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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Ranger3 3D machine vision...
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Original document This document is an original document of SICK AG. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Transport and storage............... 28 Transport....................Unpacking....................Transport inspection................. Storage...................... Mounting..................... 29 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
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9.1.2 Network preparations.............. 9.1.3 Installing computer software..........Configuring Ranger3................. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Image format control............... 16.4.5 Imager Control................. 16.4.6 Scan 3D control............... 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
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Connecting multiple cameras..........107 16.6 Connecting encoders................108 16.7 Scheimpflug adapters................110 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
… highlights useful tips and recommendations as well as information for efficient and trouble-free operation. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
SICK AG. This applies in particular to opening the housing, even as part of mounting and electrical installation. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
Knowledge of the programming of image-processing systems ■ and network components 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Install the grounding for the product and the system in accordance with national ■ and regional regulations. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
21 CFR 1040.10/11 or others have to be considered. Please address correspond‐ ing requests to the light source supplier. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Range (3D) measurement • Main geometries Connecting the camera O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
For further information about the computer software, see the Stream Setup operating instructions. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 and open Properties. The computer must be set up using a static IP Address. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
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Select the correct camera and click on the three dots to the right. Select IP settings. ✓ A new window opens. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
To see exactly where on the object the laser line goes, use the Boost exposure button to temporarily brighten the area. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
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Before the camera can be used in a machine vision system, the following needs to be done: O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
The devices of the Ranger3 product family are arranged according to the following type code: V3DR3-abcdef 10 11 12 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
On-Chip Calculation. For technical details, see "Technical data", page O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
The Laser LED mirrors the behavior of the laser signal. If two lasers are connected, the Laser LED mirrors both laser illuminations using OR logic. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
The wavelength limits approximately correspond to a 50% filter transmission. The filter tolerance is +/- 10 nm. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
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Wavelength [nm] No filter Red filter Green filter Blue filter 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Common transport layer interface features. GenTL SFNC Standardized names and types for features. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
The most basic C++ code to grab an image: 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
For storage periods of longer than 3 months, check the general condition of all components and packaging on a regular basis. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
Figure 18: Correct (left) and incorrect (right) mounting of the camera Laser line 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Make sure to be in a dust-free environment and pay special attention to cleanliness. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
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Sensor, focal plane Optical path without filter Optical path with filter 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Further topics • Scheimpflug adapters • Main geometries O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
If necessary: low-impedance and current-carrying equipotential bonding between ■ areas with different ground potentials O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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This measure achieves a high degree of resistance to electromagnetic interference. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
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For smaller installations with only slight potential differences, insulated mounting of the device and peripheral devices may be an adequate solution. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
Failure to follow these rules can damage the camera. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Pin Signal Description Power/signal ground Voltage supply DC 24 V +/-10% O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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10, 15, 16, 0...9 V 12.5 V...Voltage supply Pulldown: 22.5 kΩ 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Please refer to the CDB650 Operating Instruction before connecting the Ranger3 to the CDB. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
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5/24 V input ß à Power supply 24 V input á 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
These settings result in a dynamic range increase of approximately 2, 6, and 15, respectively, see figure 33, page O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Either data is lost at the edges or artifacts are overexposed at the center. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
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Scan3dExtractionSelector[Scan3dExtraction1] or Separate. Before enabling blending, verify that the long and short exposures capture O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
GUI. The maximum deviation is 0.01 μs for the exposure time and 0.01 Hz for the line rate. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
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If the image is heavily saturated causing a very wide peak, the Search direction will have an impact also in GlobalMax mode, shifting the peak closer to the first peak depending on the Search mode 3D. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
Zooming in on the data it is possible to se artefacts in more detail, with jumps in the data at 80-column intervals. Rapid On-Chip Calculation 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
The reflectance values are saved as an 8-bit grayscale image, with one value corresponding to each point in the range dataset. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
The default pixel format for scatter is 16 bits. This is due to the large dynamic range of the scatter signal, which sums up to 29 individual 8-bit pixel values. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
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BackSideBand: Sampling is done on the back side of the peak in the readout. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
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The two-knee model gives the most accurate approximation of the gamma correction curve. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
If Calibrated is selected, image rectification will also be performed. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
3D triggering concepts Different application types require different triggering concepts. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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1 Moving forward 2 Moving backward 3 Moving forward again O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
• The camera acquires profiles continuously. TriggerMode[TriggerSelector] = Off 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
If the image/frame trigger signal goes low at the end of an image/frame, an extra (empty) image/frame is generated and transmitted. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
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The trigger goes low after 5 profiles: sends 5 profiles high. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Figure 53: Image area and 2D region of interest The 2D intensity image is based on the sensor region. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
Standard, high range values correspond to high values on the imager Y axis and the visualized 3D object appears upside down. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
During initialization, the trigger output is switched to high for approximately 0.5 s, regardless of how the device is configured. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
Follow the instructions in the setup wizard to install Stream Setup. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Contains the features related to the Transport Layer Con‐ trol (GigE Vision®). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Cleaning procedure: For general safety information, see "Safety information", page 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
SICK AG. Interruptions or modifications to the device by the customer will invalid‐ ate any warranty claims against SICK AG. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
Description of the application • Description of the fault that occurred 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Separate the recyclable materials by type and place them in recycling containers. ■ O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Dimensions (L x W x 77 mm x 55 mm x 55 mm 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Light sensitivity The peak sensitivity is located in the interval from 600 to 650 nm. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
Ranger3-40 Ranger3-30 Shock load 15 g, 3 x 6 directions O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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29. To prevent condensation, avoid exposing the device to rapid changes in temperature. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
TECHNICAL DATA 13.6 Dimensional drawings Figure 63: Ranger3 dimensions O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
{S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated). 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
(the width of the object), the higher up is that point on the object. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
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The laser is focused so that there is a sharp line on the objects, and the laser line cross section covers a few rows on the sensor. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
For further information, including detailed descriptions of the standard parameters, see www.emva.org/standards-technology/genicam/. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
MainBoard ZpmSoc Zpm1 Zpm2 Zpm3 Zpm4 Filter Laser EthernetPhy O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Device temperature in degrees Celsius (C). It is measured at Selector]* the location selected by DeviceTemperatureSelector. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
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After this command DeviceRegistersValid is updated to reflect the status of the device settings. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
Controls if the selected region of interest is active and stream‐ ing. Values: 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Scales the RegionHiresColor exposure time for the green channel. Values 0.0-1.0. 16.4.5 Imager Control O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Transformed) system to the reference system. Values: RotationX RotationY RotationZ TranslationX TranslationY TranslationZ 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
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Reference system. Availability depending on device type O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Mode for laser scatter, both sides, front (lower rows), back tor]* (higher rows) Values: SymmetricSideBand FrontSideBand BackSideBand 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
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Values 0-255. Availability depending on device type, region and method O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Mode set to On. Values: Encoder FrameTriggerInput LineStart LineTriggerInput 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
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It is mainly used when AcquisitionMode is Continuous but can be used in any acquisition mode. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
This configuration is useful when using an exposure as the line source. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
CounterReset[CounterSelector]* Does a software reset of the selected Counter and starts it. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
EncoderReset can be used to reset the Encoder independ‐ ently from the EncoderResetSource. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Default User Set is read-only and cannot be modified. Values: Default UserSet1 UserSet2 UserSet3 UserSet4 UserSet5 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Values: Open Close Write Read Delete 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
Selects which Coordinate to retrieve data from. Values: CoordinateA CoordinateB CoordinateC O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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The height/number of scan lines of the image included in the payload. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
GigEVision Normally, the user must not edit these features. Changing them can cause errors. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
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Link-Local Address (LLA), also called a Zero Configuration IP, on the format 169.254.x.y. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
This figure also shows that other equipment, such as network printers, should be connected to a separate NIC. 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
The drawing below shows an example for connecting one SICK Stegmann RS-422 encoder (DRS-60 with TTL output levels) to two cameras. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK...
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Camera #2 Phase2 RS-422- Phase1 RS-422+ Phase1 RS-422- Phase2 RS-422+ 8020774/1O57/2024-06 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | Ranger3 Subject to change without notice...
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