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  • Page 1 Date: 2014.5.27 Area Designer UXM-30LAH-EWA configuration tool Instruction manual Amended Reason Symbol Date Amended by DWG.NO Approved by Checked by Drawn by Designed by Area Designer Title Instruction Manual Kristou Kristou Kristou Kristou Fukuda Fukuda Fukuda Fukuda Aoki Aoki Aoki...
  • Page 2 [Introduction] Make sure to read this manual before and during operation for the correct operation. [About Area Designer] By using this application, it is possible to monitor the sensor and area configuration. Also, it is possible to save measurement data and area data. [Before use] Make sure to read the specification of the sensor before operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. System requirments ..........................4 2. Installing the application..........................5 3. Using the application..........................8 4. Main window screen ..........................9 Welcome to Area Designer screen...................9 Main screen ..........................11 4.2.1 Edit ............................. 11 4.2.2 Monitor..........................30 Data table..........................31 Sensor setting .........................33 IO simulation ...........................35 Sensor information........................38 Log data ..........................39...

  • Page 4: System Requirments

    1. System Requirement The minimum system requirement for the operation of Area Designer is as follows. After reading the operation manual of computer, check the operating environment. Pentium® III processor of 800MHz or above Computer 256MB or above Hard disk 100MB minimum free space Microsoft®...

  • Page 5: Installing The Application

    2. Installing the application In this section it will explain how to install application in Windows. Refer to Appendix A for network address set up. 1. This application can be downloaded from our company’s website. In order to install this application, double click the installer “Area Designer”.
  • Page 6 4. As shown in Fig 2.2 click “next”, then select the component of “Area Designer”. If there is no particular specification then click “next”. Fig 2-3 Select the component 5. As shown in Fig 2-3, click “next” then user will be proceed to specify the program group of “Area Designer”.
  • Page 7 6. Once you click next as shown in Fig 2-4 then, proceed to additional task select screen. After selecting the additional tasks you would like for this setup to perform while installing, then click next. Fig 2-5 Select additional tasks 7.

  • Page 8: Using The Application

    3. Using the application 1. Power supply to the sensor. Connect Ethernet cable with computer. 2. Click Start menu → All programs →Area Designer. Or Double click Area Designer shortcut icon as shown on the desktop below Fig 3.1. Fig 3.1 Area Designer icon 3.

  • Page 9: Main Window Screen

    4. Main window screen When the application is started, this will explain the main window screen displayed. 4.1 Welcome to “Area Designer” screen If application starts, the following window will be displayed as shown in Fig. 4.1-1. Table 4.1-1 explains details of three buttons of this window. Fig 4.1-1 Welcome to “Area Designer”...
  • Page 10 In table 4.1-3 Details of the components will be explained as below. Fig 4.1-2 Serial connection component Table 4.1-3 Serial connection component Icon Name Description The connected COM port number will be Serial COM displayed. When using multiple sensors, select Port the COM port which you want to connect.

  • Page 11: Main Screen

    Main screen This is the main window used for area configuration and monitoring. Edit screen and monitor screen can be switched by view →mode [ /edit] and [ /monitor] of the menu bar. Click the icon from the toolbar for switching the mode. The main screen window of edit mode and monitor mode will be different.
  • Page 12 As shown in Fig 4.2.1-2 icons of no.1 are used for undo or redo operations of the icon no.2 through 6. As shown in the Fig. 4.2.1-2 icon no.2 through 4 are used for area configurations and operations. “Areas” refers to the regions configured with a maximum of 3 outputs displayed on the main view of no.
  • Page 13 4.2.1.1 Area In this the setting and operation of the present configured area is shown. Copy, paste or read and write of the selected area can be performed. 4.2.1.1.1 Copy, Cut, Paste, Delete As shown in Fig 4.2.1.1.1 [Copy] , [Cut] , [Paste] , [Delete] When you want to paste data of under configuration area to another area, [Copy]...
  • Page 14 By right clicking in the area preview, the background of the selected area will change to blue and display the sub menu as illustrated in Fig. 4.2.1.1.2-2. Functions listed in this sub menu can be used for the area selected. Fig 4.2.1.1.2-2 Menu displayed by the right click of Area preview Cautions □...
  • Page 15 4.2.1.2 Regions As shown in Fig 4.2.1.2, Output 1 to 3 is displayed when selecting the tabs, or click on any of outputs as displayed in yellow, orange, and red on the main view. Then it is possible to edit the selected outputs. Fig 4.2.1.2 Tab of output regions 1 to 3 Quick/Useful tips □...
  • Page 16 4.2.1.2.1 Independent In this section, it explains how to configure the output of an independent shape. There are the 3 types: polygon, arc and rectangle. When one of these independent shapes is selected, the point will be added to the center point of the main view (refer to Fig.
  • Page 17 4.2.1.2.1.1 Polygon Polygons can be used as a configured area if the intended shape of the output cannot configure as arc or rectangle. The information shown with a polygon configuration will display the numbers of points configured and X and Y coordinates of each point in the main view window.
  • Page 18 Caution □ Maximum 30 points can be configured with a polygon. □ When an area is configured with more than 31 points, first write the area into the sensor and then read the area from the sensor, as shown in Fig. 4.2.1.2.1.1-3; the points will be displayed in all steps within the configured area.
  • Page 19 4.2.1.2.1.2 Arc When configuring arc, the point information is shown below. Fig. 4.2.1.2-6 consists of 2 output points. Fig 4.2.1.2.1.2 Example of Arc configuration The point information of an arc shape consists of the 2 angles to each point from the starting angle of 0° on the main view and saves the information of the radius of arc.
  • Page 20 4.2.1.2.1.3 Rectangle The output of a rectangle is configured of 4 points as illustrated in Fig. 4.2.1.2.1.3. Fig 4.2.1.2.1.3-1 Example of rectangle configuration The point information of a rectangle consists of last selected point and the opposite 2 points of selected points. Based on the relative values between these 2 points, the horizontal and vertical lengths of the rectangle are calculated.
  • Page 21 4.2.1.2.2 Dependent This section will explain how dependent-shaped outputs of the region are changed within the range of outer most (upper) output. The outer most output refers to Output 1 (yellow) within this area is Output 2 (orange) and lastly Output 3 (red) referenced to Output 2.
  • Page 22 4.2.1.2.2.1 Straight Line Within outer most output, the maximum distance of Y axis from the position of the coordinate origin of the main view is considered as 100%. The coordinate origin is at the 0% position. Based on the configured position of the offset bar, calculate the y-direction linear distance of the straight line to configure output of a straight line that is dependent of the outer most output.
  • Page 23 4.2.1.2.2.3 Ratio In the outer most output, the farthest distance of a point from the center point is considered as 100% and coordinate origin is considered as 0%. Calculate the ratio shape to configure ratio-shaped output so that is dependent of the outer most output area.
  • Page 24 4.2.1.2.3 Numerical input In this section it will explain how to configure the area by numerical input of XY coordinates and polar coordinates for independent shapes and dependent shapes separately. When configuring the area, ID position information is assigned to each point coordinate.
  • Page 25 4.2.1.2.3.1 Numerical input of Independent Fig. 4.2.1.2.3.1-1 illustrates the default state of numerical input screen when selecting the rectangle independent shape. Output on the main view is displayed as illustrated in Fig. 4.2.1.2.1. As In Fig. 4.2.1.2.3.1-1, rectangle is configured of 4 points therefore four rows will be displayed.
  • Page 26 4.2.1.2.3.2 Numerical input of dependent When a dependent shape is selected, a single row of point information ID will be displayed in numerical input screen. Default state of numerical input is illustrated in Fig. 4.2.1.2.3.2-1. As illustrated in Fig. 4.2.1.2.2, it shows the default state of numerical input when fan shape, straight line or ratio of dependent is selected.
  • Page 27 4.2.1.2.4 Teaching Only when polygon as an independent shape is selected, then “Teaching” tab next to “Coordinates” tab will be active. When teaching tab is clicked the configurations screen as illustrated in Fig. 4.2.1.2.4-1 will be displayed. It will be possible to set the teaching function.
  • Page 28 Set the method of teaching. “Average Value” calculates the average values of the distance scanned during teaching and selects this value as the background. “Minimum Value” selects the minimum value scanned during the teaching and selects this value as the background. Specify distance offset.
  • Page 29 4.2.1.2.5 Origin offset from the center of scanning beam As shown in the left of Fig. 4.2.1.2.5, normally output is formed with point of origin included. If the red point near the point of origin point is moved, as shown in the right of Fig.

  • Page 30: Monitor

    4.2.2 Monitor In this screen, data measurement, record and play of log data, IO information check and monitoring of a sensor are performed. Fig 4.2.2-1 Monitor screen IO information that is displayed in the monitoring screen is configured as illustrated in Fig. 4.2.2-2.

  • Page 31: Data Table

    4.3 Data table Click [View] → [Data Table] of the menu, the window illustrated as in Fig. 4.3-1 will be displayed. Also, it is possible to display this same table by shortcut keys of “Ctrl + T”. This window is used for displaying the measured distance, confirms the information of the output data and saves the displayed numerical values into a CSV file.
  • Page 32 When the row of data table is clicked, it is inverted and displayed in blue. At this time, a blue line will be displayed at the step position corresponding to the clicked row. A blue line will be displayed as illustrated in Fig. 4.3-2. Also, when the main view is clicked;...

  • Page 33: Sensor Setting

    4.4 Sensor settings This window is used to set parameters of the sensor. Click [View] in the menu bar → [Mode] → [ / Sensor settings] or the icon in the tool bar, and the window illustrated in Fig. 4.4 will be displayed. By using shortcut keys of “Ctrl + Alt + S” also the below window can be displayed.
  • Page 34 Table 4.4-2 Parameter setting Parameter Description To prevent mutual interference motor synchronize Motor sync angle angle can be set. To prevent dew condensation at the time of low Heater temperature. Output logic Inverting outputs logic can be set. Rain Used to remove rain and snow Used to remove fog.

  • Page 35: Io Simulation

    4.5 IO Simulation This simulation is used to tests the IO information of the sensor. While sensor is connected, change into monitoring screen, in the menu bar View → Mode→ [ / IO Simulation] and the icon in the toolbar switch will be active. Click the icon or the shortcut keys of “Ctrl + Alt + I”...
  • Page 36 Specify the IO value by changing the numerical value on the left or click on the IO lamp on the right, to configure the details of specific IO state. When the numerical value of the left is changed, the lamp on the right will automatically switch ON /OFF such that they are in the same IO state.
  • Page 37 Caution □ After fault simulation test is done, the sensor will be in fault state temporarily. In order to return to the normal state from the test, restart the sensor and it is necessary to reconnect. □ When the input value is 0 and output value is 1 IO simulation cannot be done. It shows in Fig.

  • Page 38: Sensor Information

    4.6 Sensor information When the sensor is connected this internal information of the sensor will be displayed. Click connections in the menu bar → [ / sensor information] and the icon in the tool bar will be active. When you click on the icon or press to the shortcut keys of “Ctrl + Shift + I”, the window illustrated in Fig.

  • Page 39: Log Data

    4.7 Data Logging This window is used to save the scanned data of the sensor. File extension is *.ubh. When sensor is connected, the icon in the toolbar will be active. Click the icon or press the shortcut keys of “Ctrl + 1”, and the window illustrated in Fig. 4.7 will be displayed. The details of this window will be explained in Table 4.7.

  • Page 40: Playing Log Data

    4.8 Playing log data This window is used for playing log data. (file extension: *.ubh). While sensor is disconnected, or when the measured distance display is stopped while connected to the sensor, play the log data and the icon in the tool bar will be active. Click play the log data icon or use the shortcut keys of “Ctrl + 2”, and the window illustrated in Fig.

  • Page 41: About The Application

    4.9 About this application This is used to confirm release information of the application. Click Help in the menu bar → [ / about this Application] or press the shortcut keys of “Ctrl + A”, as illustrated in Fig. 4.9 will be displayed. Version indicates time and date when the application was released.

  • Page 42: Function Of Main Window Screen

    5. Function of main screen window 5.1. Menu bar The menu of this application is as displayed in Fig. 5.1. The details of each item of the menu are explained in the following chapters. Fig 5.1 Menu bar 5.1.1 File This menu is used for operating of project file and closing the application.

  • Page 43: Edit

    5.1.2 Edit This menu is used for editing the area and application settings in edit mode. The edit menu is displayed as in Fig.5.1.2. Also, the details of edit menu are explained in Table 5.12. Fig 5.1.2 Edit Table 5.1.2 Edit Icon Name Shortcut...

  • Page 44: View

    5.1.3 View This menu is used to switch modes to edit or monitor and to display log data. This menu list is displayed in Fig.5.1.3-1. Also, the details of this menu list will be explained in Table 5.1.3-1. Fig 5.1.3-1 View Table 5.1.3-1 View Name Shortcut...

  • Page 45: Connections

    5.1.4 Connections This menu establishes communication with the connected sensor. The menu is displayed in Fig.5.1.4-1. Also, the details of this menu are explained in Table 5.1.4-1. Fig 5.1.4-1 Connections Table 5.1.4-1 Connections Icon Name Shortcut Description Interfaces Change connection interfaces. Read all settings Ctrl+Shift+R Read all settings from sensor.

  • Page 46: Language

    5.1.5 Language This menu is used to change the displayed language of the application in English or Japanese. This menu list is displayed in Fig. 5.1.5. Also, the details of this menu are explained in Table 5.1.5. Fig 5.1.5 Language Table 5.1.5 Language Name Description...

  • Page 47: Toolbar

    5.2. Toolbar In Fig. 5.2 it displays toolbar of application. This toolbar consists of 4 toolbars sections and the details of each are explained in Table 5.2. The details of each individual toolbar section are explained in the following chapters. Fig 5.2 Toolbar Table 5.2 Toolbar Name of tool bar...

  • Page 48: Connection Tool

    5.2.2 Connections tool Table 5.2.2 Connection tool Shortcut Icon Name Description Display the COM port which has been Serial COM Port connected. Rescan the serial COM port and redisplay Rescan the connected COM port number. Select baud rate Display the RS422 baud rate value. Connects to COM port and communication Connect device Ctrl+Shift+C...

  • Page 49: Main View Toolbar

    5.3. Main view toolbar This toolbar is displayed in the bottom right of the main window. This toolbar is used for main view operations. The toolbar is as illustrated in Fig. 5.3. The details displayed in this tool bar are explained in Table 5.3. Fig 5.3 Main view toolbar Table 5.3 Main view toolbar Icon...
  • Page 50 Table 5.4-1 Display of mouse information Display Description Displays the mouse position of x -coordinates.(unit: mm) Displays the mouse position of y -coordinates. (unit：mm） “R” is for Radius. Distance from the origin to the position of the mouse is displayed. (unit ：mm) “Th”...

  • Page 51: Appendix A Network Address

    Appendix A Network address UXM-30LAH-EWA starts communication when Area Designer is connected with Ethernet. The default setting of sensor’s IP address is 192.168.0.10. No need for special instruction as port number is fixed. Also, IP address can be changed by using other address changing tool.

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