Epson CV2-H, CV2-S User Manual

Vision Guide CV2-H/-S

Setup Guide

IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read these instructions, and the safety instructions and guidelines in the online Epson® Vision Guide Hardware Manual.

The illustrations show the CV2-S but the steps are the same for the CV2-H, unless otherwise specified.

1 Unpack


High-flex GigE		Ethernet cable
camera cable

Note: Your setup may vary and not all items may be shown above. A 24V power source (not pictured) and any lenses (not pictured) for the camera(s) in your system are sold separately and required to set up your Vision Guide system.

2 Connect the hardware

1Turn on your robot controller, if necessary.

2Make sure your computer is connected to your robot controller.

Note: See the Epson RC+ 7.0 User’s Guide for details on connecting your computer to the CV2 unit.

3Install your camera lens (not included) on the camera.

4Connect the high-flex GigE camera cable to the camera and to the CH1 port on the CV2 unit.

5Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN1 port on the CV2 unit and to the LAN port on your robot controller.

Note: If CV2 unit is connected to PC via Ethernet cable, see online Epson Vision Guide Hardware Manual for details on how to configure using a hub.

6Connect your power source to the DC IN port on the CV2 unit. The CV2 unit powers on. If the CV2 unit does not turn on, press the power button.

Note: If you are installing your own 24V power source (not included), wire it to the 24V power connector included with the CV2 unit. Be sure to use AWG14–AWG24 wires. For wiring details, see the online Epson Vision Guide Hardware Manual.

7Check the lights for proper function. The power and PoE 1 lights should be on and the STATUS light should be flashing.

		ERROR	STATUS	TRIGGE	R
			STATUS		R

2	CH1	CH2	CH3
	4	CH2		CH4
	4
1	3
1

	DC IN	19V-24V	CON 1
			CON 1

3 Test the system

Before testing the Vision Guide system, make sure the Epson RC+ 7.0 software is installed on your computer.

Note: See “Installing the software” on the next page for instructions.

1On your computer, double-click the EPSON RC+ 7.0 icon on your Windows® desktop to start the Epson RC+ 7.0 software.

2In the Connection list, select USB.

The robot controller’s PROGRAM light starts flashing.

3Open the Project menu and select New to create a test project.

4 Enter a test project name and click OK.

5 Open the Setup menu and select System Configuration.

6Expand Vision in the menu tree, click General, and click

Add.

7 Select Manually configure a camera and click OK.

8 Select Compact Vision from the Type drop-down list.

9 Enter 192.168.0.3 in the IP Address field.

10Make sure GigE 1 is selected as the Channel setting.

11Check the camera’s label for the model number and select it from the Model drop-down list.

12 Click Apply then click Close.

13Click the vision icon in the toolbar to launch the Vision Guide environment.

14Click the new sequence icon at the top of the Vision Guide screen.

15Enter a name for the new sequence in the first field and make sure Camera 1 is selected.

16Click OK. A live feed from the camera is shown on the screen.

The Vision Guide system is now ready to program and use. See the online Epson Vision Guide 7.0 Software Manual to get started with vision development.

Installing the software (Windows only)

1Insert the Epson RC+ 7.0 DVD into a DVD drive on the computer you will use to program the robot.

Note: You can download manuals for your product from the Epson website. Visit www.epsonrobots.com/product-manuals and search for your product. If you need to download the Epson RC+ 7.0 software, send an email request to applications@robots.epson.com to receive a download link.

2Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

3Double-click the EPSON RC+ 7.0 icon on your desktop to start the Epson RC+ 7.0 software.

See the online Epson RC+ 7.0 User’s Guide for details on installing and using the Epson RC+ 7.0 software.

Any problems?

When testing the Vision Guide environment, there is no live feed showing from the camera (screen is dark).

•Make sure the lens cap is removed from the lens.

•Try adjusting the iris on the lens.

•Make sure the Virtual setting has not been selected in the camera settings. In the Epson RC+ 7.0 software, open the

Setup menu and click System Configuration. Expand Vision in the menu tree then expand Cameras. Click on Camera 1. If the Virtual setting is selected, deselect the box, then continue from step 12 of “Test the system.”

•Remove the lens and point the camera at a light source. If the screen shows a bright image, there may be an issue with the lens. If the screen remains dark after removing the lens, contact Epson.

•Reset the system from the software. In the Epson RC+ 7.0 software, open the Setup menu and click System Configuration. Expand Vision in the menu tree and click Cameras. Click Reset, then click Yes. If the screen remains dark, contact Epson.

I get a connection or communication error message.

•Make sure your cable connections are correct and secure.

•Check the camera configuration settings in the software.

Where to get help

For technical support, do one of the following:

•Visit www.epsonrobots.com/customer-service anytime.

•Call 1-866-ROBOTS1 (U.S. only, toll-free) or 1-562-290-5900 (U.S. and elsewhere, toll or long distance charges may apply), 6 am to 4:30 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

Training

To help you get the most from your Epson product, Epson offers programming, maintenance, and robotics vision guide classes. Visit www.epsonrobots.com/training for more information.

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