Getting Started; Setting Up An Inspection; Acquiring A Good Image - Banner iVu Plus TG Series Instruction Manual

iVu Plus TG and Color Gen2 Image Sensors

6 Getting Started

Power up the iVu, and verify that the Power LED is ON green.

6.1 Setting up an Inspection

The device holds up to 30 inspections. Inspections may hold multiple sensors.
To set up an inspection:
1. Acquire a good image.
2. Configure the sensor(s) in the inspection.
3. Configure multiple sensors in the inspection.

6.1.1 Acquiring a Good Image

The iVu needs to capture a good image of each part to ensure that it correctly passes good parts and fails bad parts.
1. Go to Main Menu > Imager > Auto Exposure to run the Auto Exposure routine.
2. Check the lighting.
• Make sure that the lighting is constant and consistent (unchanging over time, no shadows or hot spots).
• Capture the shape and form of the target object with lighting that optimizes its contrast and separates it
from the background. Depending on the target, this may mean the integral ring light is not the best choice
and other Banner lights should be considered.
• Adjust the mounting angle to provide the clearest image of the part features you are monitoring. The
mounting bracket lets you easily position and adjust the iVu.
3. If needed, go to Main Menu > Imager > Auto Exposure to run the Auto Exposure routine a second time or adjust
Gain and Exposure manually:
• Main Menu > Imager > Gain
• Main Menu > Imager > Exposure
4. Go to Main Menu > Imager > Focus to adjust the focus while monitoring the Focus Number:
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Figure 21. Gain Screen
Figure 22. Exposure Screen
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