Optical inspection system PLANET EV-C

automatedfor the pharmaceutical industryfor capsules

Product overview
Automated high-speed vision inspection system for pharmaceutical capsules. The PLANET EV-C inspects exterior appearance, print accuracy, cracks and fill level using a combination of 2D and infrared cameras to provide exhaustive, in-line capsule control for high-throughput production.

Key advantages

• Zero blind spot: 14 cameras (2D + infrared) deliver full exterior and fill-level coverage.
• Defect detection: Detects double caps, print errors, cracks and incorrect fill levels.
• Precision feeding: Feeding system reduces powder residue from filling operations.
• Stable operation: Compatible with multiple capsule sizes and industry standards.
• Triple checking: Three-layer safety and sorting logic prevents defective mix-ins.
• User-friendly: Simple recipe management and easy cleaning minimize changeover time.
• Smart learning: Software automatically learns and stores capsule profiles to optimize inspection.
• Operator safety: Designed protections to prioritize operator safety.

Video
Product video available demonstrating the PLANET EV-C inspection workflow and results.

Machine dimensions / Views
Top View / Front View / Right View / Optional drum lift configuration. Dimensional drawings available.

Type / Size / Speed
Hard Gelatin Capsule | 5 | 160,000
Hard Gelatin Capsule | 4 | 150,000
Hard Gelatin Capsule | 3 | 140,000
Hard Gelatin Capsule | 2 | 130,000
Hard Gelatin Capsule | 1 | 120,000
Hard Gelatin Capsule | 0 | 110,000
Hard Gelatin Capsule | 00 | 100,000

Technical specifications

• Model / Series: PLANET EV-C
• Inspection method: High-speed vision inspection (2D and infrared cameras)
• Number of cameras: 14 (combination of 2D and infrared)
• Detectable defects: double caps, print errors, cracks, incorrect fill levels and other exterior defects
• Feed & residue control: Precision feeding system that effectively minimizes powder residue from filling
• Compatibility: Stable inspection across various capsule sizes and pharmacopeia standards
• Safety: Triple-layer safety system for automatic sorting and operator protection
• Machine views / deliverables: Top, Front, Right views; optional drum lift configuration; dimensional drawings available
• Performance (example speeds for hard gelatin capsules): sizes 5→160,000; 4→150,000; 3→140,000; 2→130,000; 1→120,000; 0→110,000; 00→100,000
• Learning / software: Automatic learning and storage of capsule features for optimized inspection