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Omron NS - MANUAL 2 Operation Manual

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Cat. No. V086-E1-07
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Programmable Terminals
RGB and Video Input Unit
OPERATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Cat. No. V086-E1-07 NS-Series Programmable Terminals RGB and Video Input Unit OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 3  OMRON, 2004 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of OMRON.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    System Configuration ................1-3 Restrictions in Installing an NS-CA002 RGB/Video Input Unit on an NS15 PT ..................1-4 Section 2 Installing the RGB and Video Input Unit 2-1 RGB and Video Input Unit Components ............2-2 2-2 Nomenclature and Functions ................2-3 2-3 Installing the RGB and Video Input Unit............2-4 2-4 Connecting Video Input Connectors .............2-10...
  • Page 5 Appendices Appendix 1 Specifications ................... A-2 A-1-1 General Specifications................. A-2 A-1-2 General Specifications................. A-2 Appendix 2 Pin Arrangement ................A-3 Appendix 3 Dimensions..................A-4 Appendix 4 Comparison to NS-CA001 Video Input Unit ........A-5...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Section 2 Installing the RGB and Video Input Unit Describes the nomenclature and functions of each part, the procedure for installing the RGB and Video Input Unit on a PT, and the procedure for connecting external devices to the Unit. Section 3 RGB and Video Input Unit Functions Describes the functions available when using an RGB and Video Input Unit along with the setting and adjustment procedures required for its operation.

  • Page 7: Related Manuals

    Related Manuals The following manuals are used for NS-series PTs. (The boxes at the end of the catalog numbers indicate the revision code.) ● NS Series -V1/-V2 Setup Manual ..........V083-E1- Provides information on NS-V1/-V2 Series models (i.e., the NS15-V2, NS12-V1/-V2, NS10-V1/-V2, NS8-V1/-V2, and NS5-V1/-V2).

  • Page 8: Terminology

    Terminology The following terminology is used in this manual. In this manual, indicates a Programmable Terminal in OMRON’s NS Series of Programmable Terminals. NS Series Indicates products in OMRON’s NS@@ Series of Programmable Terminals. Unless otherwise specified, the information in this manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing an RGB and Video Input Unit for the NS-series PT. The RGB and Video Input Unit is an Expansion Unit that is installed on an NS-series Programmable Terminal (PT) to display RGB signals from analog signal output devices, such as personal computers, or pictures from devices such as video cameras and Vision Sensors.
  • Page 10 ● Safety Precautions Do not attempt to take the Unit apart and do not touch any internal parts while the power is being supplied. Doing either of these may result in electrical shock.

  • Page 11: Precautions For Safe Use

    • Be sure to ground the Unit properly to prevent malfunction due to noise. • Do not touch the surface of the circuit board or the components mounted to it with our bare hands. Discharge static electricity from your body before handling the board.

  • Page 12: Precautions For Correct Use

    Direct exposure to wind and rain (outdoor sites) Strong ultra-violet irradiation • Take adequate measures to ensure shielding if the Unit is used at a site subject to any of the following conditions. Otherwise, the product may malfunction. Static electricity or noise from other equipment...

  • Page 13: Section 1 Overview

    Section 1 Overview This section provides an outline of the RGB and Video Input Unit, including its functions, features, and connection types. 1-1 RGB and Video Input Unit Features .........1-2 1-2 System Configuration..............1-3 1-3 Restrictions in Installing an NS-CA002 RGB/Video Input Unit...

  • Page 14: Rgb And Video Input Unit Features

    • Overlapping on video displays (Functional objects and pop-up screens can overlap video displays.) * The above features apply only to PTs on which the RGB and Video Input Unit (NS-CA002) can be installed. Refer to 1-2 System Configuration for details.

  • Page 15: System Configuration

    NS5-TQ@@(B)-V2 NS5-MQ@@(B)-V2 NSJ12-TS0@(B) NSJ10-TV0@(B) NSJ8-TV0@(B) NSJ5-SQ@@(B) NSJ5-TQ@@(B) NSH5-SQ@@B-V2 There are restrictions in installing an NS-CA002 RGB/Video Input Unit on an NS15 V2 PT. Refer to 1-3 Restrictions in Installing an NS-CA002 RGB/Video Input Unit on an NS15 PT for details...

  • Page 16: Restrictions In Installing An Ns-Ca002 Rgb/Video Input Unit On An Ns15 Pt

    The following restrictions apply to installing an NS-CA002 RGB/Video Input Unit on an NS15 V2 PT: • You cannot use the video input ports (channels 1 and 2). Only the analog RGB input port can be used. • The analog RGB output port will stop while images that are input from the analog RGB input port are being displayed.

  • Page 17: Section 2 Installing The Rgb And Video Input Unit

    Section 2 Installing the RGB and Video Input Unit This section describes the procedure for installing the RGB and Video Input Unit on an NS-series PT and the procedure for connecting cables to the Unit. RGB and Video Input Unit Components........2-2 Nomenclature and Functions.............

  • Page 18: Rgb And Video Input Unit Components

    2-1 RGB and Video Input Unit Components RGB and Video Input Unit Components The following table shows the RGB and Video Input Unit model and product configuration. Components Model Name Contents RGB and video board (1) Allows video input and RGB input.

  • Page 19: Nomenclature And Functions

    2-2 Nomenclature and Functions 2-2 Nomenclature and Functions This section describes the names and functions of RGB and Video Input Unit parts. RGB and Video Board: Front View Positions of screws for attaching the board to the PT Contrast Adjustor Used to adjust the contrast of the video input.

  • Page 20: Installing The Rgb And Video Input Unit

    2-3 Installing the RGB and Video Input Unit This section describes the procedure for installing the RGB and Video Input Unit on the PT. • Do not touch the surface of the circuit board or the components mounted to it with Note your bare hands.
  • Page 21 2-3 Installing the RGB and Video Input Unit (2) Push firmly on the connector end of the board and make sure that it is inserted sufficiently. (3) Secure the four corners of the RGB and video board with screws. Secure these four places with screws.
  • Page 22 2-3 Installing the RGB and Video Input Unit (5) Align the cover screw holes with the screws and mount the cover. (6) Slide the cover downward and tighten the screws. Slide the cover. Mount the cover. Tighten the screws.
  • Page 23 2-3 Installing the RGB and Video Input Unit Connecting the Cable Connect the functional ground terminal of the PT and the cover with the cable to prevent malfunction due to noise. Connect the functional ground terminal and the cover with the cable.
  • Page 24 PT in the order shown in the following diagram. (1) Hold the RGB and video board by the corners and remove it starting from the top. (2) Pull the entire RGB and video board away from the PT.
  • Page 25 *The example in the above figure shows a computer connected to an RS-232C connector on the PLC. Recommended Connections Ground to only one point as shown in the following figure or use equivalent wiring so that there is no difference in ground potential. NS-CA002...

  • Page 26: Connecting Video Input Connectors

    2-4 Connecting Video Input Connectors This section describes the procedure for connecting cameras to the RGB and Video Input Unit mounted on the PT. The cable’s tensile load is 30 N maximum. Do not subject it to loads greater Note than this.
  • Page 27 (2) After unlocking the BNC socket, pull it out. Pull out (3) If the camera’s video output cable uses an RCA plug, connect it to the video input connector using a BNC-RCA connector as way shown below. Video input connector (BNC) BNC-RCA connector (See note.)

  • Page 28: Connecting The Rgb Input Connector

    Note greater than this. Connecting the RGB Input Connector (1) Insert the socket of the RGB cable into the RGB input connector on the RGB and Video Input Unit. (2) Tighten the screws firmly to secure the connector. Disconnecting the RGB Input Connector (1) Loosen the screws of the connector.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Console Port Connector

    This section describes the procedure for connecting the console port connector of an OMRON Vision Sensor (F150-C10V3, F160-C10V2, F180-C10, F400-C10V2, F250-C10, or V530-R150V2) to the RGB and Video Input Unit installed on a PT. This connection requires an OMRON Relay Cable (F150-VKP).
  • Page 30 2-6 Connecting the Console Port Connector 2-14...

  • Page 31: Section 3 Rgb And Video Input Unit Functions

    Section 3 RGB and Video Input Unit Functions This section describes the functions available when using the RGB and Video Input Unit along with the setting and adjustment procedures required for its operation. Display ..................3-2 Video Capture ................3-15 Console Connection ..............

  • Page 32: Display

    A PT screen can display images from devices connected to the RGB and Video Input Unit. The type of devices that can be connected to the Unit range from video cameras, Vision Sensors, and other video equipment to personal computers and other analog RGB output devices.
  • Page 33 1. Mount the RGB and video board on an NS-V1/-V2 PT. Follow the procedure for installing the RGB and Video Input Unit on the back of the PT. Refer to 2-3 Installing the RGB and Video Input Unit for details.
  • Page 34 This may place functional objects on top of the video display object. • A video display object can be any size up to 640 x 480 dots (W x H). • A video display object cannot be placed with all or part of it off the screen.
  • Page 35 3-1 Display Property Settings for Video Display Objects This section describes video display items in the Functional Objects Properties Dialog Box from the Video Display Window. General Selects the input channel for the video signal displayed by the video display object.
  • Page 36 3-1 Display Item Contents Start Point of Sets the start point for image data input from the video camera Video Display or Vision Sensor at each channel. The setting range is as Frame follows: Dot position: 0 to 66 (depending on size of video display)
  • Page 37 Screen upper left side of the screen. The range is as follows: X coordinate: 0 to 639 (as long as non of the video display is positioned off the screen) Y coordinate: 0 to 479 (as long as non of the video display is...
  • Page 38 3-1 Display Blank Channel Fill-in Color The blank channel fill-in color is one that is replaced by an image to display video images on a PT screen. The color is transparent to video images on the screen. When a blank channel fill-in color is selected for functional and other objects (excluding video display objects), the area with the blank channel fill-in color becomes transparent and video images show through the color.

  • Page 39: Rgb Display

    RGB signal input must match the screen size (resolution) of the mounted PT. • When you are using the analog RGB output from an NS15 V2 PT, the analog RGB output will stop while the signal input from the analog RGB input port is being displayed.
  • Page 40 3-1 Display • Creating New Projects Set the System Version field to version 5.1 or higher in the New Project Dialog Box. • Opening Existing Projects A project with screen data that was edited or saved using CX-Designer Ver. 5.0 or earlier must be converted to System Ver. 5.1 or later. Select version 5.1 or latter under the Tools –...
  • Page 41 • Mounted to the NS12 PT: 800 x 600 dots (W × H) • Mounted on the NS15 PT: 1024 x 768 dots (W × H) • A video display object cannot be placed with all or part of it off the screen.

  • Page 42: Changing The Video Board Field Setting

    3-1-3 Changing the Video Board Field Setting Select the type of Video Input Unit that will be used in the project from the Video Board Field in the System Dialog Box. The System Dialog Box can be displayed by selecting PT – System Setting from the CX-Designer menus. (For details, refer to 3-4-1 System Settings.) It must be set when a project is first created because the...
  • Page 43 3-1 Display When the Video Board Field Setting Changes The following changes will be made to screen data that is being edited when the Video Board field is changed. Switching from an NS-CA001 Video Input Unit to an NS-CA002 RGB and...
  • Page 44 If Video Control – Video Capture is selected as the function in the Reference Command Button or Multifunction Object properties, you can select only Upper left or No split screen when the Video Board field setting is changed. When you switch the Video Input Unit to the RGB and Video Input Unit...

  • Page 45: Video Capture

    3 9 9 9 _ V i d e o L T _ 9 9 9 . b m p File Number The files will be automatically numbered in order from 001 to 999.
  • Page 46 Executing with a Multifunction Object Select Video Control - Video Capture for the Object Control field of the Multifunction Object properties. Then specify the name of the BMP file to save. The operation is the same as that for command buttons.

  • Page 47: Console Connection

    3-3 Console Connection 3-3 Console Connection Connect the console connector of an OMRON Vision Sensor Controller to the RGB and Video Input Unit to perform functions, such as setting the Vision Sensor, using buttons on the PT screen. Using Console Connection Functions Select Video Control –...
  • Page 48 SHIFT button again to turn it OFF. Video Control - Vision Sensor Console can be selected for the Object Control field of the Multifunction Object properties to use the same settings and operation and those for a command button.

  • Page 49: Settings And Adjustments

    Method same for all video board inputs. Save in a file Sets the action to perform if the Memory Card is full when you save a file with an image captured by system memory bit. Update: Deletes the oldest file before saving the current file.

  • Page 50: Video Configuration

    3-4-2 Video Configuration Install the RGB and Video Input Unit on the PT to display video images on the PT from video cameras or Vision Sensors connected to the Unit. Video Configuration can be used to adjust the contrast of images and to output to the Vision Sensor console.
  • Page 51 Video Display Select the video display mode. Normally leave this mode set to Mode Stdrd. If the display is not clear, change the setting to the one that produces the clearest display. Display Channel Selects the input channel on the RGB and Video Input Unit that will be adjusted.
  • Page 52 Saves image quality adjustments. Previous settings will remain if the PT is restarted without clicking the Write Button. • If SHIFT is attached to other control signals and sent to an OMRON Reference Vision Sensor, press another signal button while pressing the SHIFT button.
  • Page 53 3-4 Settings and Adjustments Item Contents Contrast Setting items: -10, -1, +1, +10 Adjustable in 64 steps. Brightness Setting items: -10, -1, +1, +10 Adjustable in 128 steps. Shade Setting items: -10, -1, +1, +10 Adjustable in 32 steps. Tone Setting items: -10, -1, +1, +10 Adjustable in 256 steps.

  • Page 54: Contrast Adjustor Settings

    3-4-3 Contrast Adjustor Settings The contrast must be adjusted if the image on the PT screen is too bright or too dark. It is usually adjusted using the Video Configuration function. If the contrast is not improved this way, then change the contrast adjustor setting on the RGB and video board.

  • Page 55: Rgb Configuration

    Click the RGB Button in the Select Input ch field to select RGB display, and touch anywhere on the screen to go back to adjusting the image. Switch back and forth between image adjustment and RGB display this way until the RGB image is adjusted.
  • Page 56 RGB: Analog RGB input connector Position The display position of the RGB image can be moved Configuration horizontally and vertically one dot at a time up to 15 dots in any one direction. Adjust the display position when necessary. Write Saves image quality adjustments.
  • Page 57 3-4 Settings and Adjustments • The RGB display may be distorted or text may be blurred for some input Reference devices. If this occurs, try adjusting the display with the phase level buttons. (This may not correct the problem for some input devices.) •...

  • Page 58: Video Display Control

    You know that $SB15 is ON if there is a video display object present and video starts to play when the screen is switched. You know it is OFF if there is no video display object present and video does not start to play when the screen is switched.

  • Page 59: Appendices

    Appendices Appendix 1 Specifications..............A-2 Appendix 2 Pin Arrangement ............A-3 Appendix 3 Dimensions ..............A-4 Appendix 4 Comparison to NS-CA001 Video Input Unit....A-5...

  • Page 60: Appendix 1 Specifications

    Separate, TTL, positive/negative polarity Input picture signal Analog, positive polarity (0.7 Vp-p/75) * Be sure to change the resolution and frequency to levels that can be displayed on the PT before connecting the PT to a personal computer or other devices.

  • Page 61: Appendix 2 Pin Arrangement

    Appendix 2 Pin Arrangement Appendix 2 Pin Arrangement Analog RGB Input Connector Pin No. Signal name Signal direction Green Blue Input (personal computer or other external device) -> RGB and Video Input Unit H SYNCH V SYNCH Connector hood...

  • Page 62: Appendix 3 Dimensions

    Appendix 3 Dimensions Appendix 3 Dimensions...

  • Page 63: Appendix 4 Comparison To Ns-Ca001 Video Input Unit

    Appendix 4 Comparison to NS-CA001 Video Input Unit Comparison to NS-CA001 Video Appendix 4 Input Unit Specification Item NS-CA002 NS-CA001 Video input ports 2 ports 4 ports Analog RGB input port 1 port None Console output port 1 port 1 port...
  • Page 64 Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the cover of the manual. Cat. No. V086-E1-07 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.

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