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Contents

1 Welcome...................................................................................................................................................... 6

2 Imprint ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

3 Safety instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 8

4 Correct Use ............................................................................................................................................... 10

5 Mode of operation .................................................................................................................................... 11

6 Installation and Commissioning ............................................................................................................. 13

6.1 Mechanical installation ........................................................................................................................ 13

6.2 Electrical installation ............................................................................................................................ 14

6.3 Wiring................................................................................................................................................... 15

6.3.1 Notes on using an encoder ........................................................................................................... 16

6.4 Installing the software .......................................................................................................................... 18

6.5 Commissioning the Ethernet interface on your computer ................................................................... 20

6.6 Notes on using gateways .................................................................................................................... 22

6.7 Important network terms ...................................................................................................................... 23

6.8 LED panel ............................................................................................................................................ 24

7 Overview of the Application Suite .......................................................................................................... 25

7.1 Operating modes of the VeriSens® ...................................................................................................... 26

7.2 Help, info and support ......................................................................................................................... 27

8 Image display options ............................................................................................................................. 28

8.1 Images from PC ................................................................................................................................... 29

8.2 Error images ........................................................................................................................................ 30

8.3 Loading, saving and recording images ................................................................................................ 31

8.4 Job features ......................................................................................................................................... 32

9 Creating a job ........................................................................................................................................... 33

9.1 Adjusting the image ............................................................................................................................. 33

9.1.1 Image acquisition .......................................................................................................................... 34

9.1.2 Coordinates (only XF-100 / XF-200) ............................................................................................. 38

9.2 Checking features ................................................................................................................................ 40

9.3 Configuring interfaces.......................................................................................................................... 47

9.3.1 Timing digital I/Os ......................................................................................................................... 47

9.3.2 Occupancy of digital I/Os .............................................................................................................. 48

9.3.3 Output process interface (excluding CS-100) ............................................................................... 52

9.3.4 Input process interface (excluding CS-100) .................................................................................. 56

9.3.5 Web interface ................................................................................................................................ 59

9.4 Activating VeriSens® ............................................................................................................................ 60

9.4.1 Statistics / Details .......................................................................................................................... 62

10 Device menu ............................................................................................................................................. 63

10.1 Connect to device ................................................................................................................................ 64

10.2 Device settings .................................................................................................................................... 66

10.2.1 Device name ................................................................................................................................. 67

10.2.2 Access rights (ID-100 / ID-110 / XF-100 / XF-200 / XC-100 / XC-200 only) ................................. 68

10.2.2.1 Application Suite ..................................................................................................................... 68

10.2.2.2 Web interface .......................................................................................................................... 69

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10.2.3 Customizing web interface ............................................................................................................ 70

10.2.4 Digital I/Os ..................................................................................................................................... 72

10.2.5 Alarm signal .................................................................................................................................. 74

10.2.6 IP address / Network ..................................................................................................................... 75

10.2.7 Process interface .......................................................................................................................... 76

10.2.8 FTP ............................................................................................................................................... 77

10.2.9 Job management .......................................................................................................................... 78

10.2.10 Job selection / Teach..................................................................................................................... 79

10.2.11 Lighting Controller (only XC) ......................................................................................................... 80

10.2.12 Firmware update ........................................................................................................................... 83

10.3 Create device backup .......................................................................................................................... 85

10.4 Transfer device backup ....................................................................................................................... 86

10.5 Digital I/O Assistant ............................................................................................................................. 88

10.6 Process interface wizard (not CS-100) ................................................................................................ 90

10.7 Operating mode display....................................................................................................................... 92

11 Job menu .................................................................................................................................................. 93

11.1 Create new job .................................................................................................................................... 94

11.2 Load from PC ...................................................................................................................................... 95

11.3 Load from VeriSens® ........................................................................................................................... 96

11.4 Save to PC .......................................................................................................................................... 97

11.5 Save to VeriSens® ............................................................................................................................... 98

11.6 Test job ................................................................................................................................................ 99

11.6.1 Test Protocol – Overview ............................................................................................................ 102

11.6.2 Test Protocol – Statistic ............................................................................................................... 103

11.7 Result and user display ..................................................................................................................... 104

12 Sensor tasks ........................................................................................................................................... 105

12.1 Part location on contours ................................................................................................................... 106

12.2 Part location on edges ....................................................................................................................... 109

12.3 Part location on a circle ..................................................................................................................... 112

12.4 Part location on text line .................................................................................................................... 114

12.5 Distance ............................................................................................................................................. 116

12.6 Circle.................................................................................................................................................. 119

12.7 Angle.................................................................................................................................................. 122

12.8 Count edges ...................................................................................................................................... 125

12.9 Point position ..................................................................................................................................... 127

12.10 Count contour points ......................................................................................................................... 129

12.11 Contour comparison .......................................................................................................................... 131

12.12 Brightness .......................................................................................................................................... 134

12.13 Contrast ............................................................................................................................................. 136

12.14 Area size ............................................................................................................................................ 138

12.15 Count areas ....................................................................................................................................... 141

12.16 Pattern comparison ........................................................................................................................... 144

12.17 Barcode ............................................................................................................................................. 146

12.18 Matrix code ........................................................................................................................................ 149

12.19 Text .................................................................................................................................................... 153

12.20 Appendix: Quality characteristics for barcodes and matrix codes .................................................... 158

13 Digital interfaces .................................................................................................................................... 160

13.1 Explanation of terms from the timing diagram ................................................................................... 160

13.2 Timing when an external trigger is used ............................................................................................ 161

13.3 Timing for continuous image acquisition ........................................................................................... 162

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13.4 External Teach ................................................................................................................................... 163

13.5 Job switching ..................................................................................................................................... 164

13.6 Job selection via digital inputs ........................................................................................................... 165

13.6.1 Binary job selection ..................................................................................................................... 166

13.6.2 Bit serial job selection ................................................................................................................. 167

13.7 Alarm signal ....................................................................................................................................... 169

14 VeriSens® web interface ........................................................................................................................ 170

14.1 Supported browsers .......................................................................................................................... 170

14.2 Connecting tot he web interface ........................................................................................................ 171

14.3 Device specific functions ................................................................................................................... 172

14.4 Job specific functions ........................................................................................................................ 174

14.4.1 Image acquisition ........................................................................................................................ 175

14.4.2 Part location ................................................................................................................................ 175

14.4.3 Geometry .................................................................................................................................... 175

14.4.4 Feature comarison ...................................................................................................................... 176

14.4.5 Identification ................................................................................................................................ 177

14.5 Functions selectable via the adress bar ............................................................................................ 178

14.5.1 Languare selection ...................................................................................................................... 178

14.5.2 Live image ................................................................................................................................... 178

14.5.3 Defect images ............................................................................................................................. 179

14.5.4 Static images ............................................................................................................................... 180

14.5.5 Setting the display screen ........................................................................................................... 182

15 Communication via the VeriSens® process interface ......................................................................... 183

15.1 Adjustments Ethernet ........................................................................................................................ 183

15.1.1 Configuration of the Ethernet interface ....................................................................................... 183

15.1.2 Protocol structure – Ethernet ...................................................................................................... 184

15.2 Adjustments RS485(ID-100 only) ...................................................................................................... 184

15.2.1 Configuration of the RS485 interface (ID-100 only) .................................................................... 184

15.2.2 Protocol structure - RS485 (ID-100 only) .................................................................................... 185

15.3 General Information ........................................................................................................................... 187

15.3.1 General description of data formats ............................................................................................ 187

15.3.1.1 Integer ................................................................................................................................... 187

15.3.1.2 Float ...................................................................................................................................... 188

15.3.1.3 Text ........................................................................................................................................ 188

15.3.1.4 Composite data type: Integer point ....................................................................................... 188

15.3.1.5 Composite data type: Float point .......................................................................................... 189

15.3.1.6 Composite data type: List ...................................................................................................... 189

15.3.2 Numeric values in commands ..................................................................................................... 190

15.3.3 Conversion Table Decimal ↔ Hexadecimal ↔ Character .......................................................... 191

15.3.4 Response delay .......................................................................................................................... 193

15.4 Available commands ......................................................................................................................... 194

15.4.1 CS command –reset statistics .................................................................................................... 194

15.4.2 GB command – access device backup ....................................................................................... 195

15.4.3 GD command – retrieve last result ............................................................................................. 196

15.4.4 GF command – access individual data on the device ................................................................ 199

15.4.5 GI command – access an image (only via Ethernet) .................................................................. 200

15.4.6 GM command – access information about the device ................................................................ 201

15.4.7 GP command – access the current configuration of the SP command ...................................... 202

15.4.8 GS command – request status ................................................................................................... 203

15.4.9 SJ command – change to a different job .................................................................................... 205

15.4.10 SM command – change operating mode .................................................................................... 206

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15.4.11 SP command – set parameters for the feature checks ............................................................... 208

15.4.12 TE command – use next image for external teach ..................................................................... 210

15.4.13 TR command – request image acquisition and response datagram .......................................... 211

15.4.14 UD command – transfer backup data (only for Ethernet) ........................................................... 212

15.4.15 UJ command – transfer a new job .............................................................................................. 214

15.4.16 VB command – restart device ..................................................................................................... 215

16 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................. 216

17 Technical data ......................................................................................................................................... 217

17.1 VeriSens® devices and accessories .................................................................................................. 217

17.2 Technical drawing of VeriSens® Vision Sensor (except XC-100 / XC-200) ....................................... 220

17.3 Technical drawing of VeriSens® C-mount Vision Sensor (only XC-100 / XC-200) ............................ 221

17.4 Fastening bracket, 90 degree ............................................................................................................ 222

17.5 Fastening bracket, straight ................................................................................................................ 223

17.6 Lighting mount “VB Fix Kit Bar Light 74” ........................................................................................... 224

17.7 Technical data .................................................................................................................................... 225

17.8 VeriSens® Electrical Connection (View on Device) ........................................................................... 227

17.9 Power Cable VeriSens® M12 / 12-pin ................................................................................................ 228

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1 Welcome

Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the safety
instructions!

Welcome to VeriSens® Help

Target group:

These operating instructions are intended for users that want to perform sensor tasks with the VeriSens®
Vision Sensor.

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2 Imprint

Baumer Optronic GmbH

Badstraße 30
DE-01454 Radeberg

Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Version 3.4

05/2013 Issue

VeriSens® and FEX® are registered trademarks of Baumer Optronic GmbH.

All other product and company names mentioned are trade marks or registered trade marks of their
respective owners.

All rights reserved. Reproduction of this document in whole or in part is only permitted with previous written
consent from Baumer Optronic GmbH.

Revisions in the course of technical progress and possible errors reserved.

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3 Safety instructions

NOTE

Gives helpful notes on operation or other general recommendations.

ATTENTION!

Indicates a possibly dangerous situation. If the situation is not avoided,
slight or minor injury could result or the device may be damaged.

WARNING!

Indicates an immediate imminent danger. If the danger is not avoided, the consequences
are death or very serious injury.

NOTE

There is a scratch-resistant foil on the glass cover of the tube in the VeriSens® XC series.
Remove the foil before you start any jobs.

NOTE

For optimum electrical noise immunity, the use of shielded cables is recommended. The
appropriate cables can be obtained from Baumer.

NOTE

Network problems can be caused by a variety of issues, such as power saving modes on
portable computers, faults with cables or other components, or incorrect settings on the
PC. In case of problems, contact a technician who can test the computer to find the
source of the network error.

NOTE

Printable ASCII symbols are supported for job, feature and data names in accordance
with ISO/IEC 8859-1.

.

Explanations of safety instructions

General safety instructions for the VeriSens® Vision Sensor

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ATTENTION!

Connection, installation and commissioning may only be carried out by specialized
personnel.
Protect optical areas from moisture and dirt.

ATTENTION!

Protection class only valid if all plugs / connectors are connected according to this
technical documentation!

ATTENTION

The device may become warm during operation. High temperatures may damage the
device. Make sure that, at ambient temperatures around 50°C, (+122°F) the housing is
assembled so that the generated heat is dissipated!

ATTENTION

Strong radiation or electrical fields can damage the VeriSens®. Never put the device in
areas affected by strong radiation or strong electrical fields. These can be created by, for
example, close proximity to lasers.

WARNING!

VeriSens® emits bright, pulsed light (Risk goup 1, low risk, EN 62471:2008).

Bright, pulsed light can cause damage to the eyes and seizures.
Never look directly into the pulsed light from the LEDs!

NOTE

VeriSens® uses LED illumination of the risk group RG 0 (exempt group, no risk) as per
IEC/EN 62471.

The radiation of the LEDs does not pose a hazard to the human eye if the VeriSens® is
used for its intended purpose.

Even so, do not look directly into the light source – there is a danger of dazzle and
irritation. Install the VeriSens® so that it is not possible to look directly into the light source.

For VeriSens© with infrared illumination

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4 Correct Use



Completeness

(VeriSens® CS-100 / XF-100 / XF-200 / XC-100 / XC-200)



Presence

(VeriSens® CS-100 / XF-100 / XF-200 / XC-100 / XC-200)



Location

(VeriSens® CS-100 / XF-100 / XF-200 / XC-100 / XC-200)



Correct position

(VeriSens® CS-100 / XF-100 / XF-200 / XC-100 / XC-200)



Bar code and matrix code

(VeriSens® ID-100 / ID-110 / XF-200 / XC-200)



Numbers and characters

(VeriSens® ID-110 / XF-200 / XC-200)

ATTENTION!

Only use the VeriSens® Vision Sensor for its intended purpose! Any use that is not
described in the technical documentation shall invalidate the guarantee!

The VeriSens® Vision Sensors in combination with the Application Suite software are used to monitor and
verify:

In objects carried past on conveyor belts, for example.

The latest information on the Baumer VeriSens® and links to other Baumer products are to be found at

http://www.baumer.com/verisens.

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5 Mode of operation

In contrast with conventional photoelectric sensors, the VeriSens® operates with digital images and is
capable of conducting several sensor tasks with parameters set by the software.

VeriSens®’ strength lies in the detection of contours. With the procedure, differences in brightness can be
optimally tolerated, as contours are usually independent of the absolute brightness (e.g. variations in
illumination).
Because a workpiece can normally always be described by its relevant contours, this provides powerful tools
to control the presence, position and completeness of parts. The high quality of the method ensures that a
reliable result is always achieved even with a rapid sequence of objects.

The diagram shows the schematic mode of operation with the corresponding parts of the sensor.

Here, each job is divided into several sensor tasks. Each sensor task executes one task and returns an
associated pass/fail result or the associated measured values. For this purpose, a working area must be
defined that is either circular, an arc, rectangular or polygonal. The contours can be given via search arrows
for geometrical sensor tasks.

Then you can link the results from the sensor tasks into one result and output it via a digital interface.
With VeriSens® the stored jobs can be selected via external switching inputs.

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The VeriSens® operates in two operating modes:

 Activated
 Parameter settings

In activated mode, the actual job is conducted. VeriSens® operates autonomously in this mode and can
communicate directly with a PLC. VeriSens® receives all commands such as trigger or job number from the
external control system and mainly returns a pass or fail result. In activated mode you can also use the
Application Suite to monitor your test assignments.

In the Configuration mode you can configure and set the parameters for the jobs and features to be checked.
This is conducted using the Application Suite.
Because a high-quality digital image provides many means of visual inspection, the parameters of the jobs
have to be set according to the test assignment and the application. For this purpose, the Application Suite
provides a pre-configured input mask for each feature to be checked, which supports the determination of
the optimum settings.

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6 Installation and Commissioning

NOTE

The field of view for the XC-100 / XC-200 depends on the lens used.

Lens

f = 10 mm

Object distance

Max. inspection area

50 mm

26 mm x 17 mm

100 mm

50 mm x 32 mm

200 mm

98 mm x 62 mm

300 mm

145 mm x 93 mm

Lens

f = 16 mm

Object distance

Max. inspection area

70 mm

18 mm x 11 mm

100 mm

26 mm x 17 mm

200 mm

55 mm x 35 mm

300 mm

84 mm x 54 mm

6.1 Mechanical installation

You can operate VeriSens® in any position.

Fasten the VeriSens® to the M4 screws provided for this purpose.

Align the VeriSens® so that the image center indicated below points directly at the object to be inspected.

The VeriSens® should be installed so that it vibrates as little as possible during operation to avoid negative
influences on the image quality (blurred images).

Install the VeriSens® so that there are no obstacles between the sensor and the object that could block the
view or cause reflections.

The VeriSens® can inspect fixed areas at fixed distances. For this purpose, there are two variants with
different focal distances of the optical systems (f = 10 mm and f = 16 mm).

The tables below contain the maximum fields of view:

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6.2 Electrical installation

NOTE

For optimum electrical noise immunity, the use of shielded cables is recommended. The
appropriate cables can be obtained from Baumer.

ATTENTION!

When connecting the power cable, ensure that all conductors are correctly connected
according to their color codes.

You will find the voltages necessary, the pin assignment and the corresponding electrical
power under Technical Data.

NOTE

After installing the software, you can check the correct assignment of the digital
connections in the menu: Device → Digital I/Os assistant.

For commissioning, you will require:

A VeriSens® vision sensor,
Installation CD for the Application Suite,
A M12-connecting cable (not supplied)
An Ethernet cable (not supplied)
A normal PC with Ethernet interface (not supplied).

Screw the 12-pin power cable with M12 plug onto the power supply connection on the VeriSens®.

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6.3 Wiring

Input

Output

Encoder

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6.3.1 Notes on using an encoder

NOTE

After installation, the inputs must be defined in the software using:

Device → Device settings → Digital I/O / Inputs

Pin assignment of the

power cable

Connect the encoder CH-A to pin 11 (IN 5; gray-pink).

You have two options for operating VeriSens® Vision Sensors with an encoder:

 1-channel operation (CH-A)

In this mode, every rising edge of the signal corresponds to one pulse for the timing control of the
device.
It is not possible to detect the travel direction of the belt.

The maximum frequency of 500 kHz should not be exceeded for reliable operation.

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Pin assignment of

the power cable

Connect the encoder CH-A to pin 11 (IN 5; gray-pink).

Connect the encoder CH-B to pin 10 (IN 4; violet).

2-channel operation (CH-A and CH-B)

In this mode, every rising and falling edge of the signals corresponds to one pulse for the timing
control of the device. The signals must alternate for the CH-A and CH-B channels.
It is possible to detect the travel direction of the belt.

The maximum frequency of 500 kHz/channel should not be exceeded for reliable operation.

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6.4 Installing the software

NOTE

Please observe that you require the administrator privileges for the installation of the
Application Suite or device driver, however, you can use a version without installation.

The following browsers support the web interface:

Internet Explorer® 8/9
Firefox 3.6.28
Firefox 13

Javascript and Cookies must both be enabled.

ATTENTION!

Protection class only valid if all plugs / connectors are connected according to this
technical documentation!

The following is a list of system requirements necessary for a proper operation of the Application Suite:

 Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit / 64 bit), Microsoft

Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit), Win 8 (32 bit / 64 bit)

 Processor: Min. 500 MHz, 2 GHz recommended
 Memory: Min. 512 MB RAM, > 1 GB recommended
 Hard drive: Min. A minimum of about 150 MB of free disk space; including examples, about 400 MB
 Display: Resolution min. 1024 x 768 pixel, TrueColor recommended
 Network: Network connection for 10 Base-T / 100 Base-TX or faster

Connect VeriSens® to the Ethernet interface of your computer or connect VeriSens® and your computer in a
common network:

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NOTE

You can launch the Application Suite using a command line parameter and automatically
connect to a VeriSens® by way of the IP address.

Example: appsuite2.exe /ip=192.168.0.250 (default IP address)

You can also use a command line parameter to launch the Application Suite in different
languages.

/l=de (German)
/l=en (English)
/l=fr (French)
/l=zh (Chinese)

Example: appsuite2.exe /ip=192.168.0.250 /l=en
(Launch the Application Suite in English with the default IP address)

1. Start the setup program from the CD and follow the installation instructions.

2. A link to the Application Suite will be made on your desktop. The Application Suite is launched by
double clicking on this link.

3. Check the network settings to connect to VeriSens®.

When VeriSens® has been correctly connected and the software is successfully installed, the vision sensor
can be commissioned using the Application Suite.

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6.5 Commissioning the Ethernet interface on your computer

NOTE

To avoid network malfunctions, ensure that each IP address is unique within your network
and has not already been assigned!

1. Assigning an IP address

To use VeriSens® in your network, you must assign a unique IP address to the device. Below is the default
factory configuration:

1. If you have a DHCP server integrated into your network, the IP address is requested from this
server. No additional manual actions are necessary on your part.

2. If a valid IP address cannot be obtained within 15 seconds, the default IP address of 192.168.0.250
(subnet mask: 255.255.255.0) is used.

Now, link your PC into the same network as VeriSens®. Under certain circumstances, you may need to
configure the IP address of your PC for this purpose. With Microsoft Windows XP, proceed as follows:

1) Open the "Start" menu and then move to "Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections".

2) Select your network (e.g., "Local Area Connection") and then the "Properties" entry in the context
menu.

3) Select the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" entry in the list of elements and then click the Properties
button below the selection list. The following dialog box opens:

Activate the Use the following IP address option and select an address in the range 192.168.0.xxx
that has not yet been used for the IP address. Enter 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask and confirm
these settings.

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NOTE

For VeriSens® communication via Ethernet, the following ports are used:

 Application Suite: 51972 (default setting, programmable)
 Web interface: 80 (“HTTP")
 Process interface: 23 (default setting, programmable)

These ports must not be occupied by other programs or used for communication by the
process interface!

Check that these ports are enabled in your firewall! You can find details on this topic in the
manufacturer's documentation of your firewall.

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6.6 Notes on using gateways

NOTE

For communication across gateway boundaries, the public IP address of the VeriSens®
must be known. Automatic detection of the device is only possible in the local network.

To establish the connection, use the options in the selection list of available devices.

With VeriSens® sensors, it is possible to establish a connection and to configure the device by way of a
gateway.

To do this, set your PC and the VeriSens® as follows:

 PC: The gateway of the PC's local network (Gateway 1) must be set in the configuration of the

network adapter.

 VeriSens®: The gateway of the device's local network (Gateway 2) must be set in the network

configuration.

The following items must be kept in mind when an address conversion using NAT (Network Address
Translation) is being used for at least one of the gateways:

 To connect the device using the Application Suite, you must specify the public address and port

number of the gateway to which the VeriSens® is connected (Gateway 2).

 A separate port for communications must be used in the VeriSens® settings.

You can find this setting under Device → Device settings → IP address / Network. Change the Port
setting from Standard to the desired port number.

 Keep in mind that changes to the network settings of the device are only valid in the local network. If

necessary, make sure that the NAT settings of the gateway are also configured to make
communication possible.

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6.7 Important network terms

ActiveX

Software technology from Microsoft to extend programs with additional functions

DHCP – (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

Protocol for automatic assignment of the  IP addresses

Ethernet

Wired data network technology for local data networks

Firewall

Software that checks and prevents access via the network

HTML – (Hypertext Markup Language)

Document language describing the formatting of text and graphics

IP address

"Mailing address" of a device in a network
Assignment of a  MAC address to a specific network

JavaScript

Programming language for websites allowing, among other features, dynamic actions within
websites

MAC address – (Media Access Control)

6-byte address, hardware identification number for network devices unique throughout the world

Ping

Program for determining whether a computer is available in a network

Port

(Additional) address of data packets in a network
Describes the Internet services used, e.g., 21 – FTP, 25 – e-mail, 80 – websites (HTTP)

TCP – (Transmission Control Protocol)

Reliable protocol for data transfer
All data packets are transferred in the proper sequence

UDP – (User Datagram Protocol)

Faster but less reliable protocol for data transfer
Under certain circumstances, data packets may be lost or received in a different sequence

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6.8 LED panel

NOTE

In the XC series, the image focus is set on the installed lens.

A screw and 5 LEDs are located on the Vision Sensor for displaying the various states.

Image focus setting screw: Used to set image focus.

Power: Indicates that the Vision Sensor is being supplied with electricity.

Link: Indicates that the Vision Sensor is connected to the network.

Data: Indicates that data is being transferred.

Fail: Lights up when a sensor task has been failed.

Pass Lights up when a sensor task has been passed.

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7 Overview of the Application Suite

1

Image display options

2

Display screen

3

Help, info and support
window

4

Job bar

5

Device menu / Operating
mode display

6

Job menu / Result and
user display

7

Parameter area

2

4

3

7

5

6

1

The Application Suite is the software package for commissioning, job creation, configuaration, service and
maintenance of the VeriSens®. You can monitor the progress of the job in the Activated mode.

An overview of the operating modes of the VeriSens® is found in chapter Operating modes.

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7.1 Operating modes of the VeriSens®

Mode

Priority

Job processing

I/Os

1

Activated

Trigger
(Image transfer only
when permitted by
computing time)

On VeriSens®
Vision Sensor

Active
2

Parameter
settings

Image transfer
(trigger is ignored if
necessary)

By computer

Inactive

VeriSens® has two operating modes which differ mainly in the allocation of the priorities:

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7.2 Help, info and support

Associated online help is
available for each dialog on the
Help tab.

Information on the system is
shown on the Info tab. The
illustration is an example and
does not pertain to the current
version!

A form for online support is
available on the Support tab.
You have the option of attaching
images and jobs to your support
inquiry or accessing a log file.

NOTE

To improve clarity, the Help window is shown lightly grayed out when the mouse pointer is
not over it.

With this button you have the option to hide the help.

With this button, you can show the hidden Help again.

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8 Image display options

► Images from PC
► Fault images
► Loading, saving and recording images

The following display options are available:

You can zoom into or out of the displayed image using the magnifier and adjust the image to fit the window.

If the image has been enlarged and can no longer be seen as a whole, you can select another clip by
moving the area marked in red. The overview is only displayed if the entire image is not visible.

You can switch with this Buttons:

contour points

the working areas

the working areas and the model in the display.

Click on this button to display the current vision sensor image.

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8.1 Images from PC

Here you can load images for evaluation that you have saved previously from your computer. Click on
Images from PC.

Click on the green tick to hide the selection.

Click on Browse to select the directory that contains the images.

You can view the images that you have loaded here.

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8.2 Error images

VeriSens® can store up to 32 fault images in activated mode. The last fault images to occur are stored.

Click on fault images to load the fault images.

You can see the last fault images to occur (max. 32) here.

Use this button to save the single exposure currently being displayed to your PC.

Use this button to save all fault images to your PC.

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8.3 Loading, saving and recording images

Use this button to load images saved on your computer for further processing.

Use this button to save the image currently being displayed to your PC.

Use this button to record live images. The “Record images” dialog box opens after clicking.

Make the settings required for the image series in this dialog box.

Use the Single image button to save just one image in the selected directory. Use the Acquisition button to
keep acquiring images until you click on Finish or have limited image acquisition.

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8.4 Job features

The Application Suite helps you to create, manage and test jobs and to configure them for operation.
Each test assignment is processed by VeriSens® in the course of a job. For each job required an image will
be acquired in which you mark the features to be checked. A pass/fail result will then be determined.

The following individual steps are used to create a job:

1. Adjust Image: Each inspection with the VeriSens® is based on image data. The image quality
depends on the internal camera settings, the illumination settings and lens adjustments. Here, you
can set all parameters concerned with the primary image acquisition and its control.

2. Check features: Checking the features is the actual evaluation. Each sensor task operates in a
working area, determines one or more values and compares the result with preset switching points.
In a second step, you can link the results of the sensor tasks to produce a result.

Configure interfaces: This includes settings for digital outputs (output time and duration of output,

among other settings) and configuration for datagrams of the process interface. You can also set
which feature checks and functions can be used via the web interface.

This information is saved separately for each job, while pin assignment for the digital I/Os is set in
the device settings.

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9 Creating a job

Set the image focus with an inbus key on the

VeriSens® vision sensor installed at the testing site.

The corresponding inbus screw can be found on the
sensor’s LED panel.

In the XC series, the image focus is set on the
installed lens.

NOTE

The field of view and the minimum module size for the XC-100 / XC-200 depend on the
lens installed.

Jobs are created in three main steps, using the “Job bar”. The individual parameters can be set in this bar.

9.1 Adjusting the image

To implement reliable inspection with the VeriSens® vision sensor, the features to be inspected must be
clearly visible.

*Working distances > 400 mm possible

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9.1.1 Image acquisition

NOTE

Please be aware that, if exposure time is extended, images may become blurred because
of movement of the object. In this case, reduce the exposure time until a sharp image of
the object is produced and increase the amplification value for this.

NOTE

The reduced resolution (binning mode) setting can be used for identical exposure time,
which allows for higher grey levels than with full resolution.

NOTE

Higher amplification values result in increased image graininess and make stable analysis
more difficult. If sufficient image brightness is not achieved, use external illumination.

Set the exposure time that should be used for the acquisition.

(XC-100 / XC-200 only)

The image can also be brightened using the control gain.

Click on Generating automatic suggestion ... to view a suggestion for illumination settings.

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Enter the speed of the objects, and their distance from the camera, during inspection. The Application Suite
automatically calculates the associated parameters. If the image is then still too dark or bright, you can adjust
this using the brightness control.

Continuous image capture: A new image acquisition is made as soon as an image analysis is complete.
You can also limit the number of images per second as a function of the exposure time.

Image capture on trigger signal: A new image is acquired upon the occurrence of a corresponding
external event.
You can also specify the delay time or distance, if an encoder is connected, between the trigger signal and
the actual image acquisition. Any other trigger signals received during this period are ignored!

If necessary, activate the “invalid trigger” entry (trigger during image acquisition or job switching) in Device

settings, so that the alarm output is activated in such cases.

With the illumination settings, you can switch off the internal illumination and possibly activate external
illumination with the Flash sync output. If you wish to use the external Flash sync output, this must be
chosen accordingly in the Digital I/O menu. You can also activate both type of illumination.

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NOTE

When using the reduced resolution setting, 2 x 2 pixels are always grouped (binned)
together. The time for image acquisition decreases correspondingly. Select the mode in
which your inspection feature is clearly visible.

NOTE

Only use contour recognition sensitivity when all of the other image settings have been
performed successfully.

(XC-100 / XC-200 only)

Click on Configure external illumination… to make the settings for a connected external illumination system
or a flash controller.

You can choose between two VeriSens® resolutions.

(only CS-100 / XF-100 / XF-200)

To ensure consistent evaluation, all contours must be calculated consistently. This means that the image is
sharply focused and no overbiases occur.

For critical objects, it may be appropriate to adjust the sensitivity of edge detection manually. Set the Edge
detection sensivity to a value where the feature to be inspected is clearly recognizable.

Make sure that the contours of the test object are consistently obtained and that not too many “pseudo­contours” are created.

You can make the contours visible using the following button from the image display options.

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Example images of contours

Too few contours

(Edge recognition sensitivity must be

reduced)

Good contours

(Optimum edge recognition

sensitivity)

Too many outlines

(Edge recognition sensitivity must

be increased)

NOTE

Error message: "Too much contour points! Please reduce the number of contour points “
You may avoid this error with the following corrective actions:

 Adjust the application setup:

- For example, change the position of the object being examined so that
interfering structures that create unnecessary contour points are outside
the image area.

- Cover up the interfering structures.

 Adjust the edge detection sensitivity.
 Reduce the image noise using lower amplification and correspondingly longer

exposure or stronger illumination.

NOTE

When using gamma correction, only limited use of the “reference area” function is

possible in the individual sensor tasks (e.g. Brightness, ...)!

Input value

Data type

exposure time

Number (Integer)

ampflification

Number (Integer)

sensitivity of edge
detection

Number (Integer)

(only XF-100 / XF-200)

Activate the function “Use gamma correction” if you wish to emphasize contours in dark areas of the image.

This option may also be appropriate to reduce the effects of reflections when the image is acquired. This
makes the sensitivity of the acquisition non-linear, brightening darker areas of the image and diminishing the
contrast of brighter areas of the image.

The following values can be set via the process interface.

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9.1.2 Coordinates (only XF-100 / XF-200)

With VeriSens®, it is possible to convert the internal image coordinate system into a user-defined coordinate
system. To do this, it is necessary to specify the real coordinates for a few data points in the image
referenced to a world coordinate system.

If you want to convert the coordinates, activate this option.

Then, you must mark at least four data points in the image. To achieve high conversion accuracy, pay
attention that the points:

 are positioned in the image as precisely as possible,
 are uniformly distributed throughout the image and
 do not lie on one line.

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Assign the points in the table to the corresponding real coordinates. Keep in mind that the coordinates must
be specified with respect to a right-handed coordinate system.

Use the Add button to add additional data points to increase the accuracy of the conversion.

Delete individual points using the Delete button.

The Delete all button deletes all coordinates.

During the coordinate conversion process, the individual points are checked for validity. Points whose real
coordinates deviate too greatly from the calculated position following conversion are marked in yellow or red.
In this case, check all points for the correctness of position and of the coordinates. If necessary, shift the
points or adjust the entered coordinates. A small line indicates the direction in which the point should be
shifted.

To increase the precision of the calculated coordinates, you can also correct for the distortion of the camera
lens. In this case, you will need at least eight points.

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9.2 Checking features

NOTE

Please note that even the best sensor task can only calculate a satisfactory result if the
associated feature is clearly visible in the image.

If necessary, check the parameters for the image exposure again to obtain an optimum
image quality for your task.

NOTE

As each inspection process has tolerances with regard to the position of the test object,
most jobs begin with part location. The part location searches for the reference edges of
the test object and aligns all subsequent sensor tasks to these reference edges.

The features to be checked are composed and their parameters set in this step.

Add opens the dialog New sensor task. In this, a list of all available sensor tasks is presented. When a
feature to be checked has been selected, this appears automatically in the feature list, with its current result
and the associated status.

A previously selected sensor task is edited here.

Deletes a selected sensor task from the list of features.

Deletes all sensor tasks from the list of features.

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NOTE

The results can be linked at a later time (XF-100 / XF-200 / XC-100 / XC-200).

Each feature is optimized for just one inspection task and supplies a Pass or Fail result. Partial results (e.g.
brightness - mean brightness) can also be delivered via the process interface.

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Examples: Feature comparison brightness with part location on contours:

Part location on contours:

With this sensor task, the position of an object is determined using contours.

 Choose the shape of the area from which the contours are adopted.

Adopt the contours by pressing Teach. A search is then made for the object in the entire image.

 The match of the contours with the found object in the image is displayed here.
 Using the appropriate switching points, set how good the match must be so that the object is found.

The button on the extreme right inverts the set point.

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 Contrast: Set the minimum contrast of the contours that should be adopted in the model.
 Form: Select the shape of the contour that corresponds to the test object and that should be

adopted in the model.

 Mode: Set the amount of detail to be used in the inspection. (The more detailed the mode, the

higher the computation time.)

 Max. rotation: If you want to find the object only in a limited angular range, you may specify the

maximum rotational position here. (Limiting the angular range reduces computing time.)

 If you do not wish to search for the object in the entire image, set the tick and then limit the search

area.

Model editor tab

 With the displayed model, you can now use the mouse to delete contours which clearly do not

belong to the reference object.

 Use this button to restore the model to its original state.

 You can use these two buttons to enlarge or reduce the model.

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 Confirm your settings and return to the sensor list with OK. Return to the sensor list without making

Output value

Data type

Description

Result

”P“ (Pass); “F“ (Fail)

Result of the sensor task

Center of object

X – separator – Y (Foat-Point)

Position of the object in the image (px)

Angle of object’s rotation

Number (Float)

Angle of the object (degrees)

Conformity

Number (Integer)

Match of the model (%)

any changes with Cancel.

This sensor task has the following output values for the datagram at the process interface:

Sensor task Brightness

This sensor task measures the mean brightness in a working area and compares the result with the specified
switching points.

This sensor task supports external teach-in. The switching points are adjusted as an absolute to the current
measured value.

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 Select the shape of the working area. A circle, a rectangle and a freely definable polygon, a circular

NOTE

If “Use, carry area” cannot be selected, then you have not defined part location.

NOTE

The new setting is always stored only until the active job is changed. Jobs 1 to 16 are
exceptions from this and retain their settings until the device is switched off, if these jobs
were programmed by external teach-in.

When the job is loaded, you always receive the settings with which the job was saved
when the parameters were stored. Any changes to parameters made by external teach-in
are lost!

ring and a circular ring sector are available.

 Adjust the working area by holding the left mouse button depressed. You can rotate the rectagon by

dragging with the mouse on the lever at the center.

 The current result for lightness is shown as a mean grey scale value. The switching points

designated Min and Max are adjusted on the right hand side. A graphic display is located in the
middle, in which the positions of the switching points are displayed and where they can be changed.

 The right button is used to invert the result of the sensor task.

 In order to be independent of fluctuations in the ambient light for photometric measurements, the

VeriSens® offers a means of correcting the measured value with a reference value. For this purpose,

the reference is also chosen in the working area, for example by attaching a white label to the edge
of the conveyor belt. The mean brightness in the working area of the reference area should exceed a
gray scale value of 128 to ensure reliable operation.

 If the sensor task is to be corrected by the result of the part location, you can choose this option

here. External teach-in also makes it possible to retrain the sensor task. Select the appropriate
option for this purpose.

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Output value

Data type

Result

“P” (Pass); “F” (Fail)

Brightness

Number (Integer)

Reference area brightness

Number (Integer)

NOTE

The Application Suite CD features a range of application examples that provide you with
typical solutions for various jobs and the use of the individual sensor tasks. The examples
can be found in the directory

\Programme\Baumer\VeriSens Application Suite\AppSuite\samples

on your PC after successful installation.

A detailed description of how the parameters of the sensor tasks are adjusted can be found in the overview

of the sensor tasks.

 Confirm your settings and return to the sensor list with OK. Return to the sensor list without making

any changes with Cancel.

This sensor task has the following output values for the datagram at the process interface:

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9.3 Configuring interfaces

NOTE

When the set output time has been reached prematurely, the calculation in the vision
sensor is aborted. The Total result and all Partial results are then NOK.

The duration of the output signal is used to specify for how long the output signal (Result
valid, Pass/Fail, Alarm) should be issued. Depending upon the setting, this signal is either
maintained reset following the duration of the set pulse, or switched with the next result.

9.3.1 Timing digital I/Os

In this dialog, you can define when the output time is reached and how long the output is to be.

The Camera Ready signal is deactivated following image acquisition. The Camera Ready signal is activated
again at the end of image acquisition and another image acquisition operation is possible immediately.

The Pass/Fail signal then switches at the set output time even if additional analyses have already been
performed. The Output Enable signal is active during this time.

A maximum of 64 results can be temporarily saved.

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NOTE

If you have connected an encoder, you may set the output time and duration as a
distance.

In addition, you can specify an "output run-up" in milliseconds to activate the Pass/Fail
signal before reaching a specific position. This option is available if an exact output time
(the earliest and latest output times are identical) has been specified and this is specified
as a distance.
Keep in mind that, in this case, the belt speed must be constant!

NOTE

Please keep in mind that, during job switching, the device is not active and the "Camera
Ready" output is deactivated. Please wait with the next image analysis operation until the
"Active" state is displayed again by this signal. If the switch could not be performed, for
example, because the job number was invalid, an alarm signal is also output until the next
trigger.

9.3.2 Occupancy of digital I/Os

You can make the settings for the digital interface in this dialog page.

Output 1-5

Enter how the outputs are to be activated here. You may select between three options in this process: Total
result, Partial result, Alarm. For the results output, you may also choose whether you want a signal to switch
for a pass or a fail result.

You may output the Total result and the Partial results via the digital interfaces. To do so, configure the
required output in Device menu.

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Flexible result linking (XF-100 / XF-200 / XC-100 / XC-200 only):

In this dialog, you can specify how the sensor task results are to be logically linked together to produce the
result of the job.

You can specify one Total result and several Partial results for each job. In addition, it is possible to use the
Partial results for the configuration of the Total result.

It is possible to link the results with the following operations for configuration:

 AND (“The results of all sensor tasks are OK.”)
 OR (“The result of at least one sensor task is OK.”)

You can also invert and ignore the result of a link by selecting the entry “NOK” or “Ignore” in column “Nominal

result”.

It is possible to nest the links to any desired depth to achieve even more complex expressions. You can

insert new levels by selecting the “Insert expression” value in the context menu and then the appropriate

type of link. For each sub-link, you can now select the corresponding sensor tasks to be used for the
evaluation. Each sensor task can appear any number of times in the overall expression, but only once at
each level.

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Examples

(Brightness 1 OR Contrast 1) AND (Brightness 2 OR Contrast 2)”

Part location at edges 1 AND (Contour comparison 1 OR Count contour points 1 OR Brightness 1)

NOT (Brightness 1 AND Contrast 1) OR (Brightness 1 AND Area size 1 AND Contour comparison 1)

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Digital inputs in result linking (only XF-100 / XF-200 / XC-100 / XC-200)

NOTE

To use the digital inputs in the result linking, you must select External Sensor in the
device settings for the corresponding input.

Device → Device Settings → Digital I/Os

You can also include the states of the digital inputs in the total result. They can be nested just like the other
feature checks.

The states of the digital inputs are captured at the trigger point or at the start of image acquisition.

The states of the digital inputs alone cannot be linked; there must be at least one feature check!

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9.3.3 Output process interface (excluding CS-100)

Parameter

Meaning

Start

Character string as a start sequence preceding the data block

End

Character string as an end sequence concluding the data block

Separator

Character string included as a delimiter between the results of each sensor
task

NOTE

To enter binary characters, you may use the \ symbol in the text. The value can then be
specified in hexadecimal format. To add a backslash, enter \\. The character \00 cannot

be used.

Example:

\09 correspondents to a tab
\0D\0A corresponds to <CR><LF>

This dialogue page enables you to configure the data output via the process interface.

A detailed description of the process interface can be found in the section Communications via the

VeriSens® process interface.

You can set the technical parameterization of this interface in the VeriSens device page.

In this dialog box, you can set how the data are to be transferred via the process interface. You can set the
technical configuration of this interface in the VeriSens® device page.

You may select as many entries for the transfer as you wish in the table.
With the + and – buttons, you may add a new line or erase the currently selected line, respectively. Using the
arrow keys, the currently selected line can be moved upward or downward thereby changing the data
sequence in the data packet.

General settings

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Data table

Column

Meaning

Active

If this entry is marked, the desired value is entered in the data telegram.

Features

The setting or the sensor task from which a value is to be transferred is selected here.

Value

The result of the sensor task that is to be transferred is selected here. The "Result"
selection (for the OK/NOK result of the sensor task) is always available. All other results
depend on the respective sensor task. If a value consists of several components (e.g., one
point consists of the X and Y coordinates), these are delimited using the separator set in the
general configuration.

Start

This character string is prefixed to the result be transferred and can facilitate interpretation
for the receiver or even make the data packet easier to read for a human.

Format

The format used to represent the data to be transferred is set here. The options available
are, in principle, dependant on the values available. Customarily, the following possible
options are offered:

ASCII (2 decimal places)
ASCII (exponent)
Decimal
Binary (Little Endian)
Binary (Big Endian)

NOTE

With this format, the data packet may contain characters that are
usually used as control characters for serial interfaces or in the
protocol! This setting is only recommended if the operating conditions
are appropriately secured!

Min. Length

The minimum length of the values is adjusted here.

If the value is larger than the set minimum length, the length will be extended

accordingly.

Adjustment of the length depends on the data type, for example a binary value is 4

bytes long.

Adjustments are made by adding zeros or spaces (according to data type).

The following items are selected in the table:

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The following table explains the meaning of different settings for features and values.

Parameter

Meaning

Feature

Value

Time

Image
acquisition

Time of the image acquisition in milliseconds after the device was switched
on

Result

Result

Total result

Partial result

If this selection is activated, the Total result or the Partial result of the job is
transferred.

Total result (2 characters):

1st character: "P" or "F" for a Pass or Fail result
2nd character: "A" or a blank for "Alarm occurred" or "No alarm
occurred."

Partial result (1 character):

"P" or "F" for a Pass or Fail result,
"I" if a Partial result was not specified in the job

Statistics

Statistics

Total result

Partial result

If this selection is activated, the statistics for the result are added. Here, the
total number of images, the number of OK images and for the total result
the number of images with an alarm are transferred with each individual
value being delimited by a separator.

NOTE

In the descriptions of the individual feature checks, there is a table at the end containing
the values that can be produced via the process interface.

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Example

NOTE

The effects your settings have on the transferred data are shown live in the preview
window on the right.

1.

Configure the Distance feature
check.

2.

Go to “Configure interfaces” → “Output process interface“

3.

Configure all the settings in the overview for the data output (see settings data table).

(1) Select the feature you require.
(2) Select which value to produce.
(3) Set the start marker, separator and end marker for the datagram.

4.

In the preview window on the
right, you will see how the data is
produced via the process
interface. The RD (Response
Data) and the number of
characters (4 Byte ASCII-Hex) are
also shown (see Response RD).

<Start>186.00<End>

5.

In this case, the VeriSens® would
send this to the control system:

RD0012<Start>186.00<End>

(Note: 0012

HEX

= 18

DEC

, length is therefore 18 characters)

Data output for the Distance feature check via the process interface.

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9.3.4 Input process interface (excluding CS-100)

Parameter

Meaning

Start

Character string as a start sequence preceding the data block

End

Character string as an end sequence concluding the data block

Separator

Character string included as a delimiter between each individual result of the sensor
task

NOTE

To enter binary characters, you may use the \ symbol in the text. The value can then be
specified in hexadecimal format. To add a backslash, enter \\. The character \00 cannot

be used.

Example:

\09 correspondents to a tab
\0D\0A corresponds to <CR><LF>

In the Input process interface, you can use the SP (“Set parameter”) command to set expected values for
identification feature checks (barcode, matrix code, text). You can also set the parameters for image
acquisition.

You may select as many values for the transfer as you wish in the table.
With the + and – buttons, you may add a new line or erase the currently selected line, respectively. Using

the arrow keys, the currently selected line can be moved upward or downward thereby changing the data
sequence in the data packet.

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Data table

Column

Meaning

Active

If this entry is marked, the desired value is entered in the data telegram.

Feature

The setting or the sensor task from which a value is to be transferred is selected here.

Value

The result of the sensor task that is to be transferred is selected here. The "Result"
selection (for the OK/NOK result of the sensor task) is always available. All other results
depend on the respective sensor task. If a value consists of several components (e.g., one
point consists of the X and Y coordinates), these are delimited using the separator set in the
general configuration.

Start

This character string is prefixed to the result be transferred and can facilitate interpretation
for the receiver or even make the data packet easier to read for a human.

Format

The format used to represent the data to be transferred is set here. The options available
are, in principle, dependant on the values available. Customarily, the following possible
options are offered:

ASCII (2 decimal places)
ASCII (exponent)
Decimal
Binary (Little Endian)
Binary (Big Endian)

NOTE

With this format, the data packet may contain characters that are
usually used as control characters for serial interfaces or in the
protocol! This setting is only recommended if the operating conditions
are appropriately secured.

Fixed
Length

The fixed length of the values is adjusted here. Missing characters are replaced with zeros
(numbers) or spaces (text).

NOTE

In the descriptions of the individual feature checks, there is a table at the end containing
the values that can be entered via the process interface.

The following items are selected in the table:

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Example

NOTE

The effects your settings have on the transferred data are shown live on the preview
window on the right.

1.

Configure the Text feature check.

2.

Go to Configure interfaces → Input process interface

3.

Configure all the settings in the overview for the data input (see settings data table).

(1) Select the feature you require.
(2) Select which value to produce.
(3) Set the start marker, separator and end marker for the datagram.

4.

In the preview window on the right,
you will see the current set value.
The SP (Start Parameter) and the
number of characters (4 Byte
ASCII-Hex) are also shown (see
SP command)

<Start>17.03.2014<End>

NOTE

If no value is set as “expected“ during

configuration of the feature check, no value
will be displayed in the preview window!

5.

The command to set the expected
value of the VeriSens® to this date
is:

SP0016<Start>17.03.2014<End>

(Note: 0016

HEX

= 22

DEC

, length is therefore also 22

characters)

Setting an expected value for the Text feature check via the process interface and using the necessary
commands.

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9.3.5 Web interface

Here you have the option to assign functions to the 9 buttons on the left of the web interface view.

You can apply every previously configured feature check and the button for Parameters for image acquisition
to the buttons.

Once a button has been assigned a function, you can set via the web interface, which user level can adjust
which parameters of this function. If no user level is set, the Profi column will be used and the User column
will be greyed out.

If you assign a button this function, you can set parameters for image acquisition (exposure time,
amplification, edge sharpening, gamma correction) via the web interface.

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9.4 Activating VeriSens®

NOTE

While the VeriSens® Vision Sensor is processing the job, you may continue to retrieve
fault images and to save images.

Click on Activate VeriSens.

Confirm the question with Yes.

VeriSens® Vision Sensor is now in Activated mode and processes the created job. The Statistics / Details is

shown on the right of the parameter area.

Click on Switch job..., to change to a different job stored in the VeriSens® Vision Sensor.

Click on Parametrize VeriSens to return to Parameter settings mode and to make new settings.

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Select a job and click on Change.

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9.4.1 Statistics / Details

The statistics window displays the following values:

 Name of the job that is currently being processed
 Total number of parts tested; part per second
 Number of passed parts (OK) (number/percent)
 Number of failed parts (NOK) (number/percent)
 Number of alarms (number/percent)
 VeriSens® computing time in ms (per image, incl. acquisition)

The details window displays the following values:

 Name of the job that is currently being processed
 Invalid trigger: Alarms due to mistimed triggering (number/percent)
 Analysis aborted: Aborted operations due to timeout (number/percent)
 Error selecting job: Alarm during job selection (number/percent)
 Errors at process interface: Errors at process interface (number/percent)

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10 Device menu

NOTE

Please observe that it may be necessary to readjust the parameters of the stored jobs if
you change these settings.

In the VeriSens® device menu, the basic parameters are set which apply equally to all jobs.

You can find the VeriSens® device menu when you click on Device.

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10.1 Connect to device

VS XF200M03W10EP

The device is available in the network

VS XF200M03W10EP (connected)

You are connected to this device

VS XF200M03W10EP (reserved)

The device is in use

Simulator XF-200

Simulator

NOTE

You can connect to one of the simulators to simulate a VeriSens® Vision Sensor and to
make job settings without connecting to an actual Vision Sensor.

Click on Connect to the device. Now, a list of all connected VeriSens® Vision Sensors and Simulators is
displayed with the corresponding IP address and availability marked in color.

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Connect: Create a connection to the selected sensor.

NOTE

You can launch the Application Suite using a command line parameter and automatically
connect to a VeriSens® by way of the IP address.

Example: appsuite2.exe /ip=192.168.0.250 (default IP address)

You can also use a command line parameter to launch the Application Suite in different
languages.

/l=de (German)
/l=en (English)
/l=fr (French)
/l=zh (Chinese)

Example: appsuite2.exe /ip=192.168.0.250 /l=en (Launch the Application
Suite in English with the default IP address)

Options: Here you have the option of limiting the address area in which Vision Sensors are searched and of
selecting an alternative port for communication.

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10.2 Device settings

The following generally applicable settings are made under the menu option Device settings.

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10.2.1 Device name

The device type and serial number are permanently stored in the VeriSens® and are only displayed. You can
allocate a name to VeriSens® and confirm by clicking OK. This is then shown in the device status. The
illustration is an example and does not pertain to the current version!

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10.2.2 Access rights (ID-100 / ID-110 / XF-100 / XF-200 / XC-100 / XC-200 only)

Function

Operator

Expert

Administrator

Activate / deactivate device

+ + +

Change the active job

+ + +

Store and transfer the job to VeriSens®

+ +

Process interface wizard

+ +

Change device settings

+ +

Firmware update

+

Backup / restore device

+

Password management / encryption

+

10.2.2.1 Application Suite

Three user levels are available for you to avoid unauthorized changes on the device. The individual
privileges for these levels are set as follows:

Activate the option Restrict acess rights for certain user profiles for using user profiles.

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10.2.2.2 Web interface

NOTE

You can set the rights to change individual functions for a job during job creation by
clicking. Configure interfaces → Web interface.

You can set rights for device specific functions in Device → Device settings → Configure

web interface.

There are two user profiles that you can use to limit unauthorised access via the web interface.

The user profiles for the web interface are independent of, and can be configured differently from, those for
the Application Suite.

Activate the option Restrict acess rights for certain user profiles for using user profiles.

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10.2.3 Customizing web interface

Icon

Description

Button has not been assigned a function.

Device info and status

Statistics

Calculation time

Switch job

Defect images

Job management

Device specific functions (Allows access to all device specific functions through
an additional menu level)

On this dialogue page, you can assign device specific functions to the three buttons on the right of the web
interface view.

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You can also set the rights for each user group for the chosen device specific function via Configuration of
device specific functions.

Using this button, you can restore the original settings.

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10.2.4 Digital I/Os

NOTE

Only three outputs can be configured in the ID-100!

You can make the settings for the digital interface in this dialog page. You can also configure an encoder and
specify the polarity of the digital inputs and outputs.

Inputs

Input 1 is reserved for the trigger. For other inputs you can specify how you want to switch the active job. It is
also possible to connect an encoder to the Inputs 5 (CH-A) and 4 (CH-B).

Outputs

Enter how the outputs are to be activated here. You can output hardware signals (Flash Sync, Alarm,
Camera Ready, Result is valid) for each output or configure the output for outputting job results.

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Rotary encoder

NOTE

All specifications during configuration refer to the forward motion of the conveyor belt.
Invert the direction of rotation, if necessary, for the correct mode of operation of the

VeriSens®.

Make sure that Inputs 4 and 5 are set up correctly if you are using an encoder. If not,
operation of the VeriSens® may be impaired.

If an encoder is connected, you must also set the factor between the distance traveled and the number of
pulses from the encoder.

To determine this factor, either you must know the belt speed or you must move the conveyor belt over a
defined distance.

Determine the conversion factor as follows:

 Select the known quantity and set the corresponding value.
 Activate pulse measurement by pressing the Start button.
 Move the conveyor belt by the set value.
 Terminate the measurement using the Stop button.

Press the Test button to check the current setting.

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10.2.5 Alarm signal

invalid trigger (trigger during
image capture or job change)

Trigger during image acquisition, job switching or during parameter
setting via the process interface (“SP” datagram)

Evaluation cancelled
prematurely (output time
exceeded)

The result of computing was not present at the latest output time.

Job selection error (invalid job
number)

Invalid job number or job could not be loaded, e.g. because it is not
correctly configured.

Error on process interface

An error has occurred during data transfer at the process interface, e.g.
an invalid command has been received.

FTP client could not send all
files

An error occurred while transferring the images via the FTP client.
Possible causes might be: The VeriSens® or the server is already at full
load, incorrect log-on data, or the server is unreachable.

You can define the conditions which cause an alarm to be initiated here. Alarm signals indicate that an
irregularity has occurred in the sensor.

The following causes may trigger the alarm:

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10.2.6 IP address / Network

NOTE

This port must also be set in the dialog Connect to device - Options, in order to create a
connection.

You set the IP address of the VeriSens® here. There are two choices for this.

 Static IP address

VeriSens® uses a permanently set IP address.

 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

If you have integrated a DHCP server in your network, the IP address is obtained there. If this does not
happen within a specific time and a timeout occurs, you can choose whether:

o the last IP address obtained via DHCP is used
o another fixed IP address is set

If the port 51.972 (standard) is already being used in your network, you may specify a different port for
communication between the connection of VeriSens® and the Application Suite.

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10.2.7 Process interface

Send result

Automatically after image analysis: VeriSens® sends the datagram independently.
Command GD via process interface: The result of the VeriSens® is called up on request with the GD
command.

Protocol

Type: Set the protocol here (TCP / UDP / RS485).
Port: Set the Port for the VeriSens® Ethernet interface here.
Receipt timeout: You can set the time after which receipt is aborted here.
End identifier: Specifies which control character is expected or sent at the end of each datagram.

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10.2.8 FTP

Using the FTP function, you can save selected images on an FTP server during production.

Select the images to be stored on the FTP server.
(Only NOK = all images with overall result Fail)

(Only OK = all images with overall result Pass)

Add the IP address and the port that VeriSens® uses to communicate with the FTP server. The VeriSens®
and the FTP server must be in the same subnet.

Add the log-on data for your FTP access here.

Specify a directory on the FTP server where the images are to be saved and name the image series.
You can check the settings using Test connection… .

Confirm your settings using OK.

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10.2.9 Job management

With this dialog, you can easily and conveniently copy your jobs between a folder on your computer and the
VeriSens® vision sensor.

Choose the folder on your computer with:

The jobs available in this folder are then displayed on the left hand side.

The jobs on the VeriSens® vision sensor and their job number are displayed on the right hand side. Observe
that the job number directly corresponds to the binary code with which the jobs are selected in Real time
mode via the Job selection via digital inputs.

Transfer the jobs using the horizontal arrows and move jobs to the corresponding storage locations in the
VeriSens® vision sensor with the vertical arrows. Use the cross to delete jobs.

This Job is active at Power on.

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10.2.10 Job selection / Teach

Here you can basically set how you want to make the job selection.

Job selection via:

Application Suite / Web interface: The job can only be changed manually via the Application Suite or via
the web interface.

Digital inputs: Job selection is conducted via the digital inputs 2 and 3 (binary or bit serial)

Command SJ via process interface: Jobs are selected via the process interface.

Active job at Power On: Here you can also choose which job will be loaded when the vision sensor is

switched on. This Job will marked with this icon.

If you activate this option, the last active job will be activated the next time the device is started.

If this option is activated, changes resulting from external teach-in or process interface commands in the job
are saved to VeriSens. If this option is not activated, changes are discarded when VeriSens is rebooted. In
this case, the originally saved job is executed.

When jobs are switched by the binary method via the digital inputs, no job is active when the device is
switched on. In this case, the desired job is selected using the levels present at the inputs.

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10.2.11 Lighting Controller (only XC)

Using the illumination controller, you can make the settings at the outputs of the illumination port. In this way,
you can control an external illumination system or an external flash controller.

As soon as you have saved a profile that you created, it is available here.

If you have made your own settings, you may save them as a new profile.

Using this function, you can delete a profile that you created.

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Operating Mode

Description

Deactivate iliumination

No settings possible / illumination port deactivated

Steady light illumination

Settings possible (limit operating voltage/current)

Flash illumination

All settings possible

Control the external flash controller

No settings possible, flash sync active

Function

Setting Possibilities

Operating voltage of illumination:

12VDC/24VDC

Limit the current to:

Steady light illumination

0.1A…0.8A (increments of 0.1A)
Flash illumination

0.1A…4.0A (increments of 0.1A)

Maximum flash duration:

1µs…1000µs

Duty Cycle:

1%...10%

You have various operating modes available.

This view shows how the signals at the 4 outputs of the illumination port are connected for the current
settings.

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ATTENTION!

Erroneuous settings can destroy the illumination! Please follow the information in the data
sheets for your illumination. Contact the manufacturer of the illumination if you feel unsafe
about admissible parameters.

This diagram shows the current waveform at output 1 and output 2.

With the button Test illumination you can test your settings with a connected illumination system.

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10.2.12 Firmware update

ATTENTION!

Only use the most recently released version of the firmware for updating. You may wish to
ask Baumer Support before updating firmware. Create a device backup of your VeriSens®
Vision Sensors before updating firmware!

NOTE

Restoring the factory settings deletes all of your previous settings and jobs.

This dialog provides support in the installation of new firmware.

Click on the button Browse and select the firmware file to be transferred.
(File extension *.vsf).

Click on the button Transfer button to carry out the update.

The Factory settings button permits the factory settings to be restored. The current firmware will be retained.

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Confirm the request with Yes to restore the sensor to the factory settings.

With the Reboot VeriSens button the VeriSens® restarts. The function is equivalent to switching the power

supply off and back on.

Confirm the request with Yes to restart the sensor.

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10.3 Create device backup

NOTE

The device backup cannot be reloaded without knowing the password!

This dialog page supports you in making a complete device backup of your VeriSens®. Here device settings,
jobs and firmware are saved in a file. Activate the option “Encrypt backup file with a password” if the backup
file is to be stored in protected mode.

Specify a storage path and a file name for the backup file or click on Search.
The file extension must be *.vsb.

Click on OK. The required file is created. During this process, all device settings and jobs are transferred.
This process may take a few minutes.

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10.4 Transfer device backup

Use this dialog page to transfer a device backup file to VeriSens®.

Specify the storage path of the backup file or click on Browse. The file extension must be *.vsb.

If this is a protected backup file, you must then enter the password.

Here you select what components are to be transferred during the restore process.

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NOTE

If you restore the factory settings of the Vision Sensor, all unsaved files will be lost!

Now transfer the selected settings and jobs to VeriSens® with OK. This process may take a few seconds.

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10.5 Digital I/O Assistant

ATTENTION

If your Vision Sensor has already been permanently integrated into your system, it is
advisable during initial testing to check the outputs with a meter. Keep in mind that
switching of the outputs will be transmitted to any connected controllers!

NOTE

If encoders are defined for the inputs 4 and 5, you cannot test these using this assistant!
You can change the settings under: Device → Device settings → Digital I/Os.

With the Digital I/Os assistant, you can test whether all cables are connected correctly to the digital inputs
and outputs. To use the assistant, VeriSens® must be in Setup mode. If the menu option is still grayed, your
device may have the wrong firmware version.

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Example using outputs

Set the appropriate output on or off using the Low/High button. In the example, Output 1 and Output 3 are
set. This means that power is now applied to Output 1 and Output 3.

Example using inputs

In the example, applied power is registered on Input 1 and Input 4.

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10.6 Process interface wizard (not CS-100)

You can use the process interface assistant to check what data is being sent and received via the VeriSens
process interface. It appears in chronological order in the VeriSens® Communication field.

This window is updated immediately when a datagram is transferred through the process interface,
regardless of whether it was sent from your SPS or PC.

You can use the corresponding buttons to pause the window, resume a paused image and delete.

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You can also use this dialogue page to send commands without connecting a physical SPS.

To do this, click the Simulate SPS button....

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On the right, you will now see buttons to select common commands, a field to amend the commands or enter
your own, and a protocol field showing the data transfer for the simulation.

You can use the Command... button to select your chosen command from a list, and then add arguments
before using the Send button to transfer it to the connected device.

You can also access data (images, jobs, backups) and select where they should be stored. To do this,
activate the Store data at: option.

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10.7 Operating mode display

The current operating data of your VeriSens® Vision Sensor are displayed here:

 Device name
 Operating mode (Parametrize, Activated)

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11 Job menu

NOTE

Use job management to copy jobs between your computer and VeriSens®.
It is located at Device menu → Device settings → Job management.

Actions are performed in this menu that affect jobs. Here you can create new jobs and load and save jobs
from different sources. You can also test jobs.

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11.1 Create new job

This menu option is used for creating a new job.

Decide whether you want to save the current job.

Give the job a name and save him.

You can now set the parameters for the job.

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11.2 Load from PC

NOTE

Password-protected files cannot be loaded if the password is not known!

This menu option is used for loading jobs that have already been saved from the PC for processing.

Select the saved file and click on Open.

You can now process the loaded job.

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11.3 Load from VeriSens®

NOTE

Password-protected files cannot be loaded if the password is not known!

This menu option is used to load a job that has already been saved on the VeriSens® Vision Sensor for
processing in the Application Suite.

Select the job and click on Load.

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11.4 Save to PC

NOTE

The file cannot be reloaded afterward without knowing the password!

This menu option is used for save a job created with the Application Suite to the PC.

This dialog page is used for saving a job to your PC.

Activate the option Encrypt with password if the file is to be saved in protected mode.

Click on Save to create the file.

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11.5 Save to VeriSens®

This menu option is used for save a job created with the Application Suite to the VeriSens® Vision Sensor.

Enter a name for the job into the Job Name field and click on Save.

Encrypt with password Activate this option if the file is to be saved in protected mode.

Activate when switching on VeriSens: Activate this option if you want to activate the saved job when you

switch on the Vision Sensor.

This Job is active at Power on.

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11.6 Test job

Here, you can test your job using live images or images from one or more sample directories.

If you wish to use images from a folder for the test, you must select the appropriate folder with Browse.
Using Add an additional directory… you may add additional directories containing images to be tested. You

may remove the added directories again by clicking on the X icon.

During the test you have the option of saving only certain images. This is related to the results of the sensor
tasks. Choose between “NOK only, OK only and All".

Specify the directory where the pre-selected images will be saved by using Browse.

Give a name to the image series to be recorded.

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NOTE

If you do not limit the test sequence you may terminate the test at any time using the
Finish button.

ATTENTION!

If your vision sensor is already integrated in your machine, it is often advisable to
deactivate the outputs during the first tests to avoid incorrect behavior of your machine.

You have the option of recording the output of the process interface. Select a directory using Browse to
determine where the file will be saved.

Record results only: If you only want to save the actual result data, select this option.
Record complete data traffic: Check this option if you want to record all data traffic. Here all data that is

actually transferred is recorded and the file will remain empty if no data is transferred!

You can limit the duration of the test. Select a value and choose between seconds and images. You can also
activate or deactivate the outputs.

The test is activated with the Start test button. In the list of features you will see the current results of the
sensor tasks and the statistics window will give an overview of the results.