New.

Checkbox Compact

Total quality
within the feed process:
The compact alternative

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Small in format –
big in performance:
The Checkbox Compact

Profitability – newly defined Festo plug and work® –

Contactless type identification, clearly defined
orientation detection and quality Anywhere and in particular where
inspection of small components by limited installation space is available,
means of the Checkbox Compact the Checkbox Compact is the answer.
facilitates the constant, smooth feed- Thanks to its compact, industrially
ing of conveyed parts within a produc- compatible design and clearly defined
tion process. This means that inter- interface it can also be integrated
ruptions in the feeding of components individually into existing systems.
are a thing of the past and system Complex in-house facilities are there-
availability increases significantly. At fore also a thing of the past.
the same time, integrated quality
inspection ensures a consistent high Checkbox Compact –
quality of the components supplied. the economical alternative.
Even at a high speed and resolution,
the reliability of the Checkbox Com-
pact is impressive.

User friendly – simply defined

All three Checkbox Compact variants
are capable of automatically learning
the components by means of the
Teach-in function – without the need
for any programming. This permits a
maximum degree of retooling flexibil-
ity. The fine tuning required for
special applications such as the
detection and monitoring of minor
contour variations or specific quality
relevant measured variables can be
effected by means of the user friendly
software CheckOpti.

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Checkbox Compact:
The smaller brother of the familiar, tried and tested Checkbox

Optoelectronic type identification, Experience has taught that the use of

orientation detection and quality in- intelligent optoelectronics is always
spection the Festo way – in the form of particularly productive if complex
fully integrated components in ad- component shapes, type diversity and
vanced, industry compatible and high cycle rates are involved, e.g. the
sturdy design. feeding of small components towards
assembly, production and packaging
The Checkbox Compact is available in units or for 100% quality inspection
three variants: The standard version of components prior to packaging.
“Checkbox Compact Classic”; the
”PLC” version with additional faci-
lities for communication with master
controllers as well as the option of an
encoder interface for greater precision
requirements; and the new Checkbox
“Plus” version with type memory for
up to 16 different test objects as well
as additional quality assurance
functions.

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Key features

High functionality
The integrated inspection unit in detail
The Checkbox Compact consists of a The optical channel underneath the
housing which comprises all the Checkbox Compact is open towards
necessary components. In addition to the rear side, thus it can be easily
the user interface (keys, LEDs, dis- integrated in the material flow.
plays), the connectors for the electri-
cal connection of actuators, buffer
zone sensors, diagnostics PC, voltage
supply, encoder and master PLC, there
is the entire imaging sensor system
(optics, lighting and camera).

2 3

1 Optical channel 3 Electrical connections 4 Front plate with the user inter-
2 Mounting elements – Digital I/O face
– 6xM5 threaded hole – Diagnostic interface – Buttons
– Dowel pins – Encoder – Control LEDs
– Dovetail guide for connecting – Voltage supply – Display
kit HMSV-12

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Key features

Optimum inspection of parts

Economical, variable, reliable
Components are scanned as they pass In order to obtain a reliable and re-
through the “optical channel”. Com- producible inspection result, the
pared with recognition by means of an speed of the parts to be checked must
area scan camera, this image detec- be constant and their position stable.
tion concept has major advantages: A fluctuating object speed can be
A mixture of any number of parts as compensated by means of connecting
well as objects of considerable length an encoder (PLC-/Plus-version).
(up to 1 000 mm) can be recognized
and processed without the need to ob-
serve minimum distances.

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Features

Which parts are suitable?

Here is a small selection of the many possibilities:

Axes
Lipstick casings
Sockets

Bolts
Lock nuts
Spring washers

Brushes
Mouldings
Springs

Buttons
Mountings
Stampings

Ceramic seals
Needles
Switch contacts

Curtain hangers
O-rings
Tablets

Drill bits
Pen tops
Threaded pins

Drills
Plastic housings
Toothbrush components

Fuses
Plug connectors
Turned parts

Game pieces
Screws
Wall plugs

Glass ampoules
Self-locking nuts
Washers

Inserts
Sensor housings
Wooden dowels

Insulating terminals
Shafts
Zip-fastener components

Lever stoppers
Sleeves

Link plates
Small wares

In which branches of industry is the Checkbox Compact used?

Metalworking industry
Cosmetics industry

Electrical engineering industry
Jewellery industry

Woodworking industry
Textile and clothing industry

Electroplating industry
Assembly-systems industry

Injection moulding industry
Food industry

Packaging industry
Precision engineering industry

Pharmaceutical industry

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Key features

What does the camera see?

Part to be checked Part to be checked
Insulating terminal insert Valve spring

Camera image Camera image

Insulating terminal insert Valve spring

Part to be checked Part to be checked

Glass ampoule Glow bar

Camera image Camera image

Glass ampoule Glow bar

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Data sheet

Checkbox Compact Classic

CHB-C-C

Checkbox Compact PLC

CHB-C-P

Checkbox Compact Plus

CHB-C-X

General technical data

Type CHB-C-C CHB-C-P CHB-C-X
Component ∅ [mm] 0.5 … 25
Component length [mm] Depending on belt speed and required resolution
Part range Rotationally symmetrical parts and pre-oriented parts of any shape
Internal passage of optical channel [mm] 60
Internal height of optical channel [mm] 40
Camera resolution [mm] 0.06
Exposure time [µs] 128 … 1000
Number of part memories 1 4 16
Counting function – Yes
Quantity pre-selection – Desired quantities of good parts can be preselected via the diagnostic
interface
Counting range – 1 … 2 billion
Orientation Max. 8 different orientations per part type
– Part orientation function within checking and counting process can be
switched off via diagnostic interface

Electrical connection technology

Type CHB-C-C CHB-C-P CHB-C-X
Operating voltage 24 V DC ±15%
Current consumption [mA] Typically 750
at load-free outputs
Internal fuse protection 8 A fuse

Operating and environmental conditions

Type CHB-C-C CHB-C-P CHB-C-X
Temperature range [°C] –5 … +50
Protection class IP64
Installation site Dry, screened from extreme external light sources, cleanest possible ambient air

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Data sheet

Interfaces to EN 61 131-2
Type CHB-C-C CHB-C-P CHB-C-X
Outputs
p Part acceptable and correctly oriented
Part acceptable but incorrectly oriented
Wrong part
Feeder control
Conveyor belt control/ready for operation
– “Warning” status signal
Error output
Preselect counter reached
All outputs electronically limited to max. 700 mA
– Max. sum current at “PLC” connection 1A
Inputs
p Buffer sensor 1
– Buffer sensor 2
Camera enable
External error
Counter reset
External start
External sensor
Key lock
Type select 0
Type select 1
Connection for encoder – To RS 485 specification
Diagnosis interface RS 232 interface (115 kBaud)

Dimensions Download CAD data
[Link]/en/engineering

1 Actuator connection
2 Buffer/feeder connection
3 Diagnostics connection
4 24 V DC connection
5 Start/stop button
6 Status/Teach button
7 Display
8 Encoder connection
(type CHB-C-P/X only)
9 PLC connection
(type CHB-C-P/X only)
aJ Connecting kit 177 658
HMSV-12 (not included in
scope of delivery)
aA Connector plug, 4-pin M18
socket (not included in scope
of delivery)

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Data sheet

Ordering data
Version Part No. Type
Checkbox Compact Classic User documentation included in scope
p of deliveryy 532 271 CHB-C-C
Checkbox Compact PLC 532 270 CHB-C-P
Checkbox Compact Plus 536 084 CHB-C-X

User documentation (for reorder) Part No. Type

German 533 411 [Link]-CB-COMP-DE
English 533 412 [Link]-CB-COMP-EN
French 533 413 [Link]-CB-COMP-FR
Spanish 533 414 [Link]-CB-COMP-ES
Italian 533 415 [Link]-CB-COMP-IT

Connecting kit HMSV-12

Material:
Adapter plate, dovetail clamps:
Wrought aluminium alloy
Centring sleeves: High-alloy steel
Screws: Galvanised steel

1 Checkbox Compact CHB-C

Ordering data
Type of mounting Weight Part No. Type
[g]
Dovetail 283 177 658 HMSV-12

Programming cable KDI Terminal allocation

Rx D Tx D
Material:
Cable sheath: Polyvinyl chloride Tx D Rx D

Round connector: GND GND

Polybutylenterephthalate Screen

Socket: Steel Pin 1: Received data Pin 2: Received data

Pin 2: Transmitted data Pin 3: Transmitted data
Pin 3: 0V Pin 5: 0 V
Pin 4: Screen

Ordering data
Cable length Plug Socket Weight Part No. Type
[m] [g]
5 M12, 4-pin 9-pin 181 150 268 KDI-SB202-BU9

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Data sheet

Software to meet individual requirements

CheckKon Performance characteristics
Using this software the processes This means:
within the Checkbox Compact can be
Transfer of new programs to the
displayed, logged and adapted from Checkbox Compact
the camera image evaluation through
Display and editing of system
to the I/O parameters. parameters

Display of the evaluation of the last
inspected parts recorded

Display and logging of part contour
and characteristics derived

Display and print-out of system
configuration

CheckOpti Software program

“CheckOpti” is used in cases where Additional, high performance test
the standard Checkbox Compact features can be defined and
learning program reaches its limits optimised if necessary. The new
due to the fact that contour configuration can subsequently be
differences are too small, meaning transferred to the Checkbox Compact.
that part orientation or quality
features cannot be reliably
recognised.
“CheckOpti” enables a complete
analysis of the Checkbox Compact
recognition processes based on the
contour data of the parts to be
inspected.

Ordering data
Version Language Part No. Type
CheckKon software with manual German 194 496 [Link]-CB-KON-DE
English 194 497 [Link]-CB-KON-EN

CheckOpti software with manual German 192 144 [Link]-CB-OPTI-DE

English 192 145 [Link]-CB-OPTI-EN

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Application examples

The Checkbox Compact in application

Orientation detection of electrical
contacts for the automotive
industry

Direct integration of the
Checkbox Compact in a vibratory
bowl feeder

Checking of three part types with
only one feeder

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Application examples

The Checkbox Compact in application

Orientation detection of insulating
terminal inserts for the electrical
industry (20 checked parts/sec)

Direct integration of the
Checkbox Compact in a centrifugal
feeder

Orientation detection and quality

inspection of hollow bolts for the
metalworking industry

Assembly of the Checkbox Compact
on an industrial conveyor belt

The entire feeding system is con-
trolled by the Checkbox Compact
(control of the conveyor, valve
actuation and buffer sensing)

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 100 % service with 100 % partnership

Welcome to a world of service from Software service

Festo. Customer orientation is not just Electronic catalogue:
our everyday philosophy – it is our Database-supported general cata-
launch pad for the future and the logue on CD-ROM in 20 languages
route to success for both our cus- and a wealth of advantages:
tomers and ourselves. – Fast reliable product search func-
tions
Global presence, always close at – Automatic selection of accessories
hand – Sizing of pneumatic circuits
– 52 national Festo companies in – Calculation and sizing programs
constant on-line communication with direct links to search functions
– A presence in almost 176 Take advantage of this genuine alter-
countries, with a total of 10,500 native to our printed catalogue.
staff
– Worldwide networking for consist- Festo Design Tool – provides support
ent standards of consultancy, sales for designers using 2D- and 3D-draw-
and service ings for CAD systems.

Personal advice FluidDraw – allows fast and easy

– Worldwide support provided by drafting of circuit diagrams, with di-
over 1,000 highly-qualified techni- rect import of data from the electronic
cal consultants catalogue.

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Info service Spare parts service
– Full product documentation with – Short delivery distances thanks to
detailed technical information worldwide local spare-parts service
– Attractive regular customer maga- – Supply from fully stocked Festo
zines showing useful application warehouses
examples and new product in- – Prompt deliveries of Festo compo-
formation nents
– The latest information available via – For particularly urgent cases, Festo
the Internet at the click of a mouse sales offices hold stocks of a good
from [Link] range of almost all accessories and
standard components
Everything from a single source
– Our catalogue includes over Delivery service
16,400 products – Fast deliveries of catalogue
– All our components are precisely products ex stock
coordinated – Non-standard stroke and special-
– Drives and drive accessories design cylinder production (SMS)
– Handling and vacuum technology in 28 countries
– Positioning – Fully-automated Customer Service
– Valves and valve accessories Center (production and logistics) in
– Valve terminals and bus systems St. Ingbert-Rohrbach, Germany
– Proportional technology – Customer Service Center handles
– Compressed air preparation over 7,400 orders comprising
– Tubing, fittings, mounting 16,000 items every day
accessories – Daily movement of 6,500
– Sensors and pressure switches crates weighing a total of
– Pneumatic control technology 50,000 kg
– Electronic control technology – Direct deliveries to customers
throughout Europe
Customer service
– Telephone advice via hotlines
– Fast on-site service
– Reliable maintenance and com-
plaints service

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are correct, any printers’ errors not
rectified are outside the control of
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All technical data subject to change

according to technical update.

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Compact, economical, reliable:

With the Checkbox Compact,

100% quality inspection becomes
child’s play.

Benefits for designers Benefits for purchasers

1. Standardized system solution
No part-specific in-house
Reduced ordering procedure

construction necessary

Maximum degree of retooling
flexibility

No programming requirement

Immediate availability

2. Maximum system availability
Minimized downtimes thanks to
No purchasing expenditure as a

contactless checking result of maintenance and repairs

Quickest possible retooling
Integrated quality inspection

A system for diverse feeding of
components

3. Simplest operation and commis-
Festo plug and work® thanks to
No complex logistics chains due
sioning Teach-in function to in-house constructions

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Festo automation components

Important components in our product range

Parts sorting and testing

Checkbox family

Compressed air preparation

D-series service units

Control technology

Individual valve CPE

Valve terminal CPV

Smart Positioning Controller SPC200

Front End Controller IPC FEC® Standard FC640

Long linear movement

Rodless cylinder DGPL

Electric toothed-belt drive DGE

Standard cylinder DNC and DSNU

Compact cylinder ADVU

Short linear movement

Linear module HMP

Guided drive DFM

Mini slide SLT

Flat slide SLG

Linear module HMPL

Short-stroke cylinder ADVC

Rotary movement

Rotary drive DRQD

Swivel module DSM

Swivel/linear module DSL

Gripping, mechanical … … or with vacuum

Precision gripper HGPP
Suction gripper ESG

Micro gripper HGWM
Vacuum generator VADMI

Three-point gripper HGD
Vacuum generator VN

Connecting and installing

Basic elements

Screw connectors

Fittings and restrictors

Tubing

Further products and details: [Link] or consult your Festo technical advisor.

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Pneumatic Pictograms

Stroke length Service

Flow rate Repair service

Voltage Worldwide service

Force Hotline

Pressure Collection facility

Temperature Delivery time

Diameter In stock

Vacuum Important

Width Type discontinued

New

Spare parts service

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