Leuze ROD4 Software Manual

RODsoft
Configuration software for ROD4-3… / ROD4-2… / ROD4
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SOFTWARE AND PROTOCOL DESCRIPTION
Table of contents
1 General information ........................................................................................................... 4
1.1 About the program "RODsoft" .............................................................................................. 4
2 Hardware and software installation ................................................................................. 5
2.1.1 Connecting the rotoScan ROD4-3… ............................................................................................. 5
2.1.2 Interface assignment X1 and X2.................................................................................................... 6
2.1.3 Connector assignments for connection X1 ....................................................................................7
2.1.4 Connector assignments for connection X2 (RS 232).....................................................................8
2.1.5 Connector assignments for connection X2 (RS 422).....................................................................8
2.2.1 System requirements.....................................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Installation...................................................................................................................................... 9
3 First steps......................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 General remarks ................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Launching the program ...................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Procedure / work areas ...................................................................................................... 14
4 Description of the user interface .................................................................................... 15
4.1 Graphical work area / detection fields ................................................................................ 15
4.1.1 Changing over between detection field pairs...............................................................................16
4.1.2 4-field mode................................................................................................................................. 19
4.1.3 Displaying measurement diagram/detection fields ...................................................................... 20
4.2 Tabs and toolbar ................................................................................................................ 21
4.2.1 Tabs.............................................................................................................................................21
4.2.2 Buttons.........................................................................................................................................21
4.3 The menu bar..................................................................................................................... 25
4.4 Displaying status information ............................................................................................. 30
4.4.1 Data source .................................................................................................................................30
4.4.2 Status bar .................................................................................................................................... 30
4.5 Access levels ..................................................................................................................... 31
4.6 Program settings................................................................................................................ 35
4.6.1 Configuring the serial interface....................................................................................................35
4.6.2 Setting the program language .....................................................................................................35
4.6.3 Selecting the background colour .................................................................................................36
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5 Editing / configuring the device configuration ............................................................. 37
5.1 General information and procedure ................................................................................... 37
5.2 Current sensor configuration.............................................................................................. 39
5.3 Changing configuration parameters................................................................................... 39
5.3.1 Configuration Wizard....................................................................................................................39
5.3.2 Tree view of the configuration......................................................................................................46
5.3.3 Supplementary information on the "Presettings" parameter ........................................................53
5.3.4 Supplementary information on the "Power-up properties" parameter..........................................54
5.3.5 Supplementary information on the "Dust suppression" parameter...............................................55
5.3.6 Supplementary information on the "Admissible field pair changeovers" parameter.....................60
5.4 Storing/loading configuration ............................................................................................. 62
5.5 Transferring a configuration to the sensor ......................................................................... 62
5.6 Resetting sensor to factory settings................................................................................... 63
6 Working with detection fields ......................................................................................... 64
6.1 General information ........................................................................................................... 64
6.1.1 Position determination..................................................................................................................64
6.1.2 Enlarging or reducing the work area ............................................................................................65
6.1.3 Moving the display .......................................................................................................................66
6.2 Defining detection fields..................................................................................................... 67
6.2.1 Creating new detection fields.......................................................................................................68
6.2.2 Changing detection fields.............................................................................................................74
6.3 Reference boundaries........................................................................................................ 82
6.4 Saving and loading detection fields ................................................................................... 88
6.5 Transferring detection fields............................................................................................... 88
7 Measurement data transfer / protocol info .................................................................... 90
7.1 Time behaviour / transmission speed ................................................................................ 90
7.2 Protocol structure............................................................................................................... 93
7.2.1 Start..............................................................................................................................................93
7.2.2 Operation .....................................................................................................................................94
7.2.3 Option 1........................................................................................................................................94
7.2.4 Option 2........................................................................................................................................94
7.2.5 Option 3........................................................................................................................................95
7.2.6 Scan number................................................................................................................................95
7.2.7 Angular step size..........................................................................................................................95
7.2.8 Start angle....................................................................................................................................96
7.2.9 Stop angle ....................................................................................................................................96
7.2.10 Distance measurement value.......................................................................................................96
7.2.11 Check byte ...................................................................................................................................97
7.2.12 End...............................................................................................................................................97
7.3 Transmission of warning and error messages ................................................................... 98
7.3.1 Warning messages ......................................................................................................................98
7.3.2 Error messages............................................................................................................................98
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8 System information and error handling......................................................................... 99
8.1 Loading status information from the sensor ....................................................................... 99
8.2 Loading diagnostic data from the sensor .........................................................................100
8.2.1 Diagnostic codes and causes....................................................................................................101
8.3 Create service file ............................................................................................................ 105
8.4 Adjust window supervision............................................................................................... 106
8.5 Resetting the sensor ........................................................................................................ 106
9 Appendix......................................................................................................................... 107
9.1 Terms and abbreviations ROD4-3… and RODsoft software ........................................... 107
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General information

1 General information

1.1 About the program "RODsoft"

The software described here is intended for the configuration of the rotoScan ROD4 with the use of a PC.
The present Version 1.16 of ROD4 the configuration software has been compiled for Micro-
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Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista and permits the configuration of all ROD4 model
generations ROD4-3…, ROD4-2… and ROD4/ROD4-0….
Notice!
This manual describes software version 1.16 in combination with the latest device genera­tion ROD4-3….The previous products (ROD4 and ROD4-2…) can also be configured with RODsoft V1.16. In this case, parameters that are not supported are not displayed in the user interface; the previous products only use functions and configuration values that existed at that point in time.
With this software, it is possible to follow the measurement contour scanned by the ROD4­3… and to visualise any objects detected in the detection fields. The detection fields can be created with the program and adjusted to conform to the environment.
By means of an easy-to-use software interface, the ROD4-3… can be configured for a wide range of application areas.
Additional diagnostic and service functions round out the software.

1.2 Explanation of symbols

The symbols used in this description are explained below.
Attention!
This symbol precedes text messages which must strictly be observed. Failure to heed this information can lead to injuries to personnel or damage to the equipment.
Notice!
This symbol indicates text passages containing important information.

1.3 Contact address

Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG In der Braike 1 D- 73277 Owen/Teck
Telephone: +49 (0) 7021 573 0 Fax: +49 (0) 7021 573 199
www.leuze.de
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a) Connection for configuration only b) Dummy connector c) Connector X1 (15-pin, SUB-D) d) Connector X2 (9-pin, SUB-D)

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2.1 Hardware

2.1.1 Connecting the rotoScan ROD4-3…

To configure the sensor, connect control cable (X1) to the power supply (safety transformer 24V, 2.5A, 1.25A semi-time-lag fuse) and the interface cable (X2) to the PC or notebook. Before commissioning the system, please check the pin assignments, the wiring, the supply voltage and the safeguarding. In spite of the sensor's robust housing and fittings, which include various internal safety mechanisms, damages resulting from misconnection cannot be excluded.
Notice!
The connection of the ROD4-3… is described here only briefly. Detailed information can be found in the technical description "Area Scanning Distance Sensor rotoScan ROD4-3…".
Figure 2.1: Connecting the rotoScan ROD4-3…
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2.1.2 Interface assignment X1 and X2

Interfacees of the rotoScan ROD4-3…
Connection Connector Signals
X1 SUB-D 15-pin
X2 SUB-D 9-pin
Table 2.1: Interfaces X1 and X2
• Power supply
• Switching outputs/alarm output
• Inputs for field pair changeover
• Restart/reset input
• Configuration connector
rotoScan ROD4-3… <–> PC interface
• Parameter configuration
• Detection field definition
• Measurement data transfer
• Diagnosis
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2.1.3 Connector assignments for connection X1

PIN Signal Description Wire colour
1 GND Supply voltage ground black
Safe input "restart-disable", reset of
2 Restart
3 UB Supply voltage +24V DC red
4 FPS1 Changeover of detection field pairs orange
5 ALARM1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
15
6 FPS2 Changeover of detection field pairs green
14
7 FPS3 Changeover of detection field pairs violet
13
8 FPS4 Changeover of detection field pairs grey
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9 NC Do not use!
11
10 NC Do not use!
10
9
11 Fn1
12 Fn2
13 NC Do not use!
14 NC Do not use! white/brown
15 ALARM2
Table 2.2: SUB-D15 pin assignments for interface X1
the sensor and connection of the restart button
Output for object detection in the far detection field and for warning mes­sages such as "Window lightly soiled" or "Window heavily soiled" (configura­ble). 4-field mode: Output for object detec­tion in detection field_f 1
Semiconductor output, shutdown on object detection in the near detection field, channel 1. 4-field mode: Output for object detec­tion in detection field_n 1
Semiconductor output, shutdown on object detection in the near detection field, channel 2. 4-field mode: Output for object detec­tion in detection field_n 2
Warning and error output 4-field mode: Output for object detec­tion in detection field_f 2
KB-ROD4-…
blue
yellow
white
white/black
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Connection PIN5 to PIN6

2.1.4 Connector assignments for connection X2 (RS 232)

PIN Signal Description
1 NC Do not use!
2 TxD Data communication, transmission
3 RxD Data communication, reception
4 NC Do not use!
5 GND/shield
6 RS 232
7 NC Do not use!
8 NC Do not use!
9 Reserved Reserved for test purposes, not wired
Table 2.3: SUB-D 9-pin – pin assignments for connection X2 as RS 232 port

2.1.5 Connector assignments for connection X2 (RS 422)

Notice!
If you would like to work with an RS 422 interface, you must connect PIN 6 with PIN 5 (GND) by means of a bridge.
Ground/shielding (to be connected only on the cabinet side with PE)
Selection RS 232/RS 422, selection as RS 232 interface: do not use!
PIN Signal Description
1 TxD+
2 TxD-
3 RxD-
4 RxD+
5 GND/shield
6 RS 422
RS 422 transmitted data
RS 422 received data
Ground/shielding (to be connected only on the cabinet side with PE)
Selection RS 232/RS 422, selection as RS 422 interface: bridge to PIN 5!
7 NC Do not use!
8 NC Do not use!
9 Reserved Reserved for test purposes, not wired
Table 2.4: SUB-D 9-pin – pin assignments for connection X2 as RS 422 port
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2.2 Software

2.2.1 System requirements

• Intel® processor at Pentium® level or faster (or compatible models, e.g. AMD®)
• At least 16 MB RAM
•CD-ROM drive
• Hard disk with at least 30 MB available memory.
• Free RS 232 interface (serial) or alternatively RS 422
•Microsoft

2.2.2 Installation

The supplied installation CD-ROM is required for installing the RODsoft configuration soft­ware. Alternatively, the RODsoft configuration software is available for download on the Internet under http://www.leuze.de
A self-explanatory installation routine is started with the Setup.exe setup program. After the installation, the program is ready to be started.
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3 First steps

3.1 General remarks

Attention!
Ensure that the connectors for interfaces X1 and X2 are correctly fabricated and that all ca­bles are correctly connected. Serious, partially irreparable device errors may result if the X1 interface of the rotoScan ROD4-3… is wired incorrectly. If the connector for the X2 interface is wired incorrectly, the configuration data may either not be transferred at all or only in part. Also be certain to read the document "Area Scanning Distance Sensor rotoScan ROD4-xx
- Technical Description". It contains important information on working with the RODsoft soft­ware.
Notice!
Switch on the power supply of the ROD4-3… before starting the ROD4-3… configuration software. Data cannot otherwise be received by the device. However, even if the ROD4-3… is not connected to the PC, you may still define parameters in Offline mode and save them on the hard disk or evaluate previously stored data.

3.2 Launching the program

To start the RODsoft configuration software, make the following menu selection: Start → All Programs Leuze electronic RODsoft, item RODsoft.

Retrieving configuration data from the ROD4-3…

After starting, your computer – together with the program – establishes a connection to the rotoScan ROD4-3… and transfers the current configuration data from the ROD4-3… to the program.
During this process, the following window appears on the screen:
Figure 3.1: Transfer of the current configuration data
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Notice!
If this process is not completed successfully, the device is not ready for operation or the con­nection cable is connected incorrectly.
When starting the software without a ROD4-3… connected, you can still create a configu- ration offline and save it as a file. Select the Authorized User (AU) access level (password: ROD4LE) and edit the configuration data using the assistant.

Defining the access level

In the next step, you are prompted by the program to identify your authorisation status by selecting an access level and entering a password which has been defined for this level.
Figure 3.2: Changing the access level
For the default setting of the "User" access level, no password is required.
As User, you can display measurement values. Configuration parameters and detection fields cannot be changed (see chapter 4.5).

ROD4-3…Status information

If your access authorisation was accepted, the ROD4-3… status information is read in and displayed in a window.
Figure 3.3: Reading in the status information
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Figure 3.4: ROD4-3…Status information
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User interface of the program

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Menu bar
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Tab with the 4 work areas:
• Display measurement diagram (active = yellow)
• Configuration
• Define detection fields
• System data
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Tab-dependent function buttons
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Graphic work area
5
Status bar
After you close the window which contains the sensor status information, the user interface of the configuration software appears in the foreground:
First steps
Figure 3.5: RODsoft user interface
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3.3 Procedure / work areas

With RODsoft, you can work both online (with connected sensor) as well as offline (without connected sensor). To change the work area, click the appropriate tab. The active tab is displayed in yellow.

Typical procedure

• Connect sensor and start program. The current configuration data are loaded by the sensor.
• Select the Authorized User (AU) access level (password: ROD4LE). The status information is loaded by the sensor.
• Edit the sensor configuration and define detection fields.
• Transfer new configuration to the sensor and back up the data by saving to a file.
• Test new configuration in measurement operation.

"Display measurement diagram" tab

Measurement operation is activated; the environment is scanned and the contours of objects present in the measurement range are displayed in yellow. The current detection fields are displayed here in red (near detection field) or green (far detection field).

"Configuration" tab

All functions necessary for configuring the sensor and setting parameters are available here. The sensor configuration can be edited with the aid of the Configuration Wizard or directly in the parameter tree structure. The configuration data can be loaded by the sensor or from a file and saved to either the sensor or as a file.
For documentation purposes, the current configuration can be printed or saved as a text file. In this work area, the sensor can be reset to standard configuration values (factory setting).

"Define detection fields" tab

This work area supports the application-specific definition of up to 7 detection field pairs. The detection fields can be taught, created interactively with the mouse using the graphical inter­face or entered numerically. Detection fields which have already been defined can be changed, faded out or borders cut on a segment-by-segment basis.
By defining a reference boundary, not only is the active near detection field monitored, but the exact measurement values are also compared with the reference boundary.
Detection fields can be deleted, saved in the sensor or as a file and printed out.

"System data" tab

This work area is used primarily for device identification and diagnostics. Status information and diagnostic data can be loaded by the sensor. A service file can be created which contains all information necessary for diagnosing the sensor.
In addition, adjustment of the front window sensor can be performed here (e.g. following an exchange) and the sensor can be reset.
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Rulers Measurement value
display (yellow)
Active detection field
near (red)
Active detection field
far (green)
Inactive detection fields (grey)

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4.1 Graphical work area / detection fields

Various components comprise the actual graphical work area of the program. The work area serves primarily for reading the measurement values and defining the detection fields.
Figure 4.1: Objects on the work area

Rulers

"Meter" is the unit of measurement used for the rulers. When you zoom, the gradations on the rulers change appropriately for the given zoom level.
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Displaying measurement values

In the "Display measurement diagram" tab, you can view the current measurement values of the sensor as a yellow curve. The laser in the device scans the environment at a scanning rate of 25Hz. If an object enters the scanning area, it is therefore detected by the laser within no more than 40ms. In the display, the object is displayed simultaneously with the detection by the laser.
Notice!
The display of the measurement values on the screen corresponds to the alignment of the ROD4-3…. If a person or object e.g. in the view direction of the ROD4-3… enters the scan­ning area from the right, the measurement line changes at the right. You can, however, also rotate the graphical work area by 180°.
In the "Configuration" and "System data" operating modes, the last measurement contour measured prior to switching to the given operating mode is frozen on the screen.

Detection fields / detection field pairs

Eight reversible detection field pairs (7 configurable + 1 permanently defined) enable optimal adaptation to the applications. A detection field pair is considered to be the combination of both a near and far detection field. The following designations are used in the RODsoft configuration software:
Detection field pair x consists of detection field_n x (near) and detection field_f x (far).
The near and far detection fields are represented by different colours in the RODsoft config­uration software: near = red, far = green.
Detection field pairs 1 … 7 can be freely defined by the user. Detection field pair 8 is perma­nently defined. Both detection field_n 8 as well as detection field_f 8 are set to zero here. This means that no area monitoring takes place when detection field pair 8 is activated, and the respective outputs are switched on.
The near detection fields (1 … 7) can be defined with a radius of up to 30m; the far detection fields (1 … 7) can be defined with a radius of up to 50m.

4.1.1 Changing over between detection field pairs

Attention! Depending on which detection field pairs are configured, 1 or 2 detection field pairs
may be simultaneously active and simultaneously monitored!
Only detection field pairs 1 through 4 are configured
If only detection field pairs 1 through 4 are configured in the RODsoft configuration software, i.e. it is only possible to start with a field pair between 1 and 4 and it is only possible to changeover between a field pair between 1 and 4, then a maximum of 2 detection field pairs may be simultaneously active and monitored.
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Figure 4.2: Configuring detection field pairs 1 through 4 only
The four control inputs FPS1 … FPS4 can be used to change over between the detection field pairs. The following table shows the admissible control options.
Control input
FPS1 FPS2 FPS3 FPS4
0000 Detection field pair 1 is active 1000 Detection field pair 1 is active 0 1 100 Detection field pairs 1 and 2 are active 00 1010 Detection field pairs 1 and 3 are active 0 1 1 1 0 Not permitted 000 1001 Detection field pairs 1 and 4 are active 0 1 101 Not permitted 00 101 1 Not permitted 0 1 1 1 1 Not permitted
Table 4.1: Changeover of the detection field pairs via the control inputs
If an inadmissible state exists at the control inputs for more than 80 ms, the sensor switches to the error state.
100 Detection field pair 2 is active
10 Detection field pair 3 is active
1 10 Detection field pairs 2 and 3 are active
1 Detection field pair 4 is active
101 Detection field pairs 2 and 4 are active
1 1 Detection field pairs 3 and 4 are active
1 1 1 Not permitted
Meaning
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One of detection field pairs 5 through 8 is also configured
If, in addition to detection field pairs 1 through 4, at least one of detection field pairs 5 through 8 is also configured in the RODsoft configuration software, i.e. it is possible to start with a field pair between 1 and 7 and/or it is possible to changeover between a field pair between 1 and 8, then only 1 detection field pair may be simultaneously active and monitored.
Figure 4.3: Also configuring detection field pairs 5 through 8
In this case, the four control inputs can be used to change over between the detection field pairs as follows.
Control input
FPS1 FPS2 FPS3 FPS4
0000 Detection field pair 1 is active 1000 Detection field pair 1 is active 0 00 000 1 1 10 Detection field pair 5 is active 1 101 Detection field pair 6 is active 101 1 Detection field pair 7 is active 0 1100 Not permitted 1010 Not permitted 0110 Not permitted 1001 Not permitted 0101 Not permitted 0011 Not permitted 1111 Not permitted
Table 4.2: Changeover of the detection field pairs via the control inputs
100 Detection field pair 2 is active
10 Detection field pair 3 is active
1 Detection field pair 4 is active
1 1 1 Detection field pair 8 is active
Meaning
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While changing over between 2 detection field pairs, inadmissible states at the control inputs are tolerated for a duration of 40ms; after this period the sensor switches to the error state. The changeover between 2 detection field pairs occurs within a system reaction time of 80ms.

4.1.2 4-field mode

In 4-field mode (configuration via RODsoft), all 4 detection fields of detection field pairs 1 and 2 are simultaneously activated and evaluated. In this case, a separate output is assigned to each detection field pair.
Detection field
Detection field_n 1
Detection field_n 2
Detection field_f 1
Detection field_f 2
Table 4.3: Assignment of detection field to switching output in 4-field mode
Inputs FPS1 … FPS4 are not evaluated in 4-field mode. Detection field changeover is not possible in 4-field mode.
The 4-field mode is activated:
• in the configuration assistant under Presettings or
• using the menu command Configuration –> Change –> Configuration Parameters
–> Presettings.
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Switching output
Fn1 Fn2 ALARM1 ALARM2
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X
(X)
X
Attention!
Depending on the configuration, output ALARM1 may, in some cases, also signal device warnings. This means that a violation of detection field_f 1 is not uniquely signalled under certain circumstances. All outputs are switched off during start-up. Outputs ALARM1 and ALARM2 are activated during configuration.
Notice! Operation with 3 detection fields
If only three detection fields are to act on three outputs, only use detection field_n 1, detec­tion field_n 2 and detection field_f 2 and set the alarm signal type for ALARM1 to "Device warning". The output ALARM1 will then only signal device warnings and is, as a result, unique.
Operation with 2 detection fields
If only two or fewer independent outputs are needed, 4-field mode is not required and should be deactivated with the appropriate RODsoft parameter.
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4.1.3 Displaying measurement diagram/detection fields

In "Display measurement diagram", you can always see if an object is approaching the respective detection field or if an object has been detected within a detection field (the yellow measurement contour enters the green or red area, see figure 4.4). If the entering of the object into an active near detection field leads an object detection, the measurement contour is coloured red at this position.
Figure 4.4: Object detection within the detection fields
If you would like to monitor only one detection field pair on the screen, you can fade out the other detection field pairs using the Settings –> Display field pairs menu item or the icon in the "Display measurement diagram" operating mode.
Figure 4.5: Selection of the detection field pair to be displayed
Notice!
Displaying/hiding a detection field in RODsoft has no effect on how it is monitored by the sensor! Only after a detection field pair is activated via the control inputs is it monitored by the sensor.
You can adapt detection fields to your application by editing them in the "Define detection fields" operating mode (see chapter 6).
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4.2 Tabs and toolbar

Changing the access level Exit program
RODsoft
Zoom
(display smaller/larger)
Zoom
(display complete
diagram area)

4.2.1 Tabs

To simplify work with the RODsoft configuration program, the software interface is divided into 4 work areas (see chapter 3.3).
These work areas correspond to the four operating modes in the Settings –> Operating mode menu and are displayed as tabs. Each tab or operating mode has a toolbar of its own. How the detection field values are displayed is dependent on the selected operating mode.
You can select the operating mode either by Clicking the respective tab or with the
Settings –> Operating mode menu item.
Notice!
Depending on the adjustments made previously in a given operating mode, you may, under certain circumstances, be prompted to update the data with the sensor before switching to a different operating mode.

4.2.2 Buttons

The buttons in the toolbar serve as a shortcut to commands which can also be selected from the menu bar.
General buttons
The following figure shows the general buttons, which are available in all 4 work areas:
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Figure 4.6: General buttons
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Selection of the detection field pairs to be displayed [1,2,3,4,5,6,7]
Set default values in the sensor (state on delivery)
Change configuration data (tree structure)
Call up Configuration Wizard
Transfer configuration data from the PC to the sensor
Get configuration data from the sen­sor
Load configuration file from data car­rier and transfer to the sensor
Print current configuration data
Save current configuration to file
Load configuration from file
Additional buttons in the "Display measurement diagram" operating mode
Figure 4.7: Specific icon in the "Display measurement diagram" operating mode
Additional buttons in the "Configuration" operating mode
Figure 4.8: Additional buttons in the "Configuration" operating mode
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Selection of the detection field to be edited
Print detection field
Save detection field to file
Load detection field from file
Selection of the detection field pair to be displayed
Fade out detection field segment
Cut detection field
Change detection field segment
Teach-in detection field
Define polygonal detection field
Define rectangular detection field
Define elliptical detection field
Input detection field numerically
Transfer modified detection fields from the PC to the sensor
Delete detection field
Reset reference boundary defini­tion of detection field segment
Set detection field segment as reference boundary
Additional buttons in the "Define detection fields" operating mode
Figure 4.9: Additional buttons in the "Define detection fields" operating mode
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Reset sensor (restart)
Adjust optical window supervi­sion
Create service file
Load diagnostic data from the sensor
Load status information from the sensor
Additional buttons in the "System data" operating mode
Figure 4.10: Additional buttons in the "System data" operating mode
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4.3 The menu bar

All program commands are located in various menus.
Notice!
Some menu items can only be selected if you are in the appropriate tab (work area).
How the individual commands are used is described in detail in the following chapters. The commands located in the menus are described briefly in the following overview.
File menu
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Command Function
View menu
Load detection field from file
Save detection field to file
Load configuration from file
Save configuration to file
Exit program Exit RODsoft
Zoom Enlarge view
Unzoom Reduce view
Tot al View to 100%
Save diagram to file Save active view as bitmap
Load saved detection fields
Save active detection field definition
Load stored configuration
Save active configuration
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Command Function
Settings menu
Operating mode
Display measure­ment diagram
Configuration
Define detection fields
System data
PC-configuration
Interface
Language
Change diagram color
Rotate diagram display by 180°
190° detection fields
Display field pairs
List of activity
Switch between the four work areas (tabs)
Selection and configuration of the serial inter­face
Selection of the language version (German / English) → expandable
Selection of the background colour (black/white)
Rotate the entire diagram area by 180°
If this function is activated, expansion of the detection field definition by an additional 10° is enabled, i.e. from 180° to 190 °. Measure­ment value acquisition itself is not affected by this.
Selection of the visible detection field pairs (1/ 2/3/4/5/6/7)
Display program activities with date and time in a separate window
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Configuration menu
Detection fields menu
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Command Function
Wizard Start the Configuration Wizard
Change
Set default values in the sensor
Print Print the current configuration
Load from file and transfer to sensor
Get from sensor
Transfer from PC to sensor
Change the configuration parameters (tree structure)
The sensor is reset to the state upon delivery (standard configuration)
Load a saved configuration file from a data carrier and transfer to the sensor
Transfer configuration data from the sensor to RODsoft
Transfer configuration data from RODsoft to the sensor
Select detection field Selection of the detection field to be edited
Changed detection fields
Define
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Displays the changed detection fields which have not yet been transferred to the ROD4­3…
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Description of the user interface
Command Function
Enter field values
System data
menu
Elliptic field
Rectangular field
Polygonal field
Teach-in field
Change
Change segments Edit selected detection field
Cut detection field Cut sides of the selected detection field
Fade out segment
Reference boundary
Set Define a reference boundary
Reset Remove a reference boundary
Delete Delete selected detection field
Print Print selected detection field
Transfer from PC to sensor
Use corner points, ellipse, rectangle, polygon and measurement contour to edit a detection field
Remove individual segments of the selected detection field
Send newly defined/changed detection fields to the ROD4-3…
Loading status informa­tion from the sensor
Loading diagnostic data from the sensor
Create service file
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Call up status information (parameter over­view) from the sensor and display in a sepa­rate window
Display the last ROD4-3…-device errors
Create a service file with all device informa­tion and parameters necessary for remote diagnostics
Security menu
Help menu
Description of the user interface
Command Function
This function is used for calibrating the front
Adjust window supervi­sion
Reset sensor
Change access level Change access level
Change password Change password for the access level
Reset password
cover sensors following replacement of the front cover. A special password, provided by the Leuze service department, is required in order to use the function.
This function sends a reset command to the sensor (e.g. if no RESTART button is provided and a device error has occurred).
If the "password is forgotten": displays the password as an encrypted number to be sent to LEUZE customer service for reactivation.
ROD4 Short Instruc­tions and General Directions
RODsoft Operator's Manual
ROD4 Connecting and Operating Instructions
ROD4Diagnostic list
Info
1) Adobe Acrobat Reader required
Displays a PDF file with short instructions and general directions for using the ROD4-3…
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Displays the PDF version of the RODsoft Software and Protocol Description (this document)
Displays the PDF version of the technical description ROD4-3…
Displays a PDF file with explanations of the diagnostic codes
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Version information on the configuration soft­ware RODsoft
Table 4.4: Overview of the menu commands
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