000–210,000 pcs/hr. The precision vibrating screw feeder incorporates de-dusting and positions products through 25 pocket guides with 20 rotation guides for stable orientation during image acquisition.

Which defects can the multi-camera array detect?

The 2D cameras detect surface-level defects: cracks, chips, edge damage, printing errors, color inconsistency, coating faults, and shape deviations. The 3D cameras add depth-based inspection for bumps, deformation, and shape irregularities. For capsules, the IR imaging module provides internal inspection — detecting fill level anomalies, weight variations, and double-capped capsules. A triple-check separation system prevents defective products from mingling with accepted ones. Quick changeover is achieved with minimal part changes: one tooling set accommodates multiple shapes, and the multilingual UI includes simplified recipe management for operator-friendly daily operation.