Print Process Management System

BST International has introduced PREMIUS Digital 3 Chip, the world's first web inspection and print process management system to use a digital 3 chip camera. The new system integrates digital camera technology, a digital interface, 3 chip resolution and a new extra large field-of-viewThe new system is also the worlds first to integrate digital camera technology, a digital interface, 3chip resolution and a new extra large field-of-view. This unique combination of state-of-the-art technologies allows PREMIUS digital 3Chip to harness the full power of process management (defect detection, color monitoring, etc.) as never before, while making huge strides in operator functionality and ease of use. For example: defect detection on the entire repeat can now be performed 4 times faster than before. The amount of material inspected (sampling ratio) is also improved by a factor of 4. Defects are found and corrected far more quickly, resulting in less waste and greater productivity from the press. Feature Galore PREMIUS digital 3Chip uses a digital 3 chip camera with 4.2 megapixel resolution, which is more than 300% better than all other systems on the market, including the finest 3 chip analog systems with analog data transfer. To the user this means image quality that is photographic, with crisp detail, sharp contrast and rich vibrant color.The new camera technology employed has many other benefits. The unique combination of camera and other technologies reproduces colors on the monitor precisely as they are printed on the web. Finally, the new camera technology has a direct impact on process management functions resulting in defect detection and color monitoring that is more powerful, capable and reliable than ever before; and finds defects other systems do not find. For Example The high resolution of the camera is ideally suited for identification of extremely fine doctor blade streaks or haze that is all but invisible to the naked eye. The improved resolution detects difficult as well as other more common defects, with greater ease, reliability and accuracy..Enlargement of the above image illustrates the significantly improved detail and contrast that comes from a digital 3 chip camera. The left image was made using a 3 chip camera with analog data transfer (ADT) used in high end video systems and the right image was made with the digital 3 chip camera with digital data transfer (DDT) used in Premius Digital 3 Chip. The new camera technology used in PREMIUS digital 3Chip also features a Dynamic Range the ability to show light and dark detail at the same time - that is substantially better than any system made. This allows sharp contrast along the entire color spectrum, and in particular at the high and low ends where it is most useful to a printer, resulting in superior, more reliable print defect detection. Automatic color monitoring too, is greatly improved by the use of the new camera technology. With three times as many pixels to manage color, PREMIUS digital 3 Chip will sense far more subtle color differences and gradiations (vignettes) than any system on the market. Enlargements of images captured using these cameras test patters illustrate the superior performance of a 3 chip digital camera. The left image is from an analog 3 chip camera with analog data transfer and the right image is from the Premius Digital 3Chip camera with digital data transfer (DDT). A common and troublesome problem with analog defect detection systems is the loss of data that occurs during image capture and processing. But because PREMIUS digital 3Chip uses Digital Data Transfer (DDT) technology, zero information is lost during image capture and processing. The data stream is pure, resulting in greater accuracy and reliability for all process management functions such as defect detection, color monitoring, bar code verificaiton or register pre-setting. PREMIUS digital 3Chip also offers a dramatic improvement in functionality for the operator. A new 330mm X 440mm (17 ? " X 13") "extra large" field-of-view is now offered as an option. This is a 42% improvement over the largest field of view previousely offered and four times larger than the standard field of view for the competition. A new Electronic Loupe provides 32 times magnification for viewing details. Because PREMIUS digital 3Chip uses such a high resolution digital camera, 30"- 40 " flat screen displays can now be effectively used for viewing purposes. For the first time ever, print from the web can be displayed to the operator at full size and with sufficient resolution to see detail and color just as they would with the naked eye. This is expected to have an enormous impact in the press room as operators will for the first time ever, be able to look at the printed web at full size without having to stop the press. Better Technology Means Better Results Let Us Show You Precisely How PREMIUS digital 3Chip outperforms and is technologically superior to all competitive systems in eight important ways. Use this link (rquest a sales call) to ask your local BST Pro Mark sales person to visit you and explain the differences in detail.Effective Print Process Control and Improved Print Quality, In Real TimePremius Digital 3 Chip is a print management system that begins with full visual inspection capabilities. Using our unique Virtual Repeat" Technology, the operator is able to see and easily navigate about the entire print repeat at the touch of a button The new camera technology employed has many other benefits. The unique combination of camera and other technologies reproduces colors on the monitor precisely as they are printed on the web. Finally, the new camera technology has a direct impact on process management functions resulting in defect detection and color monitoring that is more powerful, capable and reliable than ever before; and finds defects other systems do not find.An Expandable Platform That Can Grow As You Grow PREMIUS digital 3Chip is by design an expandable platform that can grow with your business. As your needs change, so can your print management system. Add Defect Detection, Color Monitoring, Bar Code Verification, Register Pre-Setting, Reporting or Front-To-Back Image Overlay as the need arises. You invest in technology customized to your specific needs and that will be functional for a long, long time. Smart Visual CapabilitiesPremius Digital 3 Chip has a comprehensive standard package of smart visual inspection capabilities that make it easier for your operators to manage print quality on press in real time: Advanced Features Auto Constant Scan (ACS). Automatic Image Centering. Quick Zoom. Two Touch Camera Navigation. Positional Memory. Split Screen. Job Save Combine this with a unique graphic interface that can be learned in a snap and you have an extremely intuitive and equally powerful press room tool that will impact the bottom line on every job.Premius Digital 3 Chip will allow you to achieve all the benefits of both visual inspection technology and advanced print process management, allowing you to use your press to its optimal productive value on every job, every day. Optional software modules available Color Monitoring Increase print color consistency by monitoring real time color against a preset standard, with user defined tolerances, alarm values and color space selection. Package includes color space data in: CIELab, CIELab