Panoramic roof end-of-line inspection with image, video, and traceability in under 10 seconds.
FlexIPS verifies complete panoramic roof assemblies at the end of the line: barcode and variant read, quality image per inspection point, handling trace video, machine vision checks for rings, seals, clips, ECU, wedges, tubes, cable routing, and automatic FAIL review in FlexCheck.
barcode, images, video, inspection, and verdict
roof assembly points checked per variant
serialized image and handling evidence per roof
Cycle
8.4 s
Points
SCAN
Verdict
SCAN
One line-paced station verifies the complete roof build state before shipment.
A panoramic roof can pass downstream handling while still carrying hidden assembly issues: missing brass rings, lifted seals, unseated ECU connectors, wrong wedge orientation, loose tube routing, or a cable routed into a pinch zone. FlexIPS checks those visual conditions before the roof leaves the EOL station.
Rings & Sealing
- Brass ring presence and position at all four corners
- U-clip seal seated along both side rails
- Rear seal continuity and correct clipped condition
- Corner clip presence and orientation at every corner
ECU & Connectors
- ECU clip present, locked, and in the correct nest
- ECU connector fully seated before shipment
- Connector clip present and locked
- Connector position checked against the reference tolerance
Wedges, Tubes & Routing
- Wedges present and oriented correctly
- Plastic tubes present, seated, and routed
- Tube position checked against variant tolerance
- Cable routing compared to the reference path
- Electrical cable present, unpinched, and clear of risk zones
Rings
4 / 4
Seals
OK
ECU
SEATED
Routing
MATCH
Capabilities engineered for the roof end-of-line station.
Each capability maps to a real roof EOL failure mode, from a missing brass ring to a pinched electrical cable, so escapes are caught before the roof is shipped to the vehicle line.
Barcode and Variant Control
The roof serial is read at station entry, matched to the work order, and used to load the correct panoramic roof inspection recipe.
Quality Image Per Inspection Point
Every critical point is stored as a calibrated quality image, so quality teams can prove what was present, seated, routed, and accepted.
Handling Trace Video
The loading, inspection, and transfer sequence is recorded as a time-aligned clip, giving teams evidence for handling damage and containment cases.
Cycle Under 10 Seconds
Barcode read, image capture, video logging, vision checks, and PLC verdict are completed in a line-paced cycle under ten seconds.
FAIL Routing to FlexCheck
Failed roofs are routed to FlexCheck with the failed point, captured image, reference overlay, defect label, and required operator action.
Reference Overlay Review
Operators compare the captured roof image with the golden reference at adjustable opacity, making routing and position deviations easy to confirm.
Not just pass/fail. A complete roof history for every serial.
Roof EOL teams need more than a green light. They need evidence when a customer reports scratches, missing clips, seal issues, connector problems, or handling damage. FlexIPS stores the roof barcode, inspection images, handling video, and FlexCheck decisions in one searchable record.
Serial-linked proof
Barcode, variant, inspection images, video, verdict, operator action, and timestamp stay tied to the roof serial.
Faster containment
A failed point can be reviewed from the image and handling video without searching folders, camera stations, or handwritten notes.
Customer-ready history
When a roof defect is disputed, the quality team can show exactly what was inspected and how the unit was handled.
Connector clip missing
Front-right region: not detected
Cable routing deviation
Drifts ~14mm from reference path
When a point fails, the operator sees exactly where and why.
FlexCam inspects every point first. If any point fails, the roof is routed to FlexCheck, where the captured image is overlaid on the golden reference roof with adjustable opacity. Failed regions are marked, labeled, and paired with the action the operator should take: rework, check, or controlled override.
- FlexCam inspects every point before any verdict is returned
- Failed points are highlighted directly on the roof image
- Overlay the captured roof on the reference at adjustable opacity
- Clear action label per failure: REWORK, CHECK, or Override PASS
- Every decision is logged against the roof serial for traceability
From barcode to traced verdict in under 10 seconds.
Step 1
Identify
Read the roof barcode and load the correct variant-specific inspection recipe.
Step 2
Document
Capture calibrated quality images for each roof inspection point and a handling trace video.
Step 3
Inspect
Verify rings, seals, clips, ECU, connectors, wedges, tubes, cable routing, and cable presence.
Step 4
Contain
Release PASS roofs or route FAIL roofs to FlexCheck with the failed region and required action.
Drops into your roof line.
FlexIPS bridges IT and OT without middleware, from conveyor and lifter handshakes to MES genealogy records.
Conveyor & Lifter I/O
Trigger on roof-present, handshake with the lift, and return pass/fail to the line PLC with 24V logic. Station-lock on critical faults is included.
MES & Traceability
Roof serial, variant, every point image, the handling video, and the verdict are written directly to your MES or SQL store, with full genealogy tied to each roof shipped.
Line-Paced Cycle
Complete inspection in under 10 seconds per roof, calibrated to keep pace with the line and never become the bottleneck, even on dense high-option variants.
Common questions from automotive roof assembly teams.
Barcode, per-point images, handling video, vision checks, and FlexCheck review, answered for roof assembly and quality teams.
What is panoramic roof end-of-line inspection?
Panoramic roof end-of-line (EOL) inspection is a machine vision check performed on a completed roof or sunroof assembly before it is released to the vehicle line. FlexIPS reads the barcode and variant, captures a quality image per inspection point, records a handling trace video, and verifies rings, seals, clips, connectors, tubes, and cable routing, all in one pass, typically in under 10 seconds.
What does the panoramic roof end-of-line inspection check?
FlexIPS checks brass rings, seals, U-clips, corner clips, ECU clips, ECU connector seating, connector clips, wedges, plastic tubes, cable routing, electrical cable presence, and variant-specific roof points. Each point gets its own image, so you have proof of every check, not just a pass/fail.
Is every roof stored with image and video evidence?
Yes. Each roof is linked to its barcode, variant, inspection-point images, handling trace video, pass/fail verdict, and FlexCheck review decisions. If a defect surfaces later, you can pull the exact roof by serial and see how it was built and handled.
What happens when a roof fails inspection?
The station returns a FAIL verdict and routes the roof to FlexCheck, where the failed point is highlighted on the captured image and compared with the reference roof. The operator sees exactly what is wrong and where, and the review decision is logged against the serial for traceability.
How fast is panoramic roof inspection?
A complete roof (barcode read, per-point images, handling video, and all vision checks) completes in under 10 seconds, keeping pace with the line and never becoming the bottleneck.
Does it handle different roof variants?
Yes. The barcode or MES record selects the matching inspection recipe automatically, so one station can inspect multiple roof variants (with/without sunroof, different clip layouts, different connector types) without manual changeover.
Why capture a handling trace video?
The handling video records how the roof was moved and processed at the station. Combined with the point images and verdict, it gives you a complete evidence trail for warranty claims, leak investigations, and process improvement, turning a disputed defect into a clear, dated record.
How is roof inspection connected to traceability?
Every result (barcode, variant, per-point images, video, verdict, and review) is written to FlexDashboard and your MES or SQL store against the roof serial. That gives you searchable, audit-ready genealogy from the roof station all the way to the vehicle.
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