Teledyne BVS-SP-1280M-IDE, BVS-SP-0640M-IDS, BVS-SP-0640M-IDE, BVS-SP-1280M-IDS Quick Start Manual

BOA Spot ID

Quick Start Guide

BOA Spot ID Quick Start

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Notice

BOA Spot ID Quick Start Guide
Document Number 405-00064-00

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Certifications

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer Teledyne DALSA Industrial Products Incorporated

CE We declare that this product has been tested to comply with the

FCC We declare that this product has been tested and found to

700 Technology Park Drive
Billerica MA 01867
USA

EC Directive for a class A digital device in accordance with
EN55022/CISPR22.

comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and may cause harmful interference to radio
communication.

Other Certifications

IP67 This product meets the requirements for industrial applications

that require IP67 wash down protection - requires fitted sealing
lens cover and sealing plugs on unused connectors.

CFR 21 Part 11 This product provides the tools needed for users to implement

an auditing program that could be in compliance with CFR 21
Part 11. These tools include:

• System or software backup and restore

• System software security (password login and access limits)

• Protection of system backup files from modification.

• Time stamp information on data output.

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Handling Precautions

Care should alway s be exer cised w hen handling and operati ng y our BOA Spot Vision
Sensor . Even though the system is encased wi thi n a rugged, industrial enclosure,
incorrect use or handling can resul t i n damag e to your investment. To prevent this, we
recommend follow ing these pr ecaution s:

• Do not look directly into the LED ring light during operati on! The light is extremely
bright and may cause pain or damage y our vision.

• Avoid “hot-pl ug g i ng ” cables and dev ice s. Always shut the system down and r emov e
power before connecting or disconnecting anything to it.

• Do not use in a Free-standing operation. Mount the B OA Spot properly to prevent it
from falling accidentall y. Mounting holes are provided on each side of the BOA Spot.

• Always use the BOA Spot sensor w ithin its recommended operati ng condit ions.
Refer to the complete specifications on page 25.

• Do not install BOA Spot in a loca ti on that will expose i t to excessive heat, humidity,
vibration, impact, corrosive substances, flammable substances, static electricity or
Electro Static Discharg e (ESD ).

• Never expose the internal electr onics by opening the enclosure.

• Do not attempt to modify the BOA Spot or open the case. This unit has no fiel d­replaceable co mponents ( beyond repl acing the Lens or Ring-lig ht). Tamper ing wi th
the unit will void the product war ranty.

Warranty

Teledy ne D ALSA warr ants the BOA Spot Vision Sensor ag ainst defects in material s and
workmanship for a period of twenty four (24) months from the date of delivery. T eledy ne
DALSA and its representatives expressl y disclaim any and all other warranties.

Your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement of the BOA Spot Vision Sensor pr oduct
and associated optional co mponents, pr ovided t hat the defective product is returned
within the warranty period.

If you need to return the BOA Spot Vision Sensor, you must co ntact the Teledyne DALSA
representative w ho sold y ou the product. Do not return your product to Teledyne DALSA
without prior authoriz ation.

Teledy ne DALSA assumes no li abi l it y for damag es resulting from the use of thi s manual.

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Table Of Contents

Introduction Product Overview …………………….......................... 6

Code Reading Considerations …………………….......................... 7

Code Variability …………………….......................... 8

Inspection Capabilities …………………….......................... 9

Components …………………….......................... 10

Lens, Cover & Light Options …………………….......................... 11

FOV and Reading Distances …………………….......................... 12

Installation Connections & Pin-outs …………………….......................... 17

Cable Configurations …………………….......................... 19

Mounting Options …………………….......................... 22

Dimensional Drawings …………………….......................... 23

Specifications General Specifications …………………….......................... 25

Input Specifications …………………….......................... 26

Output Specifications ……………………......................... 28

PL-101 Specifications ………………………………………. 30
PL-101 Wiring Diagrams ………………………………………. 31
Serial Port Connection ………………………………………. 32

Software Setup How to Access BOA Spot …………………….......................... 33

Configure Client PC …………………….......................... 34

Configure BOA Spot ………………………………………. 38

iDiscover Utilit y …………………….......................... 39

BOA Spot Web Server …………………….......................... 40

Firmware Upgrading …………………….......................... 41

Application Settings …………………….......................... 42

Application Interface ………………………………………. 43
Getting Started ………………………………………. 44

Emulator Software Complementary Programs ……………………………………… 51

Troubleshooting Common Startup Issues ……………………..........................

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Introduction

BOA Spot ID Overview

BOA Spot is a fully integrated vision sensor t hat has been designed for i ndustr i al ID
(Barcode, 2D Matrix and T ext ) applications. Packaged complete w ith application
software, BOA Spot ID offers a robust, easy-to-deploy fixed code reader and inspection
tool for the factory floor . BOA Spot is compatible w ith Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. BOA Spot
is not compatible with Windows XP.

BOA Spot Vision Sensor s are rugged dev i ces that can be integrated into existing
production l ines, mach iner y or moving equi pment. They are su ppor ted by standard
industrial M 12 cables to further simpl ify and r educe i mplementat ion cost s.

Rated for IP67 deployment w hen fitted w ith the M12 lens and lens cov er, BOA Spot
vision sensors can be mounted in w ash down factory envir onments w it hout the need for
additional protect iv e enclosures. The product is also available w ith a C-mount lens
option for greater imag e quali ty, operating distance and li ghti ng flexi bili ty.

BOA Spot ID Models

• BVS-SP-0640M-IDS-XXX-Y – 640x480 senso r w ith standard reader tools

• BVS-SP-1280M-IDS-XXX-Y – 1280x960 senso r with standard reader tools

• BVS-SP-0640M-IDE-XXX-Y – 640x480 sensor with expanded tool set

• BVS-SP-1280M-IDE-XXX-Y – 1280x960 sensor wi th expanded tool set

In addition to reading barcodes, the IDE model offers advanced capabilities for reading
printed tex t, veri fyi ng the posi ti on and content of labels, or verifying the presence,
absence and integrity of features on parts.

Upgrading from IDS to the IDE:
The IDS model can be field upgraded vi a a license to support the IDE advanced

features. The upgr ade can be purch ased t hrough our local r eseller and w ill require
sending the serial number and MAC ID of the device. The upgrade license is entered in
the highlighted field on the Applicati ons page of the w eb se r v er (as shown below). More
information on this is provided later in this document.

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Code Reading Considerations

BOA Spot ID offers fast decoding of 1D and 2D codes pri nted or directly marked on a
variety of surfaces, including paper, plast ic and metal. The decoder is robust and able
to read poorly printed, w orn or environmenta lly degr aded codes i n any orientation .

Guidelines for reliable code reading are as follows:

1D Codes

• M ini mum distance between bars = 1.5 pixel s (2.5 pi x el s for low contrast)

• M ini mum bar width = 1.5 pixel s ( 2.5 pi xels for low contrast)

2D Codes

• M ini mum cell size = 2 x 2 pixels

• M ini mum dot diameter = 2 pix el s
All Codes

• Non-DPM = Maximum ROI size = 1280 x 960

• D PM = Maximum ROI area = 614,400 pix els (i .e. 1280 x 480, 1024 x 600, 960 x 640,
800 x 768 and anything smaller, such as 640 x 480)

• U se “Invert” preprocessor to decode light-on-dark barcodes

• With the excepti on of “low contrast”, the control parameters descr ibed on the next
page are mutually exclusive. Onl y one can be enabl ed at a time.

General deployment guidel ines:

• Choose a lens that satisfies the FOV and minimum bar/module size

• Adjust wor ki ng distance to maximize the code FOV wher ever possible

• BOA Spot ID with integrated lig ht is a good choice for high contr ast codes pr inted on
non-reflective surfaces

• BOA Spot ID with external dar k field li ght is better for dot peen codes

• BOA Spot ID with external di ffuse of f-axi s l i g ht is better for cur ved or highly reflective
surfaces.

• Increase li g ht and r educe shutter time to stop motion for fast moving applicati on s

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Compensating for Code Variability

Control Parameter Model Description

Low Contrast IDS/IDE

Enable decoding of low contrast 1D codes (D-on-L or L­on-D) with a minimum module size of 2.5 pixels.

Enhance Contrast IDS/IDE

Enable contrast enhancement preprocessor to
improve readability of 1D or 2D.

1D Security Level IDS/IDE

Helps improve 1D decoding when print quality is poor
or module size is marginal.

Basi c Etch IDS/IDE

Enable decoding of basic laser/chemical etch DPM
codes

Basi c Dots IDS/IDE

Enable decoding of basic dots DPM codes, including
inkjet marks.

Basi c Inkjet IDS/IDE

Enable decoding of poor quality inkjet DPM codes.

Basi c Perspective IDS/IDE

Enables decoding of good quality, centered codes
with severe perspective distortion

Dot peen D-on-L IDE

Enables robust algorithm for decoding dark on light
dot peened codes

Dot peen L-on-D IDE

Enables robust algorithm for decoding light on dark
dot peened codes

Laser & Chemical Etch IDE

Enables robust algorithm for decoding laser and
chemi cally etched codes

DPM Ti m e out IDE

Total time in ms that the advanced algorithm is
allowed to run. A value "0" indicates no timeout

The variability between surface type and printing method can result in significant
changes in code appearance from par t to part. The IDS and IDE models includes imag e
filters and contr ol par ameter s to enhance readabi li ty for poor print q ual i ty or direct part
marking (DPM). The IDE model also includes advanced algor ithms speci fically
designed for challenging DPM applications.

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BOA Spot ID Inspection Capabilities

The following table shows the tools available in the IDS & IDE models. Detailed
information about each of the tools is avail able in the on-line help.

Icon Tool Description Model

Use to decode: Code 11, 32, 39, 93, 128,

Barcode

IDS & IDE

I25, UPC-A/E, EAN-8/13, Databar,
BC412, Pharmacode and more

2D Matrix

Count

Point

Preprocessor

Edge Count

Verify

OCR

Graphics

Match

IDS & IDE

IDS & IDE

IDS & IDE

IDS & IDE

IDE

IDE

IDE

IDE

IDE

Use to decode: Data matrix, QR Code,
PDF417, MicroPDF and more

Use to count characters or features on a
label or part.

Use to detect a single edge point for
position measurement or as a locator for
aligning other tools

Use to enhance picture qual ity to
accentuate features of interest.

Use to find or count edge transitions for
determining label position and or
alignment
Use to verify product features, such as
labels or logos. Trains on a series of good
samples to learn acceptable variation.

Use to read printed, stamped or etched
characters on labels or parts.

Use to add text or draw shapes, to label or
highlight tool result s or features in the
image area
Use to train and match features for
inspection or tool alignment. Supports
multiple matches and 360° orientation.

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BOA Spot Components

BOA Spot V isi on Sensors are shipped w ith the components li sted below. Take a few
moments to veri fy that ev er y t hing has arrived in good co ndit ion. If your product has
been visibly damaged during shipment or is missing parts, please contact your Teledyne
DALSA representative i mmediately.

Standard componen ts (ship w it h ever y BOA Spot Vision Sensor):

Component Description
BOA Spot Sensor

BVS-SP-0640M-IDL-TFF-C
BVS-SP-1280M-IDL-TFF-C

Mounting Screw Kit M4 screws for mounting the BOA Spot (Qty 4)

* Lens and ring-light are only specified for the M12 version, not available with C Mount lens.

BOA Spot Fully integrated vision system with 640x480 or 1280x960
monochrome sensor, lens, processing engine, embedded software,
communications and light control.

(L= feature level: S or E); (T = lens type: M= M12, C=C Mount);
(FF* = focal length in mm: 06, 08, 12, 16); (C= Ring-Light Color:
R=red, B=blue, W=white*)

Optional components (sold separately) :

Component Description
Cables

A-BVS-E8S-X
A-BVS2-IO12S-X

BVS-PL-101

A-BVS-PL101S-X
BVS-PL-100 Panel Link breakout module for Passive Power on Ethernet

M12-RJ45 Ethernet cordset (X= length: 5=5 m, 10=10 m)
M12 single-ended IO cordset (X= length: 5=5 m, 10=10 m)

Panel Link breakout module. Provides convenient panel access to
BOA Spot I/O and serial port

M12 IO cordset to PL-101 (X= length: 5=5 m, 10=10 m)

A-BVS-SP-LCG-45 Lens Cover for C Mount lens option. Required for IP67 compliance.

(45 mm internal lens length)

A-BVS-M12-P M12 plug for IP67 compliance
A-BVS-SP-M12-LKIT M12 lens kit (includes 6, 8, 12 & 16 mm lenses)
Lights Various Lighting options available from Teledyne DALSA
Filters Various C-Mount filters available from Teledyne DALSA

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Lens, Cover, and Light Options
M12 Lens

The BOA Spot Vi sion Sensor can be ordered w ith an M12 lens in several focal leng ths
(6, 8, 12, 16 mm). The M12 option comes with a special IP67 cover, that allows you to
change focus wi thout removi ng the cov er.

The M12 Lens and cover support an LED ring-light that is mounted inside the cover.
The ring-light is availabl e in White, Red, or Blue and specified at time of order.

C-Mount Lens

The BOA Spot Vision Senso r can be ordered
with support for a C-Mount lens. Lenses are sold
separately.

There is an optional IP67 Lens cov er that may be
ordered separately.

There is no internal light option with the C-Mount
lens.

Optional filter s ca n be or der ed separately for use
with the C-Mount lens.

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M12 cover rotates to adjust focus M12 Lens, Cover, and LED ring

C-Mount Lens

shown with Optional Cover

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Field Of View (FOV) and reading Distances

Distance in mm 2D min cell (mil) 1D min bar (mil)

640 Model 1280 Model
65 25 x 19 50 x 38 3 2.5
82 32 x 24 64 x 48 4 3

103 40 x 30 80 x 60 5 4
205 81 x 61 162 x 122 10 7.5

Approx FOV (mm)

6 mm Lens

The following table show s the field of view (FOV) widths of the 6 mm lens focused to
205 mm at various working distances for the M640 & M1280 model sensors.

100

Min Focus
Distance

60 80

40

mm

20

0

40 60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200

220

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80 60 40 20 20

100

mm

Field Of View (FOV) and reading Distances

Distance in mm 2D min cell (mil) 1D min bar (mil)

640 Model 1280 Model
50 16 x 12 32 x 24 2 1.5

103 32 x 24 64 x 48 4 3
210 40 x 30 80 x 60 5 4
415 80 x 60 160 x 120 10 7.5

Approx FOV (mm)

8 mm Lens

The following table show s the field of view (FOV) widths of the 8 mm lens focused to
415 mm at various working distances for the M640 & M1280 model sensors.

100

Min Focus
Distance

60 80

20

0

mm

60 100

140

160

200

240

280

320

360

400

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0

80 60 40 20 20

100

mm

Field Of View (FOV) and reading Distances

Distance in mm 2D min cell (mil) 1D min bar (mil)

640 Model 1280 Model
90 16 x 12 32 24 2 1.5

130 24 x 18 48 x 36 3 2.5
170 32 x 24 64 x 48 4 3
210 40 x 30 80 x 60 5 4
410 80 x 60 160 x 120 10 7.5

Approx FOV (mm)

12 mm Lens

The following table show s the field of view (FOV) widths of the 12 mm lens focused to
410 mm at various working distances for the M640 & M1280 model sensors.

100

Min Focus
Distance

60 80

40

0

mm

80 120

160

200

240

280

320

360

400

440

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0

80 60 40 20 20

100

mm

Field Of View (FOV) and reading Distances

Distance in mm 2D min cell (mil) 1D min bar (mil)

640 Model 1280 Model

120 16 x 12 32 x 24 2 1.5
225 32 x 24 64 x 48 4 3
280 40 x 30 80 x 60 5 4
550 80 x 60 160 x 120 10 7.5

Approx FOV (mm)

16 mm Lens

The following table show s the field of view (FOV) widths of the 16 mm lens focused to
550 mm at various working distances for the M640 & M1280 model sensors.

100

Min Focus
Distance

60 80

40

mm

50

0

100 150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

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80 60 40 20 20

100

mm

Product Support

In addition to this Qui ck Star t G uide, the foll owing information is available:

1. On-line help: Finger tip help i s availabl e on ev ery screen (panel) of the BOA Spot
Software User Interface.

2. Additional manuals and documentation are included on the CD that ships with the
product.

3. Factory support is availabl e by email at: [e-mail].

4. Call, fax or email your local representati ve w ho sold y ou the product.

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Installation

Connecting the BOA Spot Vision Sensor

This section details how to connect the BOA Spot Vision Sensor w ith its associated
components and factory environment.

Camera Connectors and Indicators

I/O PWR 12 Pin

LAN 8 Pin

Definitions Designator

LAN

I/O PWR

LED 1 Blue Solid = Sensor booted, not configured (no Solution file)

LED 2 Blue blink = Booting (should stop after 20 seconds)

LED LAN Blue = Warm reset or reboot

10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection. Provides the primary
interface for configuring the sensor, developing the application
and monitoring results.

Note: The BOA Spot can be powered from the Ethernet cable
directly (Passive Power over Ethernet or PPoE).

Provides access to the sensor I/O – 3 IN, 3 OUT, RS-232. Also
provides PWR input (24-30V). Note: The power is common to

both connectors.

Green Solid = Solution loaded, ready to run
Green blink = Solution loaded & running, acquisition in process

Red = Sensor Fault

Green = Inspection Pass (runtime decision result)

Blue = Inspection Recycle (runtime decision result)

Red = Inspection Fail (runtime decision result)

Red/Green/Yellow = Network activity

NOTE: The BOA Spot does not support the IEEE 802.3af standar d Pow er over Etherne t
(PoE) and should not be directly connected to a PoE supported rout er.

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