BPS-D8 Automatic Visual Counting Machine
CCD Vision Counting System for Tablets, Capsules, Pills and Granules
Product Overview
The BPS-D8 Automatic Visual Counting Machine is designed for automatic counting and bottle filling of tablets, capsules, pills, and granular products.
Developed by Zhejiang Zhong-Shark Industrial Technology Co., Ltd., the BPS-D8 uses a linear CCD vision detection system combined with a high-speed ARM processor to perform image-based counting during continuous production.
Unlike traditional photoelectric counting methods that mainly rely on signal interruption detection, the BPS-D8 analyzes product image information, including position, shape, and movement characteristics.
This vision-based counting technology helps improve adaptability when handling products with different appearances, small sizes, or unstable feeding conditions.
The BPS-D8 is suitable for pharmaceutical, healthcare, food, and fine chemical industries requiring automated counting and bottle packaging solutions.
Technology Background
Zhejiang Zhong-Shark Industrial Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in automatic counting machines and bottle packaging equipment for pharmaceutical, healthcare, food, and related industries.
The company focuses on:
- Electronic counting technology
- Vision-based detection systems
- Automation control
- Integrated packaging solutions
Since 2011, Zhong-Shark has developed electronic counting sensor and control technologies. In 2016, the company developed a visual counting platform based on linear CCD camera technology and high-speed ARM processing, combining industrial imaging with automatic counting applications.
The BPS-D8 is based on this technology platform, integrating image acquisition, processing, feeding control, and automatic filling functions.
Working Principle
The BPS-D8 completes automatic counting through four main stages:
Product Feeding
Products enter the 8-channel multi-stage vibration feeding system. The vibration structure separates materials and creates a stable product flow before entering the detection area.
Image Acquisition
The linear CCD industrial camera continuously captures product images while materials pass through the detection area.
Image Processing and Counting
The ARM processor analyzes image data and calculates product quantity according to preset requirements. The system processes product information during continuous feeding to maintain stable counting operation.
Automatic Filling
After reaching the required quantity, the system controls the filling mechanism and transfers products into containers.
Technical Specifications
| Item |
Specification |
| Equipment Model |
BPS-D8 |
| Equipment Type |
Automatic Visual Counting Machine |
| Counting Speed |
Up to 30,000 pcs/hour |
| Camera Type |
Linear CCD Industrial Camera |
| Camera Resolution |
80,000 pixels |
| Product Size Range |
0.5-30 mm |
| Bottle Size Range |
15-300 ml |
| Communication Interface |
USB / Ethernet / Wi-Fi |
| Working Air Pressure |
0.6 MPa |
| Air Consumption |
6.5 L/min |
| Power Supply |
AC220V 50/60Hz |
| Total Power |
1.2 kW |
| Machine Dimension |
1600*1900*1850 mm |
| Machine Weight |
500 kg |
Note: The BPS-D8 uses a linear CCD scanning structure. Actual production capacity depends on product characteristics, feeding conditions, and production settings.
Key Technical Features
Linear CCD Vision Counting System
The BPS-D8 uses an 80,000-pixel linear CCD industrial camera with ARM-based image processing technology. The system captures and analyzes product images during movement, allowing the machine to identify products based on image information rather than only signal changes.
Benefits:
- Better adaptability to different product characteristics
- Reduced influence from product overlap during feeding
- Stable counting during continuous operation
8-Channel Multi-Stage Vibration Feeding System
The BPS-D8 is equipped with an 8-channel vibration feeding structure.
Features:
- Stable product flow
- Improved product separation
- Reduced material accumulation
- Smooth transfer into the detection area
The system is suitable for tablets, capsules, pills, and granules with different flow characteristics.
GMP-Oriented Hygienic Structure
The machine is designed for pharmaceutical and food production environments.
Features:
- 304 stainless steel product contact parts
- Smooth surface treatment
- Reduced material residue
- Easy cleaning and maintenance
The enclosed transmission structure helps reduce contamination risks caused by mechanical wear.
Safety Monitoring and Protection
The BPS-D8 includes production monitoring functions:
- Bottle position monitoring
- Feeding abnormal detection
- Blockage monitoring
- Automatic stop protection
These functions help reduce product loss and production interruption.
Technical Differentiators
CCD + ARM Vision Architecture
The BPS-D8 separates image acquisition (CCD) and processing (ARM) into two dedicated subsystems. The CCD camera captures continuous frames during product movement, while the ARM processor performs real-time image analysis and counting calculations. This architecture helps avoid processing lag at high feed rates and provides position, shape, and movement data that single-sensor systems do not capture.
Product Compatibility and Production Integration
The BPS-D8 supports products from 0.5 mm to 30 mm, including:
- Tablets
- Hard capsules
- Soft capsules
- Pills
- Granules
Product parameters can be adjusted through system settings.
The machine supports:
It can operate independently or integrate with:
- Bottle unscrambler
- Capping machine
- Sealing machine
- Labeling machine
Applications
Pharmaceutical Industry
Suitable for:
- Tablets
- Hard capsules
- Soft capsules
- Pills
Healthcare Industry
Suitable for:
- Vitamin tablets
- Nutritional supplements
- Health products
Food Industry
Suitable for:
- Candy beads
- Small solid food products
- Granular materials
Fine Chemical Industry
Suitable for:
- Small pellets
- Granular materials
Automatic Bottle Packaging Solution
The BPS-D8 can be used as a standalone counting machine or integrated into a complete bottle packaging line.
Typical process:
Bottle unscrambling → Visual counting → Filling → Capping → Sealing → Labeling
The integrated solution helps:
- Reduce manual counting workload
- Improve packaging consistency
- Support automated production processes
