Lingchen Industrial PCs Empower Intelligent PCB Inspection
Preface
In the electronics manufacturing industry, PCB inspection serves as a critical link in ensuring product quality. Faced with the trends of increasingly miniaturized components and high-density circuit routing, traditional inspection methods struggle to meet the demands for high efficiency and precision in real-world production environments. Particularly in scenarios characterized by limited production space and stringent requirements for equipment integration, developing a stable, sensitive, and highly integrated machine vision inspection system has emerged as a shared challenge for the entire industry.
The VMC-800 series of embedded industrial PCs, introduced by Lingchen Technology, was designed specifically to address this challenge. By seamlessly integrating high-performance computing capabilities, a comprehensive array of industrial interfaces, and a compact form factor, this product provides a reliable, flexible, and all-in-one hardware platform for intelligent PCB inspection.
01 Precise Triggering, Stable Acquisition
PCB inspection places extremely high demands on equipment response speed, signal stability, and system integration. The VMC-800 is designed to fully incorporate the practical requirements of industrial vision inspection:
Multi-Interface Support and Flexible Expansion: Featuring 6 COM ports, 4 PoE ports, 16-bit DIO, and opto-isolated inputs, it allows for effortless connection to peripherals such as industrial cameras, smart lighting, and sensors, enabling precise synchronization and triggering of the inspection workflow.
Direct Triggering of Lighting and Cameras: Eliminating the need for external controllers, this feature simplifies system architecture, enhances response speed and signal stability, and ensures the consistency and reliability of image acquisition.
Wide Voltage Input and Rugged Design: Supporting a wide voltage input range of 9–36V, it adapts to voltage fluctuations common in industrial environments, guaranteeing continuous and stable 24/7 operation.
02 Fully Integrated — Space-Saving and Hassle-Free
In many PCB production lines, available space for equipment installation is extremely limited. The VMC-800 features a compact box design that integrates all necessary functions within a minimal footprint:
Powered by 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th generation Intel multi-core processors and supporting dual-channel DDR4 memory, it delivers powerful real-time image processing capabilities;
It provides six LAN ports (four of which support PoE), enabling simultaneous network connectivity, power supply, and communication for devices such as cameras and lighting sources—thereby significantly simplifying cabling;
It supports dual display output via HDMI and VGA, facilitating the real-time monitoring and debugging of inspection visuals.
03 End-to-End Application
The VMC-800 is suitable for various inspection stages in PCB production, including but not limited to:
Solder Joint Inspection: Automatically identifies defects such as cold joints, missing solder, and bridging;
Component Placement Inspection: Verifies component position, polarity, and offset;
Circuit Continuity Testing: Combines visual and electrical inspection to achieve efficient circuit path verification;
Barcode/QR Code Reading: Enables product identification linking, and traceability management.
The Lingchen Technology VMC-800 series industrial PC is more than just a hardware platform; it serves as an intelligent node designed for the Industry 4.0 era. Through high-performance processing, comprehensive interface support, wide-voltage adaptability, and a compact form factor, it enables enterprises to build stable, flexible, and highly efficient inspection and control systems in limited spaces. Whether deployed on smart production lines, in warehousing and logistics, or within specialized operational environments, the VMC-800 leverages its reliable performance and robust expansion capabilities to facilitate enterprises' digital transformation and intelligent upgrading.
About Us
Established in 2006, Suzhou Lingchen Data Acquisition & Computer Co., Ltd. operates under a business philosophy centered on creating value for clients and fostering win-win partnerships. The company provides customers with core components and system solutions for a wide range of automation equipment, including industrial computers, motion control systems, test and measurement instruments, machine vision systems, and robotics. Currently, Lingchen oversees two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Suzhou Xun'ya Automation Technology Co., Ltd. and T.O.K. Robotics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., which specialize in the sales of robotic systems and the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of linear motion products, respectively.
Product System Network
Within the hierarchical structure of automated control networks, Lingchen Technology offers a comprehensive range of products spanning the device, control, and information layers.
01 Industrial Computers
Lingchen Industrial Chassis provides comprehensive physical protection for critical computing cores through its industrial-grade robust structure, exceptional thermal management, and dust-proof design, ensuring enduring and stable operation even in harsh industrial environments characterized by vibration, dust, and extreme temperatures.
02 Embedded Industrial PC
Lingchen Embedded Industrial PCs feature a compact and rugged industrial design, integrating high-performance computing, extensive I/O interfaces, and broad tolerance for wide temperature and voltage ranges. Specifically engineered for embedded applications—such as machine vision, edge computing, and automation equipment—these systems provide a stable and reliable intelligent core within limited spaces, empowering smart manufacturing and IoT applications.
03 Motion Control Card
The Lingchen motion control card is capable of controlling up to 32 motion axes and simultaneously supports the control of up to 512 DI points and 512 DO points, with a maximum bus communication cycle of 250 µs. In terms of motion control, it supports functions such as single-axis relative motion, absolute motion, jogging, and drive-based homing; multi-axis interpolation; multi-axis point table motion; and electronic gearing.
04 LMC Series Motion Controllers
The Lingchen LMC series motion controllers are designed around an open, hard real-time kernel (with jitter < ±0.3 µs). This design thoroughly resolves the non-real-time limitations inherent in traditional Windows-based platforms, ensuring both determinism and instantaneous response for multi-axis commands. Installation is remarkably simple, requiring only a single Ethernet cable for connection; furthermore, utilizing highly efficient asynchronous communication technology, the system enables the synchronized issuance and control of motion commands for up to 12 axes within just 1 millisecond.
05 NAC Series High-Performance Motion Controllers
At the core of the Lingchen NAC controller lies a powerful bus expansion capability, supporting four EtherCAT masters to enable the precise control of 256 axes per station—totaling 4,096 I/O channels. Its motion control capabilities are both comprehensive and robust: beyond standard point-to-point, linear, and circular interpolation, it features advanced functions such as 5-axis interpolation, spline-based trajectory smoothing, and dynamic coordinate systems. Furthermore, it integrates vibration suppression, "soft landing" capabilities, and high-precision position comparison outputs; combined with eight independent interpolation groups and continuous interpolation functionality, it effectively meets the demands of complex trajectories and high-speed synchronization. The development environment is open and flexible, supporting multiple programming languages—including C++, C#, and Python—and allows for direct programming within the real-time operating system, thereby significantly enhancing integration and debugging efficiency.
06 PLC Motion Controller
Lingchen PLC controllers strictly adhere to PLCopen specifications and the IEC 61131-3 international standard, combining high performance, a compact footprint, and a modular design to facilitate easy development and flexible deployment. Widely applicable to automation equipment and production line systems across sectors such as 3C electronics, lithium-ion batteries, packaging, and printing, these controllers can also be extended to serve as network communication nodes within integrated production lines for logistics, automotive, and consumer goods industries. By meeting requirements for internal/external network isolation, high-speed bus communication, and real-time data processing, they provide a stable and reliable control core for a diverse range of industrial environments.
07 Industrial Network Cards
Lingchen industrial network cards are specifically engineered for harsh industrial environments, featuring 10/100/1000Mbps auto-negotiation capabilities to deliver stable and reliable high-speed network connectivity. Characterized by robust anti-interference, surge protection, and wide-temperature operation, these cards are widely deployed in critical applications such as motion control, machine vision, and automation systems. The products feature a flexible installation design—including a standard full-height bracket and an optional half-height bracket—enabling seamless integration into a wide range of smart manufacturing equipment and industrial networks.
08 IO Module
Lingchen Technology offers a comprehensive range of I/O module solutions, designed to flexibly meet the diverse requirements of industrial automation.
LC/LD Series Expandable I/O Modules: Supporting multiple protocols—including EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus TCP—these modules allow for the flexible expansion of data acquisition capabilities covering digital signals, analog signals, temperature, pressure, and pulses. They are widely applied across sectors such as 3C electronics, lithium-ion batteries, semiconductors, automotive manufacturing, and medical equipment.
MINI Series I/O Modules: Characterized by their compact size and high real-time performance, this series encompasses digital I/O, analog I/O, temperature modules, and communication modules. They are ideally suited for control and data acquisition scenarios where space constraints and real-time responsiveness are critical requirements.
GWS Series Cabinet-Free I/O Modules: Featuring exceptional stability and convenient network cabling capabilities, these modules are designed for distributed system layouts, enabling significant reductions in both system integration time and costs.
Our entire product portfolio is dedicated to providing users with I/O module support that is reliable, easy to integrate, and adaptable to a wide variety of application scenarios.
