Ivu Plus TG and Color Gen2 Image Sensors: Quick Start Guide
Ivu Plus TG and Color Gen2 Image Sensors: Quick Start Guide
1. Power LED
Green: Ready/Power
Red (blinking or steady): Error
2. Pass/Fail LED
Green (steady): Pass
Green (blinking): Error
Red: Fail
3. Ethernet I/O LED
Green: Connected
Off: Disconnected
4. Focusing Window
5. Focusing Window Locking Clip
6. Integrated Display (integrated display models
only)
Figure 1. Features
Note: Integrated display models: The touchscreen display has a plastic cover to protect the display. Remove this cover when
configuring the device. When the display is not in use, keep the display covered to protect it.
Installation Instructions
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iVu Plus TG and Color Gen2 Image Sensors
Cable Connections
The cable connections on the iVu are shown below, and power I/O connections (B) are defined in the Power I/O Connections table below.
A Remote Display Connector (remote display models only)
B Power and I/O Cable Connector
C USB Connector
D Ethernet Connector
Important: Administrative rights are required to install the Vision Manager software.
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Note: The sensor's IP address and subnet mask are also available from the sensor display.
To connect to a sensor, click next to the desired sensor. To disconnect from a sensor, click .
To view or change sensor Status, MAC Address, Sensor Name, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway, click .
To manually connect to a sensor with a known IP address, enter the IP address in the Enter IP Address field and click .
Demo Mode
The first time the iVu is powered up, it starts in Demo Mode. You can choose whether to stay in Demo Mode or exit to Live Mode. Demo Mode uses
stored images and inspection parameters that demonstrate how the iVu is set up, without having to worry about focus, lighting, or triggers. In this
mode, practice making adjustments while working with the different sensor types and observing how the adjustments affect the results. To exit
Demo Mode, go to Main Menu > System > Mode and select Exit Demo Mode. Upon exit, the iVu restarts in the normal operating mode with the
default settings.
Note: Switch between Live Mode and Demo Mode any time by going to Main Menu > System > Mode.
Zoom In
Zoom Out
• Imager—Run the Auto Exposure routine and adjust functions such as exposure, gain, and strobe
Inspection
Color Compare 1 ROI and Mask
Color Tolerance
Sensors Area ROI and Mask Intensity Tolerance
Intensity Range
Area Range Color Area 1 ROI and Mask
Pass Count Color Select
1
Color models only
Pass Total Area Area Range
Pass Count
Blemish ROI and Mask
Pass Total Area
Sensitivity
Tolerance
Edge Length Range
Pass Count
Motion 2 Number of Edges 2
Visible when Motion = Edge
Match Teach ROI Type Sensitivity
Rotation Range
Pass Count Motion 3 Teach ROI Type 3
Visible when Motion = Match
Edit Pattern Percent Match
Language
Icon Reference
Action Icons
Icon Description
The Main Menu icon is on the bottom-left corner of the display on the Home screen. Click this icon to access sub-menus that are
used to set up the iVu.
The Inspection menu icon is located on the Main Menu. Click this icon to access parameters that need to be set for the current
and all stored inspections.
The Imager menu icon is located on the Main Menu. Click this icon to adjust parameters that affect the characteristics of the
captured image.
The System menu icon is located on the Main Menu. Click this icon to manage the device.
The Logs menu icon is located on the Main Menu. Click this icon to set up, view, and save Inspection, Communications, and
System Logs.
The Home Screen icon is in the upper-left corner of the display when viewing menus and parameter screens in the Main Menu.
Click this icon to quickly return to the Home screen.
The Display Annotations icon is one of three icons in the upper-left corner of the display while monitoring inspections on the
Home screen. Click this icon to highlight features that the sensor finds.
The Hide Annotations icon is one of three icons in the upper-left corner of the display while monitoring inspections on the Home
screen. Click this icon to disable highlighting.
The Show Statistics icon is one of three icons in the upper-left corner of the display while monitoring inspections. Click this icon
to show inspection results and input parameters.
Icon Description
The Go Back icon is located on the lower-left of the display while working in the Main Menu. Click this icon to return to the
previous screen or menu.
The Manual Trigger icon is located on the lower-right of the display on the Home screen. Click this icon to manually capture a
new image.
The Intensity Selector is located on the left of the of the Intensity Range screen. Click this icon to select the shade of one of the
objects of interest.
The Color Selector is located on the left side of the Color screen for the Color Area sensor. Click this icon to select the color of
one of the objects of interest. (Color models only.)
The Add Mask icon is on the left side of the display when masking is enabled. Click this icon to add a mask to the currently
selected sensor.
The Delete Mask icon is on the left side of the display when a mask is selected. Click this icon to delete a mask from the
currently selected sensor.
The Circular Mask icon is on the left side of the display when a mask is selected. Click this icon to cycle through and select a
circular, elliptical, or rectangular-shaped mask.
The Elliptical Mask icon is on the left side of the display when a mask is selected. Click this icon to cycle through and select a
circular, elliptical, or rectangular-shaped mask.
The Rectangular Mask icon is on the left side of the display when a mask is selected. Click this icon to cycle through and select a
circular, elliptical, or rectangular-shaped mask.
The Eraser icon is located on the left side of the screen when a Match tool is in Edit Pattern mode. Click this icon to enable
erasing pixels from a taught pattern.
The Draw icon is located on the left side of the screen when a Match tool is in Edit Pattern mode. Click this icon to enable
restoring removed pixels to a taught pattern.
Display Icons
Icon Description
The Inspection Passed icon is located in the upper-left of the display. This icon indicates that the last inspection passed the test
conditions.
One of the possible Inspection Failed icons located in the upper-left of the display. This icon indicates that the last inspection
failed.
3. After the best image has been acquired, lock the focusing window.
A Lens
B Focusing Window
C Locking Clip
D Locking Screw
E Filter Cap
F Filter
Note: The filter cap (E) and filter (F) are optional. Filter kits are available separately.
D
C
A
Note: The retainer ring (C) and filter (D) are optional. Filter kits are available separately.
Area Sensor Use an Area sensor to ensure that a feature, or multiple features, are present on a part. When setting up the iVu for an Area
inspection, a feature, such as a drilled hole, is identified as well as the size (area) expected. If there is more than one of the
identified features on a part, the number expected can be set as well. During the inspection, the sensor verifies that each part or
package includes the specified number of features.
Blemish Sensor Use a Blemish sensor to find flaws on a part (for example, scratches on a disc), or to make sure that a feature exists on a part.
Although verifying whether a feature is present on a part is more commonly an Area sensor application, a Blemish sensor may be
a better option when dealing with variable materials or uneven lighting.
Match Sensor Use a Match sensor to verify that a pattern, shape, or part in any orientation matches a reference pattern. Teach the reference
pattern during setup. A reference pattern might include alphanumeric characters, logos, or any other shapes. During an
inspection, the sensor checks that each part or package being inspected matches the reference pattern. If there is more than one
of the identified pattern, set the number of expected matches.
Sort Sensor Use a Sort sensor to recognize and sort up to ten different patterns within the same inspection. Teach each reference pattern
during setup. Store reference patterns in one of ten pattern memory locations. A reference pattern might include alphanumeric
characters, logos, or any other shapes. The pass criteria can be set for any or all of the patterns.
Average Color (iVu Use an Average Color sensor to visually inspect a part by analyzing all colors in the Region of Interest (ROI) and reducing them to
Color models only) a single set of color values, the average of the combined colors in the ROI. The Average Color sensor is used to report which
color, on average, is being seen by the sensor.
Color Compare (iVu Use a Color Compare sensor to verify that a part's color matches a reference color. The Color Compare sensor looks for a
Color models only) statistical match for both the specific hue(s) and relative abundance of colors seen within the ROI.
Color Area (iVu Color Use a Color Area sensor to separate same color blobs, or Binary Large Objects, from the larger scene and to analyze parts with
models only) color variations that cannot accurately be detected by gray scale sensors. Use an Color Area sensor to ensure that a specific
color feature, or multiple features, are present on a part. If there is more than one of the identified features on a part, the number
expected can be set as well. During the inspection, the sensor verifies that each part or package includes the correct color and
specified number of features.
Trigger
Main Menu > Imager > Trigger
A trigger is a signal that tells the iVu to capture an image and inspect it.
Five trigger options are available:
• External Trigger—inspections are triggered in response to an electrical signal on the Trigger input line
• Internal Trigger (default)—triggers are based on timed intervals. Select a trigger interval between 10 and 10000 milliseconds
Note: If the interval is less than the inspection time, missed triggers will occur.
• Free Run—the iVu automatically runs continuous inspections
• Industrial Ethernet Only— only Trigger commands from the Industrial Ethernet communications channel are accepted.
• Command—the command channel triggers the iVu from a remote device
Communication Channels
The iVu supports up to four communications channels. To access the channels, go to Main Menu > System > Communications.
Specifications
Power Connection Exposure Time
12-pin M12/Euro-style male connector; accessory cable required for 0.1 ms to 1.049 s
operation Imager
USB 2.0 Host 1/3 inch CMOS 752 × 480 pixels; color or grayscale, depending on model
4-pin M8/Pico female connector; optional USB cable required for operation Adjustable Field of View (FOV), grayscale models only
of USB flash drive Lens Mount
Ethernet Connection Micro Video Lens models: M12 × 1 mm thread; micro video lens 4.3 mm, 6
4-pin M8/Pico male connector mm, 8 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, 25 mm
Remote Display Connection C-Mount models: Standard C-mount (1 inch-32 UN)
8-pin M12/Euro-style female connector; accessory cable required for remote Construction
display Black PBT sensor housing; die cast zinc back cover; acrylic window
Power Requirements Integrated Display Weight: 0.36 kg (0.80 lbs)
Remote Display Weight: 0.41 kg (0.90 lbs)
Voltage: 10 V dc to 30 V dc
Current: 1 A maximum (exclusive of I/O load) Vibration and Mechanical Shock
Output Configuration Meets IEC 60068-2-6 requirements (Vibration: 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 0.5 mm
amplitude, 5 minutes sweep, 30 minutes dwell)
NPN or PNP, software selectable Meets IEC 60068-2-27 requirements (Shock: 30G 11 ms duration, half sine
Demo Mode wave)
Full tool functionality on canned images Environmental Rating
Sensor Lock IEC IP67, micro video lens models only
Optional password protection Operating Conditions
Integrated Ring Light Integrated Display Stable Ambient Temperature: 0 °C to +45 °C (+32 °F to
Models with red, blue, green, infrared, white, ultraviolet or no integrated ring +113 °F)
light Remote Display Stable Ambient Temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to
Output Rating +104 °F)
150 mA Certifications
External Strobe Output
+ 5 V dc
Acquisition
60 fps (frames per second) maximum, with full FOV