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iVu Series Image Sensor
Rev. E 1/26/2012
143372

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  • Page 1 Series Image Sensor Rev. E 1/26/2012 143372...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents 1 Product Support and Maintenance .......................4 1.1 Product Support ................................4 1.2 Maintenance ..................................5 2 Overview of the Sensor .........................6 2.1 Typical iVu Applications ..............................6 2.1.1 Label Inspection ..............................6 2.1.2 Blister Pack Inspection ............................7 2.1.3 Vial Stopper Inspection .............................7 2.2 Installing the Sensor ..............................8 2.2.1 Installing and Connecting the Sensor...
  • Page 3 5.1.1 How to Debug Using the Emulator from a PC ....................54 5.1.2 How to Debug Using the Emulator from the USB Flash Drive ................55 6 iVu Series: Updating the Sensor ......................56 6.1 Update Process ................................56 6.2 How to Set or Modify a Sensor Name .........................56...

  • Page 4: Product Support And Maintenance

    When setting up or monitoring inspections using the iVu sensor's integrated display, you can get online help on any screen by clicking the Help icon in the upper-right of the screen. PDF Documentation The iVu Series Image Sensor documentation is available in a convenient printable format (PDF) on the installation CD or on the Banner Web site (http://www.bannerengineering.com)

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    Avoid getting dirt on the imager (the area behind the lens). If the imager is dirty, use anti-static compressed air to blow off the dust. Updating the iVu Firmware The current version of iVu firmware is available for download from the Banner website. See the Banner Website for the firmware down- load link. Rev. E...

  • Page 6: Overview Of The Sensor

    Series Image Sensor 2 Overview of the Sensor The iVu TG Image Sensor is used to monitor parts for type, size, orientation, shape, and location. No external PC is required to configure the sensor. Instead, the sensor has a color touch screen display (either integrated with the sensor or available as a remote display) that you can use to set up and monitor inspections.

  • Page 7: Blister Pack Inspection

    To verify each blister in the pack, use an iVu Series sensor configured for an Area inspection. The sensor inspects each blister pack to make sure that each blister contains an unbroken tablet.

  • Page 8: Installing The Sensor

    To ensure that a stopper is properly inserted as each vial leaves the filling station, an iVu Series sensor—set up for an Area application and motion parameters enabled—verifies that the vial has a stopper inserted into its neck and that the stopper is positioned correctly to provide a proper seal on the glass vial.
  • Page 9 Installing Filters on the iVu Series Sensor NOTE: Failure to follow these instructions can cause damage to your iVu Series sensor. To install a filter on the iVu Series sensor with Micro Lens, use the illustration as a guide and follow the steps listed below. Lens...

  • Page 10: Cable Connections For Ivu Tg With Integrated Display

    6. Replace the locking tab screw but do not tighten until you have set up and focused the sensor again. To install a filter on the iVu Series sensor with C-Mount Lens, use the illustration as a guide and follow the steps listed below.

  • Page 11: Cable Connections For The Ivu Tg With A Remote Display

    Series Image Sensor Power I/O Connections Pin # Wire Color Description Direction Brown 10-30V dc Input Blue Common (Signal Ground) Input Pink External Trigger Input Gray Remote Teach Input White Output 1 Output Ready Output Yellow Strobe Out (5V dc only)

  • Page 12: Ivu Trigger, Remote Teach, And I/O Waveforms

    Series Image Sensor Power I/O Connections Pin # Wire Color Description Direction Brown 10-30V dc Input Blue Common (Signal Ground) Input Pink External Trigger Input Gray Remote Teach Input White Output 1 Output Ready Output Yellow Strobe Out (5V dc only)
  • Page 13 Series Image Sensor The sensor triggers from high to low, and Remote Teach behaves electrically like trigger. NOTE: If the device used to trigger or remote teach the iVu TG is a sinking device (that is, NPN), then there...

  • Page 14: Major Features

    Series Image Sensor iVu Output Waveforms PNP Outputs Function Ready Outputs 1,2, and 3 (Pass) (Fail) (Pass) (Set as Active Pass) Outputs 1, 2, and 3 (Pass) (Pass) (Fail) (Set as Active Fail) Strobe Out (Configure as External & Expose Based)

  • Page 15: Sensor Types

    Series Image Sensor NOTE: You may return to Demo Mode any time by going to Main Menu > System > Sensor Type and select- ing Demo Mode. 2.3.2 Sensor Types The iVu TG sensor includes three Sensor Types: Area Sensor An Area type sensor is used to ensure that a feature, or some features, are present on a part.

  • Page 16: Trigger Modes

    Series Image Sensor • Part shape inspections Selecting a Sensor Type When you exit Demo Mode, the sensor reboots with a single inspection with a Match sensor type by default. To change the Sensor Type: 1. Go to Main Menu > System > Sensor Type This displays the Sensor Type menu options.

  • Page 17: Main Menu Reference

    3 Main Menu Reference 3.1 Main Menu Icons Main Menu icon — used to access the Main Menu Inspection icon — provides access to parameters that need to be set for an inspection. Parameters are de- pendent on Sensor Type. Imager icon —...

  • Page 18: Sensor Type

    Series Image Sensor 3.2.1 Sensor Type The Sensor Type menu allows you to select one of the following as a Sensor Type: • An Area sensor that detects if a particular feature (or features) is present • A Blemish sensor that either detects flaws, or determines if a particular feature (or features) is present when conditions are not opti- mal for using an Area sensor •...
  • Page 19 Series Image Sensor Save to USB The Save to USB screen provides for saving sensor Configuration to a USB flash drive. The saved configuration information can be used as a backup or as a way to clone configuration information for other sensors.

  • Page 20: Sensor Information

    Series Image Sensor 3.2.3 Sensor Information The Sensor Information screen displays the following sensor information: • Serial Number • Firmware Version • Boot Number • Up Timer • Hour Count • Model Number • Sensor Name Main Menu > System > Sensor Information Click the right-arrow next to the Sensor Name field to display a software keyboard that allows you to change the Sensor Name.

  • Page 21: Lock Sensor

    Series Image Sensor 3.2.4 Lock Sensor This option provides for locking the sensor to prevent accidental modification of settings. When locked, the sensor only provides access to pass/fail statistics, as well as the ability to view logs and to save them to a USB device. A lock icon in the upper left corner of the sensor display indicates that the sensor is locked.
  • Page 22 Series Image Sensor Input Polarity The iVu has two input signals—Trigger and Remote Teach. The operation of these signals is dependent on the Input Polarity setting. Low To High—The Trigger and Remote Teach are detected on a low to high transition of the signal. High To Low—The Trigger and Remote Teach are detected on a high to low transition of the signal.

  • Page 23: Display Settings

    Series Image Sensor Output 2 Output 2, can be configured for Pass or Fail. The default setting is Fail and Latched for Output 2. If Pulsed is selected, the default Pulse width is 50 ms. NOTE: For Latched the signal is active until the results of an inspection cause a change in the signal output.
  • Page 24 Series Image Sensor Main Menu > System > Display Settings Fail Hold Time The Fail Hold Time determines how long a failed image is displayed on the LCD so that you can see what failed. The sensor will continue to process any triggers and the inspection will continue normally.

  • Page 25: Reboot Sensor

    The Firmware Update screen is used to load the latest sensor firmware. The Firmware Update screen lists the firmware versions it finds in the BANNER\FIRMWARE folder on the USB drive. When you receive a firmware update from Banner Engineering, be sure to put it in the BANNER\FIRMWARE folder on the USB drive.

  • Page 26: Auto Exposure

    Series Image Sensor 3.3.1 Auto Exposure Auto Exposure optimizes the exposure time and gain for the current inspection. NOTE: The Auto Exposure option is not available on the Emulator. Main Menu > Imager > Auto Exposure 3.3.2 Exposure Exposure is the amount of time the sensor allows light to energize the imager. Increasing the exposure time by moving the slider to the right allows more light to energize the imager, which brightens the image.

  • Page 27: Trigger

    Series Image Sensor 3.3.4 Trigger A Trigger is a signal that makes the sensor capture an image and inspect it. Use the radio buttons to select either External Trigger, Internal Trigger or Free Run. NOTE: The default is Internal Trigger.

  • Page 28: Strobe

    Series Image Sensor Main Menu > Imager > Focus 3.3.6 Strobe The Internal Strobe configures the operation of the integrated ring light. The External Strobe configures the operation of an external light. Main Menu > Imager > Strobe External The External Strobe is a 5V output that can be used for an external light.

  • Page 29: Fov

    Series Image Sensor Internal The Internal Strobe setting configures the operation of the integrated ring light. Setting options are Always ON, Always OFF, or Exposure Based. If Exposure Based is selected, then the ring light is on during the time the sensor is capturing an image.

  • Page 30: Inspection Menu

    Series Image Sensor Modify FOV Use this option to reduce the size of the FOV. Main Menu > Imager > FOV > Modify FOV 3.4 Inspection Menu The Inspection menu icon is located on the the Main Menu, and provides access to parameters that need to be set for an inspection.
  • Page 31 Series Image Sensor ROI Type (Match) The Region of Interest (ROI) is the user-defined area on the screen that the sensor will analyze. The ROI Type can be rectangular, elliptical, or circular. From the menu at the bottom of the ROI Type screen, select the ROI Type to use for the inspection. Adjust the ROI as appropriate for your inspection.

  • Page 32: Area

    Series Image Sensor Pass Count (Match) The Minimum Pass Count is the minimum number of parts, labels, or features expected to fall within the specified criteria; the Maximum Pass Count is the maximum number expected to fall within the specified criteria. These settings are used to determine the pass or fail result of the inspection.
  • Page 33 Series Image Sensor ROI Type (Area) The Region of Interest (ROI) is the user-defined area on the screen that the sensor will analyze. The ROI Type can be rectangular, elliptical, or circular. From the menu at the bottom of the ROI Type screen, select the ROI Type to use for the inspection. Adjust the ROI as appropriate for your inspection.

  • Page 34: Blemish

    Series Image Sensor Pass Count (Area) The Minimum Pass Count is the minimum number of parts, labels, or features expected to fall within the specified criteria; the Maximum Pass Count is the maximum number expected to fall within the specified criteria. These settings are used to determine the pass or fail result of the inspection.
  • Page 35 Series Image Sensor ROI Type (Blemish) The Region of Interest (ROI) is the user-defined area on the screen that the sensor will analyze. The ROI Type can be rectangular, elliptical, or circular. From the menu at the bottom of the ROI Type screen, select the ROI Type to use for the inspection. Adjust the ROI as appropriate for your inspection.

  • Page 36: Motion Parameters (Optionally Available For Area And Blemish)

    Series Image Sensor The range bar at the bottom of the screen provides a zoomed view of the range so that you can fine-tune the range. Click on the bar and drag up to bring up the zoomed view as shown below.
  • Page 37 Series Image Sensor Number of Edges On the Number of Edges screen, use the radio buttons to select One Edge or Two Edges. If One Edge is selected, motion is tracked in one direction (by default, horizontally); if Two Edges is selected, motion can be tracked horizontally and vertically.

  • Page 38: Logs Menu

    Series Image Sensor Main Menu > Inspection > Motion > Rotation 3.5 Logs Menu The Logs menu icon is on the Main Menu, and is used to set up, view, and save Inspection and System Logs. Main Menu > Logs 3.5.1 Inspection Logs...

  • Page 39: System Logs

    Series Image Sensor View Logs Inspection Logs appear as a strip of film. You can select a frame to view a specific image. Use the icon in the lower right of the screen to save the logs to the USB drive. Logs saved to the USB drive can be imported into the emulator. Click the Clear button to clear Inspection Logs.
  • Page 40 Series Image Sensor NOTE: System log will not log changes while in Demo mode. Additionally, the Emulator does not log changes. Main Menu > Logs > System Logs www.bannerengineering.com - tel: 763-544-3164 Rev. E...

  • Page 41: Setting Up For An Inspection

    4.2 Acquiring a Good Image The iVu Series sensor 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.
  • Page 42 4. Go to Main Menu > Imager > Focus to adjust the focus while monitoring the Focus Number: For Micro-lens Models Only: 1. Use the supplied 1/16" hex key to loosen the Focusing Window locking screw (D), then adjust focus on the iVu Series sensor using the clear Focusing Window (B).
  • Page 43 Series Image Sensor Micro-Lens Models Lens Focusing Window Locking Clip Locking Screw Filter Cap (optional) Filter (optional) NOTE: Filter Kits are available separately. Rev. E www.bannerengineering.com - tel: 763-544-3164...

  • Page 44: Configuring An Area Sensor

    Series Image Sensor For C-Mount Models Only: 1. Remove the Lens Enclosure 2. Adjust focus while monitoring the focus number. To ensure the best image, adjust the focus until the Focus Number peaks. 3. Replace the Lens Enclosure on the camera.
  • Page 45 3. Resize and move the ROI so that the feature of interest. Resize the ROI so that it surrounds just the feature of interest. In the Demo example, the feature of interest is the Banner logo as shown below. NOTE: When running an Area inspection, the sensor will only find objects within the ROI.
  • Page 46 Series Image Sensor 2. Click on the eye-dropper icon on the left of the screen, and then click anywhere in one of the white letters. Now any white area will be highlighted in green. Use the slider bar at the bottom of the display to fine tune the selection. As the slider bar is moved, green highlighted areas indicate objects the sensor finds and counts.

  • Page 47: Configuring A Blemish Sensor

    Resize the ROI so that the feature of interest. Resize the ROI so that it surrounds just the feature of interest. In the Blemish Demo example, the feature of interest includes the two irregular shapes below the Banner logo. 2. Click anywhere outside the ROI to deselect it.
  • Page 48 Series Image Sensor only find very sharp edges with strong contrast. If set near 100, the sensor will find very dim or blurry edges, and may be unstable. 1. Go to Main Menu > Inspection , and click the Sensitivity option.

  • Page 49: Configuring A Match Sensor

    Series Image Sensor • Set the Pass Count parameter. The sensor aggregates all the edge pixels that fall within the Edge Length Range and indicates the value with a small colored bar at the bottom of the page. If within the range brackets, the bar is green, otherwise it is yellow.
  • Page 50 Resize and move the ROI so that the feature of interest. Resize the ROI so that it surrounds just the feature of interest. In the Demo example, the feature of interest is the Banner logo as shown below. www.bannerengineering.com - tel: 763-544-3164...
  • Page 51 Series Image Sensor NOTE: When running a Match inspection, the sensor will look for any possible patterns to match anywhere within the Field of View. d. Click the Teach icon to teach the sensor this good reference part. With Annotations Enabled, the screen will highlight in green the pattern found.
  • Page 52 Series Image Sensor 3. On the adjustment at the bottom of the screen, adjust the slider and click the Manual Trigger button. When adjusted correctly, the annotations should turn yellow, and the icon in the upper-right of the screen should indicate fail.

  • Page 53: Remote Teach

    Series Image Sensor 2. Set the Minimum Pass Count and Maximum Pass Count as appropriate. In the Demo, both are set to 1. 3. Test the complete range of good and bad samples to make sure that the sensor accepts good parts and rejects bad.

  • Page 54: Debugging Inspections

    4. Copy the Sensor Configuration from the USB Thumb Drive to the folder where the Emulator is installed on the PC. For example, if the sensor name is myName and the iVu Emulator is installed in the default location on the PC, copy the file <USB>:\BANNER \myName\CONFIG.CFG to C:\Program Files\Banner Engineering\iVu Series.

  • Page 55: How To Debug Using The Emulator From The Usb Flash Drive

    When prompted, select Yes to save sensor configuration along with the Inspection Logs. The location of these files on the USB Thumb Drive will be displayed after the operation is completed—the Inspection Logs are saved in <USB>:\BANNER \<SENSOR_NAME>\InspLog and the sensor configuration is saved in <USB>:\BANNER\<SENSOR_NAME>. For example, if the sensor name is myName: •...

  • Page 56: Ivu Series: Updating The Sensor

    • Place the latest Product CD into your CD ROM drive. The iVu Series Software will automatically start. • If your computer is not set for Auto-Play, you may start the iVu Series Software by browsing to the CD drive from My Computer screen and double-clicking on 'iVuSeries.exe'.

  • Page 57: How To Reset The Sensor Password

    9. Close the Emulator program and the Sensor Name will be saved to the CONFIG.CFG file. 10. If running the Emulator on the PC, copy the CONFIG.CFG file back to the original folder on the USB drive—<USB>:\BANNER \<SENSOR_NAME> (for example <USB>:\BANNER\myName).

  • Page 58: How To Use Bitmap Image Files With The Ivu Emulator

    7. Write down the four-digit Password Reset Key—identified as Step 2 in the Password Reset Utility. 8. On the iVu Series sensor, check the Next button on the Password Reset screen. 9. Enter the 4-digit reset key on the Enter Reset Key screen.

  • Page 59: Led Indicator Troubleshooting

    3. If the error occurs again, you can try rebooting the sensor to see if that fix- es the problem. If the problem persists, contact Banner customer support. 7.2 Warnings Warnings are atypical conditions that the sensor detects and fixes. Warning are highlighted in yellow in the System Log, and can typically be ignored.

  • Page 60: Sensor Specifications

    8-pin Euro-style (M12) 4-pin Pico (M8) female connec- cable required for remote display. tor; optional USB cable required for operation of USB Acquisition Thumb Drive (see iVu Series: USB Cable — Optional) 100 fps (frames per second) max. Power Requirements Exposure Time Voltage: 10 - 30V dc 0.1 ms to 1.049 s...
  • Page 61 Series Image Sensor NPN Models Ring Light Micro Lens Options C-Mount Lens Options Options 4.3 mm 8 mm 12 mm 16 mm 25 mm Blue IVUTGNB04 IVUTGNB08 IVUTGNB12 IVUTGNB16 IVUTGNB25 Green IVUTGNG04 IVUTGNG08 IVUTGNG12 IVUTGNG16 IVUTGNG25 IVUTGNI04 IVUTGNI08 IVUTGNI12...

  • Page 62: Dimensions

    Series Image Sensor WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to seri- ous injury or death. This product does NOT include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications.
  • Page 63 Series Image Sensor Rev. E www.bannerengineering.com - tel: 763-544-3164...
  • Page 64 Series Image Sensor C-Mount Lens Dimensions C-Mount Lens Covers www.bannerengineering.com - tel: 763-544-3164 Rev. E...
  • Page 65 Index logs inspection 38 Advanced 25 system 39 area parameters area range 33, 46 intensity range 33, 45 area range 33, 46 match parameters area sensor 32 percent match 31, 51 Area sensor 18 rotation range 31, 52 auto exposure 26 match sensor 30 Match sensor 18 Match Time Limit 19...
  • Page 66 Warranty: Banner Engineering Corporation warrants its products to be free from defects for a period of one year. Banner Engineering Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture found to be defective at the time it is returned to the factory during the warranty period.

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