KEYENCE XG User Manual

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Data Logging and Remote Control Software for the XG Series

XG VisionTerminal

96107E

User's Manual

Read this manual before using this system.

Always keep this manual in a safe place

for future reference.

Introduction

This manual explains how to install, handle, and operate the data logging and remote control software for

the machine vision system XG Series (XG-8000/XG-7000: herein referred to as the [XG Series], XG

VisionTerminal [herein referred to as XG Vision Terminal]. It also covers precautions regarding use of the

software. Read this manual thoroughly to understand the XG VisionTerminal functions in order to

maximize performance of the system.

Additionally, this manual can be used in conjunction with Ver. 5.∗ for the XG-8000 or Ver.4.∗ for the XG-

7000 but understand that in addition to the restrictions for the specific version that are described as

"notes" there may be slight differences in the screen structure and other such elements when reading this

manual.

Always keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Please ensure the manual is passed to the end user of the software.

Related manuals

When using the XG Vision Terminal, read all the various manuals included with the XG Series that will be

used.

Symbols

The following warning symbols are used to ensure safety and to prevent human injury and/or damage to

property when using the system.

DANGER

Indicates that the operator is at risk of death or serious physical injury if the system is improperly

operated or this precaution is not followed.

Warning

Indicates that the operator is at risk of physical injury if the system is improperly operated or this

precaution is not followed.

Caution

Indicates that property could be damaged (product malfunction, etc.) if the system is improperly

operated or this precaution is not followed.

Note

Indicates important operating procedures that could be easily overlooked.

Reference

Indicates items to enhance system understanding and other useful information.

Introduction

Trademarks

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista ,and Excel are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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• Other company names and product names noted in this document are registered trademarks or

trademarks of their respective companies. The ™ mark and ® mark have been omitted in this manual.

Introduction

General Cautions

• Before using the XG VisionTerminal to communicate with the XG Series controller, confirm that all

system functions of the XG controller are working properly.

• Before starting or operating the system, check to make sure all system functions are working correctly.

• If the system is operated beyond its published specifications or if the system is modified, its functions

and performance cannot be guaranteed.

• Please note that when the system is used in combination with other devices, its functions and

performance may be negatively affected.

• Do not use the system to protect the human body.

Precautions

• Do not launch more than one instance of the XG VisionTerminal.

Software License Agreement

NOTICE TO USER: PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ("THIS AGREEMENT")

CAREFULLY. BY USING ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE XG VisionTerminal ("THIS SOFTWARE"), YOU

ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU

DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE.

If you install, copy and or use all or a portion of this Software on a device or computer, you will be

deemed to have agreed to all the terms of this Agreement, and this Agreement will come into effect.

1. Definitions

1.1 "Use" or "using" refers to the accessing, installing, downloading, copying, operating and or

otherwise benefiting from the utilization of this Software.

1.2 "This Software" denotes the software and all associated documentation provided by KEYENCE.

1.3 "User" or "User's" infers the company or persons who have had the license to use this Software

granted to them by KEYENCE.

2. Grant of License.

2.1 In compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, KEYENCE grants the non-

exclusive and non-transferable license to install and use this Software.

2.2 The granting of the license permits the single reproduction and or copying of this Software for the

User's backing up or archiving purposes.

2.3. This Software maybe installed on multiple devices and computers for the User's benefit and use.

2.4. The transfer of this Software via devices and computers with this Software installed on them by the

User to third parties is permitted. In such a case, the third party who receives this Software may

continue to use this Software in the same manner as the previous User.

2.5. With the transfer of this Software to a third party, the original User may install this Software to

additional devices and computers for further use as required. In such a case, the third party who

receives this Software may continue to use this Software in the same manner as the previous User.

2.6. The User maintains and guarantees that any thirdparties (as detailed in the previous two sections)

who receive and use this Software agree to this license Agreement and comply with all the terms

and conditions.

3. Restrictions.

3.1. This Software may not be modified by the User in any form except from the installation of updates or

new functions provided by KEYENCE.

3.2. The reverse engineering, decompiling or disassembling of this Software by any persons are not

permitted.

3.3. Without the prior permission of KEYENCE, the User may not reproduce or copy this Software for

selling or distributing to a third party

4. Intellectual Property Rights.

Except as stated herein, KEYENCE reserves all rights, titles and interests in this Software, along with all

associated copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights.

Software License Agreement

5. Disclaimer.

This Software is licensed to the User "AS IS" and without any warranty of any kind. In no event does

KEYENCE or its suppliers accept or assume any liability for any damages, claims, costs or profit loss as

a result of operating this Software.

6. Termination.

6.1 Under this Agreement the User's license will automatically terminate if this Software and any

associated copies of this Software are destroyed or voluntarily returned to KEYENCE.

6.2 Under this Agreement the User's license will terminate immediately and automatically without any

notice from KEYENCE if there is any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this

Agreement. Upon termination, the using of this Software shall cease, and all copies (full or partial)

of this Software should be destroyed or returned to KEYENCE.

6.3 Compensation will be sought by KEYENCE should any violation or breach of this Agreement result

in any incurred costs or lost profit to KEYENCE.

7. Governing Law.

7.1 This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of

Japan.

7.2 If any part of this Agreement is found void and unenforceable, the rest of this Agreement will remain

intact, valid and enforceable according to the associated terms and conditions.

Contents

Introduction .............................................................2

General Cautions ..................................................4

Precautions ...........................................................4

Software License Agreement ..................................5

Contents ..................................................................7

Chapter 1 Introduction

Confirming the Package Contents ...................... 1-1

Overview of the XG VisionTerminal .................... 1-2

System Configuration .......................................... 1-3

System Operating Environment .......................... 1-4

Chapter 2 Preparations

Installing the XG VisionTerminal ......................... 2-1

New Installation from the CD-ROM ....................2-1

Uninstalling the Software ...................................2-3

Downloading and Installing the Latest

Version .........................................................2-3

Starting and Exiting XG VisionTerminal .............. 2-5

Starting XG VisionTerminal ................................2-5

Exiting XG VisionTerminal ..................................2-5

Understanding the Respective Windows ............ 2-6

Basic Window ....................................................2-6

Toolbar ...............................................................2-7

Connecting to the XG Series ............................... 2-8

Before Connecting .............................................2-8

Ethernet (1:1) Connection ..................................2-8

LAN Connection ................................................2-9

USB Connection ..............................................2-10

Chapter 3 Typical Uses

Typical Uses of XG VisionTerminal ..................... 3-1

Controlling the XG Series Remotely

(Remote Desktop) .......................................... 3-2

1. Registering a Controller .................................3-2

2. Connecting to the Controller ..........................3-3

3. Displaying the Remote Desktop ....................3-3

4. Controlling the Remote Desktop ....................3-4

Logging Data from the XG Series ....................... 3-6

1. Registering a Controller .................................3-6

2. Connecting to the Controller ..........................3-7

3. Start Logging .................................................3-7

4. Viewing the Log .............................................3-8

Chapter 4 XG VisionTerminal

Application Menu

XG VisionTerminal Application Menu .................. 4-1

File Menu ............................................................. 4-2

Creating a New Settings File (New) ..................4-2

Opening a Settings File (Open) .........................4-2

Saving the Settings File (Save) ..........................4-2

Saving the Settings File (Save as) ..................... 4-3

Exiting the XG VisionTerminal (Exit) ..................4-3

View Menu ........................................................... 4-4

Show/Hide the Connections view

(Connections) ..............................................4-4

Operating the Remote Desktop

(Show Handheld Controller View) ................ 4-4

Temporarily Disabling Remote Desktop

Operations (Locking Handheld Controller) .. 4-6

Changing the Displayed Contents for Each

Connection ...................................................4-6

Connections Menu .............................................. 4-9

Registering a New Connection

(Add Connection) ........................................4-9

Operation Menu ................................................. 4-10

Connecting to All Registered XG Series

controllers (Connect All) ............................4-10

Disconnecting the Connected XG Series

Controllers (Disconnect All) ....................... 4-10

Starting Logging (Start Logging) .....................4-10

Stopping Logging (Stop Logging) ..................4-10

Window Menu .................................................... 4-11

Switching View Layout in the XG VisionTerminal

Window (Select Layout). ............................4-11

Aligning the Views in the XG VisionTerminal

Window (Arrangement) ..............................4-11

Bringing a View to the front (View Name) ........4-11

Settings Menu ................................................... 4-12

Acquiring a File From a Connected

XG Series Controller (Acquire File) ............ 4-12

Changing the XG VisionTerminal Global

Settings (Options) ......................................4-13

Observing 3D images (3D viewer) ..................4-14

Help Menu ......................................................... 4-16

Displaying the Help File (Help) .......................4-16

Displaying the Version Number of the XG

VisionTerminal (Version Info) .....................4-16

Chapter 5 Appendix

Error Messages ................................................... 5-2

Contents

Chapter

Introduction

Confirming the Package Contents

This package contains the following equipment and accessories. Check that all accessories are included before using this system.

V-Works for XG (Integrated Management Software for

the XG Series machine vision system)

(Model Number: XG-H7E or XG-H8NE)

1 x CD-ROM

• This disc contains the installer, program files, and PDF

instruction manual files for the XG VisionTerminal. Keep

this disc in a safe place following installation.

• A backup should be made in case the CD-ROM or case

are accidently damaged.

Note

While we have taken the utmost care in packing these

components, should you find any items missing or damaged,

please notify your nearest KEYENCE sales office.

Introduction

Reference

For details on the contents of the CD-ROM, see the Installation CD

Instructions found in the CD-ROM case.

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Overview of the XG VisionTerminal

The XG VisionTerminal is specifically designed for the machine vision system XG Series.

Overview

The XG VisionTerminal uses a remote desktop function that allows you to issue console commands from the PC and view the monitor output from the XG Series on your PC.

Connection via Ethernet or USB

The XG VisionTerminal also collects image and measurement data from the XG Series via an Ethernet or USB connection.

Note

The XG Vision Terminal Ver. 4.* has some items that are unsupported for log data collection and remote desktop between it and the XG-8000 Series. When connecting with XG-8000 Series, use XG VisionTerminal Ver.5.0 or later, and when using the 3D viewer (Page 4-14), use XG VisionTerminal Ver.5.3 or later.

Major functions

Remote desktop

The XG VisionTerminal allows you to view the monitor output from the XG Series on a PC. Not only is it possible to update and check image output in real time, it is also possible to operate the XG Series directly with a PC mouse.

Data acquisition (logging)

The XG VisionTerminal can collect and store inspection results, images, and archived data output from the XG Series. A log view provides the most recent results in real time.

Console input

While using the remote desktop, users can send console button instructions to the XG Series. In addition to clicking console buttons visualized on the PC, users can also use a joypad connected to the PC to send instructions.

File acquisition

The XG VisionTerminal can acquire files from the SD1 or SD2 card of the XG Series controller containing program files, global settings, and archived images for storage on the PC.

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System Configuration

Example of a standard system of XG-7000 Series setup with two cameras using the XG VisionTerminal.

Controller XG-7700/7500/7000

Handheld Controller (OP-84231, option)

SD card (OP-87133, 512 MB*) (Loaded in slot SD1 on controller)

*XG-7700 comes with 1 GB

Camera cable CA-CN3 (3 m)/ CA-CH3* (3 m) (option)

* Used to connect high-speed cameras

System Configuration

Introduction

24 V DC power supply

CA-U3 (option)

Monitor CA-MP81 (option)

Camera 1

Supported cameras (option)

Camera 2

XG-200C XG-S200C XG-200M XG-S200M XG-H100C XG-H100M XG-H500C XG-H500M

Lenses (option)

/XG-035C

/XG-S035C

/XG-035M

/XG-S035M

/XG-H035C

/XG-H035M

/XG-H200C

/XG-H200M

*1 XG-7700/7500 only. *2 XG-7700 only.

Connection cable product numbers

• Ethernet cable (1 Gbps, cross): OP-66843

• USB cable (Ver 2.0): OP-66844

Note

• Ethernet connection supports up to 8 controllers.

• Ethernet and USB connections may be used at the same time, but only one USB connection is allowed.

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System Operating Environment

The XG VisionTerminal requires a personal computer that meets the following conditions.

Supported OS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP 2 or later

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, Enterprise

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise

• Supports the 32bit/64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 only. For all other operating systems,

only the 32-bit version is supported.

• Operating systems not listed are not supported.

Runtime environment • CPU:

Minimum: Core2Duo (1.06 GHz or faster) or an equivalent processor.

Recommended: Core2Duo (1.80 GHz or faster) or an equivalent processor.

• RAM: 1 GB or more (2 GB or higher for Ver. 5.0 or later).

• HDD: 500 MB or higher available space. *Additional available space is required for storing

images.

• Monitor: 1024 x 768 resolution of higher (1280 x 1024 resolution or higher recommended).

• Optical drive: An optical drive is required to use the installation CD-ROM.

• USB port: USB port must be Ver. 2.0 compatible if using the USB connection.

Note

Only one XG Series controller can be connected to the USB port.

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Chapter

Preparations

Installing the XG VisionTerminal

Installation procedures will differ depending on whether the program is being installed from the CD-ROM or by downloading from the User Support page.

Reference

This example below explains the installation procedures for

Windows XP.

Preparations

New Installation from the CD-ROM

Install the XG VisionTerminal from the CD-ROM by using the following procedures.

Note

• If the PC you are installing to does not have the necessary

runtime components used by this software, you will be asked to

install those components. Follow the instructions and install all

components as necessary.

• Do not connect the USB cable to the PC and XG Series

controller prior to installation.

• Installation must be performed by a user with Administrator

privileges.

• Uninstall any previous version of this software (Page 2-3).

• When installing on a notebook PC, be sure to connect the AC

adapter power supply.

1 Insert the XG-H7N or XG-H8N CD-ROM into the CD-

ROM drive of the PC.

The installation guide appears.

Reference

If the installation guide does not appear, double-click

\XG\VisionTerminal\setup.exe located on the CD-ROM.

2 Click [Install XG VisionTerminal Ver.[the version the

will be installed]].

The installer launches and the [Installer Language]

appears.

Reference

If the installer does not appear, double-click setup.exe in the

CD-ROM menu.

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Installing the XG VisionTerminal

3 Select language and click [OK].

[Setup Wizard for XG VisionTerminal] appears.

Reference

The version number will differ depending on the model and

period when purchased.

4 Click [Next].

The [User License Agreement] appears.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the

installation.

6 When the [Installation completed] menu appears,

click [Finish].

The XG VisionTerminal installation is completed.

• The shortcut icon for the [XG VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗]

appears on the desktop.

• A shortcut will be added to the Windows Start menu under

KEYENCE Applications → V-Works for XG Ver. ∗.∗ → XG

VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗.

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Installing the XG VisionTerminal

Uninstalling the Software Downloading and Installing the

Uninstall the XG VisionTerminal using [Add/Remove Programs] in the Windows Control Panel.

1 Click the Start menu and select [Control Panel].

The [Control Panel] appears.

2 Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon.

The [Add/Remove Programs] menu appears.

Latest Version

Note

• If the PC you are installing to does not have the necessary runtime components used by this software, you will be asked to install those components. Follow the instructions and install all components.

• Do not connect the USB cable to the PC and XG Series prior to installation.

• Installation must be performed by a user with Administrator privileges.

Preparations

3 Select [XG VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗] and click

[Remove].

A confirmation screen appears.

4 Click [Yes].

The XG VisionTerminal is removed.

Reference

If asked to confirm whether to delete shared files, click [Yes] to

remove all files.

1 Uninstall any previous version of the XG

VisionTerminal.

2 Download the latest files from the User Support

page.

XG Series Users Support page

http://www.keyence.com.sg/support/index.php

3 Double-click the downloaded file.

The installer launches and the [Installer Language]

appears.

4 Select language and click [OK].

[Setup Wizard for XG VisionTerminal] appears.

Reference

The version number will differ depending on the model and

period when purchased.

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Installing the XG VisionTerminal

5 Click [Next].

The [User License Agreement] appears.

6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the

installation.

7 When the [Installation completed] menu appears,

click [Finish].

The XG VisionTerminal installation is completed.

• The shortcut icon for the [XG VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗]

appears on the desktop.

• A shortcut will be added to the Windows Start menu under

KEYENCE Applications → V-Works for XG Ver. ∗.∗ → XG

VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗.

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Starting and Exiting XG VisionTerminal

This section explains how to start and exit the XG VisionTerminal.

Starting XG VisionTerminal

Click the shortcut in the Windows Start menu under

All Programs → KEYENCE Applications → V-Work s

for XG Ver. ∗.∗ → XG VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗.

Or, double-click the shortcut icon for the [XG

VisionTerminal Ver.

The initial window appears.

∗.∗] on the desktop.

Exiting XG VisionTerminal

Click [File], and then [Exit].

Or, click the close button at the upper right of the

window.

The XG VisionTerminal exits.

Preparations

Reference

• After the XG VisionTerminal has been launched for the first

time, it will automatically load the last saved settings files.

• If [Automatic connection on startup] and [Start logging on

startup] are selected in the [Options] menu (Page 4-13),

the XG VisionTerminal will automatically begin logging the

next time it is started.

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Understanding the Respective Windows

(5) Remote desktop

Basic Window

The basic window for the XG VisionTerminal is outlined below.

(1) (3)(2)

This view shows monitor output from the connected XG Series controller. See "Controlling the XG Series Remotely (Remote Desktop)" (Page 3-2) for more details.

(1) Controller view

This view displays the name of the XG Series controllers that the XG VisionTerminal is connected to, as well as logging information and a remote desktop operation menu.

(2) Menu bar

This bar displays the menus for executing commands. See "XG VisionTerminal Application Menu" (Page 4-1) for more details.

(3) Toolbar

This bar contains button icons for the major commands. Clicking an icon executes the command. See "Toolbar" (Page 2-7) for more details.

(4) Log Summary view

This view shows the most recent data as it is being logged. See "Viewing logs (Log Summary)" (Page 4-6) for more details.

(6) Handheld controller view

This view allows you to operate the handheld controller from the XG VisionTerminal while displaying the remote desktop view. See "Operating the Remote Desktop (Show Handheld Controller View)" (Page 4-4) for more details.

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(7) 3D viewer

By using information acquired from the 3D camera or LJ-V, the 3D image of object for the inspection is displayed (supported by XG VisionTerminal Ver.5.3 or later versions). See "Observing 3D images (3D viewer)" (Page 4-14) for more details.

Understanding the Respective Windows

Toolbar

The most frequently used functions and settings in the XG VisionTerminal can be accessed by clicking these icons on the toolbar.

Icons and names on the toolbar

Add Connection

Connect All

Disconnect All

Start Logging

Stop Logging

Options

Zoom Ratio (%)

Auto-fit

Update Remote Desktop

View Layouts 1 to 5

Functions

Registers a XG Series controller connection to log data from and to the monitor using the remote desktop function in the XG VisionTerminal. See "Connecting to the XG Series" (Page 2-

8) for more details.

Connection to all registered XG Series controllers begins. See "Connecting to All Registered XG Series controllers (Connect All)" (Page 4-10) for more details.

Disconnects all connected XG Series controllers. See "Disconnecting the Connected XG Series Controllers (Disconnect All)" (Page 4-10) for more details.

Logging from all connected XG Series controllers begins. See "Starting Logging (Start Logging)" (Page 4-10) for more details.

Logging from all XG Series controllers for which logging is in progress stops. See "Stopping Logging (Stop Logging)" (Page 4-10) for more details.

Changes the XG VisionTerminal global settings. Displays the [Options] menu. See "Changing the XG VisionTerminal Global Settings (Options)" (Page 4-13) for more details.

Changes the zoom ratio of the remote desktop window.

Automatically adjusts the zoom ratio of the remote desktop to fit the window size of the XG VisionTerminal.

Manually update the remote desktop display. See "Switching the update method for the remote desktop" (Page 4-7) for more details.

Switches through each view layout of the XG VisionTerminal window. See "Switching View Layout in the XG VisionTerminal Window (Select Layout)." (Page 4-11) for more details.

Icons and names on the toolbar

3D viewer

Functions

Preparations

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Connecting to the XG Series

After connecting the PC with XG VisionTerminal installed and a XG Series controller, the controller must be registered as the connection.

Before Connecting

Check the following settings.

Settings on the PC

Set the information required for the Ethernet connection (IP address, Subnet mask, Port number, etc.). For more details, see the PC and XG Series manuals.

Ethernet (1:1) Connection

Connect the XG Series directly to the PC using an Ethernet cable (cross cable: OP-66843).

Ethernet connection

Settings on the XG Series

Start up the XG Series controller and verify the Ethernet settings are correct. For details, see the user manual for the XG series that will be used.

Connecting to the XG Series

Connect the Ethernet cable (cross cable: OP-66843) to

the Ethernet ports on the XG Series controller and the

PC.

Registering the XG Series in the XG VisionTerminal

The XG Series must be registered as a connection so that the XG VisionTerminal can recognize it.

1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add Connection].

The [Add Connection] menu appears.

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2 Select [Search for Connections/Controllers].

3 Click [Search].

The XG Series connected to the PC appears in the list.

Connecting to the XG Series

LAN Connection

Connect the XG Series and PC over an Ethernet-based LAN.

Preparations

HUB (Router)

Note

• Clicking [Search] will only display controllers that exist in

the same subnet.

• The controller may not show up initially if there are multiple

controllers on the network. In this case, repeat the search a

few times.

4 Check the box next to the XG Series controller to

The new connection is added and appears in the

system view.

Connecting to the XG Series

Connect the Ethernet cable (commercial straight

cable) to the Ethernet ports on the XG Series

controller and a hub or LAN port device.

Registering the XG Series in XG VisionTerminal

The XG Series must be registered as a connection so that the XG VisionTerminal can recognize it.

1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add Connection].

The [Add Connection] menu appears.

2 Select [Search for Connections/Controllers].

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Connecting to the XG Series

3 Click [Search].

The XG Series controllers that are connected on the

LAN appear in the list.

USB Connection

Connect the XG Series directly to the PC using a USB cable.

USB connection

Note

The XG VisionTerminal and XG VisionEditor cannot connect over

the USB cable simultaneously.

Note

• Clicking [Search] will only display controllers that exist in

the same subnet.

• When there are multiple controllers connected to the

network, some of them may not show up initially. Repeat

the search as necessary.

4 Check the box next to the XG Series controller to

The new connection is added and appears in the

system view.

Installing the driver

Connect the XG Series and PC and install the driver.

Reference

The driver installation is not required if the USB driver was already

installed for the XG VisionEditor.

Note

• The installation wizard does not appear on Windows 7. To

install on Windows 7, connect the system and the PC, then use

Device Manager to manually install the USB driver.

In Device Manager, click [Update driver] on the property page

for the [XG-8000/7000 Series] under [Other devices], and

specify the folder that contains the USB driver.

• The USB driver is stored in \driver\USB in the enclosed

CDROM. Note, this driver is also installed in the

[c:\drivers\VWorks for XG] (For Ver. 5.∗, c:\drivers\V-Works for

XG H8N) following installation of the XG VisionTerminal.

• When using Windows 7 64-bit version, execute dpinst.exe

located in \drivers\USB\x64\ in the enclosed CDROM and then

install the USB driver.

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Connecting to the XG Series

1 Connect the XG Series to the PC using the optional

USB cable (OP-66844).

[Found New Hardware Wizard] will appear on the PC

screen.

2 Select "No, not this time", and click [Next].

3 Select [Install from the list or specified location]

and specify the folder that contains the USB driver.

Installation of the USB driver starts.

Reference

• The USB driver is stored in \driver\USB in the enclosed CD-

ROM. Note, this driver is also installed in the [c:\drivers\V-

Works for XG] (For Ver. 5.∗, c:\drivers\V-Works for XG H8N)

following installation of the XG VisionTerminal.

• When you install a driver in the Windows XP environment,

Windows may display a warning message. When a

warning message appears, click [Continue] to complete

the driver installation.

Registering the XG Series in the XG VisionTerminal

The XG Series must be registered as a connection so that the XG VisionTerminal can recognize it.

Note

Only one XG Series can be registered as a USB connection.

1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add Connection].

The [Add Connection] menu appears.

2 Click [USB].

3 Click [OK].

The new connection is added and appears in the

system view.

Preparations

4 When the USB driver installation is completed,

click [Finish].

The XG Series and PC are now connected through the

USB.

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Connecting to the XG Series

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Chapter

Typical Uses

Typical Uses of XG VisionTerminal

This Chapter explains the operations outlined below used to accomplish basic tasks in the XG VisionTerminal.

• Controlling the XG Series remotely (remote desktop)

(Page 3-2).

• Logging data from the XG Series (Page 3-6).

Reference

To utilize the other features available in the XG VisionTerminal, see

"XG VisionTerminal Application Menu" (Page 4-1).

Typical Uses

3-1

Controlling the XG Series Remotely (Remote Desktop)

View the monitor output from the XG Series controller in XG VisionTerminal.

Note

XGA image output is not supported in Ver. 4.∗.∗∗∗.

1. Registering a Controller

1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add

Connection].

The [Add Connection] menu appears.

3 Click [OK].

The new connection is added and appears in the

system view.

2 Specify the XG Series controller to register it as a

connection.

For a USB connection

Click [USB].

For an Ethernet connection

Select [Search for Connections/Controllers], and then

click [Search]. The XG Series connected to the PC

appears in the list. Check the box next to the XG

Series controller you wish to register as a connection.

Note

• Clicking [Search] will only display controllers that exist in

the same subnet.

• When there are multiple controllers connected to the

network, some of them may not show up initially. Repeat

the search as necessary.

Reference

To register an XG Series controller that does not display as

connected to the network after searching, select [IP Address]

and manually enter the IP address.

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Controlling the XG Series Remotely (Remote Desktop)

2. Connecting to the Controller 3. Displaying the Remote Desktop

This procedure connects the XG Series controllers that are registered as connections in the XG VisionTerminal.

Click [Connect All] from the [Operation] menu.

When the connection is completed, icons for each

connection in the system view change from to

Reference

You can also connect to the controllers by clicking icon on

the toolbar.

Note

• If any of the connections fail, a confirmation screen will appear.

• When multiple connections are registered, it is not possible

select individual controllers to connect to, all of them will be

connected.

• The XG VisionTerminal and XG VisionEditor cannot connect

over the USB cable simultaneously.

This procedure displays the monitor output from the connected XG Series controller.

Note

XGA image output is not supported in Ver. 4.∗.∗∗∗.

1 From the [View] menu, select the desired XG series

connection and then click [Launch Remote

Desktop].

The remote desktop window appears.

Typical Uses

Note

If you select [Launch Remote Desktop] from the XG

VisionTerminal for a controller already displayed in a remote

desktop window in the XG VisionEditor, operations for that

remote desktop will take priority.

2 If required, you can change how the remote

desktop screen is updated. To do this, click the

[View] menu - and select the desired connection

and change the screen update method.

There are three methods available for updating the

remote desktop. Choose the method based on the

operating conditions of the XG Series connected and/

or the PC running XG VisionTerminal.

• Asynchronous: Updates at regular intervals.

Continuous: Updates in real time.

•

Manual: Updates by clicking [Update] under the [View]

menu for the selected connection.

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Controlling the XG Series Remotely (Remote Desktop)

Reference

• Displaying remote desktops for multiple controllers using

[Continuous] may result in slow screen updates for all

connected XG Series controllers. In this case, select

[Asynchronous].

• The update interval for [Asynchronous] cannot be user

specified to an arbitrary value because the interval is

determined automatically based on the current connection

status.

• A check mark will appear next to the selected update method

when the menu is displayed.

• You can also specify the update method from the shortcut

menu displayed by right-clicking on the remote desktop

window.

• The remote desktop icon for connections in the system view will

reflect the update method selected.

- : asynchronous or continuous

- : manual

Closing the remote desktop

Click the close button on the upper right side of the remote desktop window.

4. Controlling the Remote Desktop

Sending remote console keystrokes

This procedure displays the console view for operating the XG Series controller currently displayed in the remote desktop window. In addition to sending remote console keystrokes by clicking buttons visualized in the console view, users can also use the keyboard or joypad connected to the PC.

1 From the [View] menu, click [Handheld Controller].

The [Handheld Controller] window appears.

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Reference

You can also display the handheld controller view by clicking

[Handheld Controller] in the shortcut menu displayed by

right-clicking on the remote desktop window.

2 Operation using the handheld controller window.

Targ et

Select the XG Series controller to operate from the

drop down list.

Cursor button

Click to move through the screen as the 8-way button

does on the handheld controller.

Buttons 0 to 8

Click to execute the same action assigned to the

button on the handheld controller.

Functions assigned to each button number are listed

to the right of the number.

Controlling the XG Series Remotely (Remote Desktop)

H button

This button is used to enter multiple key combinations.

Click the H button next to buttons 1 or 7 then click the

other button in the key combination to simulate the key

combination on the handheld controller.

Reference

• You can also send keystrokes using the keyboard or joypad.

The button assignments can be set in the [Options] menu

(Page 4-13).

• The console view must be displayed to enter keystrokes from

the keyboard.

• If multiple remote desktop windows are open, you can change

the operating target for the handheld controller window as

follows.

- Select the operating target from the drop down list at the top

of the handheld controller window.

- From the [View] menu, select the desired connection and

click [Handheld controller].

- The active connection in the handheld controller window is

indicated by a check mark next to the remote desktop

icon in the system view.

Closing the handheld controller window

Click the close button on the upper right of the handheld controller window.

Operating with a mouse

Mouse control can be used for most of the operations of the XG Series currently monitored in the remote desktop. The main operations are as follows.

• Selecting items: Use the mouse to click the button that you

wish to select on the remote desktop.

• Displaying the function menu: Right click with the mouse on

the remote desktop.

• Displaying the touch menu: Use the mouse the click areas

that are not displayed on the remote desktop (Ver. 4.1 or later

controller only).

• Closing the screen: Click (Close), displayed in the upper-

right corner of the screen that you wish to close.

Saving the remote desktop screen to a file (Capture screen)

This procedure saves the contents of the currently displayed remote desktop as an image file.

From the [View] menu, select the connected controller

and then click [Capture Screen].

The image shown in the current remote desktop will be

saved to a 24-bit bitmap image file (.bmp) on the PC.

The file will be stored in the [Capture] folder located

under the path set in the [Save file to this base path]

field on the [Options] menu (Page 4-13).

Typical Uses

Reference

• You can also save the remote desktop by clicking [Capture

screen] in the shortcut menu displayed by right-clicking on the

remote desktop window.

• The destination folder can be changed in the [Downloaded File

Basepath] field in the [Options] menu.

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Logging Data from the XG Series

The XG VisionTerminal can log (collect) inspection results, images, and archived data output from the XG Series during operation.

Note

• To log data, the flowchart program created in XG VisionEditor

must include either a data output step, an output image step, or

an archived output location step that specifies the [PC

program] as the destination device. For more details, see the

XG VisionEditor Reference Manual (Programming Edition).

• To store images and archived data output from the XG-8000

Series as logs, Ver. 5.0 or higher is required.

1. Registering a Controller

1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add

Connection].

The [Add Connection] menu appears.

2 Specify the XG Series controller to register it as a

connection.

For a USB connection

Click [USB].

For an Ethernet connection

Select [Search for Connections/Controllers], and click

[Search]. The XG Series connected to the PC appears

in the list. Check the box next to the XG Series

controller you wish to register as a connection.

Note

• Clicking [Search] will only display controllers that exist in

the same subnet.

• When there are multiple controllers connected to the

network, some of them may not show up initially. Repeat

the search as necessary.

Reference

To register an XG Series controller that does not display as

connected to the network after searching, click [IP Address]

and manually enter the IP address.

3 Click [OK].

The new connection is added and appears in the

system view.

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Logging Data from the XG Series

2. Connecting to the Controller

This procedure connects the XG Series controllers that are registered as connections in the XG VisionTerminal.

Click [Connect All] from the [Operation] menu.

When the connection is completed, icons for each

connection in the system view will change from

to .

Reference

You can also connect to the controllers by clicking on the

toolbar.

Note

• If any of the connections fail, a confirmation screen will appear.

• When multiple connections are registered, it is not possible

select individual controllers to connect to, all of them will be

connected.

3. Start Logging

This procedure starts logging data from the XG Series connected and enabled as a logging target.

From the [Operation] menu, click [Start Logging].

Logging starts and the logging icon in the system view

changes from to .

Clicking on the [+] to the left of the logging icon

expands the logging targets.

Log file destination

Log files are output to [Documents\KEYENCE\XG VisionTerminal\(IP address or [USB]] (by default) for the user currently logged in.

Example:

If the destination folder in the data output step programmed in XG VisionEditor is set to [SD2:\xg\result\], the default log destination will noted as follows.

• For Windows versions other than Vista/7:

C:\Documents and Settings\name of logged in user\My

Documents\KEYENCE\XG VisionTerminal\(IP address or

[USB])\SD2\xg\result

• For Windows Vista/7:

C:\Users\name of logged in user\Documents\

KEYENCE\XG VisionTerminal\(IP address or

[USB])\SD2\xg\result

Reference

• The logging destination can be changed in the [Downloaded

File Basepath] field. See "Changing the XG VisionTerminal

Global Settings (Options)" (Page 4-13) for more details.

• The log file destination folder can be opened directly by

clicking [Open destination] in the properties menu displayed

by right-clicking on each logging icon, or by double-clicking

the icon. When archiving is in progress, this shortcut always

opens the following location.

- For Windows versions other than Vista/7:

C:\Documents and Settings\name of logged in user\My

Documents\KEYENCE\XG VisionTerminal\(IP address or

[USB]).

- For Windows Vista/7:

C:\Users\name of logged in user\Documents\KEYENCE\XG

VisionTerminal\(IP address or [USB]).

Typical Uses

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Logging Data from the XG Series

4. Viewing the Log

This procedure opens the log summary which displays the latest data as it is being logged.

Reference

• Up to 32 log views can be displayed at one time.

• The log summary only displays the output results.

1 From the [View] menu, click the [(XG Series

controller to operate)] and then [Show log view].

The [Log Summary] appears.

2 Select the data output step for the log you wish to

view from the [Unit Name] box.

The most recent log data of the selected data output

unit appears in the menu.

Understanding the log view

• Unit name: Select the data output unit for the log you

wish to view.

Log display: The most recently logged items and values

•

for the selected output unit will be displayed.

Note

The display updates may be delayed if multiple log summary

windows are open.

Closing the log summary

Click the close button on the upper right corner of the log summary window.

3-8

Chapter

XG VisionTerminal Application Menu

Commands in the XG VisionTerminal are organized under the following seven menus.

• File (Page 4-2)

• View (Page 4-4)

• Connections (Page 4-9)

• Operation (Page 4-10)

• Window (Page 4-11)

• Settings (Page 4-12)

• Help (Page 4-16)

Note

The commands available depend on the type of window being

displayed.

XG VisionTerminal Application Menu

4-1

File Menu

This section explains the commands in the [File] menu.

Creating a New Settings File (New)

This command creates a new settings file for the XG VisionTerminal.

1 From the [File] menu, click [New].

A confirmation screen to save your changes appears.

Reference

If clicking [New] is the very first operation performed after the

XG VisionTerminal starts, the confirmation screen will not

appear (and those steps following 2 are not required).

2 Clicking [Yes] opens up the [Save as] menu.

Reference

• If you click [No] on the confirmation screen, any changes

to the current settings will not be saved and a new file will

be created.

• Clicking [Cancel] will not create any new files.

Opening a Settings File (Open)

This command opens an existing settings file.

1 From the [File] menu, click [Open].

The [Open file] menu appears.

If the currently open file has unsaved changes

A confirmation screen appears. To save the settings,

click [Yes]. Otherwise click [No].

2 Select the settings file and click [Open].

All XG VisionTerminal windows open at this point are

closed, and then a new XG VisionTerminal window

opens under a new settings file.

Saving the Settings File (Save)

This command will save the settings to the current file overwriting the previous file.

3 Enter the file name, then click [Save].

All XG VisionTerminal windows open at this point are

saved together with the specified settings file, and

then a new XG VisionTerminal window opens under a

new settings file.

Reference

The settings file contains the following information.

• List of XG Series controllers registered as connections in the

XG VisionTerminal.

• View layout information.

• Settings on the [Options] menu (Page 4-13).

• The folder path of the controller for the last list acquired using

the acquire files command (Page 4-12).

• Window size and display position of the XG VisionTerminal.

• Logging targets.

From the [File] menu, click [Save].

This command overwrites the settings file that is

currently open.

Reference

If the settings file is being saved for the first time, the [Save as]

menu appears instead.

4-2

Saving the Settings File (Save as)

This command saves the settings file currently open to a file with a different name.

1 From the [File] menu, click [Save as].

The [Save as] menu appears.

2 Enter the file name, then click [Save].

The file is saved as a [Settings file] with the extension

".xgn".

Exiting the XG VisionTerminal (Exit)

File Menu

XG VisionTerminal Application Menu

This command exits the XG VisionTerminal.

From the [File] menu, click [Exit].

The XG VisionTerminal exits. If there are any unsaved

changes, a confirmation screen to save the changes

will appear. Click [OK] to save the changes, [No] to

disregard changes and exit, or [Cancel] to return to

VisionTerminal.

4-3

View Menu

This section explains the commands in the [View] menu.

Show/Hide the Connections view (Connections)

The connections view is displayed when a check mark appears next to this command.

With the check mark visible, open the [View] menu

and click [Connections].

This hides the connections view.

Reference

By default, a check mark appears next to this command and the

connections view is displayed.

To show the connection view again

From the [View] menu, click [Connections] again to restore the check mark.

Operating the Remote Desktop (Show Handheld Controller View)

This command shows the handheld controller view which is used to operate the XG Series controller currently monitored in the remote desktop.

In addition to sending remote console keystrokes by clicking buttons visualized in the handheld controller view, users can also use the keyboard or joypad connected to the PC.

From the [View] menu, click [Handheld Controller].

The [Handheld Controller] appears.

Closing the handheld controller view

Click the close button on the handheld controller view.

4-4

View Menu

Using the handheld controller view

Targ et

Select the connected XG Series to operate.

Arrow buttons

Clicking the arrow buttons navigates through the screen in the same way the 8 way button on the handheld controller does.

Buttons 0 to 8

These buttons perform the same function as the 0 to 8 buttons on the handheld controller. Functions assigned to each button number are listed to the right of the number.

H button

This button is used to enter key combinations with the function key. Click the H button next to buttons 1 or 7 then click the other button to simulate the key combination on the handheld controller.

Reference

• You can also send keystrokes using the keyboard or joypad. To

do this, change the button assignments in the [Options] menu

(Page 4-13).

• If multiple remote desktop windows are open, you can change

the operating target for the console view as follows.

- Select the operating target from the drop down list at the top

of the console view.

- From the [View] menu, click the [(XG Series controller to

operate)] and then [Capture console operation focus].

Button numbers for each input device

Button numbers on the console

Each button on the console corresponds to the numbers shown below.

(7)

(0)

FUNCTION TRIGGER

(1)

(4)

ESCAPE

SCREEN MENU

VIEW

(5)

Button numbers when using a joypad

Each button on the joypad corresponds to the numbers shown below by default (example using an Elecom joypad JC-U2410TBK).

(8)

(3)

(6)

(2)

(0)

(5)

(2) (3)

(7)

XG VisionTerminal Application Menu

(6)

(5)

(4)

(1)

USB joypads tested by KEYENCE

• Elecom:

Model: JC-U241-TBK

• Sanwa Supply:

Model: JY-P68US

• Logicool:

Model: GPX-200

Note

Other joypads that have not been tested by KEYENCE may not

function correctly.

4-5

View Menu

Temporarily Disabling Remote Desktop Operations (Locking Handheld Controller)

This command temporarily disables input from the remote desktop using the handheld controller view to prevent unintentional operation.

From the [View] menu, click [Lock Handheld

Controller].

"Locked" will appear in the handheld controller view's

title bar and the buttons will be grayed out.

To unlock the handheld controller

From the [View] menu, click [Unlock Handheld Controller].

Note

Closing the handheld controller view will also unlock it as well.

Changing the Displayed Contents for Each Connection

The sub menu located within each connection under the [View] menu allows the you to change the information displayed for each connection.

Viewing logs (Log Summary)

This command opens a log summary view that displays the latest data as it is being logged.

Reference

Up to 32 log summary views can be displayed at once.

1 From the [View] menu, select the desired controller

connection and then click [Log Summary].

The [Log Summary view] appears.

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2 Select the data output step for the log you wish to

view from the [Unit Name] box.

The log for the selected data output unit appears in

the menu.

Closing the log summary view

Click the close button on the log summary view.

Understanding the log summary view

• Unit name: Select the data output unit for the log you

wish to view.

• Log Summary display: The latest value for each item of

the selected data output unit being logged will be

displayed.

View Menu

Monitoring the XG Series remotely (View remote desktop)

This procedure displays the screen output from the connected XG Series controller.

Note

XGA image output is not supported in Ver. 4.∗.∗∗∗.

From the [View] menu, select the controller connection

to operate and click [Launch Remote Desktop].

The remote desktop appears.

Saving the remote desktop screen to a file (Screen Capture)

This procedure saves the contents of the currently displayed remote desktop screen as an image file.

From the [View] menu, select the controller

connection and then click on [Screen Capture].

The image shown in the current remote desktop will be

saved to a 24-bit bitmap image file (.bmp) on the PC.

The file will be stored in the [Capture] folder located

under the path set in the [Downloaded File Basepath]

field in the [Options] menu (Page 4-13).

Reference

• The destination folder can be changed in the [Options] menu.

• The captured image file will be named as follows: "controller

name_year-month-date_hour-min-sec.bmp".

Changing the target in handheld controller view

XG VisionTerminal Application Menu

Closing the remote desktop

Click the close button on the remote desktop window.

Switching the update method for the remote desktop

Change the update method based on the processing load of the XG Series connections and the PC that is running the XG VisionTerminal.

From the [View] menu, select the XG Series

connection and then select the desired update

method.

The following three update methods are available.

• Asynchronous: Updates at regular intervals.

Continuous: Updates in real time.

•

Manual: Updates manually by clicking [Update] under

•

the controller connection in the [View] menu.

Reference

• Displaying remote desktops for multiple controllers using [Continuous] may result in slow screen updates for all connected XG Series controllers. In this case, select [Asynchronous].

• The update interval for [Asynchronous] cannot be specified to an arbitrary value because the interval is determined automatically based on the current connection status.

• A check mark will appear next to the selected update method when the menu is displayed.

This command changes the target controller for the handheld controller view when multiple XG Series are connected.

From the [View] menu, select the desired controller

connection and then click [Handheld Controller].

The selected XG Series controller becomes the target

of handheld controller view operations.

Reference

You can switch the target controller from the drop down list at the

top of the handheld controller view.

Note

Controllers cannot be selected unless they appear in a remote

desktop window.

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View Menu

Viewing the properties of an XG Series connection (Properties)

This command displays the properties menu of an XG Series connection.

1 From the [View] menu, select the desired

connection and then click [Properties].

The [Properties] menu for the specified XG Series

connection appears.

Reference

• Clicking [Reference] opens the log file destination folder.

- Default location for Windows versions other than Vista/7: C:\Documents and Settings\name of logged in user\My Documents\KEYENCE\XG VisionTerminal\(IP address or [USB]).

- Default location for Windows Vista/7: C:\Users\name of logged in user\Documents\KEYENCE\XG VisionTerminal\(IP address or [USB]).

• The logging destination can be changed in the

[Downloaded File Basepath] field. See "Changing the XG

VisionTerminal Global Settings (Options)" (Page 4-13) for

more details.

2 After confirming the properties, click [OK].

4-8

Connections Menu

This section explains the commands on the [Connections] menu.

Registering a New Connection (Add Connection)

1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add

Connection].

The [Add Connection] menu appears.

3 Click [OK].

The new connection is added and appears in the

connection view.

XG VisionTerminal Application Menu

Deleting connections

Note

Always disconnect the connection before deleting it.

2 Specify the XG Series controller to register it as a

connection.

For a USB connection

Click [USB].

For an Ethernet connection

Select [Search for Connections/Controllers], and then

click [Search]. The XG Series connected to the PC

appears in the list. Check the box next to the XG

Series controller you wish to register as a connection.

Note

Clicking [Search] will only display controllers that exist in the

same subnet.

Reference

To register an XG Series controller that does not display as

connected to the network, click [IP address] and manually

enter the IP address of the connected controller.

1 Click [Delete connection] from the shortcut menu

displayed by right-clicking on the connection in the

connection view.

A confirmation screen appears.

2 Click [Yes].

The XG Series controller selected in Step 1 is deleted

from the list of connections. Click [No] to exit without

deleting the connection.

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Operation Menu

This section explains the commands on the [Operation] menu.

Connecting to All Registered XG Series controllers (Connect All)

This procedure connects the XG Series controllers that are registered as connections in the XG VisionTerminal.

Click [Connect All] from the [Operation] menu.

When the connection is completed, icons for each

connection in the system view change from to

Note

• If any of the connections fail, a confirmation screen will appear.

• When multiple connections are registered, it is not possible

select individual controllers to connect to, all of them will be

connected.

Disconnecting the Connected XG Series Controllers (Disconnect All)

This command disconnects all connected XG Series controllers.

From the [Operation] menu, click [Disconnect All].

When all connections are disconnected, icons for

each connection in the system view change from

to .

Note

• A confirmation screen will appear if logging is in progress.

• When multiple connections are registered, it is not possible

select individual controllers to disconnect, all of them will be

disconnected.

Starting Logging (Start Logging)

This procedure starts logging data from the XG Series connected and specified as a logging target.

Note

To store images and archived data output from the XG-8000

Series as logs, Ver. 5.0 or higher is required.

From the [Operation] menu, click [Start Logging].

Logging starts and the logging icon in the system view

changes from to .

Specifying the XG Series controller as a logging target

Remove the check mark be clicking [Enable Logging]

from the shortcut menu displayed by right-clicking

those connections in the system view you wish to

exclude from logging.

The specified XG Series controllers are excluded as

logging targets.

Reference

By default, all controllers have a check mark and are set as

logging targets.

Setting a connection as a logging target

From the shortcut menu displayed by right-clicking the desired connection, click on [Enable Logging] to restore the check mark.

Stopping Logging (Stop Logging)

This command stops logging data from all controllers for which logging is in progress.

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From the [Operation] menu, click [Stop Logging].

Logging stops and the logging icon in the system view

changes from to .

Note

It is not possible to stop logging on only a selected controller, all

logging will be stopped.

Reference

Logging will stop the moment the connection is excluded as a

logging target. To resume logging, specify it as a logging target,

then click [Start logging].

Window Menu

This section explains the commands in the [Window] menu.

Switching View Layout in the XG VisionTerminal Window (Select Layout).

The XG VisionTerminal can store up to 5 view layouts (window locations and layout), from No. 1 to No. 5. The view layout can be changed by specifying the view layout number.

From the [Window] menu, highlight [Select Layout]

and click the desired [Layout No.(1 - 5)].

The view layout changes to the selected view layout

number.

Aligning the Views in the XG VisionTerminal Window (Arrangement)

Bringing a View to the front (View Name)

This command brings the desired view to the front when multiple log views and remote desktops are displayed in the XG VisionTerminal window.

From the [Window] menu, click [(name of view)].

The selected view appears in front of the others.

XG VisionTerminal Application Menu

This command aligns the log summary views and remote desktops displayed in the XG VisionTerminal window.

Splitting the views

From the [Window] menu, click [Arrangement] - [Tile].

This command will automatically arrange the views

side by side within the VisionTerminal screen.

Cascading the views

From the [Window] menu, click [Arrangement] -

[Cascade].

This command will automatically arrange the views so

that they are overlapping each other.

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Settings Menu

This section explains the commands on the [Settings] menu.

Acquiring a File From a Connected XG Series Controller (Acquire File)

The XG VisionTerminal can download files from connected XG Series controllers such as programs, global settings, and registered images for storage on the PC.

1 From the [Settings] menu, click [Download from

Controller].

The [Download from Controller] menu appears.

3 In the files list, click the file to download and select

it.

4 In the [Transfer To] box, specify the destination

path to store the downloaded files on the PC.

Enter the location directly, or click [Reference] to

specify the destination.

5 Click [Execute].

The files specified in Step 3 are stored in the location

specified in Step 4.

6 When the files have been downloaded click the

close button on the [Download from Controller]

menu.

Note

Files cannot be downloaded if the target XG Series controller is

not connected.

2 Specify the location where the files to download

are stored.

Connection/Controller name

Select the XG Series controller to download files from.

Path

Specify the folder location directly, or click the folder in

the files list where the files you wish to acquire are

currently stored.

• Double-clicking a folder will display the contents of that

folder.

• Double-clicking ".." will return one level higher in the folder

hierarchy.

File List

This button displays a list of the latest files in the

specified folders at the [Path].

4-12

Settings Menu

Changing the XG VisionTerminal Global Settings (Options)

This command changes the XG VisionTerminal operating environment settings.

1 From the [Settings] menu, click [Option].

The [Option] menu appears.

Handheld controller button assignments

The commands assigned to the buttons in the

handheld controller view are configurable. For more

details, see "Changing the handheld controller button

assignments" (Page 4-13).

3 After completing the changes, click [OK].

Changing the handheld controller button assignments

When using a keyboard or a joypad to operate the buttons in the handheld controller view, each key can be assigned a desired button.

1 From the [Settings] menu, click [Option].

The [Option] menu appears.

2 Under Keyboard Input, click [Key Assign].

The [Key Assign] menu appears.

XG VisionTerminal Application Menu

2 Change the settings as required.

Selecting [Automatic connection on startup]

When this option is checked, the XG VisionTerminal

will automatically connect to all registered XG Series

connections when it is started.

Selecting [Start logging on startup]

When this option is checked, the XG VisionTerminal

will automatically start logging from all registered XG

Series connections when it is started.

Reference

This option can only be checked if the [Turn on automatic

connection] option is checked.

Downloaded File Basepath

This option defines the base path used for storing

captured screens (Page 4-7) and acquired files (Page

4-12). Click [Reference] to specify the destination.

Note

The [Reference] button is disabled when logging is in

process.

3 Change the key assignments as required.

To change the assignments for keyboard operation

• Change the column labeled [Keyboard].

• The keys labeled [NUM] indicate the numeric keypad.

To change the assignments for joypad operation

• Change the column labeled [Joypad].

• Specify the button number on the joypad for each button

on the console.

4 After completing the changes, click [OK].

5 Click [OK] to exit the [Option] menu.

Automatically adjust remote desktop window size

If this option is checked, the XG Series controller

screen in the remote desktop will automatically adjust

according to the size of the window.

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Settings Menu

Observing 3D images (3D viewer)

By using images acquired from the 3D camera or LJ-V, the 3D images of the objects for the inspection are displayed (supported by XG VisionTerminal Ver.5.3 or later versions).

Note

In order to use the 3D viewer, "Height Image" and "Grayscale

(excluding LJ-V)" that are captured by the 3D camera or LJ-V are

necessary. In particular, if "Height Image" is not provided, no

image will be displayed.

1 Select [3D Viewer] from [Settings] menu.

[3D Viewer] screen opens.

Switches the height display

Color

Palette

Reference

Changing the height-display range is possible by directly

operating the color bars with a mouse.

method (Rainbow1 (initial set

value)/Rainbow2/Cyan/Magenta/

Yellow).

2 Specify a folder storing "Height Image" and

"Grayscale" which are necessary for the 3D image

display, by clicking (Open Files) on the tool

bar.

Specifies folders, in which "Height Image" and

"Grayscale" are stored respectively. (Specified folders

will stay effective from the next or further start-ups.)

Next Image 3D image display is executed.

Image

Open

Files

Wide Range Expands the height range.

Narrow Range Reduces the height range.

Range

Shift (Low)

Range

Shift (High)

Range

Fit

Range

Reset

3D image display is executed in a

reverse direction.

Specify a folder that is storing

"Height Image" and "Grayscale"

which are necessary for 3D image

display.

Shifts the height range to the

lower direction (further direction

from the camera).

Shifts the height range to the

higher direction (nearer direction

to the camera).

Displays in colors by fitting to the

height range currently being

displayed.

Displays in colors by fitting to the

upper/lower limits of the height

measurable range of the 3D

camera.

Note

When "Height Image" and "Grayscale" are stored in one

folder, proper folder processing will be unavailable.

Therefore, use different folders.

Reference

When "Height Image" file is directly dragged and dropped in

the view window, a height distribution image can be

temporarily displayed.This display disappears when "Next

Image" or "Previous Image" in step 3 is executed.

3 Click (Next Image) or (Previous Image) on

the tool bar.

The 3D image synthesized by using "Height Image"

and "Grayscale" is displayed on the view window.

Reference

• When the "C" key is pressed while the "Ctrl" key is kept

pressed, the view window image currently displayed can

be copied on the clip board.

• File names of "Height Image" and "Grayscale" which are

used for the currently displayed 3D image, can be

checked on the status bar at the bottom of the view

window.

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4 Change the display method by using a mouse.

Adjusting the distribution of the height image and

the Grayscale image.

Move the "Height <-->Grayscale" slider. When the

slider is moved to the left end, only the height image is

displayed. When the slider is moved to the right end,

only the Grayscale image is displayed.

Return the display location of the 3D image.

Click "Reset Position" or double-click the right button of

the mouse.

Rotating the 3D image

Drag the image while continuing to press the mouse

button.

Settings Menu

XG VisionTerminal Application Menu

Zooming in/zooming out on the 3D image

Scroll the mouse wheel.

When the image is dragged while the mouse wheel is

kept pressed, the display position moves to the Z

direction.

Translating and displaying the 3D image

Drag the image while continuing to press the right

mouse button.

Always Display in Front

When a checkmark is put, hiding the 3D viewer while

operating XG VisionTerminal or other applications

operating on the PC can be avoided.

5 Exiting the 3D viewer

Clicking the close button at the upper right corner of

the 3D viewer screen allows exiting the 3D viewer.

Reference

When XG VisionTerminal is exited while the 3D viewer is being

displayed, the 3D viewer is also exited. When only the 3D image

display is exited, click the close button at the upper right corner of

the 3D viewer.

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Help Menu

This section explains the commands in the [Help] menu.

Displaying the Help File (Help)

This command displays the PDF version of this manual.

From the [Help] menu, click [Help].

This manual appears.

Displaying the Version Number of the XG VisionTerminal (Version Info)

This command displays the version number of the XG VisionTerminal.

Note

Always provide the version number of the XG VisionTerminal when

contacting Keyence for technical support.

From the [Help] menu, click [About XG

VisionTerminal].

The [XG VisionTerminal Version information] menu

appears.

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Chapter

Appendix

5-1

Error Messages

Message Cause Remedy

Connection to the controller (connection) failed.

A communication error occurred. Results logging from the (connection) failed.

A communication error occurred. Image logging from the (connection) failed.

The controller at the connection is disconnected from the network physically or otherwise. (Only applies to Ethernet connections.)

The IP address is set incorrectly. (Only applies to Ethernet connections.)

The USB cable is not connected properly. (Only applies to USB connections.)

The controller has no power. Check the power to the controller.

The connection failed due to a slow response caused by heavy network traffic.

The camera cable is unplugged. Check that the camera cable is connected correctly to