Rockwell Automation 48MS User Manual
MultiSight™ Vision Sensors
USER MANUAL
48MS
Important User Information
WARNING
ATTENTION
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application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
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actual use based on the examples and diagrams. No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of
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death, property damage, or economic loss.
IMPORTANT
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understanding of the product.
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personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions
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Labels may be on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or motor) to
alert people that dangerous voltage may be present.
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alert people that surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.
We recommend that you save this user manual for future use. The following symbols are used in this manual for clarification.
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tips.
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models. These features and functions are not available on the standard
MultiSight models.
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Important User Information
Table of Contents
Important User Information and Definition of Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Components Supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Requirements for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Performance Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Description of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Basic Settings for PC and MultiSight Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the IP Address of the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the IP Address of the MultiSight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Firmware Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Program Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
File/Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Options/Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Help/Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Help/About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Program Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Select Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Detector Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Detector Types—Detailed Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setup—Quick Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Example Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
RESET/Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Use of Control Input IN2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Control Input: Activate 0 or 1 and Activate 0 to 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Control Input: Teach Temporary or Teach Permanent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Trigger Mode Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Minimum Operating Distance and Field of View by Cat. No.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Mounting Setup Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Components Supplied
Components Supplied
• Bulletin 48MS MultiSight vision sensor with integrated lighting
• Computer software on CD-ROM
• Installation instructions, mounting bracket 48MS-BKTDT with three screws, Allen wrench, screwdriver, and protective cap for
M12 Ethernet connector.
• Two PVC M12 QD covers (must be installed around the metal coupling nuts of both connection cables for ESD protection).
Typical Applications
The MultiSight is an optical multipixel sensor with a pass/fail PNP output. The MultiSight uses three ( four) different methods of
evaluation (pattern matching, contrast, brightness, and contour matching) to detect or differentiate objects by means of
previously defined optical characteristics, e.g. for separating “good” and “bad” parts. The main applications are in the field of
industrial automation for quality assurance purposes. The MultiSight can be used for detecting presence or absence, completeness,
position, markings, labeling, packaging, and components. The MultiSight is an economical alternative to conventional vision
systems.
Requirements for Use
To configure the MultiSight, the following items are required: PC or notebook with minimum Pentium III, 1 GHz, 256 MB RAM,
Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP™, or Vista™ network connection or network with TCP-IP protocol. Recommended screen resolution
1024 x 768 pixels. Basic knowledge of computing and electronics wiring is also essential. The IP address of the MultiSight is set by
the manufacturer to 192.168.100.100 with sub-net mask 255.255.255.0.
The operation of the MultiSight is independent of a computer or PLC. A PC or notebook is required only for configuring the sensor.
For reproducible results and avoidance of malfunctions, adequate and consistent object illumination is essential.
Reflections or varying incident light may affect detection results.
If necessary, use an external white-light source and/or light-
screening devices to exclude incident light.
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Description of Operation
Performance Features
• Vision sensor
• Easier handling and setup than traditional vision systems
• 640 x 480 resolution CCD chip
• Integrated white-light illumination
• Image display on computer using included software
• Standalone sensor function
• Compact, sturdy, industrial housing (IP67) with standard 8-pin micro (M12) QD connectors
• Detection distance adjustable from 20 mm to infinity (see “Minimum Operating Distance and Field of View by Cat. No.” on
page 63 for corresponding field of view)
• Four outputs (PNP type sourcing MOSFETs), two inputs (sinking)
• Short evaluation time
• Three (or four) evaluation methods: Pattern Matching, Brightness, Contrast, and Contour Matching
• Ten virtual detectors or 32 virtual detectors
• Individual virtual detectors can be logically linked or grouped for evaluation of different objects with several characteristics
for inspection
• Ethernet connection for setup
• EtherNet/IP connection for communication of I/O information
• RSLogix 5000 Add-on Profile for ease of integration into a Logix-based control system
Description of Operation
Basics
The image recorder of the MultiSight is a CCD chip with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. Evaluation is based on 320 x 240 scanning
points. The sensor is designed for inspection and cannot provide measurement information. To operate the MultiSight, at least one
virtual detector must be configured by designating a Region of Interest and teaching a sample image (see screen shot on page 20).
This virtual detector is stored in a non-volatile flash memory on the sensor and is re-activated for standalone operation after
switching off and on. Standalone operation is, therefore, possible with or without PC or PLC.
Evaluation Method
During operation, the MultiSight continuously compares the pattern of the detected image with that of the reference image. The
pixel grey-scale values of the sample are analyzed and a level of conformity to the original sample is determined. If this level falls
within the user adjustable threshold settings, the sensor turns the PNP output ON or OFF (i.e., the part passes or fail s the inspection).
The EtherNet/IP connection is capable of communicating additional data about the inspection.
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Installation Instructions
Setup
The PC must be connected to a MultiSight sensor via the Ethernet
port to load the configuration software. Also, Run mode of the
sensor is automatically stopped when the software connects to
the sensor. The software is tightly integrated with the firmware on
the sensor. As parameters are changed in the software they are
changed in the sensor. There is not a typical “download” or
“upload” process, but the “write to flash memory” button in the
software must be pushed to save the settings from the sensor’s
RAM to the sensor’s nonvolatile flash memory. The Teach
command is used only for teaching the pattern, contour, or
shutter speed (in automatic shutter adjustment mode). The active
detector in the software is the active detector in the sensor. This
means that if the sensor is switched to run mode, whatever
detector was most recently selected in the software will
determine the output of the sensor ( unless it is changed via
EtherNet/IP).
If an EtherNet/IP connection is established, the Logix add-on
profile output tag FirstDetector will control which detector is
active and override the configuration software setting. To give
control of which detector is active back to the configuration
software, set the FirstDetector tag value to -1.
Installation Instructions
Installation
To help provide maximum accuracy of detection, the MultiSight should be protected from vibration.
Secure the connection cables with cable binders to prevent
crushing or slipping.
Select a position for the MultiSight in which interfering factors
such as slight differences in the position of the object or
variations in lighting have little or no effect.
Attach the MultiSight onto the dovetail mounting bracket, 48MS-BKTDT (supplied with the unit) and then onto a suitable object
above the target. Use only the 48MS-BKTDT for mounting the unit (see “Approximate Dimensions—mm (in.)” on page 68).
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Distance
Height of
Field of View
Width of
Field of View
Approx. 10…15°
Target Surface
Installation Instructions
The height and width of the field of view is determined by the operating distance (see “Minimum Operating Distance and Field of
View by Cat. No.” on page 63).
For most applications, it is recommended to align the MultiSight at an angl e of approximately 10…15° with reference to the optical
axis in order to avoid interfering reflections from the inspection target.
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Focus Adjustment
LED Indicators
M12 Connection Socket
24 V DC and I/O
M12 Connection Socket ENET
(8-pin on standard models,
4-pin D-code on EtherNet/IP models)
PWR-I/O ENET
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Installation Instructions
Fine Adjustment
Electrical Installation
Fine adjustment of the MultiSight should not be carried out until
after electrical connection and start-up (PC software installation)
(see “Start-up” on page 18).
The electrical installation of the MultiSight must be carried out by
a qualified electrician.
When installing the MultiSight disconnect all electrical
components from the power supply.
When the unit is used on a network, make sure that the network
address (IP address) of the MultiSight set by the manufacturer at
192.168.100.100 is still free and is not in use by any other unit
connected to the system.
If necessary, reset the IP address of the MultiSight as described in
“Network Settings” on page 11.
When the MultiSight is in use, the protective caps supplied must
be covering the M12 socket (Ethernet) if it is not in use. Failure to
do this may cause malfunction.
EtherNet/IP models only:
The supplied black PVC M12 covers must be installed around the
coupling nut of each connection cable (Power-I/O and ethernet)
to protect from ESD when using standard cables. (There is a
plastic nut on the MultiSight specific cables to provide this ESD
protection, so the PVC cover is not required for 48MS-CS-2 and
48MS-ECSCROSS-3.)
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ENET
PC
PWR
I/O
PLC
ENET (a)
PWR and I/O (b)
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Pwr. green
Err. red
Q1 yellow
Q2 yellow
Operating voltage
Error
Result 1 (pass/fail = OUT1)
Result 2 (position = OUT2)
Tab le 1 : Tabl e Dis pla y LE Ds
For electrical installation, connect the MultiSight as shown:
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Installation Instructions
Use only the correct connection cables as listed below (see
“Accessories” on page 67).
The Ethernet connection is only required for setup. During normal
operation, only the PWR and I/O cable needs to be connected (
unless using the EtherNet/IP functionality).
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48MS PC
Ethernet Cable
48MS-ECS-3
Network
e.g. Switch, Hub, etc
Standard
Network Cable
M12
RJ45 RJ45
RJ45
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48MS-M12CVR
PC
Ethernet
Connector
1585A-DD4JD
Ethernet
Cross Cable
48MS-ECROSS
M12 M12 RJ45 RJ45
Ethernet Cordset
(1585D-M4TBDM-2*)
Installation Instructions
Network Connection (a) for standard models
Direct connection of the MultiSight to a PC with a single crossover cable (recommended):
Ethernet
Cross-over Cable
48MS-ECSCROSS-3
48MS PC
Direct connection of the MultiSight to a PC with an industrial ethernet cable and a separate standard RJ-45 crossover cable:
Ethernet Cable
48MS PC
Connection of the MultiSight to a PC via a network:
M12 RJ45
Ethernet
Connector
48MS-RJ45Conn
48MS-ECS-3
RJ45M12 RJ45 RJ45
Ethernet
Cross Cable
48MS-Ecross
Network Connection (a) for EtherNet/IP Models
Direct connection of the MultiSight with EtherNet/IP to a PC with an industrial ethernet cable and a separate standard RJ-45
crossover cable:
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PC
Ethernet Cable
1585J-M8TBJM-2*
Ethernet Cable
1585J-M8TBJM-2*
Network
e.g. Switch, Hub, etc
Standard
Network
Cable
RJ45 RJ45RJ45
RJ45
Ethernet
Connector
1585A-DD4JD
EtherNet Cable
1585D-M4TBDM-2*
M12 RJ45
PLC EtherNet/
IP Scanner
48MS-M12CVR
M12
IMPORTANT
Network Settings
Connection of the MultiSight with EtherNet/IP to a PC and PLC via a network:
Power and I/O Connection (b)
Connector pinouts and a detailed wiring diagram are shown in the “Connector Pin Assignments” section on page 66.
If the “Control Input” parameter of the active detector is set to
“Enable” (the default setting), the control input (IN2) must be
connected to V+ (24V DC) in order to operate the sensor with an
external trigger (input IN1) (see page 66).
Network Settings
The following instructions indicate how to change the network
configuration of the PC and the MultiSight. If incorrect settings
are used, the network links in the computer may be lost. Note the
current settings for later use before making any changes.
It may be necessary to re-start the system during this procedure.
In order to determine which IP addresses are allowed in your
network or locally in your PC, and to carry out the necessary
settings on your PC, contact your system administrator.
The illustrations, dialogues and menus originate from the
TM
operating system Microsoft Windows XP
. The illustrations are
similar in other operating systems.
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Network Settings
Basic Settings for PC and MultiSight
To configure the MultiSight Sensor with a PC it is essential that Ethernet capability is installed in the PC and the LAN connection on
the PC is active with a TCP/IP protocol. This also applies when the PC is not connected to a network (see “Network Connection” on
page 8). In addition, every machine in the network must be allocated a unique IP address.
For the MultiSight Sensor Finder software to detect a MultiSight
via Ethernet, all wireless Ethernet connections from the PC must
be disabled. Also, deselect “Check Point SecuRemote” in the Local
Area Connection Properties and disable any firewalls.
The IP address consists of four decimal blocks in the for mat aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd where each block may have a value from 0-255. The first
three decimal blocks (aaa.bbb.ccc) form the address area.
In order to use the configuration software, the address area of the PC and the MultiSight must be identical. The fourth decimal block
(ddd) must be different.
The sensor finder tool (Connect/Find) can be used to change the IP address of the MultiSight, even if the address area of the PC and
MultiSight are different.
Example:
If the IP address of the PC is 192.168.2.67, any address between 192.168.2.1 and 192.168.2.254 can be selected for (with selected
subnet mask 255.255.255.0) the MultiSight, with the exception of the IP address of the PC (192.168.2.67) and the IP addresses of
any other machines in the network.
The IP address of the MultiSight is set by the manufacturer to 192.168.100.100. In the above example, the IP address of the
MultiSight therefore has to be reset to the address range of the PC (see “Setting the IP Address of the MultiSight” on page 15).
Setting the IP Address of the PC
Contact your system administrator to determine which IP
addresses are allowed in your network or locally in your PC, and to
carry out the necessary settings on your PC.
The IP address of the computer needs to be set when the MultiSight is directly connected with the computer (see “Electrical
Installation” on page 8) and only if the computer has no IP address. In all other cases, the IP address of the MultiSight has to be
adjusted to that of the computer (see “Electrical Installation” on page 8).
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To set the IP address of the computer carry out the following procedure in the operating system:
1. Click on the “Start” button on your computer.
2. Click on “Settings”
3. Click on “Network Connections”
4. Double click on “Local Area Connection”
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5. Click on “Properties”
6. Click on “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” properties
7. Set the IP address and Subnet mask per the
previous page
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Network Settings
Setting the IP Address of the MultiSight
Contact the system administrator to determine which IP
addresses are allowed on your network for the MultiSight. The IP
address set for the MultiSight should be marked on the enclosed
label. After installation, stick the label on the sensor in a clearly
visible position.
Before setting the IP address, make sure that the computer is connected as described in “Electrical Installation” and “Basic Computer
Settings” (see “Electrical Installation” on page 8 and “Basic Settings for PC and MultiSight” on page 12).
To set the IP address on the MultiSight, proceed as follows in
the PC software:
1. Open the MultiSight software.
2. Click on the “Find” button. After a few seconds, a list of
sensors in the network appears. If this does not happen,
repeat the Find process.
3. Select the desired sensor by clicking on it.
4. Click on the “Set IP” button and enter the desired IP
address for the MultiSight (same as the IP address of the
PC except for the last block, see “Basic Settings for PC and
MultiSight” on page 12). Click Set to accept.
It is possible to adjust the subnet mask and standard
gateway using the set IP function. It is recommended to
not change these settings unless necessary.
It is not possible to see a MultiSight on a different standard
gateway than your PC using the sensor finder function.
5. Switch the power to MultiSight off and on again, and
click on Find again to locate the sensor with the newly assigned address.
Note: the period between the sensor re-start and successful Find is approx. 6 sec. If necessary, repeat Find operation.
The MultiSight is now ready for operation at the newly-assigned IP address.
For network operation use only IP addresses which have not already been assigned.
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Creating a Functioning Ethernet Connection Between a PC and a MultiSight
1. Direct connection (see “Electrical Installation” on page 8)
All cables correctly connected?
24V DC Power Supply?
yes
Electrical connection ok?
MultiSight Pwr LED on
Network: Start/Settings/Network connections
No red X on Local Area Connection
Set IP address of PC to xed address.
Start/settings/network connections/
(right click) local area connection/
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)/Properties/
IP address = 192.168.100.101/255.255.255.0
Click Connect/Find in MultiSight PC Software
IP Address area of sensor and PC identical?
Click Connect/Find in MultiSight PC software
and make connection with "Connect"
yes
Contact system administrator
Sensor is listed with IP
Success
i.e., IP aaa.bbb.ccc = identical
yes
no
no
Failure
no
Failure
Connect all cables correctly
1. Power and I/O cable
2. Ethernet crossover cable
Check settings, adjust if necessary
Conrm (via LAN properties) that rewalls,
wireless networks, and check point
secure remote are disabled.
After second attempt
Execute "Ipcong"
Start/run/cmd: input. "ipcong"
Execute "ARP"
Start/run/arp -a -d
Reset IP address of sensor
i.e., aaa.bbb.ccc. = identical to PC IP
address area
.ddd = dierent
Execute "Ping"
Start/run/cmd/ping "IP-Adr.Sensor"
e.g., "192.168.100.100"
Check software and sensor version?
Success
Done
2. Network connection (see “Network Connection (a) for standard models” on page 10)
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Connect all cables correctly
1. Connecting cable
2. Ethernet cable (straight)
Obtain IP address for sensor
from system administrator
If necessary execute IPCong.
Determine IP of PC and note
yes
no
no
Failure
Failure
All cables correctly connected?
Check settings, adjust if necessary
Success
Success
no
Done
yes
yes
Electrical connection ok?
MultiSight Pwr LED on
Network: Start/Settings/Network connections
No red X on Local Area Connection
Click Connect/Find in MultiSight PC Software
Sensor is listed with IP
Click Connect/Find in MultiSight PC software
and make connection with "Connect"
IP Address area of sensor and PC identical?
i.e., IP aaa.bbb.ccc = identical
Check software and sensor version?
Execute "ARP"
Start/run/arp -a -d
Conrm (via LAN properties) that rewalls,
wireless networks, and check point
secure remote are disabled
Execute "Ipcong"
Start/run/cmd: input. "ipcong"
Reset IP address of sensor
i.e., aaa.bbb.ccc. = identical to PC IP
address area
.ddd = dierent
Execute "Ping"
Start/run/cmd/ping "IP-Adr.Sensor"
e.g., "192.168.100.100"
Network Settings
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Firmware Update
Before using the Update function, consult your Support group
and use only the original update files from the manufacturer. The
execution of the function must not be interrupted as this may
cause failure of the MultiSight. The stored detector configurations
are deleted by the update and must be redefined when the
function is concluded.
This function allows you to update the software of the MultiSight.
To update the software of the MultiSight proceed as follows:
Open the MultiSight software.
“Find” and select the desired sensor.
Click on the button “Update” and select the desired update file.
Switch the MultiSight Sensor off and on again.
Reconfigure the MultiSight Sensor with the PC software.
Start-up
Rockwell Automation supplies defect-free software for
installation in the customer‘s plant and integration in the
customer‘s computing system. Rockwell Automation is not liable
for any interference, failure or damage to the customer‘s system
caused by the installation or integration of this software.
These conditions are accepted by the customer without
reservation by clicking the button at the start of the softwareinstallation process.
The MultiSight functions only with software supplied. Software
updates are available online at www.ab.com/go/multisight.
The PC Software must always match the corresponding sensor
firmware.
Installation of older versions of the software using Windows 98,
2000 and XP™, requires administration rights. Please download
the latest version of the software from the above location.
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To start the MultiSight, proceed as follows:
1. Switch on the power supply (24V DC) for the MultiSight. If necessary, connect the control input (IN2) with V+ (24V DC) (see
note on page 11).
2. For the first start-up of the MultiSight, install the supplied software on the computer that will be used for configuring the
sensor. When the CD is inserted, the installation program starts automatically or can be started using the setup program /
Software/ MultiSight.exe. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
3. During installation, the file MultiSight Sensor Finder.EXE is created (standard folder: C:\Program Files\Rockwell
Automation\MultiSight\…), a link is added to the start menu (standard location: Start\Programs\Rockwell
Automation\MultiS ight\…), and an icon is added to the desktop (icon “MultiSight Sensor Finder”). This User Manual can also
be read directly from the CD-ROM (supplied).
Un-install Procedure
The software can be un-installed by using the operating system
(Windows 2000 and XP™) under Start/Settings/Control Panel/Add
or Remove Programs. Scroll down and select “MultiSight Sensor,”
then click the “Remove” button.
4. Configure the network settings according to the instructions in the “Network Settings” section on page 11.
5. Start the PC sof tware by double-clicking the “MultiSight Sensor Finder” icon.
After the installation of the PC software, only one related icon (MultiSight Sensor Finder) is visible on the desktop. Double
click on this icon to open the software which then executes one find loop and shows the list of all MultiSight sensors found on
the local ethernet network. The IP address of the computer is shown at the bottom of the window.
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6. Click the desired sensor to select it in order to Connect, SetIP, or Update. Click the Connect button in order to establish a
network connection with the sensor and start the configuration software.
If no sensor can be found with the Find command, it is possible to connect manually with function “Add IP” by filling in the
known IP-address of the sensor.
7. Click “Yes” to stop Run mode of the MultiSight and connect to the sensor.
8. The configuration software looks like this:
The configuration software can only be opened when the
computer is connected to a powered and functional MultiSight.
9. If the software was able to make a connection with the MultiSight, all the buttons are activated after a few seconds and the
image currently “seen” by the sensor is displayed in the Image window.
If the buttons are not activated, (i.e., greyed out) the software was not able to connect with the MultiSight.
• Check cable connections and IP address of both the MultiSight and the computer. If necessary, set the IP address of the
PC and/or the sensor as described in the “Network Settings” section on page 11. Use the MultiSight Sensor Finder software to attempt to reconnec t. If unable to connect, read the “Network settings” section on page 11 and make the necessary settings to the PC and/or sensor.
10. Click the “Live Display” button in the Image window. After a moment the image in the window begins to be repeatedly
refreshe d.
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11. If no live image appears, check to confirm the following:
a. No obstruction in front of the lens.
b. Sufficient lighting. Detector Parameter “Illumination” should be “Internal ON” or sufficient external lighting provided.
c. Correct shutter settings (under Detector Parameters—see screen shot). Increase shutter time to brighten the image.
d. Correct focus—focus screw on back of MultiSight.
5. Adjusting image focus: To adjust image definition, turn the focusing screw on the back of the housing (see the illustration in
“Electrical Installation” on page 8) in clockwise direction (increase the focusing distance) or counterclockwise direction
(decrease the focusing distance). Check the position of the MultiSight and adjust if necessary.
Make fine adjustments to shutter speed and focus using “GOOD”
parts to enable optimal configuration.
The basic setup of the MultiSight is complete. To differentiate between “GOOD” and “BAD” parts, use the software to configure the
MultiSight. The next sec tion describes the configuration software.
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Program Description
Menu
The menu for the PC program has main and subsections. These are selec ted by clicking the desired menu item or by pressing the ALT
key and the first letter of the menu item at the same time.
File/Exit
Exit program.
Options/Language
Select language. The new language does not take effect until the software is restarted. (Currently English is the only available
language.)
Options/Result Display
(Keyboard Locked)
The “Result” window is shown enlarged in a pop-up window. This mode locks the keyboard and limits the mouse pointer to the popup window.
This mode can only be de-activated by placing the mouse pointer
over the Result indicator (the grey, green, or red circle next to the
top bar graph) and pressing the key combination ALT + B at the
same time.
Help/Help
Display the help file (a pdf of the User Manual).
Help/About
Displays software version number.
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Program Interface
The program interface is entirely displayed on one screen. It is arranged into six windows as follows:
Commands
Select Detector
Detector Parameters
Image
Patte rn
Results
Start-up
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