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HMS10 Station

The HMS technology detects the angular position of the hands of a watch head, thanks to the contrasted and reflection-free images of its lighting system. Two pictures of the watch are taken within a few hours, typically 24h. The time given by the angular position of the hands is compared to the precise time elapsed between the two pictures. The result is displayed in seconds and extrapolated in seconds per day.

Elevating production efficiency with unparalleled precision

Introducing the Ten-heads HMS Station, a groundbreaking solution customized for high-volume precision measurement of mechanical watches and movements. This cutting-edge station features ten dedicated cameras and an advanced lighting system, operating seamlessly to meticulously capture and analyze the angular position of watch hands with unparalleled accuracy. Crafted by H2i, the HMS technology establishes new standards in watch manufacturing, empowering Swiss watchmakers to enhance their production efficiency while maintaining the impeccable precision and dependability that characterize their timepieces.

How the HMS10 Station measures the state of the watch.

On each head of the HMS10 station, two perfectly contrasted images of the watch are captured within a few hours, typically 24 hours apart. The station then computes the precise elapsed time indicated by the hands in these images. By comparing the computed time to the actual elapsed time between the two sets of images, the station determines the time deviation of the watch – termed its state – with exceptional precision. This state result is presented in seconds and extrapolated to provide seconds per day, offering unparalleled insights into the watch’s performance.

Tailored for high-volume production

Crafted specifically for high-volume manufacturing, what sets the HMS10 Station apart is its seamless integration with dedicated software and robust data management. This dynamic combination ensures optimized operations, streamlining your production processes.

Specifications

  • Ten-heads HMS version
  • Automatic watch centering
  • Automated hands detection
  • New watch model learning
  • State measurement in seconds
  • Daily precision calculated in s/d
  • Measurement duration: 15s to 60s
  • Local/Network/Cloud database
  • Typical precision: <0.5s on the second hand
  • Vision field: 55 x 55mm
  • Dimensions: 880mm x 880mm x 1500mm (W x D x H)
  • Weight: 120Kg
State
  • Daily state measurement on 10 watch heads or movements.
  • Typical accuracy: <0.5s on a second hand of appropriate size and sufficient contrast.
  • Adjustable measurement duration: 10s to 60s.
  • State measurement in seconds.
  • Daily precision extrapolated in seconds per day.
Modes
  • Second hand only: fine chronometry.
  • Second & Minute hands: debugging.
  • Full-automatic mode: automatic watch centering and hands detection.
  • Semi-automatic mode: automatic re-centering and manual angular detection of hands on models not measurable automatically.
Models
  • Intuitive tool for teaching watch models.
  • Model testing protocol for precision evaluation.
  • Automatic centering of the watch during measurements (no support needed).
  • Real-time display of pictures and measurement results.
Data
  • WEB interface H2i Dashboard for measurement management.
  • Batch creation tool (tray).
  • Association tool for watches within the tray.
  • Display of measurement results.
  • Local/Network/Cloud SQL database.
Body
  • Black anodized fine-brushed aluminum measuring head.
  • Black and natural anodized sand-blasted aluminum chassis.
  • Two-handed drawers.
  • Ten cells tray, 70mm matrix.
  • Ten integrated PCs.
Miscellaneous
  • Maximum field of vision: 55mm x 55mm.
  • Power supply: 220V.
  • Dimensions: 880mm x 880mm x 1500mm (W x D x H).
  • Weight: 120 kg.
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