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Area Designer
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Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Date: 2014.3.11 Area Designer UST Series sensor configuration tool Instruction manual Amended Reason Symbol Date Amended by Approved by Checked by Drawn by Designed by Area Designer Title Instruction Manual Fukuda Fukuda Fukuda Fukuda Kristou Kristou Kristou Kristou 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. System Requirements..........................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 4.2.1.1 Area ...........................13 4.2.1.2 Region ..........................15 4.2.2 Monitor..........................29 Data table..........................30 Application setting........................32 Sensor setting .........................34... -
Page 4: System Requirements
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 to setup the device driver of Windows 8. 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 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.
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Page 8: Using The Application
3. Using the application 1. Power supply to the sensor. Connect USB or RS422 cable with computer. 2. Click Start menu → All programs →Area Designer. Or Double click Area Designer shortcut icon on the desktop as shown in below Fig 3.1. Fig 3 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.
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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.
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Page 13: Area
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 □...
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Page 15: Region
4.2.1.2 Regions As shown in Fig 4.2.1.2, Outputs 1 to 3 are 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 number 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 to 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 an 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°...
- 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 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 four 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.
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Page 29: 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 in illustrated in Fig. -
Page 30: 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 31 When the numerical value information of the output data is checked on the data table, there are cases when a row is displayed in red. This indicates measurement error has occurred during measurement of those steps. Measurement error values of the sensor are explained in Table 4.3-2.
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Page 32: Application Setting
4.4 Application settings The application settings are used for communications and setting the displays of the application. Click [Edit] of the menu bar → [Application settings], illustrated as in Fig. 4.4-1 will be displayed. The detail of tools displayed will be explained in Table 4.4. Fig 4.4-1 Application settings As shown in Fig.4.4-1, beside the edit mode tab there is a general tab and monitor mode tab for the configuration. - Page 33 In the monitor mode tab, as illustrated in Fig. 4.4-3, when displaying measurement data (distance and intensity) it is possible to change the displaying method of the measurement data. Fig 4.4-3 Changing the display of the output data (top), changing the display of the error data (bottom) Area Designer Drawing...
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Page 34: Sensor Setting
4.5 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. 4.5 will be displayed. By using shortcut keys of “Ctrl + Alt + S” also the below window can be displayed. - Page 35 Table 4.5-2 Parameter setting Parameter Description Motor speed ratio can be set. Select from below setting. Setting Description Motor Speed 2400 rpm (100%) Normal motor speed 2160 rpm (90%) 90% of motor speed Master/Slave can be set. Select independent when master/slave is not in operation.
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Page 36: Io Simulation
4.6 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 37 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 38 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, after restarting the sensor, it is necessary to reconnect. □ When the input value is 0 and output value is 1 IO simulation cannot be done. Shown in Fig.
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Page 39: Synchronize Sensor Time
4.7 Synchronize sensor time This function is used to adjust the internal clock of the sensor. While connected to the sensor and when the application is in the edit mode, click connections in the menu bar → / Synchronization of the Sensor Time] will be active. During this state, click on Synchronization of the Sensor Time or press the shortcut keys of “Ctrl + Shift + T”, the window for synchronization of the sensor time illustrated in Fig. -
Page 40: Sensor Information
4.8 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 41 Status Description Sensor error condition by fault Displays error state due to fault simulation. After simulation restarting the sensor, it can return to normal operation. Could not find master sensor. Check synchronize Timeout waiting master wiring or motor synchronize mode of sensor setting to device for motor synchronization see if it is suitable or not.
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Page 42: Sd Card Log Function
4.9 SD card log This window is used for log extraction of the SD card equipped inside the sensor. Sensor without SD card does not have this function. While sensor is connected, click [Connect] in the menu bar→ [ / SD Card Log] icon will be active. Click this icon and the window as illustrated in Fig. -
Page 43: Log Data
4.10 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. 4.10 will be displayed. The details of this window will be explained in Table 4.10. -
Page 44: Playing Log Data
4.11 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 using the log data icon or use the shortcut keys of “Ctrl + 2”, and the window illustrated in Fig. -
Page 45: About The Application
4.12 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. 4.12 will be displayed. Version indicates time and date when the application was released. -
Page 46: 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 files and closing the application. -
Page 47: 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 5.1.2. Fig 5.1.2 Edit Table 5.1.2 Edit Icon Name Shortcut... -
Page 48: 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 49: 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 5.1.4-1Connections Icon Name Shortcut Description Interfaces Change connection interfaces. Read all settings Ctrl+Shift+R Read all setting from sensor. -
Page 50: Language
5.1.5 Language This menu used to change the displayed language of the application to 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 English... -
Page 51: Toolbar
5.2. Toolbar In Fig. 5.2 displays toolbar of application. This toolbar consists of four toolbar sections and the details of each of the toolbars 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 52: Connection Tool
5.2.2 Connection 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 53: 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 toolbar are explained in Table 5.3. Fig 5.3 Main view toolbar Table 5.3 Display of Main view toolbar Icon... - Page 54 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”...
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Page 55: Appendix A Install The Device Driver
Appendix A-Install the device driver A.1 Install the driver in Windows 8 In Windows 8 before installing a USB driver, a setup is required to permit installation. Caution □ This step is not required when operating on OS of Windows 7 or earlier. Proceed to the next section “A.2 Installing the USB Driver”... - Page 56 In the PC setting screen, click “General” and click on “Restart Now” of “Customize Activation of the PC” at the bottom of the list. Fig A.1-3 PC Setting screen In the option selection screens, click in the order of “Troubleshooting” → “Detailed Options”...
- Page 57 When startup setting is displayed then press F7 or 7 starts for operating. Fig A.1-5 Startup setting screen After start up, follow the steps listed below for the normal installation of the driver. The device manager used during installation can found under the “All Applications” menu after right-clicking in an empty space on the start screen.
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Page 58: Installing The Usb Driver
A.2 Installing the USB driver In this section it will explain how to install USB driver in Windows. The sensor’s USB driver uses the driver of the URG series. Although explanation is from screenshots of Windows 7, operations are almost exactly the same with Windows 8 and Windows XP. First, power supply to the sensor, then connect sensor to the computer with a USB cable, and open “Device Manager”. - Page 59 Device driver can be found inside the installation file of “USB Driver” or in the “USB_Driver” folder inside specified the program file spec during installation of the application. Fig A.2-3 Device drivers within the program file Select “Search the computer for driver software”. Click on “Browse” specify the folder as illustrated in Fig.
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Page 60: Confirm The Driver
A.3 Confirm the driver Check the Device manager to see if the driver is recognized. Fig A.3 Check whether the driver is recognized Area Designer Drawing 60／67 Title C-41-02489 Instruction Manual... -
Page 61: Appendix B Instruction Manual Of Smart Updater
Appendix B – Instruction manual of Smart Updater When installing this application, select “Full installation” in the “Select Components” screen, then can install “Smart Updater”. Fig B Select component screen during installation B.1 Using the Smart Updater 1. Power supply to the sensor. Connect USB or RS422 cable of the sensor to the computer. -
Page 62: Main Window Screen
B.2 Main window screen This section will explain the main window screen configuration displayed on the computer screen when “Smart Updater” is activated. B.2.1 Main window This window is displayed at first when “Smart Updater” is activated. This window is displayed as in illustrated in Fig. B.2.1-1 and the details of the tools are listed in Table B.2.1-1. - Page 63 Table B.2.1-2 Serial connection component Icon Name Description Display COM port number that has been Serial COM port connected to the computer. Rescan the serial device port. Connected COM Rescan port number will be displayed again. Baud Rate RS422 baud rate value will be displayed of selection connected computer Connects with COM port and starts...
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Page 64: Application Details
B.2.2 Application detail This window is used for display details of the “Smart Updater” application. Click the icon at the bottom right of “Smart Updater” window as illustrated in Fig. B.2.2 and it will be displayed. The information displayed in this window will be explained in Table B.2.2. -
Page 65: Operating The Smart Updater
B.2.3 Operating the Smart updater This section will explain how to operate “Smart Updater”. This application is operated according to the steps 1 to 3 as illustrated in Fig. B.2.3-1 Fig B.2.3-1 Window of Smart Updater 1. Confirm that the sensor is connected and click [ / connect]. - Page 66 2. Click on [ ] to access the Open dialogue and select the update file of the firmware (file extension: *.ust). When the update file of the firmware is opened, [Send] button on the top right will be activated; of the window. “Smart Updater”...
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Page 67: Appendix C Troubleshooting
Appendix C Troubleshooting While using this application if a problem occurs, refer to the following table. In case a problem cannot be resolved with any of the following methods listed, please note the situation and issues as well as when the problem occurred and contact our nearest distributor or sales representative.
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