1. Reproducible Imaging Conditions (Camera Cover)
High reproducibility by protected camera alignment to prevent unwanted misalignments.
2. Innovative Polarization method (Detection Unit)
Detects both reflective (metallic) and non-reflective particles in a single scan.
3. Convinced Durability (Stage / Stage inserts)
Accurate and reproducible positioning and an improved focus drive realize reproducible positioning. The stage insert maintains a secured membrane position and features an additional insert for the integrated calibration tool.
4. Excellent Optical Quality (Microscope)
Exceptional image quality for analysis by excellent optical components, like Olympus UIS2 objectives and high resolution camera.
5. Easy to Use (Software)
Simple and easy-to-use software with intuitive step-by-step workflows leads users through the complete inspection process and helps minimize operator error.
6. High Performance (Workstation)
The powerful workstation is equipped with a touch-screen monitor for efficient operation.

The diagram illustrates the OLYMPUS CIX100 precision by verify the measurement stability and repeatability using the Process Performance Index (P_Pk). The same sample at 5X and 10X magnification was measured several times (10 times) and the particle count from typical size classes was extracted. The diagram shows the evaluation of C_Pk and P_Pk on class E (50-100 µm).

The OLYMPUS CIX100 system is easy to use, so even inexperienced operators can acquire accurate and reliable data. Preconfigured hardware and dedicated system solutions help ensure that your settings are correct for accurate and repeatable inspection results.

Olympus’ high-quality UIS2 objectives help ensure the high optical performance for excellent measurement and analysis accuracy. A dedicated light source maintains a consistent color temperature optimized for cleanliness inspection.

The integrated calibration slide helps maintain regular system verification.

Reproducibility has been optimized by eliminating moving parts from the illumination light path, maximizing automatic functionality, and creating intuitive workflows that limit potential operator errors. The integrated calibration slide helps maintain regular system verification.

The optical path alignment, motorized nosepiece, and the camera are protected by a cover to prevent accidental modifications.

The clear structured user interface not only makes cleanliness inspection repeatable and reproducible but also easy for experts and non-experts alike.

The OLYMPUS CIX100 system delivers enhanced performance and productivity through the entire inspection process and is designed to make cleanliness inspection easy for operator of every experience level. The software provides step-by-step guidance through the complete cleanliness inspection. Intuitive workflows improve productivity and confidence in results while reducing cycle time, cost-per-test, and handling errors. The result is a system optimized to maintain high quality standards. 

Step-by-step the intuitive interface guides operators of any experience level through the complete investigation process and minimizes inspection and process time for daily use.

OLYMPUS CIX100 redefined the user operation and makes cleanliness inspection easy for everyone even by non-experts. All kinds of users produce inspection data they can rely on. The system extensively reduces elaborate adjustments. The intuitive workflow is based on just three steps: Inspect Sample, Review Results and Create Report. The system reduces complicated adjustment by extensive user guidance leading through all process steps in respect of international standards and by a maximum use of automated functions.

The system reminds to perform automatic system checks for precise results on a regular basis; and pre-configured and customized system configurations support the operator on daily purposes.

The combination of a pre-configured, pre-calibrated system and intuitive user interface helps make cleanliness inspection easy for inspectors of every experience level.

High performance by touch technology

The OLYMPUS CIX100 software’s large buttons are suitable for working with the system’s modern and efficient touch-screen technology.

The OLYMPUS CIX100 system is already configured and calibrated when it is delivered but can be easily modified and customized to your applications and requirements.

Inspection configurations are used to specify all of the parameters for sample inspection, including rules for the characterization of particles, setting particle families, and types. 

All relevant data are displayed live on a single screen during the inspection, enabling the operator to stop or interrupt the inspection if a test fails.

The OLYMPUS CIX100 system offers high-performance image acquisition and accurate live analytics of both reflective and non-reflective particles ranging from 2.5 µm up to 42 mm in a single scan thanks to an innovative polarization method. This unique all-in-one-scan solution enables scans to be completed twice as fast as a classical method (Inspector series). Counted and sorted particles are displayed live and sorted into size classes, supporting direct decision making for reprocessing and helping ensure a fast reaction time in case of a failed test.

The overview image assists with evaluating filter coverage, particle clustering, or worst particles, so users can react quickly before the final inspection starts

The sample overview image is created at the beginning of the sample inspection and displays the entire filter at low magnification. The overview image helps to identify filter coverage or particle clusters before the sample inspection starts.

The sample information area lists the most interesting data

Inspection configurations are used to specify all parameters for sample inspection.

Predefined acceptable particle counts per size classes are displayed and the sample can be validated (OK) or rejected (NOK) even before the complete membrane is acquired. An acoustic signal can be switched on when the approval reads NOK or the inspection is finished.

The OLYMPUS CIX100 system counts and sorts particles into the size classes defined in the inspection configuration. Direct result feedback including classification evaluation, enables users to monitor results during acquisition. A statistical control chart function visually illustrates the level of particle class compliance, for improved reliability.

Image stitching automatically reconstructs images of large particles.
Scan dark particles on bright background or vice versa and perform live processing and classification of both small and large particles according to international standards (2.5 µm up to 42 mm). 

Live processing and classification of both small and large particles according to international standards (2.5 µm up to 42 mm).

Clearly view the time remaining for sample acquisition.

All particles and classification tables, overall cleanliness code, particle location, and the standard used appear in one view.

The OLYMPUS CIX100 system includes powerful and easy-to-use tools to revise inspection data with a fast guided particle review. The one-click reclassification function provides users flexibility and supports international standards. Thumbnail images of every contaminant detected by the system are linked together with dimensional measurements, making it easy to review the data. Retrieving a particular contaminant’s information is simple. Through the review process, all results are updated and displayed automatically in all views and size classification bins. This leads to maximum time savings with clear representations of all relevant inspection results. 

Visualization of different particle view eg. largest reflective or non-reflective particles

Clear arrangement of images, data and results for immediate decision making for reprocessing. At-a-glance display of complete inspection data in various selectable views. Images of particles organized from largest to smallest for all kinds of particles (reflective or non-reflective).

When selecting a dedicated thumbnail, its location is automatically shown in the overall image. With just one click, particles can be deleted or reclassified into another particle family.

Data statistical analysis can be performed over time and graphically displayed.

Individual images of contaminants can be taken and processed for manual measurement confirmation and improved documentation.

Visualization of different particle view eg. largest reflective or non-reflective particles

Thumbnail images of all detected contaminants are linked with their dimensional measurements, making reviewing, revising, and recalculating particle data before documenting the results convenient.

Classification and particle tables list the results according to the selected standard.

Classification and particle tables show the results according to the selected standard and particle data respectively.

The overall classification results based on the selected standard are calculated and displayed.

Instantaneous calculation and presentation of overall classification contamination class code (CCC) according to the selected standard.

Different Cleanliness Codes

The system supports one-click reclassification of all supported standards. Select the standard and the cleanliness code is displayed.

Results of height measurements for selected particles are automatically added to the result sheet for further investigation.

Reports that comply with international standards.

The smart and sophisticated reporting tools based on predefined templates that comply with industry standards enable easy one-click digital documentation of the inspection results. The results are created in Microsoft Word 2016 and can also be directly exported as PDF so that data can easily be sent via email. Report templates help inexperienced operators avoid mistakes, but can be easily modified to meet the needs of your company. Tools for data sharing and reporting save time and increase reaction time and productivity. The OLYMPUS CIX100 system can also archive reports and data for record keeping. 

The smart and sophisticated reporting tools of the OLYMPUS CIX100 system are based on predefined, professional-looking templates. All available templates are clearly listed.

Analytical reports comply with the standard used during analysis.

A list of available templates is displayed based on the standard used during analysis and allows fast creating of compliant reports even by unexperienced operators.

The software supports output formats such as MS Word or PDF.

Exporting a report is as easy as clicking your mouse. The operator can choose to export the reports into MS Word or PDF, depending on their requirements and needs.

Capability to justify decision after years.

Inspection data and reports need to be archived for a certain period of time. 

The information page of a report

This area of the report consists of information about the sample such as customer, examiner, order number, and date of inspection. All data are inserted automatically.

Because the largest particles detected during the scan are of high interest, this report section lists the ten largest particles found during the inspection.

This section of the report incorporates the data calculated during the inspection according to the standard used and displays information such as size class and range information, as well as the absolute numbers of particles detected and the contamination class.

The result page showing images of the largest particles

Thumbnails of the largest particles are displayed together with the particle parameters and the particle class. Thumbnails also show images of contaminants reconstructed by stitching smaller images together.