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OPERATION MANUAL Using This Manual Application Software F500-UME 1 Basic Operating Procedures 2 Processing Items Setting Procedure 3 Test/Measurement Execution 4 Other Functions 5 System Settings 6 Communicating with External Devices 7 Appendix This manual explains basic operations, such as installing the Application Software, setting up inspection processes, and communications with external devices. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.
INTRODUCTION Using This Manual Using This Manual Operation Procedure and Reference Manual 2 Using This Manual 3 Hierarchical Structure and Printout Method for Manual 3 Full-Text Search Method 3 Editor's Note 5 Page Format 5 Notational Conventions 6 Functions Available for Each Controller Model Processing Item Selection Guide 8 10 Input image Items 11 Position Compensation Items 12 Measurement Items 13 Measurement Support Items 21 Branching Control Items 21 Results Output Items 2
INTRODUCTION Operation Procedure and Reference Manual The following shows main contents of operation steps and manuals.
INTRODUCTION Using This Manual This manual consists of various PDF files. The hierarchical structure of the manual is shown on the next page. Entire links in the manual are shown by Acrobat’s index function, and the initial screen provides links to the front page of each section, and the front page of each section provides links to each item in that section The manual can be printed one file at a time.
INTRODUCTION Linked pages As one file Only cover page Common block Using This Manual 1. Input image Camera image Change filtering Switch camera Filtering Again 2. Position compensation SECTION 1 Basic Operating Procedures Binary Position Compensation EC Position Compensation Edge Position Compensation Model Position Compensation Circle Position Compensation Reset Scroll Scroll Model Position Compensation# 3.
INTRODUCTION Editor's Note Title of each section Header SECTION 2 Processing Items Setting Procedures Indicates the contents of the page. Gravity and Area Overview The 256-gradation images read by the Camera are converted into binary black-and-white images and step measurement is performed on the white pixels. 7 Describes the overview and operation flow of the section. The size (area) and position (center of gravity) of the measurement object can be detected.
INTRODUCTION Notational Conventions Key Example: Press the SHIFT + TRIG Keys. This statement indicates to press the TRIG Key while pressing the SHIFT Key down on the console. Example: Select [SET]. This statement indicates to move the cursor to [Setting] and press the ENT Key. Menu INTRODUCTION Editor's Note Key operations are performed from the console. In this manual, menu items displayed on the screen are enclosed with [ ]. Submenus are separated using “/”.
INTRODUCTION Symbols The following symbols used in the manual may differ from those actually displayed in the screen. INTRODUCTION Editor's Note In this case, they must be read as follows. Symbols in manual Screen display ↓ D, DWN, Down ← L, LEFT, Left → R, RIGHT, Right ° Not displayed ± +/- θ Rotation, Angle µ u F500 Operation Manual/INTRODUCTION Using This Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.
INTRODUCTION Functions Available for Each Controller Model Functions that can be used vary with the controller to which the Application Software is For those items, refer to the table given below. Processing item/Measurement items The functions that cannot be used are shown for each model.
INTRODUCTION Serial Interface Menu Operations Controller Interface RS-232C or RS-422 USB Ethernet F210-C10/C15 z × × F250-C50/C55 z × z* F270-C10/C15 z × z* F210-C10-ETN/C15-ETN z z { F500-C10-ETN/C15-ETN z z { z: Only one interface can be used. It is not possible to use two or more interfaces at the same time. {: For Vision Composer Net only *: Not possible to connect to Vision Composer Net.
INTRODUCTION Processing Item Selection Guide This software provides various processing items so that you can choose according to your This section gives guidance regarding what items should be selected for what cases. This is guidance only. To check whether measurement can be performed correctly, actual measurement must be performed. For details on processing items, refer to SECTION 2 Processing items Setting Procedure. Input image Items Go to p.11 Position Compensation Items Go to p.
INTRODUCTION Input image Items Camera Image Change filtering Filtering Again Camera 0 Camera 1 Filtering 0 2 Camera Image 0 Image buffer (for Camera 1) *Second filtering Camera selection Camera 3 Image buffer (for Camera 0) Image buffer (for Camera 2) Image buffer (for Camera 3) Filtering 1 Image 1 *: When [Filtering again] is selected Processing item INTRODUCTION Processing Item Selection Guide Switch camera Remark Inputting Camera Images This section describes how to make the serie
INTRODUCTION Position Compensation Items Which mark is used for position compensation? Box Cross point of lines How is the mark? Processing Items Loss of lines Extra lines in surrounding area EC Position Compensation No loss of lines No extra lines in surrounding area Edge Position Compensation Which controller is used? Circle Inclined F250, F270 Circle Position Compensation F210, F500 Model Position Compensation # M M Not inclined EC Position Compensation M Other INTRODUCTION Processin
INTRODUCTION Measurement Items Positioning (Measurement Objects Not On An Angle) Box Cross point of lines Processing Items How is the mark? Loss of lines Extra lines in surrounding area EC Positioning What kind of line? No loss of lines No extra lines in surrounding area Horizontal/vertical How many measuring points? One Edge Position_1 Multiple Edge Position_8 Diagonal T-Edge Position INTRODUCTION Processing Item Selection Guide Which mark is used for positioning? Circle EC Positioning How
INTRODUCTION Positioning (Measurement Objects On An Angle) Which mark is used for positioning? Processing Item EC Positioning Circle Circular angle How is the mark? Shape change Other Gravity and Axis Which controller is used? No shape change F250, F270 Rotation Positioning F210, F500 Rotation Search INTRODUCTION Processing Item Selection Guide Box Cross point of lines Front/Rear Inspection How to judge front/rear? By mark A B Does mark color change? Inclined? Sometimes No inclined A
INTRODUCTION Presence/Absence Inspection Yes Inclined? Processing Items Inclined Rotation Search Is the entire mark clearly seen? Not inclined Yes Pattern Inspection Sometimes partially hidden ECM Search Is the entire mark clearly seen? Yes, but may change slightly Yes Sometimes partially hidden Flexible Search INTRODUCTION Processing Item Selection Guide Has the mark to be judged been decided? ECM Search Is inspection region fixed? No Fixed Gravity and Area Not fixed Area (Var.
INTRODUCTION Dimensional Inspection/Measurement Which direction? Processing Items Edge Width Diagonal Gravity and Area Chip/Bur Inspection Are any size variations other than chip/bur considered to make OK/NG judgement? Processing Items Yes OK INTRODUCTION Processing Item Selection Guide Vertical or horizontal Binary Defect Inspection NG Which controller is used? No OK OK F250, F270 Density Defect Inspection F210, F500 Density Defect Inspection # Character Reading How many characters a
INTRODUCTION Character Verification Character type? Lot No. Lot Number OCV1 Characters other than lot Nos.
INTRODUCTION Defect Inspection (Plain Background) Level of defects How thick is the defect? Narrow Which controller is used? Processing Items F250, F270 Density Defect Inspection F210, F500 Density Defect Inspection# Is inspection region fixed? Wide Fixed Not fixed Defect Defect (Variable Box) Is inspection region fixed? Size of defects Fixed Not fixed Binary defect inspection INTRODUCTION Processing Item Selection Guide What are criteria for OK/NG judgement? Area (Var.
INTRODUCTION Defect Inspection (Characters, Drawing and Patterns on Background) What kind of background? Does background move? Not fixed Fixed Processing Items Fine matching Fixed Pattern Inspection What state? Not fixed Pattern covers the entire measurement region Density Data Pattern consists of circles or lines EC Defect Inspection Pattern does not consist of circles and defects are almost circular INTRODUCTION Processing Item Selection Guide Defects within character, figure or pattern I
INTRODUCTION Foreign Matter Inspection By mark A Does mark shape change? Sometimes inclined No A B Inclined? Processing Items Rotation Search A Not inclined Pattern Inspection A Yes By color density Flexible Search Density Data INTRODUCTION Processing Item Selection Guide How to distinguish from wrong models? Classification Which controller is used? Processing Items F250, F270 Classification F210, F500 Classification# BGA Inspection Processing Item BGA Inspection F500 Oper
INTRODUCTION Measurement Support Items Processing item Remark The Calculation processing item is used to perform calculations using the results and measurement values for the processing items registered to the units. Elapsed Time The Elapsed Time processing item finds the amount of time (in ms) that has passed since the measurement trigger was input. Wait The Wait processing item temporarily stops the execution of the flowchart and holds processing for a set time.
INTRODUCTION Results Display Items Remark Display string The Display String processing item is used to display any characters on the Run and Monitor Mode screens. Display measure Use this processing item to display any measurement data on the screens in Run and Monitor Modes. The display is set using expressions so the calculation results of expressions using region measurement values or measurement values can be displayed.
This section describes the basic operating procedures for the Application Software.
SECTION 1 SECTION 1 Operational Flow Preparations Operational Flow Installing SECTION 1 Basic Operating Procedures p.4 Refer to this section to learn about the basic operational flow from displaying screens or creating flowcharts. SECTION 1 Basic Operating Procedures p.
SECTION 1 Loading a Macro Program SECTION 1 Basic Operating Procedures p.
SECTION 1 Installing the Application Software This section describes how to install the processing items in the Application Software to the The installation procedure varies depending on the controller model and the application software used.
SECTION 1 2. Mount the Application Software Memory Card to Memory Card slot 0. If the controller has two slots, mount the memory card 3. Turn ON the power supply switch to the Monitor. 4. Turn ON the controller's power supply. The Language selections will be displayed. 5. Select a language. Language Use the Up or Down Key on the Console to move the cursor. Japanese English Japanese: Messages will be displayed in Japanese. English: Messages will be displayed in English.
SECTION 1 Selecting Whether to Use the Macro Function (The following is effective only if the application software has the macro function.) By default, [ON] is selected to use the macro function. If you want to use work memory for scene data, change the settings to [OFF]. Normally, leave the default setting selected. Macro Function Customize Manual (CD-ROM) Before starting installation of the application software, select whether to use the macro function.
SECTION 1 Selecting a Run Function Mode according to your purpose. Before starting installation, select a Run Function mode. Once measurement conditions have been set, it is not possible to change the Run Function mode only. Selection Details Nonstop mode Allows you to observe NG images or modify measurement conditions while continuing measurement. This eliminates the need to stop the production line for adjustment of measurement conditions or to wait for the line to stop before adjustment.
SECTION 1 Selecting Installation Processing Items The application software provides many processing items.Select the processing items Procedures” for an outline of each processing item. Some items cannot be used depending on the model of the controller to be installed. Editor's Note, Processing Item Selection Guide Set up 1. Select [Select items]. Select items Install Backup data load Clear memory Option SECTION 1 Installing the Application Software required for the application.
SECTION 1 The selections (ON/OFF) will be displayed. 5. Repeat this process to select [ON] for the processing items to be installed and set [OFF] for the items that are not to be installed. 6. Select [End]. The screen in 1. will return. SECTION 1 Installing the Application Software 4. Select [ON]. Select items Input Image Camera image ON Switch camera ON Change filtering ON Filtering again ON Position Compensation Binary pos. comp OFF ON Edge pos.
SECTION 1 Executing Installation This section describes how to install the selected processing items to the Controller. Function mode. Macro Function p.6, Run Function Mode p.7 Set up Select items Install Backup data load Clear memory Option 1. Select [Install]. A confirmation message will be displayed. Selected Programs will be installed. The programs and data stored at present are cleared. 2. Select [Execute].
SECTION 1 The display will return to the main setup menu. 5. Remove the Application Software Memory SECTION 1 Installing the Application Software 4. Turn OFF the controller's power supply. Set up Select items Install Backup data load Clear memory Option Card from Memory Card slot 0. 6. Turn ON the controller's power supply. If the power supply is turned ON while the Application Software Memory Card is still mounted, the Setup Menu will be started again.
SECTION 1 Installation without Compressing Files If the total program size of the selected items is greater than the file size that can be compressed. If the files are compressed, the Controller startup time will be longer. Use the following procedure to change the selected processing items without compressing the files. 1. Select [Cancel] from the confirmation message. Total size of selected items is too large to install.
SECTION 1 If an error message appears when installing compressed files If the total size of the selected items is still greater than the file size that can be installed case, follow the procedure below to reselect processing items. If this error message appears during reinstallation: All of the previously installed program files will be cleared and the default controller settings will be restored. 1. Select [OK] in the error message. Size of compressed program is too large to install.
SECTION 1 Displaying Images and Focusing Change the display image to through display to check what kind of image is being displayed. 0.Scn 0 ---- ---ms MON 1. Change the display image to through display to check what kind of image is being displayed. Press the SHIFT + ENT Keys. Image 0 freeze The screen for changing the display image will be displayed. 2. Move the cursor to [Freeze (Before Scroll)]. 3. Press the ENT Key. 0.
SECTION 1 The Through Display Screen will be displayed. MON ---- ---ms the position of the measurement object so that it appears at the center of the monitor screen. Image 0 through Adjust the position of the object. 7. Focus the Camera. SECTION 1 Displaying Images and Focusing 6. Adjust 0.Scn 0 • Cameras with a light (including Intelligent Lighting) have lenses with a fixed focal point. Adjust the Camera position based on the positioning distances in the Setup Manual to focus the Camera.
SECTION 1 Menu Operations Menu operations are performed from either the Console or the serial interface. F150-KP Console F160-KP Console Enter key (ENT Key) Shift key (SHIFT Key) Up, Down, Left, and Right Keys (Press left, right, up, or down.
SECTION 1 Screen Displays The Controller is operated by selecting functions from menus displayed on the Scene Number There are 32 screens. Setting different measurement conditions for each one allows easy switching between different setups. 0.Scn 0=SET= Mode (*1) The current operating mode is displayed. 0.Camera image 1. Cursor Keys The cursor is moved to the desired function by pressing the Cursor Keys. The type of image shown on the screen is displayed in Monitor and Run Modes.
SECTION 1 Creating Flowcharts In the Application Software, measurement processing is broken up into different items. Flowcharts are created using a combination of processing items to suit each application. When Set Mode is entered, the number 1 will be displayed below [0.Camera image]. This number is called the unit number. 0.Scn 0=SET= Unit number SECTION 1 Menu Operations processing items to facilitate a variety of applications. These are called processing 0.Camera image 1.
SECTION 1 When a measurement command is input, processing items will be executed in order, starting from those set for unit 0. The desired processing item must be registered to each unit number as when creating a flowchart. SECTION 1 Menu Operations Flowchart Image Start 0. Read image from Camera. Screen Image 0.Scn 0=SET= 1. Perform position displacement compensation. 2. 0.Camera image 1.EC pos. comp 2.Fine matching 3.DO judge 4. Inspect for defects. ENT:Set SFT+ESC:Edit 3.
SECTION 1 The following type of processing is also possible by adjusting the registered order. Example: To perform position displacement compensation separately on two SECTION 1 Menu Operations measurement objects within the same field of vision. Flowchart Image Start 0. Read image from Camera. Screen Image 0.Scn 0=SET= 1. Perform position displacement compensation for measurement object 1. 2. Inspect for defects on measurement object 1. 0.Camera image 1.EC pos. comp 2.Fine matching 3.
SECTION 1 The Application Software also has branch control processing items. Example: Changing Inspection Conditions Based on the Upcoming Product SECTION 1 Menu Operations Product 2 Product 1 Flowchart Image Start Screen Image 0. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Read image from Camera. 0.Camera image 1.Classification 2.Branch 3.Fine matching 4.End 5.Fine matching 6.End 7. 1. Recognize model. 2. ENT:Set SFT+ESC:Edit Change measurement conditions based on product type. 3. 5. Inspect product 2 for defects.
SECTION 1 Registering Processing Items to Units The registration procedure will be explained using the example of registering binary the procedure as required to register other processing items. 0.Scn 0=SET= 1. Move the cursor to a free unit number and 0.Camera image 1. press the ENT Key. SECTION 1 Menu Operations position compensation, one of the position compensation processing items. Change ENT:Set SFT+ESC:Edit The processing item groups will be displayed. 2. Select [Position Compensation].
SECTION 1 Changing to Other Processing Items 1. Move the cursor to the unit number of the processing item to be changed. Press the SHIFT+ESC Keys. SECTION 1 Menu Operations 0.Scn 0=SET= 0.Camera image 1.EC pos. comp 2.Fine matching 3. ENT:Set SFT+ESC:Edit A list of options will be displayed. 2. Select [Change]. The processing item groups will be displayed. 3. Use the same procedure as for registering new processing items to register items for the inserted unit. 0.Scn 0=SET= 0.Camera image 1.
SECTION 1 Inserting Units When a unit is inserted, the subsequent unit numbers will be increased. The unit numbers set in 0.Scn 0=SET= 1. Move the cursor to the unit number of the 0.Camera image 1.EC pos. comp 2.Fine matching 3. processing item to be inserted. Press the SHIFT+ESC Keys. A list of options will be displayed. 2. Select [Insert]. The processing item groups will be displayed. 3. Use the same procedure as for registering new processing items to register items for the inserted unit.
SECTION 1 Copying from Other Units Settings data can be copied, which is convenient for reusing data when only a part of the settings need to be changed. 1. Move the cursor to the unit number of the processing item to be copied. Press the SHIFT+ESC Keys. SECTION 1 Menu Operations 0.Scn 0=SET= 0.Camera image 1.EC pos. comp 2.Fine matching 3. ENT:Set SFT+ESC:Edit A list of options will be displayed. 2. Select [Copy]. 0.Scn 0=SET= 0.Camera image 1.EC pos. comp 2.Fine matching 3.
SECTION 1 Deleting Units When units are deleted, the subsequent unit numbers will be decreased. The unit numbers set in 0.Scn 0=SET= 1. Move the cursor to the unit number of the 0.Camera image 1.EC pos. comp 2.Fine matching 3. processing item to be deleted. Press the SECTION 1 Menu Operations other units for outputting results and branching will also be decreased automatically. SHIFT+ESC Keys. ENT:Set SFT+ESC:Edit A list of options will be displayed. 2. Select [Delete]. 0.Scn 0=SET= 0.
SECTION 1 Changing Processing Item Names The names of processing items set to units can be changed to any name up to 16 characters long. This is useful for understanding settings when many units have been SECTION 1 Menu Operations registered. 0.Scn 0=SET= 1. Move the cursor to the unit for which the name of the processing item is to be 0.Camera image 1.EC pos. comp 2.Fine matching 3. changed. Press the SHIFT+ESC Keys. A list of options will be displayed. 2. Select [Comment]. 0.Scn 0=SET= 0.
SECTION 1 Drawing a Region Drawing method Move the cursor with the Up, Down, Left, and Right Keys. Use these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly. Press the ENT Key at the desired positions. Press the ESC Key to undo the setting. Measurement region selection Box Drawing method The lower right coordinates move. The whole region moves. ENT Key ENT Key SECTION 1 Menu Operations Use the following method to draw model regions and measurement regions.
SECTION 1 • Drawing mode For many processing items, up to 3 figures can be combined to draw a measurement region.Select either the OR or NOT drawing mode. Function OR Used to draw a shape as a model or region. All of the shapes that are drawn are registered as one region. NOT Used to delete part of a region. In this example, the gray area will be the Figure 1 (drawn using OR) measurement region.
SECTION 1 The Model Registration Screen will be displayed. Model registration 4. Move the cursor to the area you want to [0] 479,450 SECTION 1 Menu Operations + enlarge, and press the SHIFT+ESC Keys. Make sure that the cursor is located on the image. The magnification ratios will be displayed. 5. Select the desired ratio. Model registration No expansion Twice 4 times 8 times 16 times The image will change according to the magnification ratio set for the cursor position.
SECTION 1 The figure will be registered. Model registration Add Figure0 End [Add]. 8. Repeat steps 2. to 6. to draw the figures. 9. After drawing is completed, select [End]. SECTION 1 Menu Operations 7. If additional figures are to be drawn, select Once three figures have been drawn, [Add] will no longer be displayed. The settings will be registered. F500 Operation Manual/SECTION 1 Basic operating procedures Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
SECTION 1 Inputting parameters This section explains how to input values when setting measurement conditions or Judgement conditions 1. Move the cursor to the item for which a value is to be changed. In this example, the cursor is moved to [Area (upper limit)]. Area : 2035.000 [ 2000.000 : 247808.000] Gravity X : 180.000 [ 0.000 : 511.000] Gravity Y : 250.000 [ 0.000 : 483.000] End 2. Press the ENT Key. The cursor will change to a cursor the size of a single digit. 3.
SECTION 1 Inputting Characters This section explains how to input characters. input. A B OP a b o p 0 1 # $ SPC CD QR c d q r 2 3 % DEL E F GH I J S T U VWX e f g h i j s t u v w x 4 5 6 7 8 9 ( ) ^ ‘ BS INS K Y k y . L MN Z l m n z - - ! These characters can be input. Inserts a space. Deletes 1character to the right of the cursor. Deletes 1character to the left of the cursor. Switches between insert (default)/overwrite. Moves the cursor to the left. Moves the cursor to the right.
SECTION 1 Save settings to flash memory before turning the power OFF turning OFF the power. If the power is turned OFF without saving new settings, all of the setting changes will be lost. Stored images cannot be saved to flash memory so all stored images will be cleared when the power is turned OFF. If stored images are to be kept, backup the images to a personal computer or Memory Card. SECTION 4 Other Functions, “Backing Up Settings” 1. Display the basic screen for Monitor mode or 0.
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