Banner iVu Plus BCR User Manual

iVu Plus BCR User's Manual

Rev. B 1/25/2012

Contents

Contents

1 Product Support and Maintenance

1.1 Product Support .............................................................................................................................................................5

1.2 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................6

.......................................................................................................5

2 Overview of the Sensor .........................................................................................................................7

2.1 Installation ......................................................................................................................................................................7

2.1.1 Components .......................................................................................................................................................7

2.1.2 Cable Connections ...........................................................................................................................................10

2.1.3 Installing and Connecting the Sensor .............................................................................................................14

2.2 Live Mode Overview ....................................................................................................................................................16

2.2.1 Read/No Read, Pass/Fail, Match/No Match ....................................................................................................17

2.2.2 Trigger Modes ..................................................................................................................................................17

2.2.3 Compare Data ..................................................................................................................................................18

2.2.4 Output 1, Output 2, and Output 3 ....................................................................................................................18

2.2.5 Serial and Ethernet Output ..............................................................................................................................18

2.2.6 Remote Teach .................................................................................................................................................20

2.3 iVu Plus BCR Emulator ................................................................................................................................................20

3 Main Menu Reference ..........................................................................................................................21

3.1 Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................21

3.2 System Menu ...............................................................................................................................................................22

3.2.1 Sensor Mode ....................................................................................................................................................23

3.2.2 Sensor Configuration .......................................................................................................................................23

3.2.3 Sensor Information ...........................................................................................................................................25

3.2.4 Lock Sensor .....................................................................................................................................................26

3.2.5 Communications Menu ....................................................................................................................................26

3.2.6 Discrete I/O ......................................................................................................................................................31

3.2.7 Display Settings ...............................................................................................................................................33

3.2.8 Reboot Sensor .................................................................................................................................................34

3.2.9 Firmware Update .............................................................................................................................................35

3.3 Imager Menu ................................................................................................................................................................35

3.3.1 Auto Exposure .................................................................................................................................................35

3.3.2 Exposure ..........................................................................................................................................................35

3.3.3 Gain .................................................................................................................................................................36

3.3.4 Trigger ..............................................................................................................................................................36

3.3.5 Focus ...............................................................................................................................................................39

3.3.6 Strobe ..............................................................................................................................................................40

3.3.7 FOV ..................................................................................................................................................................41

3.4 Inspection Menu ..........................................................................................................................................................42

3.4.1 Barcode Menu ..................................................................................................................................................42

3.4.2 Properties .........................................................................................................................................................48

3.4.3 Stored Inspections ...........................................................................................................................................48

3.5 Logs Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................49

3.5.1 Inspection Logs ................................................................................................................................................50

3.5.2 System Logs ....................................................................................................................................................52

3.5.3 Communication Logs .......................................................................................................................................52

4 Display Modes ......................................................................................................................................53

4.1 Display/Hide Annotations .............................................................................................................................................53

4.1.1 Inspection Statistics .........................................................................................................................................54

4.1.2 Inspection Results ............................................................................................................................................54

4.1.3 Barcode Viewer ................................................................................................................................................55

5 Setting up for an Inspection ................................................................................................................57

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5.1 Acquiring a Good Image ..............................................................................................................................................57

5.2 Setting Up a Barcode Application ................................................................................................................................61

5.3 Setting up for Data Compare .......................................................................................................................................62

6 iVu Plus Communications ...................................................................................................................65

6.1 iVu Plus Communications ...........................................................................................................................................65

6.1.1 .........................................................................................................................................................................65

6.1.2 Communication Channels ...............................................................................................................................65

6.1.3 Industrial Ethernet ...........................................................................................................................................65

6.1.4 Command Channel ..........................................................................................................................................65

6.1.5 Data Export ......................................................................................................................................................67

6.1.6 Image Export

6.2 Enabling Communications ...........................................................................................................................................69

6.2.1 Setting Up Ethernet Communications ..............................................................................................................69

6.2.2 Setting Up Serial Communications ..................................................................................................................74

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7 Testing and Troubleshooting iVu Plus Communications ................................................................79

7.1 Understanding the Communication Log ......................................................................................................................79

7.2 Ethernet I/O .................................................................................................................................................................80

7.2.1 Ethernet I/O Status .........................................................................................................................................80

7.3 Serial I/O ......................................................................................................................................................................80

7.3.1 Using the Port Status Screen for Testing RS-232 Communications ................................................................80

7.3.2 Using the iVu Command Channel Sample Application or a Terminal Program for Testing .............................81

7.3.3 Verifying Basic Receive Functionality ..............................................................................................................81

8 Command Channel Primer ..................................................................................................................84

8.1 Command Channel Commands ..................................................................................................................................84

8.1.1 Command Flow ...............................................................................................................................................84

8.1.2 String Delimiters and Escaping ........................................................................................................................85

8.1.3 Command Channel Command Synopsis .........................................................................................................85

8.2 Conventions Used for Examples .................................................................................................................................86

8.3 Examples .....................................................................................................................................................................86

8.3.1 Example 1: How to Trigger the Sensor and Retrieve Barcode Data using the Command Channel ................86

8.3.2 Example 2: How to Modify Barcode Compare Data Using the Command Channel ........................................86

8.4 iVu Plus Command Channel Reference .....................................................................................................................87

8.5 Command Channel Error Codes .................................................................................................................................97

9 Industrial Ethernet Overview .............................................................................................................99

9.1 Device Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................99

9.1.1 Set IP Address ................................................................................................................................................99

9.1.2 Set Industrial Ethernet Protocol (EIP/Modbus/TCP/PCCC) ............................................................................99

9.1.3 Set Trigger Mode ............................................................................................................................................99

9.2 Supported Functions ..................................................................................................................................................100

9.2.1 iVu Input Values .............................................................................................................................................100

9.2.2 iVu Output Values ..........................................................................................................................................102

9.3 Sensor Operation .......................................................................................................................................................102

9.3.1 General Command Execution .......................................................................................................................102

9.4 Ethernet/IP .................................................................................................................................................................103

9.4.1 RSLogix5000 Configuration ...........................................................................................................................103

9.4.2 Assembly Objects .........................................................................................................................................112

9.4.3 Configuration Assembly Object ......................................................................................................................119

9.4.4 Data Formats .................................................................................................................................................119

9.4.5 Minimum Requested Packet Inverval (RPI) Value ........................................................................................119

9.4.6 Sample Timing Diagram ...............................................................................................................................120

9.5 Modbus/TCP ..............................................................................................................................................................124

9.5.1 Holding Registers ...........................................................................................................................................125

9.5.2 Output Registers ............................................................................................................................................126

9.5.3 Input and Output Coils ...................................................................................................................................131

9.6 PLC5 and SLC 5 (PCCC) ..........................................................................................................................................132

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9.6.1 Configuration .................................................................................................................................................132

9.6.2 Output Registers ............................................................................................................................................134

9.6.3 Input Registers ...............................................................................................................................................135

9.6.4 Input and Output Flags ..................................................................................................................................139

9.7 Error Codes ..............................................................................................................................................................140

9.8 Diagnostic Guide .......................................................................................................................................................140

9.8.1 Ethernet Diagnostics .....................................................................................................................................141

9.8.2 Networking and TCP/IP Diagnostics .............................................................................................................142

9.8.3 Industrial Protocols Troubleshooting

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10 Debugging Inspections ...................................................................................................................147

10.1 How to Round-Trip Debug Using the Emulator .......................................................................................................147

10.1.1 How to Debug Using the Emulator from a PC .............................................................................................147

10.1.2 How to Debug Using the Emulator from the USB Flash Drive ....................................................................148

11 iVu Series: Updating the Sensor ....................................................................................................149

11.1 Update Process .......................................................................................................................................................149

11.2 How to Set or Modify a Sensor Name .....................................................................................................................149

11.3 How to Reset the Sensor Password ........................................................................................................................150

11.4 How to Use Bitmap Image Files with the iVu Emulator ...........................................................................................151

12 LED Indicator Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................152

12.1 Errors .......................................................................................................................................................................152

12.2 Warnings ..................................................................................................................................................................152

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1 Product Support and Maintenance

This section provides general Banner resources and specific documentation for installers and operators of this
sor.

WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection

Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to seri­ous injury or death. This product 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.

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1.1 Product Support

Banner provides the following resources for quickly setting up and operating the sensor.

Documentation

Online Help

When setting up or monitoring inspections using the iVu sensor's integrated display, you can get online help on any screen by clicking the
Help icon in the upper-right of the screen.

PDF Documentation

The

iVu Plus Series Image Sensor documentation is available in a convenient printable format (PDF) on the installation CD or on the

Banner Web site (http://www.bannerengineering.com)

Banner Website

The most current iVu Plus Series sensor information is available on the Banner website:

www.bannerengineering.com

Warranty Service

The iVu Plus Image Sensor is designed for reliability. Do not open the housing; it contains no field-replaceable components. If repair is
necessary, do not attempt to repair the sensor yourself; return the unit to the factory. Should it become necessary to return a sensor to
the factory, please do the following:

1. Contact the Banner Factory Application Engineering group at the address or numbers listed below. They will attempt to trouble­shoot the system from your description of the problem. If they conclude that a component is defective, they will issue an RMA
(Return Merchandise Authorization) number for your paperwork and give you the proper shipping address.

2. Pack the sensor carefully. Damage which occurs during return shipping is not covered by warranty.

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Factory Support

Call, e-mail, fax, or write your local Banner representative or a Banner Applications Engineer for support. Applications Engineers are
available from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Central Time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Phone Local: 763.544.3164

Toll Free: 1.888.3.SENSOR (1.888.373.6767)

Fax [phone]

E-mail [e-mail]

Address Banner Engineering Corp.

9714 10th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55441 USA

To help Banner better assist you, be ready to provide the following information:

•

iVu firmware version (to find the version number, click Main Menu > System > Sensor Information

• Sensor Model Number and Date Code, which are found on the bottom of the sensor.

• Exact wording of any messages that appeared on your screen

• A description of what you were doing and what happened

• A description of how you tried to solve the problem

• Error Codes (see LED Indicator Troubleshooting on page 152 )

1.2 Maintenance

Maintenance tasks include keeping the hardware free of dust and dirt and possibly updating the iVu firmware as new versions become
available.

Cleaning the Sensor

Regularly remove any dust or dirt from the Sensor using a soft cloth. If needed, slightly dampen the cloth with a weak solution of neutral
detergent. Avoid getting dirt on the imager (the area behind the lens). If the imager is dirty, use anti-static compressed air to blow off the
dust.

Updating the iVu Firmware

The current version of iVu firmware is available for download from the Banner website. See the Banner Website for the firmware down­load link.

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2 Overview of the Sensor

The iVu Plus BCR sensor reads a wide variety of barcodes.
cables and mounting brackets can be ordered for each application. Additionally, other lenses, brackets, filters and external lights are
available. Installation, setup, and configuration can be done quickly without requiring a PC to configure the sensor.

• No external PC required to configure the sensor

• USB 2.0 compliant host provided for easy updating and diagnotistics

• Image processing expertise is not required

• Integrated or remote color touch screen display

• High speed processing

iVu Plus BCR reads the following barcode types:

• DataMatrix (ECC 200) barcodes

• Linear barcodes

• Code128

• Code39

• CODABAR

• Interleaved 2 of 5

• EAN13

• EAN8

• UPCE

• Postnet

• IMB

• Pharmacode

The package consists of lighting, sensor, lens, and display. Appropriate

2.1 Installation

2.1.1 Components

iVu with Integrated Display

The iVu Series sensor comes fully assembled with the lens and an integrated ring light if so ordered. The integrated touchscreen display
has a plastic cover to protect the display. You will need to remove this cover when setting up the sensor. When the display is not in use
be sure to keep the display covered to protect it.

If not using an integrated ring light, you will need to have another lighting source. Various lights are available from Banner.

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1 LED - Green: Power; Red: Error

2 LED - Green: Pass; Red: Fail

3 Ethernet I/O LED

4 Focusing Window

5 Focusing Window Locking Clip

6 Integrated Display

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A 8-pin Euro-style (M12) female USB Cable Connector

B I/O Cable Connector

C 12-pin Euro-style (M12) male Power and I/O Cable Connector

Mounting Bracket Mounting Holes (uses supplied three M4 x 4 mm screws)

iVu with Remote Display

The iVu sensor for use with a Remote Display comes fully assembled with the lens and an integrated ring light if so ordered. Although the
Remote Display is not required for normal sensor operation, you will need it to set up the sensor and when you want to monitor inspec­tions.

NOTE: If not using an integrated ring light, you will need to have another lighting source. Various lights are
available from Banner.

1 LED - Green: Power; Red: Error

2 LED - Green: Pass; Red: Fail

3 Ethernet I/O LED

4 Focusing Window

5 Focusing Window Locking Clip

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A 8-pin Euro-Style (M12) female Remote Display connector

B 12-pin Euro-style (M12) male Power and I/O Cable Connector

C 4-pin Pico (M8) female connector

D I/O Cable Connector

Mounting Bracket Mounting Holes (uses supplied three M4 x 4 mm
screws)

2.1.2 Cable Connections

iVu Plus BCR with Integrated Display

The cable connections on the iVu Plus with integrated display are shown below, and power I/O connections (C) are defined in the Power
I/O Connections table below.

A USB Connector

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B Ethernet Connector

C Power I/O Connector

NOTE: Microlens model shown, C-Mount model connections are

identical.

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iVu Plus BCR with Remote Display

The cable connections on the iVu Plus with remote display are shown below, and power I/O connections (B) are defined in the Power I/O
Connections table below.

A Remote Display Connector

B Power I/O Connector

C USB Connector

D Ethernet Connector

NOTE: Microlens model shown, C-Mount model connections are

identical.

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Power I/O Connections

Pin # Wire Color Description Direction

2 Brown 10-30V dc Input

7 Blue Common (Signal Ground) Input

6 Pink External Trigger Input

5 Gray Remote Teach Input

1 White Output 1 Output

8 Red Ready Output

4 Yellow Strobe Out (5V dc only) Output

3 Green Output 2 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

iVu Trigger, Remote Teach, and I/O Waveforms

The iVu has two input signals—Trigger and Remote Teach. The default setting is to detect the Trigger or Remote Teach input on the low
to high transition. This setting can be changed in the Main Menu > System > Discrete I/O > Input Polarity screen on the sensor.

iVu Low-to-High Trigger and Remote Teach Input Waveforms

The iVu Trigger and Remote Teach input waveforms are shown below.

Power up

Wire Color

Pink

Gray

Function

Trigger

Remote

T

each

The sensor triggers from low to high, and Remote Teach behaves electrically like trigger (see above).

iVu High-to-Low Trigger and Remote Teach Input Waveforms

The iVu High-to-Low Trigger and Remote Teach input waveforms are shown below.

Power up

Wire Color

Pink

Gray

Function

Trigger

Remote

T

each

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The sensor triggers from high to low, and Remote Teach behaves electrically like trigger.

NOTE: If the device used to trigger or remote teach the

iVu Plus BCR is a sinking device (that is, NPN), then

there are two options regarding the use of a pull-up resistor:

Option 1: Put a pull-up resistor, rated approximately 1k ohm, between the sensor's positive (+) voltage and
the sensor's input as shown below.

Sinking

iVu

Trigger Input

Remote Teach Input

Pullup Resistor

VCC

1k ohm

NPN

Option 2: Enable the Input Pullup in the

iVu Plus BCR software ( Main Menu > System > Discrete I/O >

Input Pullup ).

iVu Output Waveforms

PNP Outputs

Function

Ready

Outputs 1,2, and 3

(Set as Active Pass)

Outputs 1, 2, and 3

(Set as Active Fail)

Strobe Out

(Configure as External

& Expose Based)

(Pass) (Fail) (Pass)

(Pass)

(Fail)

(Pass)

NPN Outputs

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Function

Ready

Outputs 1, 2, and 3

(Set as Active Pass)

Outputs 1, 2, and 3

(Set as Active Fail)

Strobe Out

(Configure as External

& Expose Based)

(Pass) (Fail) (Pass)

(Pass)

2.1.3 Installing and Connecting the Sensor

The iVu Plus BCR sensor requires a bracket for mounting. Three brackets are available
from Banner. The brackets allow the sensor to be mounted either perpendicular to the part
or at an adjustable angle.

(Fail)

(Pass)

Available iVu Brackets

SMBIVURAL SMBIVURAR SMBIVUU

Thread three M4 x 4mm screws through the bracket into the mounting holes in the bottom of the sensor. Tighten all three screws.

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Installing Filters on the iVu Series Sensor

NOTE: Failure to follow these instructions can cause damage to your iVu Series sensor.

To install a filter on the iVu Series sensor with Micro Lens, use the illustration as a guide and follow the steps listed below.

1. Use the 1/16" hex key to remove the Focusing Window locking screw (D).

NOTE: The Locking Clip (C) inserts in a groove near the top of the Focusing Window (B). When remov­ing the window, the Locking Clip will be loose. Be careful not to lose the clip while removing the window.

A Lens

B Focusing Window

C Locking Clip

D Locking Screw

E Filter Cap

F Filter

2. Unscrew the Focusing Window by turning it clockwise approximately 5 complete turns or until the Focusing Window disengages
from the light/lens assembly.

NOTE: The light/lens assembly may include an integrated ring light or a blank disk if an integrated ring
light is not used. Be careful that the light/lens assembly does not pull out when removing the Focusing
Window. Give a slight tug on the Focusing Window when you think you've unscrewed it far enough. If
the lens assembly moves with the window, continue to rotate the window clockwise until the lens assem­bly does not move.

3. Set the Focusing Window aside. Be careful not to get any debris on the window's O-ring.
If present, remove the protective covering on the filter.

4.

5. Place the filter into the Filter Cap and press the cap onto the lens.

6. Once the filter is installed, place the Focusing Window back into the housing while inserting the Locking Clip into the groove as
shown below.

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Press the Focusing Window onto the housing to make sure that it seats correctly (that is, there is no gap between the window and

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housing. Rotate the window counter-clockwise at least two turns.

8. Replace the locking tab screw but do not tighten until you have set up and focused the sensor again.

To install a filter on the iVu Series sensor with C-Mount Lens, use the illustration as a guide and follow the steps listed below.

C-Mount Models

1. Remove the Lens Enclosure and Lens.
Install filter behind the retainer ring. Make sure it is fully seated.

2.

3. Using the provided retainer ring tool, thread the retainer ring into the sensor until it firmly seats the filter.

4. Replace the Lens and Lens Enclosure on the camera.

CAUTION: Avoid the damage that electrostatic discharget (ESD) can cause to the sensor. Always
use a proven method for preventing electrostatic discharge when installing a lens or attaching a cable.

A C-Mount Lens

B Lens Enclosure

C Retainer Ring (optional)

D Filter (optional)

E Filter Retainer Ring Tool

NOTE: Filter Kits are available separately.

2.2 Live Mode Overview

The iVu Plus BCR can be configured to evaluate one or more of the supported barcode types and can look for a specific number of
barcodes from 1 to 10. The barcode types are selected on the integrated touch screen by accessing Main Menu > Inspection > Bar-

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code > Barcode Type . The barcode count is selected on the touch screen by going to Main Menu > Inspection > Barcode > Barcode
Count .

This section describes some general

iVu Plus BCR concepts.

2.2.1 Read/No Read, Pass/Fail, Match/No Match

The following describes what is meant by Read/No Read, Pass/Fail, and Match/No Match:

A Read condition occurs when the configured number of barcodes are found in a scan. These barcodes must be error-free.

•

• A No Read condition occurs when the configured number of barcodes are not found in a scan.

• If the sensor is configured where Data Compare is disabled, Pass and Fail are the same as Read and No Read.

• If the sensor is using the Data Compare feature, Pass indicates that a good barcode was found and the data compared.

• If the sensor is using the Data Compare feature, Fail indicates that either no good barcode was found or the data did not compare.

• A Match condition occurs when the required number of barcodes are found and the compare is successful.

• A No Match condition occurs when the required number of barcodes are found, but the compare is not successful.

2.2.2 Trigger Modes

The iVu Plus BCR has five trigger modes that determine how the sensor captures and processes images:

• External - Single

• Continuous

• External - Gated

• Command

• Industrial Ethernet Only

You can select one of the trigger modes by accessing Main Menu > Imager > Trigger on the iVu touch screen display. Trigger on page
36 describes these trigger modes in more detail.

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2.2.3 Compare Data

The iVu Plus BCR has a data compare feature for comparing read barcode data against reference data. Data can be manually entered
by accessing the Main Menu > Inspection > Barcode > Data Compare > Set Data screen. Data of up to 3200 characters can be
entered. Additionally, the data compare feature provides for masking characters within the data.

There are two other ways to enter compare data:

•

Importing the last read data while viewing the Set Data screen. The new data is effective on the first trigger that occurs after this
action.

• Using Remote Teach. When a Remote Teach occurs, the data of the first read barcode is saved as Data Compare input. Inspections

executed on the next trigger will use the new data for comparison with subsequently read barcodes. If the previous input data con­tained any masked characters, Remote Teach will retain the masked characters only if the new data is of the same length as the
previous input data. If the length does not match, masking is removed.

The sensor tries to compare full length of this string with the data read from the barcode. If not equal, inspection will be marked as Fail.

NOTE: If the sensor reads more than one barcode in the field of view, only the first barcode data that the
sensor reads can be compared.

2.2.4 Output 1, Output 2, and Output 3

The sensor has three
Trigger. The default settings are Pass for Output 1, Fail for Output 2, and Pass for Output 3.

output signals that you can configure for Pass, Fail, Read, No Read, Match, No Match, System Error, and Missed

NOTE: For all outputs, the default setting is Latched, which means that the signal is active until the results of
an inspection cause a change in the signal output. If Pulsed is selected, the default pulse width is 50 ms.

2.2.5 Serial and Ethernet Output

The iVu Plus provides for communicating with other devices via Ethernet
establish an Ethernet connection to the sensor, the external device must be configured with the correct IP address and correct TCP port
to communicate. If planning to use the serial communications connection, port settings for baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits must
be configured on the iVu Plus to match the settings of the external device.

or a UART serial communications port (RS-232 ). In order to

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The iVu Plus BCR RS232 port or ethernet port can be used to output barcode data to other applications. To access the Data Export
screen, go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export . The user can enable or disable this feature. When enabled:

•

if the sensor is configured for either External-Single or External-Gated trigger modes, every trigger results in the transmission of out­put data (if the sensor does not successfully read a barcode, the output will be NO_READ).

• if the sensor is configured for Continuous trigger mode, the sensor will only transmit output barcode data upon a successful read.

To access the Serial Output screen, go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Serial I/O

When RS-232 serial output is enabled, the user can configure:

• Serial Port Settings (listed below)

• Type of Data to Export (listed below)

• Output Format (listed below)

To access the Ethernet Output screen, go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Ethernet I/O .

When ethernet output is enabled, the user can configure:

• IP Address, Port number, Subnet Mask, and Gateway

• Type of Data to Export (listed below)

• Output Format (listed below)

Type of Data to Export:

• Pass/Fail Output

• Inspection Name

• Barcode Count

• Data Length

• Symbol Type

• Barcode Data

• Frame Number

• Inspection Time (ms)

Output Format:

• Start String

• Delimiter

• End String

Serial Port Settings:

• Baud Rates

• Start Bits

• Stop Bits

• Data Bits

• Parity Control

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2.2.6 Remote Teach

The Remote Teach function is a method of remotely updating compare data while the iVu sensor is running. The sequence of events for
executing a Remote Teach as follows:

1.

With the sensor Ready, pulse the Remote Teach line.

2. The sensor recognizes that the Remote Teach line has been pulsed and waits for the next valid trigger.

3. At the next valid trigger, Ready goes inactive (the Green Ready LED shuts OFF), and the sensor acquires a new image.

When a Remote Teach occurs, the data of the first read barcode is saved as Data Compare input. Inspections executed on the next
trigger will use the new data for comparison with subsequently read barcodes. If the previous input data contained any masked charac­ters, Remote Teach will retain the masked characters only if the new data is of the same length as the previous input data. If the length
does not match, masking is removed.

2.3 iVu Plus BCR Emulator

The iVu Plus BCR Emulator is a Windows application that allows you to operate in a Windows environment exactly as you would on the
iVu Series sensor itself. In general, the Emulator is an inspection debugging tool where you can:

1. Import stored inspections and configuration from an iVu Plus BCR sensor.

2. Modify inspection parameters on the emulator.

3. Restore the updated configuration back to the sensor.

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3 Main Menu Reference

3.1 Main Menu

The Main Menu has four sections. Select: Inspection to modify inspection settings Imager to run the Auto Exposure routine and to make
adjustments to functions like exposure, gain, and strobe. System to set output signals, communication channel parameters and to man­age the device. Logs to configure and view System and Inspection Logs.

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System

Sensor Mode

Sensor Configuration

Sensor Information

Lock Sensor

Communications

Live Mode

Demo Mode

Save to USB

Load from USB

Reset to Defaults

Ethernet I/O

Serial I/O

Industrial Ethernet

CommandChannel

Data Export

Connection

Status

View Logs

Connection

Delimiters

Connection

Data to Export

Output Format

Advanced

Inspection

Imager

Barcode

Properties

Stored Inspections

Auto Exposure

Exposure

Gain

Trigger

Focus

Strobe

FOV

Barcode Type

Barcode Count

Data Compare

Inspection Name

Inspection ID

Scan Time Limit

Select

Add New

Startup

Delete

Set Name / ID

External

Internal

Maximize FOV

Modify FOV

Compare

Set Data

Discrete I/O

Image Export

Input Polarity

Input Pullup

Output Type

Output 1

Output 2

Output 3

Connection

Image Type

Advanced

Logs Inspection Logs

System Logs

Communication Logs

View Logs

Setup

Industrial Ethernet

Command Channel

Data Export

Image Export

Locked Sensor Menus

Display Settings

Reboot Sensor

Firmware Update

Fail Hold Time

LCD Timeout

Touch Calibration

Advanced

Locked Inspection Logs

System Logs

Communication Logs

Unlock Sensor

3.2 System Menu

The System menu
updating sensor firmware, backing up and restoring sensor Configuration and other general system-level operations.

Main Menu > System

icon is on the Main Menu, and is used to manage the sensor. The System menu provides for selecting Sensor Mode,

View Logs

Setup

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3.2.1 Sensor Mode

Main Menu > System > Sensor Mode

The sensor has two operating modes:

Live Mode, which is the normal operating mode where the sensor captures live images, scans, and verifies barcodes

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• Demo Mode, where inspections are run on stored images and inspection parameters.

NOTE: You may return to Demo Mode any time by going to Main Menu > System > Sensor Mode and se­lecting Demo.

3.2.2 Sensor Configuration

The Sensor Configuration menu

• Saving sensor Configuration to the USB drive

• Restoring sensor Configuration from the USB drive

• Resetting the sensor to defaults

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Main Menu > System > Sensor Configuration

Save to USB

The Save to USB screen
as a backup or as a way to clone configuration information for other sensors.

Main Menu > System > Sensor Configuration > Save to USB

provides for saving sensor Configuration to a USB flash drive. The saved configuration information can be used

NOTE: On the Emulator, this option is Save Configuration.

Load from USB

The Load from USB screen provides for restoring sensor Configuration from a USB drive. This operation will remove all existing inspec­tions and replace them with inspections contained in the configuration file on the USB.

Main Menu > System > Sensor Configuration > Load from USB

NOTE: On the Emulator, this option is Load Configuration.

Reset to Defaults

Resets all sensor configuration to factory defaults. This operation will remove all existing inspections and replace with factory default.

Main Menu > System > Sensor Configuration > Reset to Defaults

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3.2.3 Sensor Information

The Sensor Information

screen displays the following sensor information:

• Serial Number

• Firmware Version

• Boot Number

• Up Timer

• Hour Count

• Model Number

• Sensor Name

Main Menu > System > Sensor Information

Click the right-arrow next to the Sensor Name field to display a software keyboard that allows you to change the Sensor Name.

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3.2.4 Lock Sensor

option provides for locking the sensor to prevent accidental modification of settings. When locked, the sensor only provides access

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to pass/fail statistics, as well as the ability to view logs and to save them to a USB device. A lock icon in the upper left corner of the
sensor display indicates that the sensor is locked. Note that the sensor can be locked with or without a password. If a password is not
used, unlock the sensor by clicking on the Unlock Device menu. When a password is used, it must be 4 digits entered using the software
keypad. If the password is lost, use the Password Reset Utility software provided in the CD to obtain a Reset Key.

NOTE: This menu option is not available on the Emulator.

Main Menu > System > Lock Sensor

3.2.5 Communications Menu

Main Menu > System > Communications

The Communications menu is used to configure the serial

• Ethernet I/O for configuring the Ethernet port

• Serial I/O for configuring the Serial port

• Industrial Ethernet settings

• Command Channel for enabling or disabling commands to the sensor through Ethernet or Serial channels

• Data Export Channel for enabling or disabling the channel for data export only

• Image Export Channel for enabling or disabling the channel for image export only

NOTE: Either Data Export Channel, Image Export Channel,

and ethernet I/O channel. There are six menu options:

OR Command Channel can be enabled.

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Port Settings for Ethernet I/O

Main Menu > System > Communications > Ethernet I/O

In the Ethernet I/O screen you can enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.

Port Settings for Serial I/O

Main Menu > System > Communications > Serial I/O

In the Serial I/O screen you can select values for Baud Rate, Stop Bits and Parity Control.

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Industrial Ethernet

Main Menu > System > Communications > Industrial Ethernet

The iVuPlus device can be controlled or monitored over Industrial Ethernet using Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP or PCCC protocols. This
document will help you to set up the iVu Plus in the desired configuration and provide you with information you will need to connect to the
master device (PLC, HMI, etc.).

Connection

Main Menu > System > Communications > Industrial Ethernet > Connection

The Connection screen is used to enable either Modbus or EIP/PCCC protocols on Industrial Ethernet channel. Select 'Disable' to com­pletely disable Industrial Etherent channel.

Status

Main Menu > System > Communications > Industrial Ethernet > Status

The status screen displays information about the current connection. This information is protocol specific.

View Logs

Main Menu > System > Communications > Industrial Ethernet > View Logs

This screen displays the list of recent events on Industrial Ethernet channel. Detailed logging can be selected under Setup when trouble­shooting.

Command Channel

Main Menu > System > Communications > Command Channel

The iVu command channel is a bi-directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII via the RS-232 serial interface
ethernet interface, and enables other devices to remotely control the iVu sensor and to access sensor results.

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Connection

Main Menu > System > Communications > Command Channel > Connection

The Connection screen is used to enable or disable the Command Channel.

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Delimiters

Main Menu > System > Communications > Command Channel > Delimiters

In the Delimiters screen, there are three delimiter options that you can set:

Field Delimiter, which determines what is used to separate data that the sensor is sending out to a remote device.

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• End of Frame, which determines the delimiter used to indicate the end of a frame.

• String Delimiter, which determines what is used to enclose a string field during both input and output operations.

Use the drop-down lists to select the appropriate delimiter. The example at the lower part of the screen displays how the data will look in
the output or input streams.

Data Export Channel

Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export

When the Data Export Channel is enabled, the sensor will transmit selected inspection data when triggered.

Connection

Main Menu > Communications > Data Export > Connection

The Connection screen is used to enable or disable the Data Export Channel.

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Data To Export

Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export

The options in the Data To Export screen are used to determine what barcode data is exported via the serial port.

> Data To Export

Output Format

Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export > Output Format

In the Output Format screen, use the drop-down lists to select Start and End Strings as well a delimiter. In the field at the bottom of the
screen is an example of how the data will look when it is output.

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