Camera systems for reading 1d/2d codes with superb image, quality suitable for ocr and video coding applications (30 pages)
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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 ICR890 High-end CCD Camera System Camera System for Reading 1-D and 2-D Codes with Superb Image Quality suitable for OCR and Video Coding Applications...
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(position of the ICR890 in relation to conveyor system, focus control, code configuration, reading pulse, etc.). 20. Trigger the ICR890 System (start reading pulse). To achieve this, move the object into the range of the photoelectric reflex switch and keep it in this position.
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ICR890 Tables Tab. 1-1: Target audience ....................15 Tab. 3-1: Included in the delivery of the ICR890 High-end CCD Camera System ..25 Tab. 3-2: System component versions ................26 Tab. 3-3: General system requirements (standard device) ........... 27 Tab. 3-4: Data interface function..................
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Work area of the ICR890 System (standard device)........26 Fig. 3-4: Example of simple system installation on the installation frame....27 Fig. 3-5: The ICR890 System at a conveyor system, single-side reading from above 31 Fig. 3-6: System diagram for single-side reading from above ........32 Fig. 3-7: Diagram of the illumination with illuminated area .........
This document contains all the required information for installation, electrical installation and operation of the ICR890 System at the installation location. The factory configuration (default setting) of the ICR890 System as a stand-alone device is optimized to a single-side reading (from above or from the side).
For correct and safe functioning, the ICR890 System must be installed, operated and maintained by sufficiently qualified staff. Repairs to the ICR890 System should only be carried out by qualified and authorized SICK AG service staff. The operating instructions should be made available to the end user.
PC connection to the MSC800 (serial RS 232 or Ethernet). Any warranty claims against SICK AG shall be deemed invalid in the case of other system use or system modifications, this includes modifications during installation and electrical installation or changes to the SICK software.
System activities. Also observe the warning notices above the operational instructions of each chapter. 2.3.1 Radio interferences RF interference in case of use in residential areas. ICR890 High-end CCD Camera System is exclusively intended for use in an industrial environment. 2.3.2 Installation work Risk of injuries due to falling components! The combined weight of the ICD890 Camera and the ICI890 Illumination is approx.
3 seconds. Quick stop and quick start The ICR890 System is operated via the MSC800 Controller as standard and can be switched on and off using the controller main switch. 2.4.1 Switch off the ICR890 System Switch off the power supply of the MSC800.
MSC800-0000 logic controller: typically 10 W with 24 V DC ± 10 % 2.5.2 Dispose of the device after decommissioning At present SICK AG will not accept the return of any devices which can no longer be operated or repaired. Inoperable or irreparable devices must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and in accordance with valid country-specific waste disposal guidelines.
Chapter 3 ICR890 Product description This chapter describes the design, the features and the functions of the ICR890 System. For installation, electrical installation and startup assistance as well as system configuration using the SOPAS-ET Configuration Software, please read this chapter prior to carrying out any of the tasks.
German and/or English issues explicitly ordered upon purchase Tab. 3-1: Included in the delivery of the ICR890 High-end CCD Camera System An overview of system components, in stock installation accessories, incremental encoders, cables and plug connections is available in Chapter 10.4 Ordering information,...
“SOPAS-ET Engineering Tool“: Configuration software for Windows PCs with integrated online help system (HTML files) • ICR890 Operating Instructions: PDF version in German and English as well as further publications for MSC800, VMS4xx/5xx • “Acrobat Reader“: Freely available PC software for reading PDF files...
Stable installation frames with sufficient load capacity and measurements suited to the ICR890 System (see Chapter 9.5 System dimensional drawing ICR890, page 108) • Four 180° brackets for the ICR890 System and the deflection mirror (included in delivery) • Shock absorbent and vibration free attachment Note An installation frame made of 80 mm (3.15 in) item aluminium profiles can be used for...
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AUX data interface: RS 232, RS 422/485 serial, Ethernet or CAN (permanent transfer rate, data format and protocol) • CAN interface for integration into SICK CAN-SENSOR Network with the MSC800 or into a CAN Open Network • Ethernet interface (10/100 MBps), TCP/IP and FTP •...
Chapter 3 ICR890 Method of operation This ICR890 System is an intelligent sensor system for automatic and non-contact detection and decoding of 1-D/2-D codes. In principle, the codes can be detected on any side of moving objects in a conveyor system.
3.4.2 Object trigger control In order to initiate a reading process, the ICR890 System requires an appropriate signal (trigger). The start signal is emitted via an external reading pulse sensor (photoelectric reflex switch) as standard. As soon as an object has passed the reading pulse sensor, an “internal reading gate“...
ICR890 3.4.5 Position To ensure correct functioning of the ICR890 System, the position and angle of the camera and the deflection mirror have to be adjusted to the conveyor level. Fig. 3-9: Position of the ICR890 System and the tilt angle...
ROJECT ARAMETER MAGE CQUISITION EQUEST Decoding The recorded image is analyzed by the ICR890 System. This identifies regions of interest in which codes are suspected. blue rectangle green rectangle green line Fig. 3-11: Image analysis (blue rectangle: Regions of interest; green rectangle: Successful decoding;...
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Tracking operation During the reading process, a maximum of 10 objects can be simultaneously situated, one behind the other, in the tracking operation, i. e. the ICR890 System must be able to unambiguously assign the read codes to the objects (Fig.
Network Although all important interfaces for displaying the reading results are available at the ICR890 System, the system is operated via the MSC800 Controller as standard. The MSC800 assumes system coordination for multi-side readings. The ICR890 System and the MSC800 can be networked via the CAN bus.
The configured parameter values are saved as a parameter set in the internal EEPROM of the ICR890 System and on the SD memory card of the ICD890 Camera (cloning). If the camera needs replacing, the memory card allows convenient and rapid transfer of the parameter set to a new device (also see Chapter 7.3 Replacing a system or a component,...
Installation preparations 4.2.1 Layout the components which are to be installed The following components of the ICR890 System have to be placed ready for installation: • Deflection mirror with protective film • ICI890 Illumination with protective caps •...
ICR890 High-end CCD Camera System Electrical installation preparation The ICR890 System can be used for single-side reading with or without the MSC800 or for multi-side reading with the MSC800. These three possibilities of use are described in the following chapters, each one by means of a block diagram and a table of connections.
Cable provided by the USB or client ETHERNET Tab. 5-3: ICR890 System (stand-alone device) with MSC800: Overview of the MSC800 connections which have to be established Note Please refer to the MSC800 Operating Instructions (no. 8011540) for connection to the MSC800.
Cable provided by the USB or client ETHERNET Tab. 5-5: ICR890 System with MSC800 (multi-side reading): Overview of the MSC800 connections which have to be established Note Please refer to the MSC800 Operating Instructions (no. 8011540) for connection to the MSC800.
– RJ-45 connections: Grey, fixed to the device via a strap (cannot be lost) – Power supply: black RF interference in case of use in residential areas. ICR890 High-end CCD Camera System is exclusively intended for use in an industrial environment. 5.3.1...
Power supply of the ICR890 System Power supply requirements A supply voltage of 24 V DC ± 10 % is required for the operation of the ICR890 System (functional extra-low voltage according to standard IEC 364-4-41 (VDE 0100 (Part 410)).
Both the HOST data interface (main data interface) as well as the AUX data interface (auxiliary data interface) of the ICR890 System can be operated as RS 232 version or as RS 422/485 version or be rerouted to the Ethernet interface.
5.4.4 Data interface CAN 1-IN/OUT General conditions of the CAN interface The SICK-specific CAN-SENSOR network is based on the CAN bus, which is structured in line topology. Tab. 5-12 shows the maximum permissible CAN bus length, depending on the selected data transfer rate.
The signals for the reading pulse and increment are transmitted to the ICR890 System via the CAN bus. Direct connection to the ICR890 System is, thus, not required. The HOST and AUX data interfaces as well as the signals of both switching outputs (for single-side reading) are accessible via the CAN bus at the MSC800.
Fig. 5-9. Note In the "Device Ready" function, the output supplies a static pulse if the ICR890 System is in reading operation. Recommendation Wire the outputs with a load resistance to test the switching functions using a high- resistance digital voltmeter.
• Start up the ICR890 System with the factory default settings. • Connect the PC with the SOPAS-ET Configuration Software to the ICR890 System or the MSC800. • In order to optimize the functionality of the system, adjust, if necessary, the ICR890 System and optimize the configuration of the system or the MSC800.
Tab. 6-1: Default setting for the SOPAS-ET Configuration Software (excerpt) First startup The ICR890 System is optimized to the reading conditions on site via the SOPAS-ET Configuration Software. Starting point for this is the factory default setting which can be adjusted to optimize the system.
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OMMUNICATION 2. Click on the A button. 3. Enter the IP address of the ICR890 System and confirm it via OK in the dialog window. The dialog window closes. A new entry appears in the IP A list. DDRESS CONFIGURATION 4.
Sensor 1/2 Control Inverted Debouncing Tab. 6-5: ICR890 System (stand-alone device) without MSC800: Overview of parameters which have to be set (cont.) 6.3.4 Load changed parameter sets into the device Changed parameter values are immediately transferred to the ICR890 System depending on the option (“Download Immediately“).
A message confirms successful device password changes. Default setting The values of the default setting are permanently saved in the ICR890 System (ROM) and in the database of the SOPAS-ET Configuration Software in the device-specific jar file (see Fig. 6-1, page 80).
Cleaning the ICR890 System Recommendation In order to make use of the full optical reading capacity of the ICR890 System, the front window should be checked regularly (e. g. weekly) for soiling. This is especially recommended when operating the device in harsh conditions (dust, abrasion, humidity, finger prints, etc.).
Note Electrostatic charges cause dust particles to stick to the front window. This effect can be combated by using anti-static SICK synthetic cleaner (no. 5600006) in combination with a SICK lens cloth (no. 4003353). Use a clean, soft brush to free the front window from dust.
Incorrect or damaged system components have to be removed and replaced with either new or repaired components. Repairs to the ICR890 System should only be carried out by qualified and authorized SICK AG service staff. Risk of injuries due to falling components! The combined weight of the ICD890 Camera and the ICI890 Illumination is approx.
2. Reconnect all external cables to the camera. 3. Switch on the power supply to the ICR890 System. The ICR890 System starts up and loads the parameter set from the memory card into its permanent parameter memory (EEPROM) after initialisation.
Inoperable or irreparable devices must be removed and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with valid country-specific waste disposal guidelines. At present SICK AG will not accept the return of any devices which can no longer be operated or repaired.
Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Chapter 8 ICR890 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how errors at the ICR890 High-end CCD Camera System can be recognised and eliminated. Overview of errors and malfunctions which could occur 8.1.1 Installation error • The ICR890 System has been unsuitably aligned to objects with 1-D/2-D codes (e.g.
The LEDs can display possible malfunctions or errors. Please refer to the system information for further details. 8.2.2 System information The ICR890 System displays errors in various ways. The error output is hierarchised and always allows a detailed analysis: • Communication errors can occur while transmitting telegrams to the ICR890 System.
Chapter 8 ICR890 ST error status in the reading result of a 1-D code (bar code) With the respective configuration, the ICR890 System transfers the ST error status to the output string of the HOST data interface. Value Meaning Possible cause Remedy Error-free reading “Good Read“...
However, the camera or the illumination can be rapidly replaced by the user. See Chapter 7.3 Replacing a system or a component, page Please contact our local SICK office or subsidary if an error occurs which cannot be eliminated: •...
Parameter values altered via commands are at first only active in the current parameter set in the working memory (RAM) of the ICR890 System. To save in the permanent memory, the altered parameter set must be copied into the EEPROM using a special command, this ensures that the alterations are not lost when the power supply is switched off.
2) Apart from a few exceptions, every printed character represents an ASCII character which has to be decoded. Extended for code 39. The number of characters in the ICR890 System data string may be greater than the number of characters in the print image for code 93, code 128 and EAN 128, since they are made up of several character sets.
10 to 30 V DC, operating temperature 0 to +60 °C (+32 to +140 °F). With fixing bracket and fixing material, 10 m (32.8 ft) connection cable with 5-pole M12 socket and open end. For operation with the ICR890 System and an MLG Light Grid.
Aperture angle α Aperture within the boundaries of which the ICR890 System is able to analyze codes (through the lenses). A V-shaped area appears radially in front of the reading window, across the direction of transport (reading from above), in which the codes to be read must be positioned.
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ICR890 Capture area Zone which the ICR890 System sets up around a moving code using the increment manager and the code position comparison. Allows, among other functions, the separation of codes with identical content, where the code type is the same.
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Distance of the lens focal point in front of the reading window. The distance determines the DOF (depth of field) via the ICR890 System lenses, in which the code can be analyzed. The depth of field depends on the resolution.
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Host/CAN or Ethernet interface in case of a no read. Consists of the reading data with/without defined error string or is completely eliminated. In its default setting, the ICR890 System generates the reading data as no read format with the "NOREAD" error string. Object distance Gauge for focusing the camera.
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In the case of permanent storage, the parameter set is also transferred to the EEPROM of the ICR890 System and saved as a current data set after switching off. The default setting is deposited in a Read Only Memory (ROM) irrespective of this.
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(data output) in the direction of transport of the MSC800 at the end of the reading area. Networking the ICR890 System to the MCS800 is carried out via the CAN interface. The ICR890 System manages recorded objects by means of an internal object tracking list.
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