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Quick Start Guide

Introduction

This guide is designed to help you set up and install the iVu Plus TG and Color Gen2 Image Sensors. For complete information on
programming, performance, troubleshooting, dimensions, and accessories, please refer to the Instruction Manual at

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pertinent industry standards and practices.

The iVu includes integrated Help.

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WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection

Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious injury or
death. This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in
personnel safety applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-energized
sensor output condition.

CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge

Avoid the damage that electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause to the Sensor.

Always use a proven method for preventing electrostatic discharge when installing a lens or attaching a cable.

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Features and Indicators

1. Power LED
Green: Ready/Power
Red (blinking or steady): Error

2. Pass/Fail LED
Green (steady): Pass
Green (blinking): Error
Red: Fail

3. Ethernet I/O LED
Green: Connected
Off: Disconnected

4. Focusing Window

5. Focusing Window Locking Clip

6. Integrated Display (integrated display

Figure 1. Features

Note: Integrated display models: The touchscreen display has a plastic cover to protect the display. Remove this
cover when

configuring the device. When the display is not in use, keep the display covered to protect it.

models only)

Installation Instructions

Mount the iVu

The iVu requires a bracket for mounting. Brackets are available from Banner Engineering. See
brackets allow the iVu to be mounted either perpendicular to the part or at an adjustable angle.

1. Position the iVu on the bracket.

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2. Thread three M4 x 4 mm screws (supplied) through the bracket into the mounting holes in the bottom of the iVu.

Figure 2. Mounting Bracket Mounting Holes

3. Tighten all three screws.

4. Mount the iVu and bracket to the machine or equipment at the desired location. Do not tighten the mounting screws at this
time.

5. Check the iVu alignment.

6. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the iVu and the bracket in the aligned position.

Cable Connections

The cable connections on the iVu are shown below, and power I/O connections (B) are
below.

A Remote Display Connector (remote display models only)

B Power and I/O Cable Connector

C USB Connector

D Ethernet Connector

defined in the Power I/O Connections table

Figure 3. iVu Cable Connections—Micro Video Lens Model

Table 1: Power I/O Connections

Pin # Wire Color Description Direction

1 White Output 1 Output

2 Brown 10 V dc to 30 V dc Input

3 Green Output 2 Output

4 Yellow Strobe Out (5 V dc only) Output

5 Gray Remote Teach Input

6 Pink External Trigger Input

7 Blue Common (Signal Ground) Input

8 Red Ready Output

9 Orange Output 3 Output

10 Light Blue RS-232 TX Output

11 Black RS-232 Signal Ground Output

12 Violet RS-232 Rx Input

Note: Micro video lens model shown, C-Mount model
connections are identical.

Demo Mode

The

first time the iVu is powered up, it starts in Demo Mode. You can choose whether to stay in Demo Mode or exit to Live Mode.
Demo Mode uses stored images and inspection parameters that demonstrate how the iVu is set up, without having to worry about
focus, lighting, or triggers. In this mode, practice making adjustments while working with the different sensor types and observing
how the adjustments affect the results. To exit Demo Mode, go to Main Menu > System > Mode and select Exit Demo Mode. Upon
exit, the iVu restarts in the normal operating mode with the default settings.

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Region of Interest (ROI)

Help Button

Zoom In

Zoom Out

Manual Trigger

Field of View (FOV)

Main Menu

Display Modes

Inspection Name/Sensor Name Button

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Figure 4. Select Type Screen

Figure 5. System Menu

Note: Switch between Live Mode and Demo Mode any time by going to Main Menu > System > Mode.

Home Screen

Use the Home screen on the iVu display to monitor inspections and to configure the iVu. Typically, the part being inspected is
centered on the screen with the feature of interest bounded by the Region of Interest (ROI), a rectangle as shown below. The ROI
can be rotated and resized, and is highlighted when selected for adjustment.

In following figure, there are two ROI because it is a multi sensor inspection. The green annotations indicate the object passes, and
the red annotations indicate a failure. This sample inspection failed as shown by the red X next to the Display mode button.

Main Menu

The Main Menu has four sections:

• Inspection—Modify inspection settings

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• Logs

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Imager—Run the Auto Exposure routine and adjust functions such as exposure, gain, and strobe

—Configure and view System and Inspection Logs

System—Select the mode and manage the device

Figure 6. Home Screen

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Visible when Motion = Enabled

Add New

Startup

Delete

Stored Inspections

Sensors

Properties

Inspection ID

Motion

3

Motion

2

Number of Edges

Sensitivity

Rotation

Area

ROI Type

Intensity Range

Area Range

Pass Count

Blemish ROI Type

Sensitivity

Edge Length Range

Pass Count

Match ROI Type

Percent Match

Rotation Range

Pass Count

Sort

Saved Patterns

Percent Match

Rotation Range

Pass Criteria

Inspection Name

Set Name / ID

3

Not available in Match and Sort

Inspection

Timeout

Select

Timeout

Average Color

1

ROI and Mask

Intensity Range

Color Compare

1

ROI and Mask

Color Tolerance

Color Area

1

Color Select

Area Range

Pass Count

Tolerance

Color Space

Intensity Tolerance

ROI and Mask

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Figure 7. Menu Map - Part 1

Strobe

Auto Exposure

Exposure

Gain

Trigger

Focus

External

Internal

FOV

4

4

Grayscale models only

5

Color models only

Resolution

4

White Balance

5

Live

Demo

Information

Mode

Save to USB

Load from USB

Reset to Defaults

Configuration

Lock Device

Serial I/O

Data Export

Image Export

Communications

Connection

Data to Export

Output Format

Input Polarity

Input Pullup

Output Type

Output 1

Discrete I/O

Command Channel

Connection

Connection

Delimiters

Fail Hold Time

LCD Timeout

Touch Calibration

Advanced

Display Settings

Output 2

Output 3

Reboot Sensor

Firmware Update

Language

Ethernet I/O

Advanced

Image Type

Advanced

Industrial Ethernet

Connection

Status

View Logs

Map

System

Imager

Locked

Inspection Logs

System Logs

Communication Logs

Unlock Sensor

Locked iVu Menus

Logs

Inspection Logs

System Logs

Communication Logs

Command Channel

Data Export

Image Export

Industrial Ethernet

Setup

View Logs

Setup

View Logs

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Icon Reference

Action Icons

Icon Description

The Main Menu icon is on the bottom-left corner of the display on the Home screen. Click this icon to access
sub-menus that are used to set up the iVu.

The Inspection menu icon is located on the Main Menu. Click this icon to access parameters that need to be set
for the current and all stored inspections.

The Imager menu icon is located on the Main Menu. Click this icon to adjust parameters that affect the
characteristics of the captured image.

The System menu icon is located on the Main Menu. Click this icon to manage the device.

The Logs menu icon is located on the Main Menu. Click this icon to set up, view, and save Inspection,
Communications, and System Logs.

The Home Screen icon is in the upper-left corner of the display when viewing menus and parameter screens in
the Main Menu. Click this icon to quickly return to the Home screen.

The Display Annotations icon is one of three icons in the upper-left corner of the display while monitoring
inspections on the Home screen. Click this icon to highlight features that the sensor finds.

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Figure 8. Menu Map - Part 2

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Icon Description

The Hide Annotations icon is one of three icons in the upper-left corner of the display while monitoring
inspections on the Home screen. Click this icon to disable highlighting.

The Show Statistics icon is one of three icons in the upper-left corner of the display while monitoring inspections.
Click this icon to show inspection results and input parameters.

The Go Back icon is located on the lower-left of the display while working in the Main Menu. Click this icon to
return to the previous screen or menu.

The Manual Trigger icon is located on the lower-right of the display on the Home screen. Click this icon to
manually capture a new image.

The Intensity Selector is located on the left of the of the Intensity Range screen. Click this icon to select the
shade of one of the objects of interest.

The Color Selector is located on the left side of the Color screen for the Color Area sensor. Click this icon to
select the color of one of the objects of interest. (Color models only.)

The Add Mask icon is on the left side of the display when masking is enabled. Click this icon to add a mask to
the currently selected sensor.

The Delete Mask icon is on the left side of the display when a mask is selected. Click this icon to delete a mask
from the currently selected sensor.

The Circular Mask icon is on the left side of the display when a mask is selected. Click this icon to cycle through
and select a circular, elliptical, or rectangular-shaped mask.

The Elliptical Mask icon is on the left side of the display when a mask is selected. Click this icon to cycle through
and select a circular, elliptical, or rectangular-shaped mask.

The Rectangular Mask icon is on the left side of the display when a mask is selected. Click this icon to cycle
through and select a circular, elliptical, or rectangular-shaped mask.

Display Icons

Icon Description

The Inspection Passed icon is located in the upper-left of the display. This icon indicates that the last inspection
passed the test conditions.

One of the possible Inspection Failed icons located in the upper-left of the display. This icon indicates that the
last inspection failed.

Acquiring a Good Image

The iVu needs to capture a good image of each part to ensure that it correctly passes good parts and fails bad parts.

1.

Go to Main Menu > Imager > Auto Exposure to run the Auto Exposure routine.

2. Check the lighting.

• Make sure that the lighting is constant and consistent (unchanging over time, no shadows or hot spots).

• Capture the shape and form of the target object with lighting that optimizes its contrast and separates it from the
background. Depending on the target, this may mean the integral ring light is not the best choice and other Banner
lights should be considered.

• Adjust the mounting angle to provide the clearest image of the part features you are monitoring. The mounting
bracket lets you easily position and adjust the iVu.

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3. If needed, go to Main Menu > Imager > Auto Exposure to run the Auto Exposure routine a second time or adjust Gain and
Exposure manually:

• Main Menu > Imager > Gain

Figure 9. Gain Screen

• Main Menu > Imager > Exposure

Figure 10. Exposure Screen

4. Go to Main Menu > Imager > Focus to adjust the focus while monitoring the Focus Number:

Figure 11. Focus Screen

5. If you have an iVu color model, perform the white balance procedure to adjust the intensities of the color in the image so
that the colors most closely match the actual objects.

a. Go to Imager > White Balance.
b. Move and adjust the white balance Region of Interest (ROI) to surround a white or gray object in the Field of View

(FOV). If there is none, place a piece of white paper in front of the iVu to use for the white balance procedure.

c. Click Start. The device moves through a series of triggers. If the sensor is not set to automatically trigger, you must

manually click

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Adjust the Focus on a Micro Video Lens Model

Use the supplied 1/16 inch hex key to loosen the focusing window locking screw (D), then adjust focus on the iVu using the

1.
clear focusing window (B).

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2.

Adjust focus while monitoring the focus number. To ensure the best image, adjust the focus
until the focus number peaks.

Note: Turning the focusing window counter-clockwise focuses on closer
objects, while turning the focusing window clockwise focuses on more
distant objects.

Figure 12. Adjust the Focus

3. After the best image has been acquired, lock the focusing window.

A Lens

B Focusing Window

C Locking Clip

D Locking Screw

E Filter Cap

F Filter

Figure 13. Micro Video Lens Model Components

Note: The filter cap (E) and filter (F) are optional. Filter kits are available separately.

Adjust the Focus on a C-Mount Lens Model

1.

Remove the lens enclosure.

2. Adjust the focus while monitoring the focus number. To ensure the best image, adjust the focus until the focus number
peaks.

3. Replace the lens enclosure on the camera.

A C-Mount Lens

B Lens Enclosure

C Retainer Ring

D Filter

E Filter Retainer Ring Tool

Figure 14. C-Mount Lens Model Components

Note: The retainer ring (C) and filter (D) are optional. Filter kits are available separately.

Add a New Inspection

Note: The iVu supports multiple inspections that facilitate storing and controlling up to 30 inspections of different
sensor types.

To add a new stored inspection:

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1. Go to Main Menu > Inspection > Stored Inspections and click Add New.

Figure 15. Add New Screen (TG models shown)

2. Select the Sensor Type for the new inspection, and click Next.

Sensor Type Description

Area Sensor Use an Area sensor to ensure that a feature, or multiple features, are present on a part. When setting

up the iVu for an Area inspection, a feature, such as a drilled hole, is identified as well as the size
(area) expected. If there is more than one of the identified features on a part, the number expected
can be set as well. During the inspection, the sensor verifies that each part or package includes the

specified

number of features.

Blemish Sensor Use a Blemish sensor to find flaws on a part (for example, scratches on a disc), or to make sure that a

feature exists on a part. Although verifying whether a feature is present on a part is more commonly
an Area sensor application, a Blemish sensor may be a better option when dealing with variable
materials or uneven lighting.

Match Sensor Use a Match sensor to verify that a pattern, shape, or part in any orientation matches a reference

pattern. Teach the reference pattern during setup. A reference pattern might include alphanumeric
characters, logos, or any other shapes. During an inspection, the sensor checks that each part or
package being inspected matches the reference pattern. If there is more than one of the identified
pattern, set the number of expected matches.

Sort Sensor Use a Sort sensor to recognize and sort up to ten different patterns within the same inspection. Teach

each reference pattern during setup. Store reference patterns in one of ten pattern memory locations.
A reference pattern might include alphanumeric characters, logos, or any other shapes. The pass
criteria can be set for any or all of the patterns.

Average Color
(iVu Color models
only)

Color Compare
(iVu Color models
only)

Color Area (iVu
Color models
only)

Use an Average Color sensor to visually inspect a part by analyzing all colors in the Region of Interest
(ROI) and reducing them to a single set of color values, the average of the combined colors in the
ROI. The Average Color sensor is used to report which color, on average, is being seen by the sensor.

Use a Color Compare sensor to verify that a part's color matches a reference color. The Color
Compare sensor looks for a statistical match for both the specific hue(s) and relative abundance of
colors seen within the ROI.

Use a Color Area sensor to separate same color blobs, or Binary Large Objects, from the larger scene
and to analyze parts with color variations that cannot accurately be detected by gray scale sensors.
Use an Color Area sensor to ensure that a specific color feature, or multiple features, are present on a
part. If there is more than one of the identified features on a part, the number expected can be set as
well. During the inspection, the sensor verifies that each part or package includes the correct color
and specified number of features.

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3. Click the yellow arrow to enter a custom inspection name, if desired.

Figure 16. New Inspection Screen

4. Click Done. The newly created inspection will now be the currently running inspection.

Trigger

Main Menu > Imager > Trigger

A trigger is a signal that tells the iVu to capture an image and inspect it.

Five trigger options are available:

• External Trigger—inspections are triggered in response to an electrical signal on the Trigger input line

• Internal Trigger (default)—triggers are based on timed intervals. Select a trigger interval between 10 and 10000
milliseconds

Note: If the interval is less than the inspection time, missed triggers will occur.

• Free Run—the iVu automatically runs continuous inspections

• Industrial Ethernet Only— only Trigger commands from the Industrial Ethernet communications channel are accepted.

• Command—the command channel triggers the iVu from a remote device

Change the Running Inspection

To change the currently running inspection:

From the Home screen, click [Inspection name] in the top center of the screen to display all of the stored inspections.

1.

Figure 17. Home Screen

2. Select the desired inspection and click Start Running.

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Figure 18. Running [Inspection Name] Screen

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iVu Plus Communication Summary of Ethernet and Serial

The iVu communicates with other devices via Ethernet or a UART serial communications port (RS-232). To establish an Ethernet
connection to the iVu, configure the external device with the correct IP address and TCP port. To use the serial communications
connection,
device.

Communication Channels

The iVu supports up to four communications channels. To access the channels, go to Main Menu > System > Communications.

• Command Channel—A bi-directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII and enables other devices to

• Industrial Ethernet—A bi-directional communication channel that allows the user to control the device and access device

•

• Image Export—Used to export inspection images to a remote device

Data export and command channel can be configured for either Ethernet or Serial I/O, but not both. Image export is only available
over Ethernet. The following table summarizes valid communication channel configuration options.

configure the port settings for baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits on the iVu to match the settings of the external

Figure 19. Communications Menu

remotely control the iVu and access device information and inspection results

results using Ethernet/IP

™

1

, Modbus/TCP, PCCC, or PROFINET

®

2

protocol

Data Export—Used to export selected inspection data to a remote device

Command Channels

Command Channel Yes No No Yes Yes No

Industrial Ethernet Yes No Yes No Yes No

Data Export Yes No Yes No No Yes

Image Export Yes No Yes No Yes No

Scenario #1 Scenario #2 Scenario #3

Ethernet Serial I/O Ethernet Serial I/O Ethernet Serial I/O

1

EtherNet/IP™ is a trademark of ODVA, Inc.

2

PROFINET® is a registered trademark of PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V.

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Specifications

Power Connection

12-pin M12/Euro-style male connector; accessory cable required
for operation

USB 2.0 Host

4-pin M8/Pico female connector; optional USB cable required for
operation of USB flash drive

Ethernet Connection

4-pin M8/Pico male connector

Remote Display Connection

8-pin M12/Euro-style female connector; accessory cable required
for remote display

Power Requirements

Voltage: 10 V dc to 30 V dc
Current: 1 A maximum (exclusive of I/O load)

Output Configuration

NPN or PNP, software selectable

Demo Mode

Full tool functionality on canned images

Sensor Lock

Optional password protection

Integrated Ring Light

Models with red, blue, green, infrared, white, ultraviolet or no
integrated ring light

Output Rating

150 mA

External Strobe Output

+ 5 V dc

Acquisition

60 fps (frames per second) maximum, with full FOV

Exposure Time

0.1 ms to 1.049 s

Imager

1/3 inch CMOS 752 × 480 pixels; color or grayscale, depending on
model
Adjustable Field of View (FOV)

Lens Mount

Micro Video Lens models: M12 × 1 mm thread; micro video lens 4.3
mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, 25 mm
C-Mount models: Standard C-mount (1 inch-32 UN)

Construction

Black PBT sensor housing; die cast zinc back cover; acrylic window
Integrated Display Weight: 0.36 kg (0.80 lbs)
Remote Display Weight: 0.41 kg (0.90 lbs)

Environmental Rating

IEC IP67, micro video lens models only

Operating Conditions

Integrated Display Stable Ambient Temperature: 0 °C to +45 °C
(+32 °F to +113 °F)
Remote Display Stable Ambient Temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
(+32 °F to +104 °F)

Certifications

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