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Instruction Manual

Original Instructions 179042 Rev. C 21 April 2015

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Contents

1 Overview of the Sensor

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

2 Installation .....................................................................................................................6

2.1 Components .............................................................................................................................6

2.1.1 iVu with Integrated Display ...............................................................................................6

2.1.2 iVu with Remote Display ...................................................................................................6

2.2 Installing and Connecting the Sensor ..........................................................................................7

2.2.1 Cable Connections for Integrated Display ...........................................................................8

2.2.2 Cable Connections for Remote Display ...............................................................................8

2.2.3 Installing a Filter on iVu Series Sensors ..............................................................................9

2.3 iVu Trigger, Remote Teach, and I/O Waveforms ......................................................................... 10

2.3.1 PNP (Low-to-High) Trigger and Remote Teach Input Waveforms .......................................... 11

2.3.2 NPN (High-to-Low) Trigger and Remote Teach Input Waveforms ..........................................11

2.3.3 iVu Output Waveforms .................................................................................................. 12

3 Major Features .............................................................................................................14

3.1 Demo Mode ............................................................................................................................14

3.2 Sensor Types ..........................................................................................................................14

3.2.1 Area Sensor .................................................................................................................14

3.2.2 Blemish Sensor ............................................................................................................ 15

3.2.3 Match Sensor ...............................................................................................................15

3.2.4 Sort Sensor ................................................................................................................. 15

3.3 Multiple Sensors .....................................................................................................................15

3.4 Multiple Inspections ................................................................................................................15

3.4.1 Adding a New Inspection ............................................................................................... 15

3.4.2 Changing Running Inspections ........................................................................................16

3.5 Imager Resolution ..................................................................................................................16

3.6 iVu Plus Communication Summary of Ethernet and Serial ............................................................ 16

3.6.1 Communication Channels ...............................................................................................17

3.7 Trigger Modes ........................................................................................................................17

3.8 Mask .................................................................................................................................... 18

4 Home Screen ................................................................................................................ 19

4.1 Display Mode .........................................................................................................................19

4.1.1 Image with Annotations .................................................................................................19

4.1.2 Image without Annotations ............................................................................................ 20

4.1.3 Inspection Statistics .......................................................................................................20

5 Main Menu Reference ....................................................................................................22

5.1 Main Menu .............................................................................................................................22

5.1.1 Icon Reference ..............................................................................................................23

5.2 Inspection Menu ......................................................................................................................24

5.2.1 Sensors Menu .............................................................................................................. 25

5.2.2 Motion Menu .................................................................................................................29

5.2.3 Properties Menu ........................................................................................................... 30

5.2.4 Stored Inspections .........................................................................................................30

5.3 Imager Menu ..........................................................................................................................32

5.3.1 Auto Exposure ...............................................................................................................32

5.3.2 Exposure ......................................................................................................................32

5.3.3 Gain ............................................................................................................................ 33

5.3.4 Trigger .........................................................................................................................33

5.3.5 Focus ...........................................................................................................................34

5.3.6 Strobe ..........................................................................................................................34

5.3.7 FOV (Field of View) ........................................................................................................35

5.3.8 Resolution ................................................................................................................... 36

5.4 System Menu ..........................................................................................................................37

5.4.1 Mode ........................................................................................................................... 37

5.4.2 System Configuration .....................................................................................................38

5.4.3 System Information ....................................................................................................... 39

5.4.4 Lock Device ................................................................................................................. 39

5.4.5 Communications ............................................................................................................39

5.4.6 Discrete I/O ..................................................................................................................48

5.4.7 Display Settings ............................................................................................................ 50

5.4.8 Reboot Sensor ...............................................................................................................51

5.4.9 Firmware Update ...........................................................................................................51

5.5 Logs Menu ..............................................................................................................................52

5.5.1 Inspection Logs .............................................................................................................52

5.5.2 System Logs .................................................................................................................53

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5.5.3 Communication Logs ......................................................................................................54

6 Setting up an Inspection

6.1 Acquiring a Good Image ...........................................................................................................56

6.1.1 Adjust the Focus on a Micro Video Lens Model .................................................................. 57

6.1.2 Adjust the Focus on a C-Mount Lens Model .......................................................................57

6.2 Using iVu Gen1 and Gen2 Devices in the Same Application ........................................................... 58

...............................................................................................56

7 Configuring Sensors .....................................................................................................59

7.1 Sensor Configuration Shortcut Menu ......................................................................................... 59

7.2 Configuring an Area Sensor ...................................................................................................... 61

7.3 Configuring a Blemish Sensor ....................................................................................................64

7.4 Configuring a Match Sensor ...................................................................................................... 67

7.4.1 Remote Teach ...............................................................................................................70

7.5 Configuring a Sort Application ...................................................................................................71

7.6 Configuring Motion ................................................................................................................. 72

7.6.1 Number of Edges ...........................................................................................................73

7.6.2 Sensitivity .................................................................................................................... 73

7.6.3 Rotation ....................................................................................................................... 73

7.7 Configuring Multiple Sensors in the Inspection ............................................................................73

7.8 Configuring a Mask .................................................................................................................75

8 Communications Guide ................................................................................................ 76

8.1 iVu Plus Communication Summary of Ethernet and Serial ............................................................ 76

8.1.1 Communication Channels ...............................................................................................76

8.1.2 Industrial Ethernet ........................................................................................................76

8.1.3 Command Channel .........................................................................................................76

8.1.4 Data Export .................................................................................................................. 77

8.1.5 Image Export ...............................................................................................................78

8.2 Enabling Communications ........................................................................................................79

8.2.1 Setting Up Ethernet Communications ...............................................................................79

8.2.2 Setting Up Serial Communications ................................................................................... 83

8.3 Testing and Troubleshooting iVu Plus Communications ................................................................. 86

8.3.1 Understanding the Communication Log .............................................................................86

8.3.2 Ethernet I/O ................................................................................................................ 87

8.3.3 Serial I/O .................................................................................................................... 87

8.4 Command Channel Primer ....................................................................................................... 89

8.4.1 Command Channel Commands ........................................................................................89

8.4.2 Conventions Used for Examples .......................................................................................90

8.4.3 Examples .....................................................................................................................90

8.4.4 Command Channel Reference .........................................................................................91

8.4.5 Multiple Sensors Inspection ............................................................................................97

8.4.6 Command Channel Command Status Register ................................................................... 98

8.4.7 Command Channel Error Codes ....................................................................................... 98

8.5 iVu Discovery Protocol ............................................................................................................. 99

8.5.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................99

8.5.2 UDP Usage ...................................................................................................................99

8.5.3 Packet Format ..............................................................................................................99

8.5.4 Message Flow .............................................................................................................103

9 Industrial Ethernet Overview .....................................................................................107

9.1 Device Setup ....................................................................................................................... 107

9.1.1 Set IP Address ............................................................................................................107

9.1.2 Set Industrial Ethernet Protocol (EIP/Modbus/TCP/PCCC/PROFINET®) ................................107

9.1.3 Set Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................ 107

9.2 Supported Functions .............................................................................................................. 107

9.2.1 iVu Input Values .......................................................................................................... 107

9.2.2 iVu Output Values ........................................................................................................108

9.3 Sensor Operation ...................................................................................................................108

9.3.1 General Command Execution ........................................................................................109

9.4 EtherNet/IP .......................................................................................................................... 109

9.4.1 Inputs to iVu (Outputs from PLC) ...................................................................................110

9.4.2 Outputs from the iVu (Inputs to the PLC) ........................................................................ 110

9.4.3 Multiple Sensors Mapping Options .................................................................................. 111

9.4.4 Input and Output Flags Bits ...........................................................................................115

9.4.5 Configuration Assembly Object ...................................................................................... 116

9.4.6 Data Formats .............................................................................................................. 116

9.4.7 Minimum Requested Packet Inverval (RPI) Value .............................................................116

9.4.8 iVu Plus EDS File Installation in ControlLogix Software ...................................................... 116

9.4.9 RSLogix5000 Configuration ........................................................................................... 123

9.5 Modbus/TCP ..........................................................................................................................129

9.5.1 iVu Plus Input Values ....................................................................................................131

9.5.2 iVu Plus Output Values ..................................................................................................131

9.5.3 Multiple Sensors Mapping Options .................................................................................. 131

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9.5.4 Flags ..........................................................................................................................136

9.6 PLC5 and SLC 5 (PCCC)

9.6.1 Configuration ............................................................................................................. 137

9.6.2 Inputs to iVu (Outputs from PLC) ...................................................................................139

9.6.3 Outputs from iVu (Inputs to PLC) ...................................................................................139

9.6.4 Multiple Sensors Mapping Options .................................................................................. 139

9.6.5 Input and Output Flags .................................................................................................144

9.7 PROFINET .............................................................................................................................144

9.7.1 General Station Description (GSD) File ............................................................................144

9.7.2 iVu PROFINET IO Data Model .........................................................................................145

9.7.3 Configuration Instructions ............................................................................................157

9.8 Sample Timing Diagram ........................................................................................................ 179

9.9 Command Channel Command Status Register ........................................................................... 182

9.10 Diagnostic Guide ..................................................................................................................182

9.10.1 Ethernet Diagnostics ..................................................................................................182

9.10.2 Networking and TCP/IP Diagnostics ............................................................................. 183

9.10.3 Industrial Protocols Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 185

9.11 Additional Information .........................................................................................................193

9.11.1 iVu Command Channel Commands (iVu Command Channel over Industrial EtherNet) ..........193

..........................................................................................................137

10 Debugging Inspections ............................................................................................ 198

10.1 iVu Emulator .......................................................................................................................198

10.2 How to Round-Trip Debug Using the Emulator ......................................................................... 198

10.2.1 How to Debug Using the Emulator from a PC ..................................................................198

10.2.2 How to Debug Using the Emulator from the USB Flash Drive ........................................... 199

11 Updating the Sensor ................................................................................................ 200

11.1 Update Process ....................................................................................................................200

11.2 How to Set or Modify a Device Name using the Emulator ...........................................................200

11.3 How to Reset the Sensor Password .........................................................................................201

11.4 How to Use Bitmap Image Files with the iVu Emulator .............................................................. 201

12 LED Indicator Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 203

12.1 Errors .................................................................................................................................203

12.2 Warnings ............................................................................................................................203

13 Product Support and Maintenance ............................................................................ 204

13.1 Product Support .................................................................................................................. 204

13.2 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 204

13.3 Contact Us .........................................................................................................................205

13.4 Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 206

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1 Overview of the Sensor

iVu Plus TG Gen2 Series Sensor sensor is used to monitor parts for type, size, orientation, shape, and location. No PC

The is required to configure the sensor. Instead, the sensor has a color touch screen display (either integrated with the sensor or available as a remote display) that you can use to set up and monitor inspections. The following features are available:

• Self-contained image sensor; no PC required

• Easy configuration: install/connect iVu, select sensor type, acquire image, set inspection parameters

• Intuitive interface and sophisticated features make powerful inspection capabilities simple

• Multiple sensor configuration

• GUI available in multiple languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, and Turkish)

• 68.5 mm (2.7 in) touch-screen LCD display or separate touch screen display that mounts remotely from the sensor to allow easy access to the user interface and to view inspection images

• Four sensor types in one package—a match sensor that determines whether a pattern on a label or part matches a reference pattern; a sort sensor that can recognize and sort up to ten different patterns within the same inspection; an area sensor that detects whether or not a particular feature (or features) is present; and a blemish sensor that detects flaws on parts

• Robust IP67 housing with integrated lighting (red, blue, green, or infrared)

• M12 connector with 10 to 30 V dc for power supply and PNP or NPN output

• External trigger input, remote TEACH input, and external strobe output available

• USB port for uploading and downloading of inspections and log files for easy updating and diagnostics

• Software emulator for PC available to evaluate inspections offline based on bitmap images or inspection logs

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2 Installation

2.1 Components

2.1.1 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. 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 an integrated ring light is not used, another light source is needed. Various lights are available from Banner. Operating in external trigger mode requires a triggering source (for example, the Banner WORLD-BEAM® QS18VN6D sensor).

1 LED - Green: Ready; Red: Error 2 LED - Green: Pass; Red: Fail 3 Ethernet I/O LED 4 Focusing Window 5 Focusing Window Locking Clip 6 Integrated Display

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)

2.1.2 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, it is needed to set up the sensor and to monitor inspections.

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1 LED - Green: Ready; Red: Error 2 LED - Green: Pass; Red: Fail 3 Ethernet I/O LED 4 Focusing Window 5 Focusing Window Locking Clip

A Remote Display connector B Power and I/O Cable connector C USB connector D Ethernet connector

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

2.2 Installing and Connecting the Sensor

The iVu Plus TG 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.

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

Table 1: iVu Brackets

SMBIVURAL SMBIVURAR SMBIVUU

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2.2.1 Cable Connections for 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

Pin # Wire Color Description Direction

1 White Output 1 Output 2 Brown 10-30V dc Input 3 Green Output 2 Output 4 Yellow Strobe Out (5V 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

table below.

A USB Connector B Ethernet Connector C Power I/O Connector

NOTE: Micro video lens model shown, C-Mount model

connections are identical.

Power I/O Connections

2.2.2 Cable Connections for 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.

Pin # Wire Color Description Direction

1 White Output 1 Output

2 Brown 10-30V dc Input

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A Remote Display Connector B Power I/O Connector C USB Connector D Ethernet Connector

NOTE: Micro video lens model shown, C-Mount model

connections are identical.

Power I/O Connections

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Power I/O Connections

Pin # Wire Color Description Direction

3 Green Output 2 Output

4 Yellow Strobe Out (5V 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

2.2.3 Installing a Filter on iVu Series Sensors

Installing a Filter on the Micro Video Lens Model

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

CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to your iVu Series sensor.

Micro Video Lens Models

A Lens B Focusing Window C Locking Clip D Locking Screw E Filter Cap F Filter

1. Remove the Focusing Window locking screw (D) using the 1/16 in. hex key.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Installing a Filter on the C-Mount Lens Model

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.

CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to your iVu Series sensor.

C-Mount Lens Models

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.

1. Remove the Lens Enclosure and Lens.

Install filter behind the retainer ring. Make sure it is fully seated.

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: 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.

2.3 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 low to high transition. This setting can be changed in the Main Menu > System > Discrete I/O > Input Polarity screen on the sensor.

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2.3.1 PNP (Low-to-High) Trigger and Remote Teach Input Waveforms

Power up

Wire Color

Pink

Gray

Function

Trigger

Remote

each

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

NOTE:

Table 2: Required iVu Input Signal Voltage

ON OFF

PNP +10 to 30 V dc < 2 V dc

2.3.2 NPN (High-to-Low) Trigger and Remote Teach Input Waveforms

Power up

Wire Color

Pink

Gray

Function

Trigger

Remote

each

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

NOTE:

Table 3: Required iVu Input Signal Voltage

ON OFF

NPN < 2 V dc +10 to 30 V dc

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

Option 2: Enable the Input Pullup in the iVu Plus TG software (Main Menu > System > Discrete I/O > Input Pullup).

2.3.3 iVu Output Waveforms

Sinking

Pullup Resistor

NPN

VCC

1k ohm

iVu Plus TG is a sinking device, these are the

iVu

Trigger Input

Remote Teach Input

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)

Function

Ready

Outputs 1, 2, and 3

(Set as Active Pass)

Outputs 1, 2, and 3

(Set as Active Fail)

(Pass) (Fail) (Pass)

(Pass)

(Fail)

(Pass)

Figure 1. PNP Outputs

(Pass) (Fail) (Pass)

(Pass)

(Fail)

(Pass)

Strobe Out

(Configure as External

& Expose Based)

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NOTE:

Table 4: Expected iVu Output Signal Voltage

ON OFF

PNP + V 0 V NPN +1 V +V

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3 Major Features

3.1 Demo Mode

The first time you power up the iVu Plus TG sensor, it starts in Demo Mode and allows you to choose whether to stay in Demo Mode or exit to Live Mode sensor is set up without having to worry about focus, lighting, or triggers. In this mode, you can learn how to make adjustments while working with the different sensor types and observing how the adjustments affect the sensor results. When you exit Demo Mode, the sensor reboots into its normal operating mode with default settings.

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

. Demo Mode uses stored images and inspection parameters that demonstrate how the

3.2 Sensor Types

The iVu Plus TG sensor includes four Sensor Types:

Area Sensor

•

• Blemish Sensor

• Match Sensor

• Sort Sensor

3.2.1 Area Sensor

An Area type sensor is used to ensure that a feature, or multiple features, are present on a part. When setting up the sensor 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. Some example applications include:

• Inspections that check for drilled holes on a part

• Inspections that check for correctly stamped parts

• Inspections that ensure proper packaging (for example, check that a packing slip exists in or on a box; test whether a vial is properly capped)

• Inspections of blister packs

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3.2.2 Blemish Sensor

A Blemish type sensor can be used to find flaws on a part (for example, scratches on a disc), or it can be used to make sure a feature exists on a part. Although verifying 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. Some example applications include:

•

Inspections that check for scratches on a part, and reject parts where the scratches are too numerous or larger than acceptable

• Inspections that check for the presence of some label or marking on a part that may vary in color

3.2.3 Match Sensor

A Match type sensor is used to verify that a pattern, shape, or part in any orientation matches a reference pattern. The reference pattern is taught 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. Additionally, if there is more than one of the identified pattern, the number expected can be set.

Some example applications include:

• Date/Lot code inspections

• Label inspections

• Part etching inspections

• Part orientation inspections

• Part shape inspections

3.2.4 Sort Sensor

A Sort sensor type that can recognize and sort up to ten different patterns within the same inspection. Each reference pattern is taught during setup and stored in one of ten pattern memory locations. A reference pattern might include alphanumeric characters, logos, or any other shapes, and the pass criteria can be set for any or all of the patterns.

Some example application include:

• Identify and sort parts on a production line

• Ensure that several different parts are present in a package

3.3 Multiple Sensors

Firmware versions 1.2.0 and newer include multiple sensor functionality. Each part inspected can now use multiple sensors to inspect more than one feature. Up to 30 such inspections can be created and stored on the device.

3.4 Multiple Inspections

The iVu Plus supports multiple inspections that facilitate storing and controlling up to 30 inspections of different Sensor Types.

3.4.1 Adding a New Inspection

To Add a new stored inspection:

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

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

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Click Done. The newly created inspection will now be the current inspection.

3.4.2 Changing Running Inspections

To change the running inspection:

1. From the Home screen, click the Yellow button in the top center of the screen that displays the currently running inspection to display all the stored inspections.

Select the inspection to start and click the Start Running button that appears below it.

3.5 Imager Resolution

The iVu Plus TG Gen2 Series Sensor includes an adjustable resolution up to 752×480 pixels.

3.6 iVu Plus Communication Summary of Ethernet and Serial

The iVu Plus communicates with other devices via Ethernet or a UART serial communications port (RS-232). In order to establish an Ethernet connection to the sensor, the external device must be configured with the correct IP address and TCP port to communicate. 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.

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3.6.1 Communication Channels

The iVu Plus TG

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 remotely control the iVu Plus sensor and access sensor results

• Industrial Ethernet—a bi-directional communication channel that allows the user to control the sensor and access sensor results using Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, or PCCC protocol

• Data Export—used to export selected inspection data to a remote 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 table below briefly summarizes valid communication channel configuration options.

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

3.7 Trigger Modes

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

•

External

• Internal

• Free Run

• Industrial Ethernet Only

• Command

Select one of the trigger modes by accessing Main Menu > Imager > Trigger on the iVu touch screen display. Trigger on page 33 describes these trigger modes in more detail.

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3.8 Mask

Use this feature to place mask ROI(s) to exclude portions of an image from the running sensor. It is available on Area and Blemish sensors.

See Configuring a Mask on page

75 for more information.

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4 Home Screen

The Home screen 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 the following graphic, there are 2 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.

on the iVu Series sensor display is used to monitor inspections and to configure the sensor. Normally,

4.1 Display Mode

Main Menu > Home

Use the display mode button on the upper left corner of the screen to cycle through all three display modes. The 3 display modes include: Image with Annotations, Image without Annotations, and Inspection Statistics.

4.1.1 Image with Annotations

Click the display mode icon pass or fail in the ROI.

> Display Mode (icon)

to show the image with the annotations on. The green or red areas indicate sensors that

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4.1.2 Image without Annotations

Click the display mode icon to see the image without the annotations from the sensors.

4.1.3 Inspection Statistics

To access the Inspection Statistics, click the Display mode icon The Inspection Statistic mode has three pages:

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History

• Inspection Result

• Inspection Inputs

Click the arrows to access the other pages.

Inspection Results

The Inspection Result screen shows data about the current inspection being viewed. The table contains result of each sensor in the inspection. To view details of each sensor, click on the + icon. If a sensor

fails, its box will be drawn in RED. An icon besides the sensor name indicates the reason of its failure.

History

The History screen shows inspection history from sensor reboot, or the last time the statistics were reset, including:

Total Frames—Total number of objects counted

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• Passed—running total of parts that passed inspection

• Failed—running total of parts that failed inspection

• Missed triggers—running total of missed triggers

• Time Range—minimum and maximum inspection times observed

Click the Reset button to reset statistics. The table contains history of each sensor in the inspection. Data of each sensor can be expanded or collapsed as required

using the +/–. The green area indicates the sensor passed, red indicates fail. If a sensor fails, an icon besides the sensor name will indicate the reason of failure.

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Inspection Inputs

The Inspection Input page has the sensor settings. Use this page to verify what inspection input settings were used on the latest inspection. Click + to expand the inspection information, or – to collapse the inspection information. Use the right arrows as a shortcut go to a sensor setting screen.

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Imager

Strobe

Auto Exposure

Exposure

Gain

Trigger

Focus

External

Internal

FOV

Resolution

* Visible when Motion = Enabled

Add New

Startup

Delete

Stored Inspections

Sensors

Properties

Inspection ID

Motion **

Motion *

Number of Edges

Sensitivity

Rotation

Area

ROI and Mask

Intensity Range

Area Range

Pass Count

Blemish ROI and Mask

Sensitivity

Edge Length Range

Pass Count

Match ROI Type

Percent Match

Rotation Range

Pass Count

Sort

Saved Patterns

Percent Match

Rotation Range

Pass Criteria

Sensor Type selection determines first menu item under inspection

Inspection Name

Set Name / ID

Locked

Inspection Logs

System Logs

Communication Logs

Unlock Sensor

Logs

Inspection Logs

System Logs

Communication Logs

Command Channel

Data Export

Image Export

Locked Sensor Menus

Industrial Ethernet

Setup

View Logs

Setup

View Logs

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

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

** Visible when Inspection contains Area or Blemish

Inspection

Timeout

Map

Select

System

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5 Main Menu Reference

5.1 Main Menu

The Main Menu has four sections:

• 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 select the sensor Type and to manage the device

• Logs—to configure and view System and Inspection Logs

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5.1.1 Icon Reference

Action Icons

Icon Description

The Main Menu icon is displayed on the bottom-left corner of the sensor display on the Home screen. It provides access to sub-menus that are used to set up the sensor.

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

The Imager menu icon is on the Main Menu, and lists parameters that affect the characteristics of the captured image.

The System menu icon is on the Main Menu, and is used to manage the sensor.

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

The Home Screen icon is displayed in the upper-left corner of the sensor display when viewing menus and parameter screens in the Main Menu. It is used to quickly return to the Home Screen.

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

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

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

The Hide Log Timestamps icon is one of the icons displayed in the upper-left corner of the Logs screen. Click this icon to hide the time stamp for the Logs.

The Show Log Timestamps icon is one of the icons displayed in the upper-left corner of the Logs screen. Click this icon to show the time stamp for the Logs.

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

The Help button is located in the upper-right of the screen and provides context-sensitive help for each screen.

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

The Save icon is used to save data to USB drive, and is available at the bottom of screens such as the Logs screens.

The Touch Calibration screen displays the Touch Calibration point at various locations on the screen. Every time the icon displays, the user taps the center of the icon to calibrate the screen.

The Zoom Out icon is located on the right of the screen and is used to reduce magnification of the image being displayed.

The Zoom In icon is located on the right of the screen and is used to magnify the image being displayed.

The Intensity Selector is located on the left of the of the Intensity Range screen and is used to select the shade of one of the objects of interest.

The Decrement icon decreases the currently displayed parameter value by one interval. To quickly decrement the value, press and hold the icon.

The Increment icon increases the currently displayed parameter value by one interval. To quickly increment the value, press and hold the icon. In the Sort tool, this icon is used to indicate one of the ten storage locations for patterns.

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Icon Description

The Add Mask icon displays on the left side of the screen when masking is enabled. Press to add a mask to the currently selected sensor.

The Delete Mask icon displays on the left side of the screen when a mask is selected. Press to delete a mask from the currently selected sensor.

The Circular Mask icon displays on the left side of the screen when a mask is selected. Press to cycle through and select a Circular, Elliptical, or Rectangular-shaped mask.

The Elliptical Mask icon displays on the left side of the screen when a mask is selected. Press to cycle through and select a Circular, Elliptical, or Rectangular-shaped mask.

The Rectangular Mask icon displays on the left side of the screen when a mask is selected. Press 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 screen, and indicates that the last inspection passed its test conditions.

One of the possible Inspection Failed icons located in the upper-left of the screen, it indicates that the last inspection failed.

One of the possible Sensor Failed icons located in the Inspection Statistic table, it indicates that the sensor failed because the number of objects exceeded the test count.

One of the possible Sensor Failed icons located in the Inspection Statistic table, it indicates that the sensor failed because there were fewer objects than specified by the test count.

One of the possible Sensor Failed icons located in the Inspection Statistic table, it indicates that the sensor failed because the inspection timed out.

One of the possible Inspection Failed icons located in the upper-left of the screen, it indicates that the sensor is in fail hold mode.

The Sensor Locked icon is located in the upper-left of the screen, and indicates that the sensor is in a locked state. If no icon is displayed, the sensor is unlocked.

Communications Log Icons

Icon Description

Port opened. Port closed. Indicates that the command has been processed without errors.

Indicates that the incoming entry is stalled (no new bytes), or end-of-frame delimiter was not received, or client is not reading data on ethernet

If the response frame contains an error or is dropped, the log entry icons for the request and the response frames will be colored red, and the displayed error count will increment by one.

If the command takes a long time to process, the last long entry will change to an hourglass (for example, during trigger of long inspections).

5.2 Inspection Menu

Main Menu > Inspection

The Inspection menu sensor has specific settings that are available. It is also where stored inspections can be managed.

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5.2.1 Sensors Menu

Main Menu

This menu shows the list of sensor(s) that are included in the current inspection. Use the Add Sensor button add a new sensor into the current inspection.

> Inspection > Sensors

Area Menu

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors > Area

When configured as an Area sensor, the sensor is used to ensure that one or more features of interest are present on a part. To configure as an Area sensor, set four parameters:

• ROI and Mask (Rectangle, Elliptical, or Circle) and enabling the mask function

• Intensity Range (range of gray scale values) of a feature of interest

• Area Range, or size range of a feature of interest

• Pass Count

To see a working example of the sensor configured as an Area sensor, see Demo Mode.

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ROI and Mask

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors The Region of Interest (ROI) is the user-defined area on the screen that the sensor will analyze. The ROI type can be

rectangular, elliptical, or circular. From the menu , select the ROI type to use for the inspection. Adjust the ROI as appropriate for your inspection. An ROI can be as large as the entire Field of View (FOV).

Select the Enable Mask checkbox to allow mask ROIs to be used with the inspection ROI.

> Area > ROI and Mask

Intensity Range

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors > Area > Intensity Range Intensity Range is the range of gray scale values the sensor should look for. To set the Intensity Range, use the eye

dropper on the left of the screen to select the target feature, then use the slider bar at the bottom of the display to fine tune the selection. As the slider bar is moved, green highlighted areas indicate objects the sensor finds.

NOTE: Objects that are colored yellow are found, but filtered out. This is because the objects fall outside of the Area Range. See Area Range to adjust this setting.

Area Range

Main Menu The Area Range is used to set the size limits of a feature of interest. Use the slider bar at the bottom of the display to

select the range. Areas are measured by counting pixels. For example, a rectangular feature that is 100 pixels wide by 200 pixels tall will have an area of roughly 20,000 pixels.

> Inspection > Sensors > Area > Area Range

Pass Count

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors > Area > Pass Count The Minimum Pass Count is the minimum number of parts, labels, or features expected to fall within the specified criteria;

the Maximum Pass Count is the maximum number expected to fall within the specified criteria. These settings are used to determine the pass or fail result of the inspection.

Blemish Menu

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensor > Blemish

When configured as a Blemish sensor, it can be used to find flaws on a part (for example, scratches on a disc). It can be used to make sure the a feature exists on a part. Although this is more commonly an application for a sensor configured as an Area sensor, a Blemish sensor may be a better option to find a feature when dealing with variable materials or uneven lighting. Some sample applications include:

• Inspections that check for scratches on a part, and reject parts where the scratches are too numerous or larger than acceptable

• Inspections that check for the presence of some label or marking on a part that may vary in color

To configure as a Blemish sensor, select the ROI type, and set the Sensitivity, Size Filter, and Pass Count.

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ROI and Mask

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors The Region of Interest (ROI) is the user-defined area on the screen that the sensor will analyze. The ROI type can be

rectangular, elliptical, or circular. From the menu, select the ROI type to use for the inspection. Adjust the ROI as appropriate for your inspection. An ROI can be as large as the entire Field of View (FOV).

Select the Enable Mask checkbox to allow mask ROIs to be used with the inspection ROI.

> Blemish > ROI and Mask

Sensitivity

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors > Blemish > Sensitivity Sensitivity is used to fine-tune how sensitive the sensor is to finding blemish or other edges within the ROI. The Sensitivity

value helps account for light variations that might affect how well the sensor detects edges on inspected parts. The Sensitivity scale is from 0 to 100 where 0 means least sensitive and 100 means most sensitive. If set near 0, the sensor will only find very sharp edges with strong contrast. If set near 100, the sensor will find very dim or blurry edges, and may be unstable.

Edge Length Range

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors > Blemish > Edge Length Range The sensor counts all the edge pixels it detects in the ROI. The bar at the bottom of the Edge Length Range screen shows

all the different contiguous edge segments found. Edge segments within the two brackets [ ] are highlighted in green and those outside the brackets are ignored and colored yellow. Use the slider bar to specify the edge length range in pixels. Edges found within this range will be considered to calculate the Pass Count.

Pass Count (Pixels)

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors > Blemish > Pass Count The Minimum Pass Count is the minimum number of pixels expected to fall within the specified criteria; the Maximum Pass

Count is the maximum number of pixels expected to fall within the specified criteria. These settings are used to determine the pass or fail result of the inspection.

Match Menu

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors > Match

When the sensor is configured as a Match sensor, set the ROI Type, Percent Match, Rotation Range, Pass Count, and Timeout for the inspection. To see a working example of the sensor configured as a Match sensor, see Demo Mode.

ROI Type

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors

> Match > ROI Type

The Region of Interest (ROI) is the user-defined area on the screen that the sensor will analyze. The ROI Type can be rectangular, elliptical, or circular. From the menu at the bottom of the ROI Type screen, select the ROI Type to use for the inspection. Adjust the ROI as appropriate for your inspection. An ROI can be as large as the entire Field of View (FOV).

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Percent Match

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors The Percent Match setting adjusts for how closely the inspected part or label matches the reference part or label. The

Percent Match scale is from 0 to 100 where 0 is the most tolerant and 100 is the least tolerant. Move the slider to the left or to the right.

> Match > Percent Match

Rotation Range

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors > Match > Rotation Range The Rotation Range sets the expected rotation of parts or labels during an inspection. For example, a value of 45 means

that the part may rotate 45 degrees in either direction from the reference part and still pass. Move the slider from 0 to 180 degrees.

NOTE: The smaller the rotation range, the faster the inspection will run.

Pass Count

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors The Minimum Pass Count is the minimum number of parts, labels, or features expected to fall within the specified criteria;

the Maximum Pass Count is the maximum number expected to fall within the specified criteria. These settings are used to determine the pass or fail result of the inspection.

> Match > Pass Count

Timeout

Main Menu > Inspection >Sensors > Match > Timeout

When the sensor type is set as Match or Sort, this screen provides for adjusting the maximum time the inspection is allowed to execute. A timeout error is reported in the case inspection runs out of time. If this value is set too high, the sensor can miss triggers while trying to detect a bad pattern.

Sort Menu

The Sort sensor is used to identify and sort up to 10 stored patterns. The menu items in the Sort sensor provide for managing stored patterns and configuring Sort sensor inspection parameters.

The Sort sensor cannot be added if any other sensors are selected. The Sort menu can only be reached when adding a sensor.

Saved Patterns

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors > Sort > Saved Patterns

When configuring a Sort to save a taught pattern to an empty pattern storage location or to overwrite an existing pattern. This screen is also where patterns can be deleted from a storage location, named, or renamed.

sensor type, there are 10 pattern storage locations available. The Saved Patterns screen is used

Percent Match

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors > Sort > Percent Match

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The Percent Match setting adjusts for how closely the inspected part or label matches the reference part or label. The Percent Match scale is from 0 to 100 where 0 is the most tolerant and 100 is the least tolerant. Move the slider to the left or to the right.

Rotation Range

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors > Sort > Rotation Range

The Rotation Range that the part may rotate 45 degrees in either direction from the reference part and still pass. Move the slider from 0 to 180 degrees.

sets the expected rotation of parts or labels during an inspection. For example, a value of 45 means

NOTE: The smaller the rotation range, the faster the inspection will run.

Pass Criteria

Main Menu > Inspection >Sensors > Sort > Pass Criteria

There are four options to select from to define pass criteria for a Sort sensor inspection, which are described below using an example where there are two saved patterns.

Any Saved Pattern—Pass condition if the sensor matches either Pattern_1, Pattern_2, or both

•

• All Saved Patterns—Pass condition if the sensor matches both Pattern_1 AND Pattern_2

• Single Saved Pattern—Pass condition if the sensor matches either Pattern_1 OR Pattern_2, but NOT both

• Specific Saved Pattern (requires selecting a saved pattern to match; for example, Pattern_2) - Pass condition when the sensor matches only Pattern_2

Timeout

Main Menu > Inspection > Sensors > Sort > Timeout

5.2.2 Motion Menu

Main Menu > Inspection > Motion

Enable Motion when the part is expected to move or rotate. Motion settings also involve selecting the number of edges to locate, adjusting sensitivity, and selecting whether or not rotation is enabled. These settings appear on the Inspection Menu after Motion is set to 'Enabled'. Motion is enabled when Area and/or Blemish sensor are included in the inspection.

Number of Edges

Main Menu > Inspection > Motion > Number of Edges

On the Number of Edges tracked in one direction (by default, horizontally); if Two Edges is selected, motion can be tracked horizontally and vertically.

screen, use the radio buttons to select One Edge or Two Edges. If One Edge is selected, motion is

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Sensitivity

Main Menu

Sensitivity is used to fine-tune how sensitive the sensor is to finding a reference edge. The Sensitivity value helps account for light variations that might affect how well the sensor detects edges on inspected parts. The Sensitivity scale is from 0 to 100 where 0 means least sensitive and 100 means most sensitive. If set near 0, the sensor will only find very sharp edges with strong contrast. If set near 100, the sensor will find very dim or blurry edges, and may be unstable due to noise within the image.

> Inspection > Motion > Sensitivity

Rotation

Main Menu > Inspection > Motion > Rotation

Rotation can be Enabled or Disabled. Select Enabled if the part can be expected to rotate during the inspection.

5.2.3 Properties Menu

Main Menu > Inspection > Properties

The Properties menu is used to select a Sensor Type and specify an Inspection Name. Additionally, if the Sensor Type is Match or Sort, an option to define a timeout for the inspection.

Inspection Name

Main Menu > Inspection > Properties > Inspection Name

The Inspection Name

screen displays the name of the current inspection. You can edit the name of the inspection here.

Inspection ID

Main Menu > Inspection > Properties > Inspection ID

Click on the dropdown arrow to view a list of IDs assigned to all inspections on this device. Choose any unused ID to change the ID of this inspection. The original ID will be marked as 'Unused'.

You may also swap the ID of this inspection with another inspection by selecting that inspection on the list.

5.2.4 Stored Inspections

Main Menu > Inspection > Stored Inspections

Stored Inspections is used to manage stored inspections. Management of stored inspections includes adding, deleting, and specifying which inspection should be defined as the Startup inspection.

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From the Stored Inspections menu click Select, Add New, Startup, Delete, or Set Name/ID

Select

Main Menu

This screen is used to select a new running inspection. Select the name of the inspection to start, and click the Start Running button that displays.

> Inspection > Stored Inspections > Select

Add New

Main Menu > Inspection > Stored Inspections > Add New

The Add New button is to add a new inspection. The sensor can store up to 30 inspections. When you add a new inspection, it will begin running. When adding a new inspection, the Sensor Type and inspection name will be set.

Startup

Main Menu

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The Startup button allows you to select the inspection to use as the startup inspection. The selected inspection will automatically start after power up.

Delete Inspections

Main Menu

The Delete button is used to delete stored inspections. Note that any running inspection, or the inspection marked as the Startup inspection, cannot be deleted.

> Inspection > Stored Inspections > Delete

Set Name/ID

Main Menu > Inspection > Stored Inspections > Set Name/ID

The Set Name/ID button is used to change the name or ID of an inspection. You can sort the inspections in numeric or alphabetical order by clicking on the icon beside the Help icon. Click on Name to edit the name of the inspection. Click on ID to change the ID of the inspection.

5.3 Imager Menu

Main Menu > Imager

The Imager menu Imager menu is used to access the Auto Exposure routine, manually adjust Exposure and Gain, set Trigger and Strobe options as well as the size of the field of view (FOV).

icon is on the Main Menu, and lists parameters that affect the characteristics of the captured image. The

5.3.1 Auto Exposure

Main Menu > Imager

Auto Exposure optimizes the exposure time and gain for the current lighting conditions. Multiple triggers are required to complete this function.

NOTE: The Auto Exposure option is not available on the Emulator.

> Auto Exposure

5.3.2 Exposure

Main Menu > Imager

Exposure is the amount of time the sensor allows light to energize the imager. Increasing the exposure time by moving the slider to the right allows more light to energize the imager, which brightens the image.

> Exposure

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NOTE: This feature is not effective on the emulator.

5.3.3 Gain

Main Menu

Gain is an electronic boost to the image signal. Increasing Gain by using the '-' and '+' keys or moving the slider to the right increases image brightness without increasing exposure time. Note that Gain brightens both the light pixels and dark pixels and may reduce the image quality.

> Imager > Gain

NOTE: This feature is not effective on the emulator.

5.3.4 Trigger

Main Menu > Imager > Trigger

A Trigger Trigger, Internal Trigger (default), Free Run, Industrial Ethernet Only, or Command.

is a signal that makes the sensor capture an image and inspect it. Use the dropdown list to selectExternal

• If Internal Trigger is selected, triggers are based on timed intervals, and you need to select a trigger interval between 10 and 10000 milliseconds.

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

• If External Trigger is selected, inspections are triggered in response to an electrical signal on the Trigger input line.

•

If Free Run is selected, the sensor automatically runs continuous inspections.

• If Command is selected, the command channel is used to trigger the sensor from a remote device.

• If Industrial Ethernet Only is selected, trigger commands from the Industrial Ethernet communications channel only are accepted.

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5.3.5 Focus

Main Menu > Imager > Focus

The Focus Number cover, turn the focus ring on the sensor until the Focus Number peaks (or the image appears sharp), then lock the focus ring.

displayed at the bottom of this screen is used to fine-tune image focus. Loosen the lock on the lens

NOTE: For the Focus Number to work, the sensor must be triggering and the images must be similar over time.

5.3.6 Strobe

Main Menu > Imager

The Internal Strobe configures the operation of the integrated ring light. The External Strobe configures the operation of an external light.

> Strobe

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External

Main Menu

The External Strobe is a 5V output that can be used for an external light. Setting options are Always ON, Always OFF, or Exposure Based. If Exposure Based is selected, then the external light is on during the time the sensor is capturing an image.

> Imager > Strobe > External

Internal

Main Menu > Imager

The Internal Strobe setting configures the operation of the integrated ring light. Strobe options are Always ON, Always OFF, or Exposure Based. If Exposure Based is selected, then the ring light is on during the time the sensor is capturing an image. For UV models, the Always ON option is not available.

> Strobe > Internal

5.3.7 FOV (Field of View)

Main Menu > Imager > FOV

The field of view distance from the sensor's lens cover to the part being inspected. The effective FOV can be reduced in order to speed up the processing time of an inspection or to decrease background noise.

Adjust the Field of View

Select the resize icons to adjust the FOV. After pressing the back button, the Imager menu FOV button updates to say "Custom" to indicate that a custom FOV is in use.

(FOV) is the area that the sensor can see at a given working distance. The working distance is the

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If the FOV has been modified and you want to quickly return to the default, click Set Default to restore the FOV to the default. The green box representing the FOV moves and the button changes to Set Max. The default for Fine resolution is 640×480 pixels and the default for Coarse resolution is 320×240 pixels.

The maximum FOV is 752×480 for Fine resolution and 376×240 for Coarse resolution. To quickly set the FOV to the maximum, click Set Max. The green box representing the FOV expands to fill the screen Default.

and the button changes to Set

5.3.8 Resolution

System > Imager

Two resolution options are available on the iVu Plus TG: Fine and Coarse.

> Resolution

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Coarse resolution has a maximum FOV of 376×240 pixels, and Fine resolution has a maximum FOV of 752×480 pixels. Fine resolution has 4 times more pixels than Coarse resolution. Inspection performance may be affected when using Fine resolution, depending on the application. mode.

When a new resolution is selected, Match and Sort patterns must be taught again. A trigger is required before any onscreen data is updated.

Any sensor within the inspection will use the selected resolution. Only one resolution is used per inspection.

By default, the FOV is set to the default FOV size (320×240) in Coarse resolution

5.4 System Menu

Main Menu > System

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

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

5.4.1 Mode

Main Menu > System > 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

• Demo Mode, where inspections are run on stored images and inspection parameters. The first time the device is powered up it starts in Demo Mode and allows you to choose whether to stay in Demo

Mode or exit to Live Mode. Demo Mode uses stored images and inspection parameters that demonstrate how the sensor is set up without having to worry about focus, lighting, or triggers. In this mode, practice making adjustments while 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 sensor reboots into its normal operating mode with default settings.

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

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5.4.2 System Configuration

Main Menu > System > Configuration

The Configuration menu

• Save sensor Configuration to the USB flash drive

• Load sensor Configuration from the USB flash drive

• Reset the sensor Configuration to defaults

options are:

Save to USB

Main Menu

The Save to USB screen allows the sensor Configuration to be saved to a USB flash drive. The saved configuration information can be used as a backup or as a way to clone configuration information for other sensors.

> System > Configuration > Save to USB

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

Load from USB

Main Menu

The Load from USB screen allows the sensor Configuration to be restored from a USB flash drive. This operation removes all existing inspections and replaces them with inspections contained in the configuration file on the USB flash drive.

> System > Configuration > Load from USB

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

Reset to Defaults

Main Menu > System

Resets all sensor configurations to the factory defaults. This operation will remove all existing inspections and replace them with factory default settings.

> Configuration > Reset to Defaults

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5.4.3 System Information

Main Menu

The Information screen displays the following sensor information:

• Serial Number

• Firmware Version

• Boot Number

• Up Timer—the time elapsed since last boot of the sensor

• Hour Count—the total hours of operation in the sensor's lifetime

• Model Number

• Device Name

Click the right-arrow next to the Sensor Name field to display a software keyboard that allows you to change the Sensor Name. You may set the sensor name in English on the device. To set the sensor in any other language, please use the Emulator software.

> System > Information

5.4.4 Lock Device

Main Menu > System > Lock Device

This option provides for locking the sensor to prevent accidental modification of settings. When locked, the sensor only provides access 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 on the CD to obtain a Reset Key.

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

5.4.5 Communications

Main Menu > System > Communications

The Communications menu is used to configure the serial I/O channel. There are

• Ethernet I/O for configuring the Ethernet port

• Serial I/O for configuring the Serial port

• Industrial Ethernet settings

• Command Channel for sending commands to get specific data through Serial or Ethernet 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: Serial I/O can be configured either for Data Export or Command Channel. Image Export is only available on Ethernet.

six menu options:

Ethernet I/O

Main Menu

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The sensor's Ethernet communications can be used to send data out the Ethernet port as part of an inspection, and remote devices can communicate with the sensor. The Ethernet I/O screen is where IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway settings are configured. Use the expand arrow next to each field to display a software keypad to enter values for each field. Click Status at the bottom of the screen to verify communications as you connect to remote devices.

Ethernet I/O Status

Main Menu > System The Ethernet I/O Status screen can be used to verify that the Ethernet wiring has been correctly set up. In addition to

determining if the link has been established, incoming and outgoing traffic can be monitored.

> Communications > Ethernet I/O > Status

Serial I/O

Main Menu

Set Serial I/O settings for Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity Control and Stop Bits on this screen. Clicking Status displays recent bytes transmitted through this channel.

> System > Communications > Serial I/O

Port Status

Main Menu > System

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The Port Status screen can be used to ensure data is entering and exiting the sensor. This can be useful for debugging issues such as improper wiring, mismatched baud rates, or other serial I/O issues.

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 Ethernet channel.

Map

Main Menu > System > Communications > Industrial Ethernet > Map The Map setting (Default/Custom) affects only on EIP assembly 0×65 or MODBUS/PCCC registers 30001 to 30240 at offset

55-166.

Default Map

Main Menu > System > Communications > Industrial EtherNet > Map > Default

The default map automatically maps sensor data for each inspection and is recommended when the execution order of sensor types is the same across inspections. When an inspection has multiple sensors, the first five sensor results are shown starting at offset 55. Each sensor result occupies 20 words.

Table 5: EIP Assembly Instance 101 (0x65): DEFAULT MAP

WORD # WORD NAME Data Type

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WORD # WORD NAME Data Type

53-54 Frame Number 32-bit integer

55 Sensor Type ID (Sensor 1) 16-bit integer 56-74 Sensor 1 Specific Data 16-bit integer 75 Sensor Type ID (Sensor 2) 16-bit integer 76-94 Sensor 2 Specific Data 16-bit integer 95 Sensor Type ID (Sensor 3) 16-bit integer 96-114 Sensor 3 Specific Data 16-bit integer 115 Sensor Type ID (Sensor 4) 16-bit integer 116-134 Sensor 4 Specific Data 16-bit integer 135 Sensor Type ID (Sensor 5) 16-bit integer 136-154 Sensor 5 Specific Data 16-bit integer

155-170 reserved 16-bit integer 171 Command Status 16-bit integer 172 Command Response Int16 16-bit integer 173-174 Command Response Int32 32-bit integer 175-176 Command Response Float Float 177-178 Command Response Length 32-bit integer 179-228 Command Response Data 100 Byte Array 229-239 reserved 16-bit integer

NOTE: If the inspection contains more than five sensors, the sensor after the fifth one will not be on the map.

Table 6: Area Sensor Type ID = 2

Sensor Specific Data Data Size

Area Count 32- bit integer Area Range Min 32- bit integer Area Range Max 32- bit integer

Table 7: Blemish Sensor Type ID = 3

Sensor Specific Data Sensor Location

Blemish Count 32- bit integer Blemish Min Edge Length 32- bit integer Blemish Min Edge Length 32- bit integer

Table 8: Match Sensor Type ID = 4

Sensor Specific Data Sensor Location

Match Count 32- bit integer Match Min Percent 16- bit integer Match Max Percent 16- bit integer

Table 9: Sort Sensor Type ID = 5

Sensor Specific Data Sensor Location

Sort Pattern Map 16-bit integer

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Sensor Specific Data Sensor Location

Sort Pattern Count 16-bit integer Sort Pattern 1 Count 16-bit integer Sort Pattern 2 Count 16-bit integer Sort Pattern 3 Count 16-bit integer Sort Pattern 4 Count 16-bit integer Sort Pattern 5 Count 16-bit integer Sort Pattern 6 Count 16-bit integer Sort Pattern 7 Count 16-bit integer Sort Pattern 8 Count 16-bit integer Sort Pattern 9 Count 16-bit integer Sort Pattern 10 Count 16-bit integer Sort Min Percent Match 16-bit integer Sort Max Percent Match 16-bit integer

Custom Map

Main Menu > System > Communications

> Industrial EtherNet > Map > Custom

The custom map allows for customization of sensor data on the map. The user selects data items of interest for each sensor type. This is recommended when the execution order of sensor types varies across inspections or when using more than five sensors.

A system level custom map is supported for additional flexibility. When custom map is selected, a customizable space is used in the offset range (55 to 166) on EIP Assembly 101 (0x65) registers.

Table 10: EIP Assembly Instance 101 (0x65): CUSTOM MAP

WORD # WORD NAME Data Type

0 Input Bits ACK Register (see Input and Output Flags Bits 1 Output Bits Register (see Input and Output Flags Bits on page 115) 16-bit integer 2-3 Error Code 32-bit integer 4-5 Inspection Number 32-bit integer 6-7 Iteration Count 32-bit integer 8-9 Pass Count 32-bit integer 10-11 Fail Count 32-bit integer 12-13 Missed Triggers 32-bit integer 14-15 Current Inspection Time Float 16 Sensor Pass/Fail Coil 16-bit integer 17-29 reserved 16-bit integer 30-52 Inspection Name 2-Word Length + 20-unicode chars 53-54 Frame Number 32-bit integer 55-166 Customizable Space (112 reg) 16-bit integer 167-170 reserved 16-bit integer 171 Command Status 16-bit integer 172 Command Response Int16 16-bit integer 173-174 Command Response Int32 32-bit integer 175-176 Command Response Float Float 177-178 Command Response Length 32-bit integer 179-228 Command Response Data 100 Byte Array 229-239 reserved 16-bit integer

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Custom Map Export

Main Menu > System > Communications

To export the Custom Map, Click (This operation is also supported on Emulator; iVuIEMap.csv will be saved on the application folder.)

to save a text listing of the map (Filename: iVuIEMap.csv) to an attached USB drive.

> Industrial Ethernet > Map > Custom > (Save icon)

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

when troubleshooting.

> Industrial Ethernet > View Logs

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 or ethernet interface, and enables other devices to remotely control the iVu sensor and to access sensor results.

Connection

Main Menu > System > Communications > Command Channel > Connection The Connection screen is used to enable or disable the Command Channel.

Delimiters

Main Menu > System > Communications

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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.

• 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

Main Menu

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

> System > Communications > Data Export

Connection

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

> System > Communications > Data Export > Connection

Data To Export

Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export > Data To Export The Data To Export screen is used to determine the information included in a data export. Data will output in the order

displayed on the screen.

NOTE: Grab the edge of the Data to Export menu and pull down to allow all information to show.

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Output Format

Main Menu > System > Communications 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.

> Data Export > Output Format

Data Export Advanced

Main Menu During the Data and Image export operation, the sensor's output channels might become full. This can occur if the sensor

is producing export data (frames) faster than the data can be exported from the device or faster than the client is reading the channel export data (due to bandwidth limitations).

> System > Communications > Data Export > Advanced

This setting affects how the sensor will behave in this situation. Select 'Hold READY' to ensure that all frames are transmitted. In this case, the READY signal will remain inactive (sensor is

busy) until the new frame has been added to the channel for transmission. Triggers might be missed during this time. Select 'Do not hold READY' to cause the sensor to discard the new frame if the channel is full and thus activate the READY

signal immediately after the current inspection is complete. In this case, the discarded frames will not be transmitted.

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NOTE: This setting affects both the Data Export Channel and Image Export Channel.

Image Export

Main Menu > System > Communications

When the Image Export Channel is enabled, the sensor will transmit the acquired image on every trigger. The image is transmitted as a bitmap (BMP) file. This operation is only available over Ethernet I/O.

> Image Export

Connection

Main Menu > Communications > Image Export > Connection The Connection screen is used to enable or disable the Image Export.

Image Type

Main Menu > System > Image Export > Image Type Choose between JPEG or BMP format for the exporting image file.

Image Export Advanced

Main Menu > System > Communications > Image Export > Advanced During the Data and Image Export operation, the sensor's output channels might become full. This can occur if the sensor

is producing export data (frames) faster than the data can be exported from the device or faster than the client is reading the channel export data (due to bandwidth limitations).

This setting affects how the sensor will behave in this situation. Select 'Hold READY' to ensure that all frames are transmitted. In this case, the READY signal will remain inactive (sensor is

signal immediately after the current inspection is complete. In this case, the discarded frames will not be transmitted.

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NOTE: This setting affects both the Data Export Channel and Image Export Channel.

5.4.6 Discrete I/O

Main Menu

The Discrete I/O options are used to adjust iVu input and output settings.

> System > Discrete I/O

Input Polarity

Main Menu

The iVu has two input signals—Trigger and Remote Teach. Both of these signals are edge sensitive. The operation of these signals is dependent on the Input Polarity setting.

• Low To High - The Trigger and Remote Teach are detected on a low to high transition of the signal.

• High To Low - The Trigger and Remote Teach are detected on a high to low transition of the signal.

The default setting for a PNP sensor is Low To High, and for an NPN sensor it is High To Low. The user can change the setting on the Input Polarity screen.

> System > Discrete I/O > Input Polarity

Input Pullup

Main Menu

By default, the Input Pullup is disabled. If the device used to trigger and remote teach the iVu sensor is a Sinking device (NPN) then you will only need to enable Input Pullup here if that device does not have its own pullup resistor. Otherwise, this should be disabled.

> System > Discrete I/O > Input Pullup

Output Type

Main Menu > System > Discrete I/O > Output Type

Select NPN to configure the sensor's outputs to sink current. Select PNP to configure the sensor's output for source current.

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Output 1, 2, and 3

Main Menu

Output 1, 2, and 3 are setup separately to improve flexibility and simplicity. Output can be configured for Inspection Pass, Inspection Fail, Sensor Pass, Sensor Fail, Sort Pattern #1, Missed Trigger or

System Error.

•

• A System Error condition occurs when a fatal error is detected on the sensor. This output signal will be set to active

The default setting is Pass and Latched for Output 1. If Pulsed is selected, the default Pulse width is 50 ms.

> System > Discrete I/O > Output (#)

A Missed Trigger condition occurs when a trigger is received while sensor is busy inspecting the previous image. This output signal will be set to active state. This signal will be reset up on resetting the 'History' on the statistics page.

state. This signal can be reset upon resetting the History on the statistics page, or executing a 'ClearSystemError' command through command channel.

NOTE: For Latched the signal is active until the results of an inspection cause a change in the signal output.

When either Sensor Pass or Sensor Fail is selected, additional setting will become available as shown on the following graphic.

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Click on the yellow arrow button to access the Select Sensor screen.

On the Select Sensor screen, the left column check box allows adding sensor position to be part of the logic that activates the output. One or more sensor positions can be added. The right column on the table shows the sensor name(s) and their respective position from the current inspection for reference.

The bottom drop list has two settings:

• All Selected: All checked sensor positions must meet the setting criteria (Pass/Fail) to activate the output.

• Any Selected: Any checked sensor position that meets the setting criteria (Pass/Fail) will activate the output.

When a selected sensor position is missing on the current inspection, the missing sensor(s) will not be part of the logic to activate the output. For example: when only 2 sensors are included on the current inspection and the Output > Select Sensor(s) has Sensor #1, Sensor #2 and Sensor #3 checked; only Sensor #1 and Sensor #2 will be used to determine the output state, as Sensor #3 is not defined by the current inspection.

5.4.7 Display Settings

Main Menu > System > Display Settings

The Display Settings menu is for setting the Fail Hold Time, LCD Timeout, and doing a Touch Screen Calibration. Display optimization can be enabled in the Advanced menu.

Fail Hold Time

Main Menu > System > Display Settings > Fail Hold Time

The Fail Hold Time determines how long a failed image is displayed on the LCD so that you can see what failed. The sensor will continue to process any triggers and the inspection will continue normally. This time delay is just for the screen. You can set this parameter from 0 to 3600 seconds using the slider at the bottom of the screen.

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LCD Timeout

Main Menu > System > Display Settings

The LCD screen dims after a user-selectable period when the device is not being used. Use the arrow keys or slide the bar at the bottom of the screen to set the LCD screen time out.

NOTE: This screen is not available in the Emulator.

> LCD Timeout

Touch Calibration

Main Menu > System > Display Settings

Touchscreen Calibration may be necessary if the software does not correctly respond when an icon on the screen is pressed. The calibration routine aligns the touch screen's coordinates to the display behind it. Be sure to follow the prompts on the screen when executing the Touchscreen Calibration function.

NOTE: This screen is not available in the Emulator.

> Touch Calibration

Advanced

Main Menu > System > Display Settings

The Advanced Display screen allows you to enable the Optimize Display Response option. This feature helps to make the display more responsive when the sensor is busy (either inspection times are long and/or no idle time exists between inspections). Disable this feature if Missed Triggers occur due to touchscreen presses. With this setting disabled, the display may become sluggish when the sensor is busy.

> Advanced

5.4.8 Reboot Sensor

Main Menu > System > Reboot Sensor

The Reboot Sensor screen allows you to force a reboot of the sensor.

NOTE: This option is not available on the Emulator.

5.4.9 Firmware Update

Main Menu > System > Firmware Update

The Firmware Update screen is used to load the latest sensor firmware. The Firmware Update screen lists the firmware versions it finds in the BANNER\FIRMWARE folder on the USB flash drive. When you receive a firmware update from Banner Engineering, be sure to put it in the BANNER\FIRMWARE folder on the USB flash drive.

NOTE: The Firmware Update

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5.5 Logs Menu

Main Menu

The Logs menu icon is on the Main Menu, and is used to set up, view, and save Inspection, Communication, and System Logs.

> Logs

5.5.1 Inspection Logs

Main Menu > Logs > Inspection Logs

This menu provides for configuring and viewing Inspection Logs. Inspection Logs are stored inspection records that include a captured image, the parameters used to inspect it, and the results of that inspection. Up to ten Inspection Logs can be held in memory on the sensor. The next ten overwrite the previous. Inspection Logs can be saved to the USB flash drive so that the logs can be imported to the emulator.

View Logs

Main Menu

Inspection Logs appear as a strip of film. You can select a frame to view a specific image. Use the icon in the lower right of the screen to save the logs to the USB flash drive. Logs saved to the USB flash drive can be imported into the emulator. Click the Clear button to clear Inspection Logs.

> Logs > Inspection Logs > View Logs

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The View Inspection Log screen is used to debug an inspection, and shows one inspection in read-only mode. Click the upper-left icon to cycle through views. When in Statistics view, the table title has arrows to switch between Inputs and Results of the Inspection.

Use the left and right arrow keys at the bottom of the screen to navigate through the all stored Inspection Logs.

Setup

Main Menu > Logs > Inspection Logs > Setup

Use the radio buttons to Disable Logging, to log Passed Inspections, Failed Inspections, or All Inspections.

5.5.2 System Logs

Main Menu

The System Log contains configuration change information, other notifications, and any errors or warnings that may be encountered. The list is sorted in descending order with respect to time. The 'Time' associated with each event consists of the Hour Count (lifetime hours of operation) and the Up Timer (time elapsed since last boot).

• Click the icon in the upper left corner of the screen to show/hide the time column

• Click Clear Log button at the bottom of the screen to clear the System Log

> Logs > System Logs

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• Click the icon at the lower-right of the screen to save the System Log to the USB flash drive

NOTE: System log will not log changes while in Demo mode. Additionally, the Emulator does not log changes.

5.5.3 Communication Logs

Main Menu > Logs > Communication Logs

The Communication Log Export, and Image Export. The features below are available for each of the logs:

• Click the icon in the upper left corner of the screen to show/hide the time column.

• Click Clear Log button at the bottom of the screen to clear the log.

• Click the icon at the lower-right of the screen to save the Log to the USB flash drive.

NOTE: Communication log will not log changes while in Demo mode. Additionally, the Emulator does not log changes.

contains logs for the four communications channels; Industrial Ethernet, Command Channel, Data

Industrial Ethernet Log

Main Menu

> Logs > Communication Logs > Industrial Ethernet Log

The Industrial Ethernet Log logs the most recent Industrial Ethernet activity.

Command Channel Log

Main Menu > Logs > Communication Logs > Command Channel

The Communication Log logs the most recent Command communication activity. Each entry in the log includes a status indicator for the operation. A green indicator displays when the channel is enabled or disabled—light green when the channel is enabled and dark green when the port is disabled.

An up-arrow displays for incoming requests from a remote device. A down-arrow displays for outgoing responses from the iVu sensor. The up- and down-arrows are green when everything is OK and red if there is an error. The up-arrow will be yellow if the command is incomplete (for example, waiting for an end-of-frame delimiter).

NOTE: An hourglass displays if an operation takes a particularly long time to complete; for example, during a long trigger.

Each log entry includes a log detail button (arrow icon on right side of log entry) to display a detail view of the log entry. Buttons at the bottom of the screen provide for refreshing the display and clearing the log. Additionally, the communication log can be saved to the USB flash drive so that the communication log can be imported to the emulator.

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Image Export Log

Main Menu > Logs > Communication Logs > Image Export

The Image Export log is purely an output log so there is no receive (input) activity. Image Export is only available over Ethernet. When a user enables Image Export, the log will show an Enabled entry that indicates the port is being listened to. When a client application connects or disconnects, a log entry indicates that which IP address has connected or disconnected. If data is dropped, the logs will indicate the number of frames that have been dropped.

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6 Setting up an Inspection

The device holds up to 30 inspections. Inspections may hold multiple sensors. To set up for an inspection:

Acquire a good image.

2. Configure the sensor(s) in the inspection

3. Configure multiple sensors in the inspection

6.1 Acquiring a Good Image

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

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 sensor on your line.

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

• Main Menu > Imager

> Exposure

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

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6.1.1 Adjust the Focus on a Micro Video Lens Model

Use the supplied 1/16 in. hex key to loosen the Focusing Window locking screw (D), then adjust focus on the iVu

1. Series sensor using the clear Focusing Window (B).

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.

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

Micro Video Lens Models

A Lens B Focusing Window C Locking Clip D Locking Screw E Filter Cap (optional) F Filter (optional)

NOTE: Filter Kits are available separately.

6.1.2 Adjust the Focus on a C-Mount Lens Model

Remove the Lens Enclosure.

2. Adjust 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.

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C-Mount Models

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.

6.2 Using iVu Gen1 and Gen2 Devices in the Same Application

Generation 1 and Generation 2 iVu devices can be used in the same application, however steps must be taken to ensure compatibility. Gen2 output files, such as configuration and log files, are not compatible with Gen1 devices. In order to have one configuration file that applies to both Gen1 and Gen2 devices, configure inspections using a Gen1 device or the Gen1 Emulator. Settings from Gen1 are automatically converted to Gen2 when they are loaded onto a Gen2 device. Confirm all inspections after loading to ensure that they are correct.

NOTE: New features available on Gen2 devices will not be available when creating the inspection on Gen1 software.

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7 Configuring Sensors

Each sensor type has a shortcut menu available from the inspection menu. From the Home screen, click inside the Region of Interest (ROI). The ROI is the visual area indicated by a dotted line on

the inspection. In the Demo mode this will be the Banner logo. The dotted line will turn bold and have rotation and size icons in the corners. At the top of the screen the Inspection Name will change to a black button called Sensor Name. Click the black Sensor Name button and a drop down box will appear.

No matter what parameter you are setting, if you click inside the ROI it will highlight into a bold dotted line that can be resized.

7.1 Sensor Configuration Shortcut Menu

Each sensor type has a shortcut menu available from the inspection menu. From the Home screen, click inside the Region of Interest (ROI). The ROI is the visual area indicated by a dotted line on

No matter what parameter you are setting, if you click inside the ROI it will highlight into a bold dotted line that can be resized.

Area Sensor Blemish Sensor Match Sensor Sort Application

The ROI type is the shape of the area of inspection. The ROI can be a rectangle, circle, or ellipse

Intensity Range is the range of gray scale values the sensor should look for. To set the Intensity Range, use the eye dropper on the left of the screen to select the target feature, then use the slider bar at the bottom of the display to fine tune the selection. As the slider bar is moved, green highlighted areas indicate objects the sensor finds.

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The Sensitivity slider is used to fine-tune how much or how little contrast the sensor will recognize within the ROI. The Sensitivity value helps account for light variations that might affect how well the sensor detects edges. The Sensitivity scale is from 0 to 100 where 0 means least sensitive and 100 means most sensitive. If set near 0, the sensor will only find very sharp edges with strong contrast. If set near 100, the sensor will find very dim or blurry edges, and may be unstable.

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The Percent Match slider adjusts for how closely the inspected part or label matches the reference part or label. The Percent Match scale is from 0 to 100 where 0 is the most tolerant and 100 is the least tolerant. Percent Match and Rotation Range work together. For the best results, use a value from 50 to 90

Saved Patterns is where to manage saved patterns including rename, or delete.

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Area Sensor Blemish Sensor Match Sensor Sort Application

The Area Range is used to set the size limits of a feature of interest. Use the slider bar at the bottom of the display to select the range. Areas are measured by counting pixels. For example, a rectangular feature that is 100 pixels wide by 200 pixels tall will have an area of roughly 20,000 pixels.

The Edge Length Range adjusts the edge pixels in the ROI. The slider of the Edge Length Range screen shows all the different contiguous edge segments found. Edge segments within the two brackets [ ] are highlighted in green and those outside the brackets are ignored and colored yellow. You can move each bracket to add or remove more of the edge segments from consideration.

slider

The Rotation Range sets the expected rotation of parts or labels during an inspection. For example, a value of 45 means that the part may rotate 45 degrees in either direction from the reference part and still pass. Move the slider from 0 to 180 degrees. Note that the smaller the rotation range, the faster the inspection will run.

The Pass Count minimum number of parts, labels, or features expected to fall within the specified criteria; the Maximum Pass Count is the maximum number expected to fall within the specified criteria. However with Blemish Pass Count - the count is about pixels. The specified criteria is the pixel range that falls in between the minimum and maximum pass counts.

establishes the pass/fail result of the inspection. The Minimum Pass Count is the

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Time Out is the amount of time the inspection will hit on an image. If it times out before the inspection is complete, it will fail.

Pass Criteria two stored patterns):

Any Saved Pattern—Pass condition if the sensor matches either Pattern_1, Pattern_2, or both

All Saved Patterns—Pass condition if the sensor matches both Pattern_1 AND Pattern_2

Single Saved Pattern—Pass condition if the sensor matches either Pattern_1 OR Pattern_2, but NOT both

Specific Save Pattern (Must also select the saved pattern to match, for example, select Pattern_2)—Pass condition any time the sensor matches Pattern_2

(assuming only

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7.2 Configuring an Area Sensor

NOTE: By default, the Trigger

setting. This may make it more difficult to make adjustments while setting up the sensor. The best practice is as follows:

• Go to the Main Menu > Imager > Trigger menu and select External.

Make sure there is no external trigger input.

•

• Use the Trigger icon in the lower-right of the screen to manually trigger the sensor to capture an image as you set up and test.

• Capture images of a range of samples to set up from the "worst" good part to the "best" bad part.

Start the setup with a good part. Normally, each part to be tested will be centered in the Field of View (FOV). To adjust the Region of Interest (ROI), follow the steps listed here.

is set to Internal, and will continuously trigger based on a time interval

The ROI is the red box as shown.

Click anywhere within the ROI to select it. When selected, the ROI has resize and rotational icons in the corners. It

1. also changes the top button to the sensor name of the selected ROI.

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2. Resize and move the ROI to surround the feature of interest. In the Demo example, the feature of interest is the Banner logo as shown here. It is still red because the parameters need to be set.

NOTE: When running an Area inspection, the sensor finds objects only within the ROI.

3. Click the sensor name button to go to open the Area sensor parameters menu.

Set sensor parameters.

• Adjust the Intensity Range. This is the range of grayscale values the sensor should look for. Use the eye dropper on the left of the screen to select the target feature, then use the slider bar at the bottom of the screen to fine tune the selection to set the intensity range.

•

Adjust the Area Range. The Area Range is used to set the size limits of a feature of interest. Use the slider bar at the bottom of the display to select the range. As the range narrows, the highlighted area turns yellow. Areas are measured by counting pixels. For example, a rectangular feature that is 100 pixels wide by 200 pixels tall has an area of roughly 20,000 pixels. The screenshot indicates that the areas that are white are now within range of the inspection.

1. Move the slider at the bottom of the screen to the to the desired area range. In the Demo example, the Area Range is adjusted so that each letter is identified as a found object (indicated by the red highlight and the blue +).

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Set the Pass Count parameter. The Minimum Pass Count is the minimum number of parts, labels, or features expected to fall within the specified criteria; the Maximum Pass Count is the maximum number expected to fall within the specified criteria. These settings are used to determine the pass or fail result of the inspection.

1. Set the Minimum Pass Count and Maximum Pass Count as appropriate. In the Demo, both are set to 6, since the inspection should find six letters. The letters turn green to indicate that the inspection passed.

Test the complete range of good and bad samples to make sure that the sensor accepts good parts and rejects bad. The green check in the upper left corner indicates the inspection passed. The ROI turns green when the sensor passed and turns red when the sensor fails.

6. To complete the Area application setup, set triggering as appropriate for the application.

NOTE: Remote Teach does not work with the Area Sensor type.

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7.3 Configuring a Blemish Sensor

NOTE: By default, the Trigger

setting. This may make it more difficult to make adjustments while setting up the sensor. The best practice is as follows:

• Go to the Main Menu > Imager > Trigger menu and select External.

Make sure there is no external trigger input.

•

• Use the Trigger icon in the lower-right of the screen to manually trigger the sensor to capture an image as you set up and test.

• Capture images of a range of samples to set up from the "worst" good part to the "best" bad part.

The Demo application shows how the sensor, when configured as a Blemish sensor, can accept or reject parts based on the range of edge pixels the sensor detects in the ROI.

is set to Internal, and will continuously trigger based on a time interval

Start the setup with a good part. Normally, each part to be tested will be centered in the Field of View (FOV).

Adjust the Region of Interest (ROI). Resize the ROI so that it surrounds just the feature of interest. In the Blemish Demo example, the feature of interest includes the two irregular shapes below the Banner logo.

Adjust the parameters of the sensor by clicking inside the ROI then click the sensor name button.

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• Adjust the Sensitivity parameter. Sensitivity is used to fine-tune how sensitive the sensor is to finding blemish or other edges within the ROI. The Sensitivity value helps account for light variations that might affect how well the sensor detects edges. The Sensitivity scale is from 0 to 100, where 0 means least sensitive and 100 means most sensitive. If set near 0, the sensor will only find very sharp edges with strong contrast. If set near 100, the sensor will find very dim or blurry edges, and may be unstable.

Use the slider on the bottom of the screen to adjust the sensitivity watching as the sensor detects more or fewer edges.

Adjust the Edge Length Range. The sensor counts all the edge pixels it detects in the ROI. The bar at the

• bottom of the Edge Length Range screen shows all the different contiguous edge segments found. Edge segments within the two brackets [ ] are highlighted in green and those outside the brackets are ignored and colored yellow as in the example. You can move each bracket to add or remove more of the edge segments from consideration.

Move the slider at the bottom of the screen to the to the desired Edge Length Range. You can zoom in to refine the range.

•

Adjust the Pass Count parameter. The sensor aggregates all the edge pixels that fall within the Edge Length Range and indicates the value with a small colored bar at the bottom of the page. If within the range brackets, the bar is green, otherwise it is yellow.

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Use the brackets to set a tolerance for the pass/fail.

Now the inspection for the blemish sensor is set up to be sensitive enough to find blemishes under the logo and fail the inspection.

Test the complete range of good and bad samples to make sure that the sensor accepts good parts and rejects bad

3. parts.

4. To complete the Blemish application setup, set triggering as appropriate for the application.

NOTE: Remote Teach does not work with the Blemish Sensor type.

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7.4 Configuring a Match Sensor

NOTE: By default, the Trigger is set to Internal, and will continuously trigger based on a time interval

setting. This may make it more difficult to make adjustments while setting up the sensor. The best practice is as follows:

•

Go to the Main Menu > Imager > Trigger menu and select External.

Make sure there is no external trigger input.

•

• Use the Trigger icon in the lower-right of the screen to manually trigger the sensor to capture an image as you set up and test.

• Capture images of a range of samples to set up from the "worst" good part to the "best" bad part.

Start the setup with a good part. Normally, each part to be tested will be centered in the Field of View (FOV). Teach the sensor a good reference part.

Adjust the Region of Interest (ROI).The ROI is a dotted box as shown.

Click Anywhere within the ROI to select it. When selected, the ROI is bolded with resize and rotational icons in the

2. corners.

Resize the ROI so that it surrounds just the feature of interest. In the Demo example, the feature of interest is the Banner logo.

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4. Click the Teach icon to teach the sensor this good reference part.

5. Set sensor parameters.

•

Adjust the Percent Match parameter. The Percent Match setting adjusts for how closely the inspected part or label matches the reference part or label. The Percent Match scale is from 0 to 100 where 0 is the most tolerant and 100 is the least tolerant.

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NOTE: When running a Match inspection with annotations enabled, the sensor will highlight in green any pattern matches that meet or exceed the value specified for Percent Match. Patterns that are below the specified value for Percent Match (down to approximately 20%), or out of the Rotation Range (see below), will be colored yellow.

1. Using a "bad" part, click the Manual Trigger icon in the lower-right of the screen to capture an image. For this example, one of the stored images is missing the letter "N," yet the sensor initially sees this as a "good" label.

On the adjustment at the bottom of the screen, adjust the slider and click the Manual Trigger button. When adjusted correctly, the annotations should turn yellow, and the icon in the upper-right of the screen should indicate fail.

•

Adjust the Rotation Range. The Rotation Range sets the expected rotation of parts or labels during an inspection. For example, a value of 45 means that the part may rotate 45 degrees in either direction from the reference part and still pass. Move the slider from 0 to 180 degrees. Note that the smaller the rotation range, the faster the inspection will run.

NOTE: Rotations Range and Percent Match work together. The higher the Percent Match, the lower the Rotation Range to pass. In the previous example a 99% match is too high for any rotation. In the next graphic the Percent Match has been lowered to 92% which will still fail a missing letter.

To set the Rotation Range:

Move the slider at the bottom of the screen to the desired rotation. If you are verifying that a label

1. is correctly applied to a container; that is, on straight, you will want to set a small rotation. If you want to make sure that the correct label is present no matter how the part is oriented in the Field of View, then the rotation range will be set to its maximum (180°, which is the setting for the Demo).

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1. Set the Minimum Pass Count and Maximum Pass Count as appropriate. In the Demo, both are set to indicate the expected feature count is equal to 1. If the count is more than 1 or less than 1, the sensor will fail.

Test the complete range of good and bad samples to make sure that the sensor accepts good parts and rejects

6. bad.

7. To complete the Match application setup, set triggering as appropriate for the application.

NOTE: When running a Match inspection, the sensor will look for any possible patterns to match anywhere within the Field of View.

7.4.1 Remote Teach

The Remote Teach function is a method of remotely updating inspection parameters while the iVu sensor is running. Remote Teach is only available when the iVu is configured as a Match sensor. Remote Teach are:

1. With the sensor Ready (see Installation on page 6), 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.

4. The sensor learns the new pattern and performs the analysis.

The sequence of events for executing a

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7.5 Configuring a Sort Application

NOTE: By default, the Trigger is set to Internal, and will continuously trigger based on a time interval

setting. This may make it more difficult to make adjustments while setting up the sensor. The best practice is as follows:

•

Go to the Main Menu > Imager > Trigger menu and select External.

Make sure there is no external trigger input.

•

• Use the Trigger icon in the lower-right of the screen to manually trigger the sensor to capture an image as you set up and test.

• Capture images of a range of samples to set up from the "worst" good part to the "best" bad part.

1. Make sure you use good parts for the inspection setup. Normally, each part will be centered in the field of view with the feature of interest surrounded by the Region of Interest (ROI).

For the first part, select the ROI by clicking inside it. Move it, resize it, and rotate it by dragging the ROI or its corners. Once the feature of interest is within the ROI, click the Teach button. The feature will be highlighted in green.

Click the Save button to save the pattern to the first empty pattern storage slot.

Set match criteria:

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Tip: Use the short-cut menu in the upper-right of the screen to select an ROI-type.

Tip: For better results, make sure that the ROI bounds the image of the pattern as tightly as

possible.

NOTE: When running a Sort inspection, the sensor will look for any possible patterns to match anywhere within the field of view.

• The Percent Match stored patterns. The Percent Match scale is from 0 to 100, where 0 is the most tolerant and 100 is the least tolerant. Move the slider to the left or to the right to adjust the setting. For the best results, use a value from 50 to 90.

NOTE: When running a Sort inspection, the sensor will highlight in green any pattern matches that are within the specified Rotation Range and meet or exceed the value specified for Percent Match. Patterns that are within the specified Rotation Range and within approximately 20% below the specified value for Percent Match will be colored yellow.

• The Rotation Range value of 45 means that the part may rotate 45 degrees in either direction from the reference part and still pass. Move the slider from 0 to 180 degrees. Note that the smaller the rotation range, the faster the inspection will run.

4. Repeat these steps for subsequent patterns and store each pattern in an empty pattern storage slot.

5. Set the Pass Criteria (assuming only two stored patterns):

• Any Saved Pattern—Pass condition if the sensor matches either Pattern_1, Pattern_2, or both

• All Saved Patterns—Pass condition if the sensor matches both Pattern_1 AND Pattern_2

• Single Saved Pattern—Pass condition if the sensor matches either Pattern_1 OR Pattern_2, but NOT both

• Specific Save Pattern (Must also select the saved pattern to match, for example, select Pattern_2)—Pass condition any time the sensor matches Pattern_2

Use the Manual Trigger, located in the lower-right corner of the screen, to test good and bad parts. Adjust

settings as necessary and retest.

setting adjusts how closely the inspected part or label needs to match any of the ten

sets the expected rotation of parts or labels during an inspection. For example, a

7.6 Configuring Motion

Main Menu

This Motion menu shows up when Motion is Enabled under the Inspection Properties menu. Enable Motion when the part is expected to move or rotate. Motion settings involve selecting the number of edges to locate, adjusting sensitivity, and selecting whether or not rotation is enabled. These settings appear on the Inspection Menu after Motion is set to 'Enabled'. Motion is enabled only when Area and/or Blemish sensors are included in the inspection.

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7.6.1 Number of Edges

Main Menu > Inspection > Motion

On the Number of Edges screen, use the radio buttons to select One Edge or Two Edges. If One Edge is selected, motion is tracked in one direction (by default, horizontally); if Two Edges is selected, motion can be tracked horizontally and vertically.

> Number of Edges

7.6.2 Sensitivity

Main Menu > Inspection > Motion > Sensitivity

7.6.3 Rotation

Main Menu > Inspection > Motion > Rotation

Rotation can be Enabled or Disabled. Select Enabled if the part can be expected to rotate during the inspection.

7.7 Configuring Multiple Sensors in the Inspection

Main

> Inspection > Sensors > Add Sensor

Some applications require more than one sensor. New sensors can be added after an inspection has been created. Input parameters for each sensor can be configured individually.

Click on Add Sensor to display the list of sensor types that can be added into the inspection.

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Click Add to add the selected sensor.

Click in the Sensor Setup area (Black button) to display the input parameter menu for that sensor.

Click on the yellow down-arrow button to access sensor management functions.

Icon Function

Move selected sensor up in the execution order

Move selected sensor down in the execution order

Edit name of selected sensor

Delete selected sensor

After all the sensors are configured as required for the application, the inspection Pass/Fail criteria is determined by considering the results of the individual sensors. An inspection is considered as PASS if ALL sensors in the inspection pass. If any sensor fails, the inspection is marked as FAIL.

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7.8 Configuring a Mask

A mask created for a sensor will not apply to any other sensors in the inspection. The mask ROI type can be rectangular, elliptical, or circular. Use up to ten masks per sensor.

Select the desired ROI. When selected, the ROI has resize and rotational icons in the corners.

2. Click the sensor name button to open the sensor parameters menu.

Select ROI and Mask.

4. Select the Enable Mask checkbox.

Click

5. Re-select the ROI from step 1.

7. Press

8. To change the shape of the mask ROI, press , , and to cycle through the shape options.

Adjust the mask ROI as appropriate for the application.

10.To delete a mask, select it and press

to return to the home screen.

to insert the mask. The mask displays in blue with a diagonal line pattern in the region.

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8 Communications Guide

8.1 iVu Plus Communication Summary of Ethernet and Serial

8.1.1 Communication Channels

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

The Communications.

Command Channel—a bi-directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII and enables other

• devices to remotely control the iVu Plus sensor and access sensor results

• Industrial Ethernet—a bi-directional communication channel that allows the user to control the sensor and access sensor results using Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, or PCCC protocol

• Data Export—used to export selected inspection data to a remote device

• Image Export—used to export inspection images 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

8.1.2 Industrial Ethernet

Main Menu > System

> Communications > Industrial Ethernet

8.1.3 Command Channel

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

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do trigger\x0D\x0A

OK\x0D\x0A

A Control Device, which can be a PLC, PC program, or a terminal C Response Frame B Request Frame D iVu Plus TG Sensor

The following are some of the functionality available via the command channel:

Get sensor information (such as version and sensor name)

•

• Control "discrete" I/O (such as trigger and teach)

• Get sensor results (such as sensor status)

• Change the running inspection

Command Channel Sample Application

The iVu Plus TG installation CD has a Command Channel sample application that provides an easy interface to execute commands. In a production environment, you will need to create your own application for bi-directional communication with the sensor.

8.1.4 Data Export

The iVu Plus sensor provides for exporting user-selected inspection data via either Ethernet or the RS-232 serial interface. Inspection data that can be exported includes:

Pass/Fail Output

•

• Inspection Name

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• Sensor Result

◦ Name ◦ Pass/Fail ◦ Sensor Result (see Table 11 on page

78 for additional information)

• Inspection Time (ms)

Table 11: Sensor Results

Sensor Type Data to Export

Area Count

Area Range

Blemish Count

Edge Length Range

Match Count

Percent Match

Sort Count

Percent Match All Found Pattern Numbers All Found Pattern Names

Data export settings apply to all inspections sensor-wide. If items are selected that are not part of the current inspection, those items are ignored.

Sample Application

The iVu Plus TG installation CD has a Data Export sample application that provides for viewing exported data while setting up the sensor, etc. In a production environment, you will need to create your own application to process data exported from the sensor.

8.1.5 Image Export

Image export images in Windows BMP format that represent all the data in a full Field of View (FOV).

is only supported on Ethernet ports. Inspection images are a maximum 320×240 8-bits per pixel grayscale

Each exported image is comprised of a header (64 bytes) followed by the image data (approximately 78K). All 16- and 32bit numeric entries are little endian.

The header includes the following information:

Byte Offset Field Size in

0-15 Header Prefix 16 char "IVU PLUS IMAGE"

16-19 Header Version 4 UInt32 1

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Byte Offset Field Size in

20-23 Image Size 4 UInt32 Number of bytes (Windows BMP image) 24-27 Image Frame Number 4 UInt32 Most recently snapped image frame number 28-29 Image Width 2 UInt16 320 (max) 30-31 Image Height 2 UInt16 240 (max) 32-33 Image Format 2 UInt16 0: Bitmap, 1: JPEG 34-63 Reserved 32 byte Reserved for future use

Bytes

Data Type Description

NOTE: If FOV's are adjusted so that they are smaller, the bitmaps will also be smaller.

Image Export Sample Application

The

iVu Plus TG installation CD has a Image Export sample application that provides a way to save exported images. In a production environment, you will need to write your own application to process exported images, for example to display them on an HMI or to save them to disk.

8.2 Enabling Communications

8.2.1 Setting Up Ethernet Communications

Configure both the PC and the sensor using the following instructions.

Windows XP

Open Network Properties on the PC (right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon).

2. On the Local Area Connection, right-click on Properties.

3. In the dialog, click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.

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In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog, select Use the following IP address and make sure

4. that the IP address is 192.168.0.2, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

Windows 7

Open Network Connections by clicking on the Start button, then selecting the Control Panel followed by Network and Internet, and clicking Manage network connections.

2. Right-click the connection you want to change, then click Properties. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

3. In the Networking dialog, click on Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click the Properties button.

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4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog, select Use the following IP address that the IP address is 192.168.0.2, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

Sensor Setup for Ethernet Communications

Go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Ethernet I/O and make sure that the sensor is configured as shown below.

and make sure

To enable the command channel over Ethernet:

a. Go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Command Channel > Connection, and select

Ethernet [IP Port # 32000].

Configure the field and end-of-frame delimiters. Go to Main Menu > System > Communications >

Command Channel > Delimiters.

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Valid end-of-frame delimiters are: <comma>, <colon>, <semicolon>, <CR>, <CR><LF>, <LF><CR>, or <ETX>.

Verify that the iVu receives and transmits data correctly.

3. To enable Data Export over Ethernet:

a. Go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export > Connection and select Serial I/O

from the drop-down.

Go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export > Data To Export and select the inspection data to export.

Go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export > Output Format and select the Start

String, Delimiter, and End String.

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Go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export > Advanced.

During the Data and Image export operation the sensor's output channels might become full. This can occur if the sensor is producing export data (frames) faster than the data can be exported from the device (due to bandwidth limitations) or faster than the client is reading the channel export data.

This setting affects how the sensor will behave in this situation.

Select Hold READY to ensure that all frames are transmitted. In this case, the READY signal will

• remain inactive (sensor is busy) until the new frame has been added to the channel for transmission. Triggers might be missed during this time.

• Select Do not hold READY to cause the sensor to discard the new frame if the channel is full and thus activate the READY signal immediately after the current inspection is complete. In this case, the discarded frames will not be transmitted.

Communications Channel Ports

The following are the default Ethernet port settings for the communications channels:

• Command Channel — 32200

• Data Export — 32100

• Image Export — 32000

8.2.2 Setting Up Serial Communications

1. Electrically connect the control device and the iVu sensor. On the iVu, the pins/wire colors used for serial communications via RS-232 are shown in the table below.

Table 12: iVu RS-232 Connections

Pin # Wire Color Description

10 Light-Blue TX 11 Black Signal Ground 12 Violet RX

2. Configure port settings (baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits) on the iVu to match the settings on the control device. Go to Main Menu > System > Communications

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To enable the command channel over the serial connection:

a. Go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Command Channel > Connection and select Serial

I/O.

b. Configure the field and end-of-frame delimiters. Go to Main Menu > System > Communications >

Command Channel > Delimiters.

Valid end-of-frame delimiters are: <comma>, <colon>, <semicolon>, <CR>, <CR><LF>, <LF><CR>, or <ETX>.

Optionally, if you want to trigger the iVu from the control device, set the trigger mode to Command (go to

Main Menu > Imager > Trigger and select Command from the drop-down).

Verify that the iVu receives and transmits data correctly.

4. To enable Data Export over the serial connection:

a. Go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export > Connection and select Serial I/O

from the drop-down.

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Go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export > Data To Export and select the

inspection data to export.

Go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export > Output Format and select the Start String, Delimiter, and End String.

Go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export > Advanced.

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This setting affects how the sensor will behave in this situation.

•

Select Hold READY to ensure that all frames are transmitted. In this case, the READY signal will remain inactive (sensor is busy) until the new frame has been added to the channel for transmission. Triggers might be missed during this time.

8.3 Testing and Troubleshooting iVu Plus Communications

8.3.1 Understanding the Communication Log

The iVu Plus sensor includes the following Communication Logs:

•

Command Channel Log that can be used to ensure that commands are properly formed (syntax is correct), and provides a history of commands issued along with responses to these commands. To access the Command Channel Log, go to Main Menu > Logs > Communication Logs > Command Channel

• Data Export and Image Output logs that are purely output logs (that is, there is no receive activity to log)

Some notes about the logs:

•

To see an expanded view of each entry, click on the small right-triangle control on each entry

• To save the log, click the save icon. The saved communication log can be loaded into the emulator for troubleshooting offline

The table below describes the icons used in the Communication Log, the up-arrow indicates an incoming request to the iVu from the control device; the down-arrow indicates an outgoing response from the iVu to the control device.

Icon Description

Port opened. Port closed.

For Ethernet channels:

The channel's log will show an Enabled entry that indicates which port is being listened to

•

• When a client connects, a log entry is added that indicates which IP address connected

Indicates that the command has been processed without errors.

Indicates that the incoming entry is stalled (no new bytes), or end-of-frame delimiter was not received, or client is not reading data on ethernet

If the response frame contains an error or is dropped, the log entry icons for the request and the response frames will be colored red, and the displayed error count will increment by one.

If the command takes a long time to process, the last long entry will change to an hourglass (for example, during trigger of long inspections).

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• When a client closes the connection, a log entry indicates that the channel is no longer being listened to

8.3.2 Ethernet I/O

Ethernet I/O Status

The Ethernet I/O Status screen can be used to verify that the Ethernet wiring has been correctly set up. In addition to determining if the link has been established, incoming and outgoing traffic can be monitored.

8.3.3 Serial I/O

Using the Port Status Screen for Testing RS-232 Communications

• The upper field shows the bytes received (request frame) on the iVu from the control device.

• The lower field shows the bytes sent (response frame) from the iVu to the control device.

Port Errors

The Port Errors screen can help to debug communications channel issues: Parity, Break, and Framing indicate mismatched port settings or, in the case of Break, incorrect cabling.

> Communications > Serial I/O and click on the Status button.

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

The easiest way to test that the iVu command channel is correctly receiving and transmitting data is to use either the iVu Command Channel Sample App (available on the installation CD) or to use a terminal program running on a PC:

If using a terminal program, in the terminal program's configuration:

Set new-line transmit to <CR><LF> (and set the end-of-frame delimiters on the iVu to match).

•

• Enable local echo.

• Set the Serial port set up so that the PC port number's baud rate, data, parity, and stop bits match those setup on the iVu.

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Verifying Basic Receive Functionality

To verify the iVu can receive request frames from the requesting device:

On the iVu Sensor, go to the Main Menu > System > Communications > Serial I/O > Port Status screen.

On the requesting device, transmit one or more bytes to the iVu sensor.

• If the data byte values appear correct and the number sent by the requesting device matches the number received by the iVu sensor, then the transmit/receive functionality is working properly.

• If the connection is incorrect (electrically) or if the baud rate is mismatched, no bytes will appear in the upper field on the Port Status screen.

• If the connection is correct (electrically), bytes will appear in the upper field of the Port Status screen in the order they were received.

• If the Port Status: Errors at the bottom of the Port Status screen highlights red, then the connection is correct electrically but there is likely a settings mismatch between the iVu sensor and the requesting device. Verify the settings on both devices.

• If the bytes appear with no errors but appear incorrect or there are too many or too few, then the port settings (for example, baud rate) are likely mismatched in a way that does not generate serial hardware errors. Verify the settings on both devices match exactly.

Verifying Basic Transmit Functionality

The iVu command channel will only send response frames to the requesting device if it receives a valid end-of-frame delimiter from the requesting device. To verify transmit functionality:

1. Transmit an end-of-frame delimiter sequence from the requesting device to the iVu sensor. For example, in a terminal program, simply hit Enter.

If a valid end-of-frame delimiter is received, the iVu sensor will immediately transmit a short error message back to the requesting device (for example, ERROR 10000_COMMAND_MISSING).

2. Verify that the number of bytes sent by the requesting device are the same as the number shown in the lower field of the Port Status screen on the iVu sensor. Go to the Main Menu > System > Communications > Serial I/O > Port Status screen.

If the byte count does not match, re-verify that the settings on both devices match exactly. If no bytes are

3. received, re-check the wiring.

If the correct response frame is received, then basic electrical and port settings are correct.

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8.4 Command Channel Primer

8.4.1 Command Channel Commands

All iVu command channel request command frames use the following syntax:

>> command group item value<EOF>

Notes

<EOF> is the end-of-frame delimiter. See below for a description. All commands are in ASCII and are case-insensitive

command

An action to be performed on a particular iVu group; for example, get, set, do, login, or logout.

group

Identifies the iVu group that the command should act upon; for example, info, system, trigger, or bcr_input.

item

Further qualifies the action by specifying an item within the identified group; for example, comparedata or status.

value

For set commands, this identifies the data that must be set for the specified group item.

Note: Item is not used with get commands.

<EOF>

Identifies the end-of-frame for the command so that the iVu knows to begin processing. The iVu will return a response that includes the end-of-frame delimiter. The options for the <EOF> are set in the iVu Serial I/O menu, and are as follows:

•

<comma>

• <colon>

• <semicolon>

• <CR>

• <CR><LF>

• <LF><CR>

• <ETX>

NOTE: When data is displayed on iVu screens such as the Port Status screen, printable delimiters are displayed as expected. Non-printable characters, such as <CR> are displayed in hex notation (\x0D).

Command Flow

The command flow should be such that a new command request should not be issued until the iVu command channel acknowledges the previous command request.

For example, the following is a series of command requests and responses. The first request sets the trigger mode to command and, once the sensor responds with an "OK," the next command request is issued to do (or execute) the trigger.

>> set trigger mode command\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A >> do trigger\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

String Delimiters and Escaping

By default setting, all strings used in commands are enclosed in quotation marks (""). All text in quotes is part of the command. Quotes (") or back-slashes (\) that are part of the string must be escapted with a back-slash. For example:

"abc\"def\"ghi\\jkl" Set the String Delimiter parameters to 'None' if strings should not be enclosed in quotation marks.

Command Channel Command Synopsis

There are a number of general types of commands to do, set, and get sensor data.

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Command Channel Response Frames

The iVu responds to all request frames with one or two responses depending on the type of command.

Do commands

All do commands are followed by one response that identifies the command status. For example:

>> do trigger\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

Get commands

All get commands are followed by two responses: the first identifies the status of the command, and the second contains the retrieved information. For example:

>> get bcr_input comparedata\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << "012345ABCDEF"\x0D\x0A

Set commands

All set commands are followed by one response that identifies the command status. For example:

>> set bcr_input comparedata "012345ABCDEF"\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

Command Channel Command Status

The command status is either OK or ERROR. If OK, then the command has fully and successfully completed. If an error is returned it is in the form ERROR nnnnn_ERROR_IDENTIFIER Refer to Command Channel Error Codes on page 98 for a list of errors.

(for example ERROR 10001_COMMAND_NOT_RECOGNIZED).

8.4.2 Conventions Used for Examples

There are a number of command channel examples included here, and the following are the conventions used in the examples:

• All examples use <CR><LF> for the end-of-frame delimiter, and this delimiter is always denoted in hex (\x0D\x0A) since that is what is displayed in the iVu logs and, for example, the Port Status screen.

• All commands are in bold text.

• For each example, a command request to the iVu sensor is prefaced with a >>, and a command response frame from the iVu sensor is prefaced by a << as shown below. These are only used to make the documentation clearer.

>> get info companyname\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << "Banner Engineering Corp."\x0D\x0A

8.4.3 Examples

How to Trigger the Sensor and Retrieve Inspection Data using the Command Channel

This example is based on a sort inspection. To trigger the sensor and retrieve inspection data, do the following

Make sure that the Command Channel is enabled using either Ethernet or Serial I/O ( Main Menu > System >

1. Communications > Command Channel > Connection ).

2. Set Trigger to Command. Go to the Main Menu > Imager > Trigger screen, and from the drop-down select Command.

3. Issue a trigger command as follows:

>> do trigger\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

Check that the inspection passed.

>> get inspection status\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << Pass\x0D\x0A

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5. Get the pattern names that are stored in the iVu sensor.

>> get sort_result patternnames\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << "pattern_1","pattern_2"x0D\x0A

How to Execute a Product Change Using the Command Channel

Make sure that the Command Channel is enabled using either Ethernet or Serial I/O ( Main Menu > System > Communications > Command Channel > Connection ).

2. Get all the stored inspection names.

>> get productchange inspectionnames\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << "Inspection 1", "Inspection 2", "Inspection 3"\x0D\x0A

Execute a product change.

>> do productchange "inspection2"\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

Check that the inspection passed.

>> get inspection status\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << Pass\x0D\x0A

8.4.4 Command Channel Reference

Info Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get Info CompanyName The company name as a string. Get Info ModelNumber The sensor model number as a string. Get Info FirmwareVersion The sensor firmware version as a string. Get Info SerialNumber The sensor serial number as a string. Get Info Name The sensor name as a string. Get Info BootNumber The number of sensor bootups. Get Info UpTimer The elapsed time the sensor has been running in the format

Get Info HourCount The number of hours the sensor has been running. Get Info RemoteConnected The remote display connected status as a boolean value (true or false). Get Info RemoteModelNumber The model number of the remote display as a string. Get Info RemoteSerialNumber The serial number of the remote display as a string.

Examples

>> get info companyname\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << "Banner Engineering Corp."\x0D\x0A

hh:mm:ss:msec.

>> get info bootnumber\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 42\x0D\x0A

>> get info uptimer\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 4:42:42:324\x0D\x0A

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System Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Do System Reboot Reboots the sensor. Pre-empts other commands except Save. Do System Save Saves inspection and configuration parameters. Blocks until finished.

Get Ethernet IPAddress Get the current active IP address of the sensor as a string. Get Ethernet SubnetMask Get the current active subnet mask of the sensor as a string. Get Ethernet Gateway Get the current active Gateway address of the sensor as a string. Set Ethernet IPAddress Set IP address of the sensor. A valid IP address must be supplied as a

Set Ethernet SubnetMask Set new subnet mask. A 'Reboot' command is required to be sent from

Set Ethernet Gateway Set new Gateway IP address. A 'Reboot' command is required to be

Should be used sparingly.

string (for example: 192.168.0.1). A 'Reboot' command from the command channel must follow in order to make the new IP address effective. You may also set new Subnet Mask and Gateway address as required before a 'Reboot' command is sent to the sensor.

the command channel in order to make the new mask effective.

sent from the command channel to make the new address effective.

Examples

>> do system save\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

Status Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get Status Ready Flag indicating whether the system is ready to trigger (true) or busy

Get Status SystemError Flag indicating whether a system error is active (true) or cleared

Do Status ClearSystemError Clears the system error LED and sets the internal flag to false.

(false).

Examples

>> get status ready\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << True\x0D\x0A

>> get status systemerror\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << False\x0D\x0A

>> do status clearsystemerror\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

Trigger Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get Trigger Mode Sets trigger mode to one of the valid trigger modes for the sensor. Set Trigger Mode Sets trigger mode to one of the valid trigger modes for the sensor. Do Trigger Initiates a single trigger. The sensor does not transmit a response until

the sensor has completed the action.

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Examples

>> set trigger mode command\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

>> get trigger mode\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << Command\x0D\x0A

>> do trigger\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

Imager Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get Imager Gain The sensor's value used to electronically brighten all image

Set Imager Gain The sensor's value used to electronically brighten all image

Get Imager Exposure The sensor's value used to control the amount of time the

Set Imager Exposure The sensor's value used to control the amount of time the

pixels This value can be modified using the sensor's touchscreen. This remotely modified value is not persisted to the sensors permanent memory. The 'Save' operation is required to persist this value.

imager is allowed to gather light for the image. This value can be modified using the sensor's touchscreen. This remotely modified value is not persisted to the sensors permanent memory. The 'Save' operation is required to persist this value.

Examples

>> get imager exposure\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << Command\x0D\x0A

>> set imager exposure"11900"\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

Teach Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Do Teach NextTrigger This commands forces the sensor to perform the Remote Teach

Examples

operation on the next trigger. This command can be performed using the sensor's touchscreen.

>> do teach\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

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ProductChange Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Do ProductChange [Name] Forces the sensor to switch to the specified inspection. The sensor does

Get ProductChange InspectionNames List of all inspections stored in the sensor.

Examples

not transmit a response until the sensor has completed the action. Inspections results will be invalid until the next trigger.

>> get productchange inspectionnames\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

>> do productchange "inspection2"\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

History Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get History Passed The number of passed inspections. Get History Failed The number of failed inspections. Get History MissedTriggers The number of missed triggers. Get History TotalFrames The total number of inspections since the history was last cleared. Get History MinInspectionTime The minimum elapsed time (msec) of the inspection. Get History MaxInspectionTime The maximum elapsed time (msec) of the inspection. Do History Clear Clears all history fields (for example pass, fail, sensor history, etc.).

Examples

>> get history passed\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 13\x0D\x0A

>> get history startframenumber\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 3\x0D\x0A

>> do history clear\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A

Inspection Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get Inspection Status This status of the most recent inspection either Pass, Fail, or Idle (no

Get Inspection Name The name of the active inspection. Get Inspection FrameNumber The most recent inspection frame number. Get Inspection ExecutionTime The most recent inspection execution time in msec.

triggers).

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Examples

>> get inspection status\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << Fail\x0D\x0A

>> get inspection executiontime\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 37.739\x0D\x0A

AREA_RESULT Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get AREA_RESULT Count The number of detected areas. Get AREA_RESULT MinArea The size of the smallest detected area. Get AREA_RESULT MaxArea The size of the largest detected area.

Examples

>> get area_result count\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 2\x0D\x0A

>> get area_result minarea\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 7665\x0D\x0A

AREA_HISTORY Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get AREA_HISTORY MinCount The minimum number of detected areas, since history was last cleared. Get AREA_HISTORY MaxCount The maximum number of detected areas, since history was last cleared. Get AREA_HISTORY MinArea The minimum detected area value, since history was last cleared. Get AREA_HISTORY MaxArea The maximum detected area value, since history was last cleared.

Examples

>> get area_history mincount\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 1\x0D\x0A

>> get area_history minarea\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 7665\x0D\x0A

BLEMISH_RESULT Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get BLEMISH_RESULT Count The number of detected blemishes. Get BLEMISH_RESULT MinEdgeLength The minimum detected blemish edge length. Get BLEMISH_RESULT MaxEdgeLength The maximum detected blemish edge length.

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Examples

>> get blemish_result count\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 4\x0D\x0A

>> get blemish_result minedgelength\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 22\x0D\x0A

BLEMISH_HISTORY Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get BLEMISH_HISTORY MinCount The minimum number of detected blemishes, since history was last

Get BLEMISH_HISTORY MaxCount The maximum number of detected blemishes, since history was last

Get BLEMISH_HISTORY MinEdgeLength The minimum detected blemish edge length, since history was last

Get BLEMISH_HISTORY MaxEdgeLength The maximum detected blemish edge length, since history was last

Examples

cleared.

>> get blemish_history count\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 1\x0D\x0A

>> get blemish_history maxcount\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 6\x0D\x0A

MATCH_RESULT Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get MATCH_RESULT Count The number of detected matches. Get MATCH_RESULT MinPercentMatch The minimum detected match percentage. Get MATCH_RESULT MaxPercentMatch The maximum detected match percentage.

Examples

>> get match_result count\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 1\x0D\x0A

>> get match_result maxpercentmatch\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 6\x0D\x0A

MATCH_HISTORY Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get MATCH_HISTORY MinCount The minimum number of detected matches, since history was last

Get MATCH_HISTORY MaxCount The maximum number of detected matches, since history was last

Get MATCH_HISTORY MinPercent The minimum detected match percentage, since history was last

cleared.

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Command Group Item Description

Get MATCH_HISTORY MaxPercent The maximum detected match percentage, since history was last

Examples

cleared.

>> get match_history count\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 1\x0D\x0A

>> get match_history maxcount\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 6\x0D\x0A

SORT_RESULT Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get SORT_RESULT Count The number of detected sort patterns. Get SORT_RESULT MinPercentMatch The minimum detected sort pattern match percentage. Get SORT_RESULT MaxPercentMatch The maximum detected sort pattern match percentage. Get SORT_RESULT PatternNumbers Listing of detected patterns by pattern number. Get SORT_RESULT PatternNames Listing of detected patterns by pattern name.

SORT_HISTORY Command Group

Command Group Item Description

Get SORT_HISTORY MinCount The minimum number of detected sort patterns, since history was last

Get SORT_HISTORY MaxCount The maximum number of detected sort patterns, since history was last

Get SORT_HISTORY MinPercent The minimum detected sort pattern match percentage, since history

Get SORT_HISTORY MaxPercent The maximum detected sort pattern match percentage, since history

Examples

cleared.

was last cleared.

>> get sort_history mincount\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 1\x0D\x0A

>> get sort_history maxcount\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 6\x0D\x0A

8.4.5

When having more than one sensor in the inspection, all SensorType_Result and SensorType_History related commands must include the Sensor Name in "< >" brackets.

Multiple Sensors Inspection

Examples

>> get area_result <Area1> count\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 7665\x0D\x0A

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Notice that <Area1> is the sensor name of an Area Sensor Type in the current inspection.

>> get blemish_history <Blemish1> minedgelength\x0D\x0A << OK\x0D\x0A << 22\x0D\x0A

Notice that <Blemish1> is the sensor name of a Blemish Sensor Type in the current inspection.

8.4.6 Command Channel Command Status Register

The command status is a verification of the command type.

Command Status Value (16-bit integer)

Unknown 0 Read 1 Write 2 Execute 3

8.4.7 Command Channel Error Codes

Table 13: Plus TG Command Channel Error Codes

Numeric ID Text ID Description

00000 SUCCESS Command processed successfully 10000 EMPTY_FRAME_RECEIVED Indicates that the request was empty. The command channel

10001 COMMAND_NOT_RECOGNIZED The command specified is not recognized 10100 GROUP_MISSING A Group ID must be specified immediately after the command 10101 GROUP_NOT_FOUND The specified Group ID is invalid / unknown 10102 GROUP_ITEM_MISSING A Group Item ID must be specified immediately after the Group

10103 GROUP_ITEM_NOT_FOUND The specified Group Item ID is invalid / unknown 10152 NOT_READABLE Attempt to get a value that is not readable 10153 NOT_WRITEABLE Attempt to set a value that is not writeable 10250 NOT_A_METHOD Method ID specified is not a method 10251 WRONG_ARGUMENT_COUNT Total method arguments specified do not match method 10252 COMMAND_NOT_FINISHED Attempt to issue command when a previous command has not

10300 INVALID_ARGUMENT_TYPE Item ID specified must be a item (not a group or method) 10301 DATA_VALUE_MISSING Command missing item's data value 10350 ARGUMENTS_DETECTED Get command received with unneeded arguments 10351 INVALID_ARGUMENT_TYPE Item ID specified must be a item (not a group or method) 10340 MINIMUM_VALUE_EXCEEDED New item value is below the minimum 10341 MAXIMUM_VALUE_EXCEEDED New items value is above the maximum 10500 DATA_SET_EMPTY Data export operation returned no results. 10900 SENSOR_NOT_READY Command specified requires sensor to be in the READY state. 10920 SENSOR_TYPE_NOT_ACTIVE Command specified belongs to a different sensor type. 15000 VALUE_INVALID Text value is invalid / unknown 15050 VALUE_INVALID Text value is invalid - expecting True or False 15100 STRING_TOO_LONG String value specified exceeds maximum allowable length

requires a command, any arguments, and an end-of-frame delimiter.

finished

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Numeric ID Text ID Description

20200 NO_AREAS_FOUND Attempt to obtain value when no areas were found. 20600 NO_MATCHES_FOUND Attempt to obtain value when no matches were found. 20800 NO_MATCHES_FOUND Attempt to obtain value when no sort patterns were found. 80000 REMOTE_DISPLAY_NOT_CONNECTED Remote Display must be connected to obtain this value 80001 REMOTE_DISPLAY_NOT_SUPPORTED This sensor does not have Remote Display capability 80100 COMMAND_MODE_EXPECTED The Trigger Mode must be set to "Command" perform this

80101 COMMAND_TIMED_OUT The command timed out before finishing 80102 TRIGGER_REQUIRED Access to the specified data requires a triggered inspection 80150 COMMAND_TIMED_OUT The command timed out before finishing 80200 SYSTEM_ERROR_NOT_ACTIVE The System Error must be active to execute this command 80300 TEACH_SENSOR_TYPE_INVALID Teach requires Match Sensor type. 80350 MULTIPLE_INSPECTIONS_DISABLED Requires multiple inspections to be enabled 80351 MULTIPLE_INSPECTIONS_EMPTY No inspections are available in multiple inspection mode. 80400 PRODUCT_CHANGE_WHEN_NOT_READY Sensor must be in the READY state to perform a product change. 80401 PRODUCT_CHANGE_INVALID_INSPECTION Attempt to product change to a unknown or invalid inspection. 80402 PRODUCT_CHANGE_TIMEOUT The Product Change operation timed out. 80403 PRODUCT_CHANGE_TO_SAME_INSPECTIONAttempt to product change to the same inspection.

operation

80404 SENSOR_NAME_NOT_FOUND Attempt to use a command without a sensor name in a multi-

sensor inspection

8.5 iVu Discovery Protocol

The iVu Discovery Protocol is a method by which Banner's iVu Vision sensors can be dynamically discovered on an Ethernet network.

8.5.1 Overview

The iVu Discovery Protocol is a method to dynamically discover Banner's iVu Vision sensors on an Ethernet network. The goal is to both be able to find a sensor and then if necessary change the IP address of that sensor so that it is on the same subnet as the controlling PC. This is done without requiring the PC to change its IP address or using anything more than an Ethernet cable connected to the sensor.

The iVu Discovery Protocol is implemented using UDP broadcast packets that are mapped to Ethernet Broadcast packets by the TCP/IP stack. Broadcast packets are the only mechanism that ensures delivery of the data if the sensor and controlling PC are configured for different subnets and on the same bridged Ethernet network. The contents of the packets used for Banner’s iVu Vision systems are proprietary.

The iVu Discovery Protocol is supported by iVu Vision sensors from the 2012R1 or later releases.

8.5.2 UDP Usage

The packets are all sent with the source and destination port number set to 19995. The destination IP address is always set to a broadcast value of 255.255.255.255.

8.5.3 Packet Format

The packets used by the Discovery Protocol all follow the same general format. The packets have a short header and a larger body area with ASCII text.

Header Format

The header of the packets is as follows:

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Name Offset

Protocol ID 0 4

Message Type 4 4

Correlation Tag 8 4

Length

(bytes)

Description

Magic number that identifies this as a Discovery Protocol Packet. If the protocol changes and the same port number is used, this value should also change.

Always set to 0x6956752b. This appears as “iVu+” when viewed with packet dump software.

Identifies the type of message: DISCOVER = 0x44495343 - dumps as “DISC” DISCOVER_REPLY = 0x52504c59 – dumps as “RPLY” DISCOVER_SETIP = 0x53455449 – dumps as “SETI” See below for a detailed description of each of these messages.

A number chosen by the sender of a DISCOVER packet. The value sent in a DISCOVER packet is returned in the DISCOVER_REPLY packet. This allows the sender to match its requests with responses it receives.

Body Format

The Body of the packet follows the header and consists of a long string of ASCII text. The ASCII text section contains a number of strings in the format of “<name>=<value>,” Those names and values are detailed below. Please note that the comma is required, and is used as a string separator.

Name Values Description

SerialNumber String Sensor serial number Version String Firmware version string.

Name String

MAC

IP String in decimal dot notation IP address of the sensor NetMask String in decimal dot notation Network mask of the sensor Gateway String in decimal dot notation IP address of the sensor's default gateway

xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx – Each 'x' is a hexadecimal character.

Name of the sensor as ASCII string. This field is filled in only if the sensor is configured for English language. For all other languages, this field will be omitted.

Ethernet MAC address of this sensor

DISCOVER Message

The packet with Discover message is sent by a controlling PC to find which sensors are present on its network. The DISCOVER message should broadcast on all Ethernet interfaces of the controlling PC. After sending the DISCOVER message packet, the PC should wait to receive DISCOVER_REPLY packets from the sensors.

The controlling PC does not 'know' how many sensors are connected therefore it should wait for up to 5 seconds for any reply packets to come to it to allow for any variation in time needed for the sensors to reply.

It is recommended that more than one DISCOVER packet is sent because a single UDP packet may be lost by network switches or the camera. The probability of multiple packets being lost is much smaller. These packets should be separated in time by 100 milliseconds or more.

This and the following packet capture examples were done using a freely-available network tracing and troubleshooting software called Wireshark. Banner Engineering Corporation does not provide support for this product nor endorses it.

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