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Lithocam Plate Reader

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The LithoCAM bring affordable quality control to all stages of the Litho industry, from film to conventional plate or CTP to printed copy. LithCAM offers the solution for quality control in production. Using the power and economy of webcam technology, LithoCAM brings you a quality, high resolution, full color dot analysis system.

Webcam Dot Analysis System.
Media includes Film, Plate and Printed Copy.
Geometric measurements, dot gain calculator, screen angle/ruling calculation, JPEG, BMP, or LCP file formats.
Direct RIP interface. (PC Interface)

Key Features of the LITHOCAM

bulletDesigned to work with any media in the Litho Industry.
bulletMeasuring time less than 0.5 seconds.
bulletAccuracy ±0.5%
bulletHalf-tone Dot Evaluation.
bulletDirect RIP interface.
bulletFast, easy measurement of registration.
bulletProfessional version shows screen angle and ruling. 
bulletGeneral information
LithoCam must be connected to a PC to function.
It can read AM plates in polyester or metal
Resolution image displays on the monitor. The user can take a "snap shot" of the plate image and e-mail to another person. 
Readings include: Dot percentage, dot image display, screen ruling, dot diameter and screen angle.
Can read plate, film and paper dot percentage.  
 

              

SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

Media

Film

Plate

Printed Copy

Dot Evaluation

Half-Tone Dots: 100 lpi - 300 lpi

Stochastic dots from 10 micron

Accuracy ± 0.5%

Auto-color sensing

Plate analysis

Measuring time less than 1 second

Geometric measurements

Dot gain calculator

Interface

Numeric % display

Dynamic Graphic Display

Screen angle / ruling calculation

High Speed USB link

Auto calibration

Pos/neg reading

Optical Range

Field of view approx. 1.6 x 1.2mm

640 x 480 color RGB 24 bit CCD

Sampling points: 921,600

Connectivity & Storage

JPEG, BMP or LCP file formats

Direct RIP interface

Light Source

White Light LED

Power Supply from PC - no batteries needed

 Docking Stand
 CE approved
 Minimum Specifications
 PII, 300 Mhz 64 Mb RAM,
 800 x 600, 24 bit display
 Operating System
 Windows 2000, XP, ME  and 
 98 Second edition
The LithoCam is PC based and therefore able to analyze much more data resulting in increased accuracy, when judged against any comparable products. The LithoCam benefits from the use of an enhanced camera with high quality optical head making the accuracy high while using a fast and easy to use application.

Powerful software measures dot area automatically in less than 1 second and offers a full complement of measuring tools:

bullet  Image Micrometer
bullet  Screen Ruling Calculator
bullet Screen Angle Analyzer
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Oscillogram for plate analysis.

Images and data can be printed as well as imported directly into the users host RIP to calibrate the plate/film setter.

As an ideal quality control tool for printed copy. Lithocam helps identify slur issues ink/water imbalances and print doubling. In the plate room, this dotometer can identify processor problems, plate coating, chemical and handling issues s well as laser problems.

Video image, which shows a particular problem can then be emailed straight to the manufacture for a remedial action, thereby saving hours of valuable time on the press.

 
Part#     Price 
Lithcocam Pro EQP-IHLC $2,370.00

Revised February 2007

Ask about our 2 week trail purchase 

Prices subject to change without notice.
FOB ship point, factory.
All major credit cards accepted

 GWJ Co.
Hacienda Heights CA 91745-4148

Phone: 626-336-1134  800-336-1138 (USA)
Fax: 626-336-2409

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