Insert Object Write to GOT Configure the VisionView Application License License the VisionView Application Emergency License Troubleshooting No Image on VisionView VGA VisionView VGA’s Display Position is Misaligned Cannot Operate the VisionView VGA from Mitsubishi GOT Using the Touch Screen...
Introduction This application note describes the necessary steps to connect a VisionView VGA adapter to a Mitsubishi GT15 or GT16 series touch screen. VisionView Support Cognex online support is available to assist you in using the VisionView application software. For online support, documentation, and downloads, visit: http://www.cognex.com/Support/VisionView.
2. Attach the optional Video/RGB Input Unit to the Mitsubishi GOT for video input. The RS-232 connection to the terminal allows data points from the touch screen to be sent to and from the VisionView VGA. Refer to the table below to determine the card that is appropriate for the touch screen model.
Controller Setting 1. From the Common menu, click Controller Setting… 2. The Controller Setting dialog appears. Select the manufacturer, controller type, GOT interface and communication driver for the controller to be connected. Figure 2-1: Controller Setting Dialog 3. Set the Ethernet address for the connection to the correct Ethernet adapter for your system. This example shows the connection to the built-in Ethernet port on the QnUDE PLC.
Installation and Configuration PC Remote Operation 1. From the Common menu, click Peripheral Setting > PC Remote Operation. 2. The PC Remote Operation dialog appears. Select Standard I/F(RS232) from the Destination I/F drop-down list. 3. Check the Use PC Remote Operation (Ethernet) checkbox. 4.
1. From the Common menu, click Peripheral Setting > Video/RGB Input. 2. The Video/RGB Input dialog appears. Configure a bit to enable the display from the VisionView VGA to appear on the terminal. This can be a bit from the PLC that turns on when required, or it can be a bit from the GOT, as shown below.
Installation and Configuration I/F Communication Setting 1. From the Common menu, click I/F Communication Setting. 2. The I/F Communication Setting dialog appears. For the Standard I/F Setting, specify the following for the RS232 connection: CH No.: 8 Driver: PC Remote Operation (Serial) 3.
Insert Object 1. From the Object menu, click Switch > Bit Switch. 2. Click the position where the bit switch should be located to complete the arrangement. 3. Repeat to insert a second bit switch. Figure 2-6: Switch Screen 4. Double-click the first arranged bit switch to display the Bit Switch dialog. 5.
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Installation and Configuration 6. Click the OK button. Figure 2-7: Bit Switch Dialog: VGA Input 7. Double-click the second arranged bit switch to display the Bit Switch dialog. 8. Designate the switch to enable the remote mouse operation. 9. Click the OK button. Figure 2-8: Bit Switch Dialog: Remote Mouse Operation...
Write to GOT 1. From the Communication menu, click Write to GOT… 2. The Communication Configuration dialog appears. Configure the communication settings between the GOT and the PC. 3. Click the OK button. Figure 2-9: Communicate Configuration Dialog 4. The Communicate with GOT dialog appears. Specify the correct Communication drivers and communication settings.
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Installation and Configuration 5. Check the Video/RGB checkbox. 6. Check the appropriate PC Remote Operation checkbox. 7. Click the GOT Write button. 8. Click the Close button. Figure 2-11: Communicate with GOT Dialog: Video/RGB...
Configure the VisionView Application 1. Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the VisionView VGA’s USB port. 2. Using the USB mouse, specify the appropriate language. 3. Click the OK button. Figure 2-12: Language Screen 4. From the Cognex VisionView Setup screen, click the Settings button.
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5. From the Settings screen, click the Display Settings button. Figure 2-14: Settings Screen 6. From the Display Settings screen, click the Touch Screen Type button. Figure 2-15: Display Settings Screen...
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Figure 2-16: Display Settings Screen: Select Touch Screen Type 8. Click the OK button to apply the settings. The VisionView VGA will automatically reboot. Touch screen operation should now be functional and the runtime display can be customized using the VisionView application.
License the VisionView Application To deploy the VisionView application on the panel, you must purchase and install a license. To install a license, launch the VisionView application, click the green key button in the Cognex VisionView Setup screen, enter the Activation ID provided by Cognex in the Enter the Activation ID screen, and click OK.
3. Verify that the Communication I/F Setting is assigned to the PC Remote Operation (Serial) as CH No.8. Refer to PC Remote Operation on page 5. 4. From the VisionView VGA, open the Display Settings screen to verify that the Touch Screen Type is Mitsubishi. Refer to Configure the VisionView Application on page 12.
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