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Signature recognition System for bookbinding machinery

The GigaLynx is a further development of the SignaLynx, the original artificial vision system entirely developed by Meccanotecnica. Its purpose is to
check the correct signature sequence on the gathering machines made by
Meccanotecnica. In addition, it is installed on the Aster brand of book sewers, the UNIVERSE SEWING machine for digitally printed books and can be
retrofitted to many different kinds of bookbinding machines.

The algorithm that is at the core of the GigaLynx system is able to adequately filter out the problems that
generally affect the signatures during the normal binding process (i.e. machine acceleration, slight rotation, folding
imperfections, and paper creases).
In the UNIVERSE SEWING machine, during the feeding of digitally printed sheets, the GigaLynx reads the bar code
printed on the sheets and determines the proper machine programming. In other words, the GigaLynx is able to
program the machine on the fly by using the job information included in the bar code.
Additionally, in the Universe Sewing, the GigaLynx bar code reading feature allows for the control of the signature
feeder as well. In this way, the machine can automatically insert the folded signature in a predetermined spot within
the folded & collated sheet flow.

Checking Barcodes
Printing bar codes on signatures and
sheets allows for the highest degree of
control over the gathering sequence.

Depending on its location, the system checks the correct sequence of

signatures in different ways such as picture comparison (as it happens
within the gathering lines and sewer feeders) or bar code readings, as it
is carried out on the sewer transport saddles before their sewing and on
the digitally printed sheet feeder into the UNIVERSE SEWING machine.

The GigaLynx works with the most

common bar code specifications in the
bindery: 2/5 interleaved and Code39.

The maximum control level of the production process is guaranteed

by the continuous monitoring of the product during the gathering and
sewing steps. The real-time supervision reduces the amount of machine
interruptions due to the presence of wrong signatures.

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The position, size, and composition of the

bar code must follow the specifications
set by MECCANOTECNICA.

The GigaLynx is at the forefront of the multifunction quality control

systems for the bookbinding industry. Its strength comes from the camera
GIGABIT ETHERNET interface. It features high versatility and reliability
and benefits from the reduced size of the camera which significantly
helps during its installation.

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The reading head - made of digital camera with CCD sensor - is mounted
on each of the gathering machine pockets.
The pictures are sent to an Analyzer, the PC based image processing unit
and core of the control system.
The Analyzer processes images from up to eight cameras at the same time.

GigaLynx Analyzer

GigaLynx TECHNICAL DATA

Camera

The reliability of the operating system, Windows Embedded, together

with the powerful calculation capacity of the processor, an Intel Core2
Duo, and the integrated GIGABIT ETHERNET switch make this system
particularly reliable and versatile. Each Analyzer connects to the 15 or
17 touch screen PC that serves as the user interface.

Analyzer

Interface

Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s)

GenICam, GigE Vision protocol

Processor

INTEL Core 2 Duo

Operating System

Camera Sensor Type

SONY CCD 640 x 480 BW

Windows Embedded

Type of LED

Integrated - 4 High-power LEDs

Speed/nr. of cameras

Up to 18.000 bph with 6 cameras

Up to 12.000 bph with 8 cameras

Permissible ambient
temperature

0-45C / 30-80% RH

Tolerance Direction
Tolerance Rotation

+/- 5 mm
6 degree

Size with lens, w/o Hirose

(WxHxL)

45 x 55 x 72 mm

Bar Code Types

2/5 Interleaved
Code 39

Protection class

IP54

Protection class

IP54

Smart Camera
The GigaLynx Smart Camera is the new all in one system specifically
developed for single point inspections.
Thanks to the powerful pattern matching algorithm strictly developed for
the paper inspection, the system can be applied on all the bookbinding
machinery like gathering machines, Saddle stitchers, Folding Machine
and other.
In addition, a complete library of standard bar code is available in those
case where a bar code control is requested.
The Smart Camera contains a fast VGA SONY CCD sensor which is
optimized for machine vision tasks, high frame rates combined with low
latency images.
It is equipped with an integrated and ultra bright white LED flash.
An Hybrid dual-core processor ensures an highly integration between the
image acquisition and its elaboration.

Technical Data
Main technology

Compact OMAPtm-based architecture (ARM+DSP)

LINUX Operating System

Sensor Resolution

Sony 640 x 480 BW

Connector Interface

RJ-45 - Ethernet - Hirose type 12-pin locking

connector - Digital I/O

Lighting System

Integrated - 4 High-power LEDs

Permissible ambient
temperature

0-45C / 30-80% RH

Size with lens, w/o Hirose

(W x H x L)

63 x 55 x 105 mm

Protection class

IP54

Meccanotecnica reserves the right to make changes to the technical and aesthetic characteristics of the products shown at any time without notice

bears CE safety mark

GigaLynx is a trade mark owned by Meccanotecnica

meccanotecnica channel

MECCANOTECNICA S.p.A.

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