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- Page 1 ® Connecting Needs with Capabilities VeriFast™ MicroView 4.0 Screen Guide Ver. 2.0 – October 2024 FDP-VFA-MCV4.0-SG-2.0-1024...
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Page 2: Contact Information
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Contact Information ................................2 Supporting Documentation .............................. 4 Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) ............................ 5 CLCS HMI Screen ..............................5 PC / Cellphone Screen ............................... 5 Screen Navigation Chart ..............................6 Screen Descriptions ................................. 7 Screen Saver ................................7 Run Screen ................................ -
Page 4: Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation This document should be used in conjunction with the following CenterLine document: • VeriFast™ MicroView 4.0 – User Manual. Also, refer to any relevant information for the welding equipment and machinery that is being used with the VeriFast™ MicroView 4.0. -
Page 5: Human Machine Interfaces (Hmi)
Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) The menu screens for the MicroView 4.0 can be accessed either directly on the CLCS HMI device(s), or through a PC Web Server on a PC computer or cell phone. In the sections that follow, the CLCS HMI version of each screen is shown first, followed by the PC Web Server version (if available). -
Page 6: Screen Navigation Chart
Screen Navigation Chart Figure 3 – MicroView 4.0 Screen Navigation Chart VeriFast™ MicroView 4.0 – Screen Guide – Ver. 2.0... -
Page 7: Screen Descriptions
Screen Descriptions Screen Saver Once the MicroView 4.0 is plugged in, the screen saver shown in Figure 4 activates after the CLCS HMI goes untouched for 1 to 5 minutes. Touch the CLCS HMI screen again to re-activate it. Note: Regardless of the screen’s display status, the VeriFast™ MicroView 4.0 runs in the background continuously, never shutting down. - Page 8 Figure 5 – Run Screen – Live View (on CLCS HMI) Figure 6 – Run Screen – Live View (on PC Web Server) VeriFast™ MicroView 4.0 – Screen Guide – Ver. 2.0...
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Page 9: Graph View And Weld Profile View
IP Address and Date/Time: Displays the IP address and current date/time. Language and Measurement Unit: Select the language to English, Portuguese, or Spanish (EN/PT/ES) and the measurement unit (counts/ mm/ inch). Settings: Access the User Settings Screen (page 13) to adjust various parameters. Level 1 Password (User Level) is required. - Page 10 Live Data Upper Tolerance Nominal Position Lower Tolerance Live weld data (black curve on Graph view) Recorded weld data (red curve Weld Profile view) Figure 7 – Run Screen – Graph View (on CLCS HMI) Figure 8 – Run Screen – Graph View (on PC Web Server) VeriFast™...
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Page 11: Password Screen
To analyze an interval of weld data on the CLCS HMI screen only, refer to Figure 7 and do the following: (Note that this feature is not available on the PC Web Server). Tap on the screen, so a vertical red line will appear to signal the beginning of the interval. Drag your finger horizontally to create a vertical, red window for analyzing the signal on the screen. -
Page 12: Level 1 Password (User Level)
a) Level 1 (User Level) Password is Required b) Level 2 (Maintenance Level) Password is Required Figure 9 – Two Password Levels for MicroView 4.0 (on CLCS HMI) Level 2 Password Level 1 Password (Maintenance Level) (User Level) List of Menu Screens accessible at each level of password Password Field... -
Page 13: Level 2 Password (Maintenance Level)
Level 2 Password (Maintenance Level) The menus protected by the Level 2 Password (Maintenance Level) are for changing passwords, configuring the system, and adjust settings that could cause major changes in operation. Features and parameters such as: tolerances, scaling, Ethernet/IP configuration, device settings, factory reset, and more can be adjusted and customized at this level. - Page 14 Figure 12 – User Settings Screen (on PC Web Server) Back: Go back to the Run screen. Teach: Button for access to the Teach (see page 15). Maintenance Settings: Button for access to the Maintenance Settings Screen (see page 20). It requires Level 2 Password (Maintenance Level).
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Page 15: Teach Screen
Teach Screen The Teach screen (see Figure 13 for CLCS HMI or Figure 14 for PC Web Server) allows the user to teach the schedules and positions for the devices connected to the MicroView 4.0. The access to this screen is protected by the Level 1 Password (User Level). (See Password Screen section on page 11 as reference). - Page 16 Figure 14 – Teach Screen (on PC Web Server) Back: Go back to the Run screen. Step-Thru Teach: Access to the Step-Thru Teach Screen (see page 17). Schedule Name: Displays the name of the selected Schedule. Edit Schedule Name: Press this button to display the keypad that permits the renaming of the selected Schedule.
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Page 17: Step-Thru Teach Screen
Directly Teaching: Press on the corresponding field to display the Number Pad ( ), which permits to directly input a Nominal Position Value for each Device Specific Position. Then, press on the corresponding Teach button (see ) to teach. Step-Thru Teach Screen Use extreme caution while using the Step-thru Teach screen, as all outputs on this screen are live and can generate instantaneous unexpected moves of the robot and attached equipment. - Page 18 Figure 15 – Step-Thru Teach Screen (on CLCS HMI) Figure 16 – Step-Thru Teach Screen (on PC Web Server) VeriFast™ MicroView 4.0 – Screen Guide – Ver. 2.0...
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Page 19: Edit Schedule Name Screen
Back: Go back to the Teach (see page 15). Schedule Number and Name: Fields displaying the number and name of the selected Schedule. Live Data: Displays the real-time position for Device 1 and Device 2. For example, for a VeriFast™ IA unit connected to the MicroView 4.0 as Device 1, this field will indicate the real time position of the weld pin on the VeriFast™... -
Page 20: Maintenance Settings Screen
Back: Go back to the Teach (see page 15). Schedule Number and Name: Fields displaying the number and name of the selected schedule. Only the schedule name can be edited while on this screen. Keypad: Use these keys to change the name of the schedule. Save New Name: Press this button to save the name of the schedule. -
Page 21: Tolerances Screen
Figure 19 – Maintenance Settings Screen (on PC Web Server) Back: Go back to the User Settings Screen (see page 13). Access to Screens: Press a button to go to the corresponding screen. Note: Some of the menu screens are only available on the CLCS HMI, but not on the PC Web Server. See the Screen Navigation Chart on page 6 for illustration. - Page 22 Figure 20 – Tolerances Screen (on CLCS HMI) Figure 21 – Tolerances Screen (on PC Web Server) VeriFast™ MicroView 4.0 – Screen Guide – Ver. 2.0...
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Page 23: Scaling Screen
Back: Go back to the Maintenance Settings Screen (see page 20). Schedule Number Navigation ( ) : Press these buttons to navigate through the schedules. Schedule Number: Displays the number of the selected Schedule. Pressing on this field displays the Number Pad ( ), which permits to directly choose another schedule number. - Page 24 inaccurate readings. Using counts during operation does not require scaling. Scaling must be performed during the initial setup, and subsequently whenever a device is connected to the VeriFast™ MicroView 4.0. Scaling must be done individually for each device using either mm or inches. The Scaling screen is accessible from the Maintenance Settings Screen (see page 20).
- Page 25 Figure 23 – Scaling Screen (on PC Web Server) Back: Go back to the Maintenance Settings Screen (see page 20). Live Data: Displays the real-time position for Device 1 and Device 2. For example, for a VeriFast™ IA unit connected to the MicroView 4.0 as Device 1, this field will indicate the real time position of the weld pin on the VeriFast™...
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Page 26: Teach Settings Screen
Save: Press this button to save the settings on the Scaling screen. Number Pad: Appears after pressing on the Tolerance field (see ). Input the desired number, then press to accept the value. Teach Settings Screen The Teach Settings screen allows the user to enable and configure the teach parameters with two possibilities: •... -
Page 27: Ethernet/Ip Screen
Back: Go back to the Maintenance Settings Screen (see page 20). P3 relative to P2: Must press the "Enabled" button for the feature to become active (blue) for each device. Universal P1 and P4 for all Schedules: Must press the "Enabled" button for the feature to become active (blue) for each device. -
Page 28: Configuration Screen
Back: Go back to the Maintenance Settings Screen (see page 20). IP Address Type: Press on the corresponding button to select a mode (button becomes blue): • DHCP: The controller will be assigned an IP address via DHCP. IMPORTANT: By default, the DHCP button on this screen is unavailable (see Figure 25 a)). - Page 29 Figure 26 – Configuration Screen (on CLCS HMI only) Back: Go back to the Maintenance Settings Screen (see page 20). Enable/Disable DHCP: By default, this button is set to "Disabled", in which case the DHCP button option on the Ethernet/IP Screen (see page 27) is also disabled and unavailable for selection. To be able to establish your system communication as DHCP, first set this button on this screen to "Enabled", then go to the Ethernet/IP Screen (see page 27) to select the DHCP mode of communication.
- Page 30 Use extreme caution when performing a Factory Reset procedure, as this action will erase all settings and saved data from the controller, reverting it to its original factory settings. All tolerances, nominal values, schedules, and custom settings will be erased. Rename Device Positions: These field buttons allow for renaming the P1, P2, P3, P4 positions by pressing on the corresponding button, then using the keypad on the screen (see ) to rename each...
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Page 31: Wi-Fi Screen
Wi-Fi Screen The Wi-Fi screen (see Figure 27) allows the user to connect the MicroView 4.0 to a Wi-Fi hotspot. The procedure involves scanning for available Wi-Fi networks, and then connecting to the desired Wi-Fi network via the Wi-Fi Authentication Screen (see page 32). Note: The Wi-Fi screen is accessible from the Maintenance Settings Screen (see page 20) and is available on the CLCS HMI only. -
Page 32: Wi-Fi Authentication Screen
Disconnect: Press this button to disconnect from the selected Wi-Fi. Note: After the disconnection, this button will revert to "Connect", so that the MicroView 4.0 can be re- connected to the same selected Wi-Fi if desired. Clear: Press this button to clear the selected Wi-Fi credentials. Field will become empty. -
Page 33: Date & Time Zone Screen
Keypad: Use these keys to introduce the Wi-Fi password. Login: Press this button to establish the connection to the Wi-Fi hotspot. Clear: Press this button to delete the password that was introduced and saved in the memory. Date & Time Zone Screen This screen allows the user to set the date, time, and the time zone for the MicroView 4.0. -
Page 34: Usb & Storage Screen
USB & Storage Screen The MicroView 4.0 is capable of recording data when the device measures an analog signal that falls within the P2 and P3 nominal positions. This data is recorded internally and then can be downloaded to a USB flash drive using this screen. Note: The USB &... -
Page 35: Faults Screen
Clear Flash Data (not Settings): Press this button to erase all the recorded weld data from the controller. Data Saved: This notification appears as feedback after the data was successfully saved to the USB flash drive. Faults Screen The Faults screen (see Figure 31) notifies the user about the faults that appear within the system. The notifications serve for information purposes only, and they do not stop the equipment from continuing to operate. -
Page 36: More Screen
More Screen The More screen allows the user to: • Select the device type(s) connected to MicroView 4.0, • Enable or disable a device, • Invert the animation direction of a device. Note: The More screen is accessible from the Maintenance Settings Screen (see page 20). Figure 32 –... - Page 37 Back: Go back to the Maintenance Settings Screen (see page 20). Enabled / Disabled: Press this button to enable or disable the corresponding device. Lower Electrode / Upper Electrode / Generic: Press one of the images to select what type of device is connected to the MicroView 4.0 as Device 1 and as Device 2.
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Page 38: Change Password Screen
Change Password Screen The Change Password screen allows for changing the access password for the selected usage level (User or Maintenance Level). The default passwords that are originally set for your equipment are provided in the VeriFast™ MicroView 4.0 User Manual. Note: The Change Level 1 (or 2) Password screens are accessible from the Maintenance Settings Screen (see page 20). - Page 39 Figure 35 – Change Password Screen (on PC Web Server) Enter New Password: Ensure that the desired password level (1 or 2) is displayed. Number Pad / Field: Introduce the desired password for each level. Save: Press this button to save the new password. VeriFast™...
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Page 40: Secondary Display Screen
Secondary Display Screen When a second CLCS HMI is connected to the VeriFast™ MicroView 4.0, the user can swap the functionality between the first and secondary display. Only one of the displays can have the control at a time, with the capability of navigating through all the necessary menus illustrated in this Screen Guide. The secondary display (see Figure 36) has limited functionality.
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