Software manual

ifm Vision Assistant

for 3D camera UK
O3D301
O3D303
O3D311
O3D313
06/2018
7391233 / 00
ifm Vision Assistant O3D3xx 3D camera

Contents
1 Preliminary note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Further documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Open source information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Hardware and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1.1 Measures to prevent multiple reflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Software (ifm Vision Assistant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2.1 Command line parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Start screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1 Find device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1.1 Direct search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1.2 Manual connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1.3 Options after connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Recent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3 Replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.4 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.5 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.6 Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 Structure of the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1 Navigation bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.2 Status bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3 Main area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6 Monitoring window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1 View options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2 2D view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.2.1 Distance image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2.2 Amplitude image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2.3 Pixel properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.3 3D view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.3.1 Distance image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.3.2 Amplitude image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.3.3 Views in the coordinate system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.3.4 Type of display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.3.5 Slider bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.4 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.5 Quit monitoring window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7 User defined mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.1 Activate user defined mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.2 Live image display in the user defined mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2.1 Save image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2.2 Load image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2.3 Set live image view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.3 Image settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.3.1 Set trigger source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.3.2 Set resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
7.3.3 Set max. background distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.3.4 Fast Frequency Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.3.5 Set exposure mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.3.6 Set target frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.3.7 Apply filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.3.8 Clip 3D data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.3.9 Operate several devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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7.4 Create output logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

7.4.1 General creation rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.4.2 Place logic blocks and assign signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.5 Configure interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
8 Application management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8.1 Activate application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.2 Edit application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.3 Add new application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.4 Import application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.5 Export application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.6 Duplicate applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.7 Sort application list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9 Device setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9.1.1 Name and description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9.1.2 Password protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9.1.3 Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9.1.4 Export settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9.1.5 Import settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9.1.6 Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
9.1.7 Reboot device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
9.2 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.3 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
9.4 NTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
9.5 RTSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
10 Device information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
10.1 Show device details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11.1 Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11.2 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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All trademarks and company names used are subject to the copyright of the respective companies.

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1 Preliminary note
This document describes the following tasks with the 3D camera of the O3D3xx product family and the
ifm Vision Assistant software:
●● Set the parameters of the camera
●● Set up the applications with the ifm Vision Assistant
●● Monitor the applications with the ifm Vision Assistant
As soon as an application has been installed on the 3D camera, the 3D camera can be used without the
ifm Vision Assistant.

1.1 Symbols used

► Instructions
> Reaction, result
[…] Designation of keys and buttons
"…" Name of display text
→ Cross-reference
Important note
Non-compliance may result in malfunction or interference.
Information
Supplementary note

1.2 Safety instructions

Please read the operating instructions prior to set-up of the device. Ensure that the device is suitable for
your application without any restrictions.
If the operating instructions or the technical data are not adhered to, personal injury and/or damage to
property can occur.

1.3 Further documents

●● Short instructions
●● Operating instructions

The documents can be downloaded at:

www.ifm.com

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1.4 Open source information

This product can contain Free Software or Open Source Software from various software developers
which is subject to the following licenses: General Public License version 1, version 2 and version 3
(General Public License version 3 in conjunction with the GNU Compiler Collection Runtime Library
Exception version 3.1), Lesser General Public License version 2.1, Lesser General Public License
version 3, Berkeley Software Distribution ("This product includes software developed by the University of
California, Berkeley and its contributors"), The Academic Free License version 2.1. For the components
subject to the General Public License in their respective versions the following applies:
This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General
Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation. If version 1 applies to the software: either
version 1 of the License or (at your option) any later version; if version 2 (or 2.1) applies to the software:
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either version 2 (or 2.1) of the License or (at your option) any later version; if version 3 applies to the
software: either version 3 of the License or (at your option) any later version. The following disclaimer
of the software developers applies to the software components that are subject to the General Public
License or the Lesser General Public License in their respective versions: The Free Software is
distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied
warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General
Public License and the GNU Lesser General Public License for more details.
The responsibility of ifm electronic gmbh for ifm products, in the case of product-specific software,
remains unaffected by the above disclaimer. Please note that the firmware for the ifm products is in some
cases provided free of charge. The price of the ifm products has then to be paid for the respective device
itself (hardware) and not for the firmware. For the latest information on the license agreement for your
product please visit www.ifm.com
For binaries that are licensed under any version of the GNU General Public License (GPL) or the GNU
LGPL you may obtain the complete corresponding source code of the GPL software from us by sending
a written request to: [email protected] or to ifm electronic gmbh Friedrichstraße 1, 45128 Essen,
Germany.
We charge €30 for each request. Please write “source for product Y” in the memo line of your payment.
Your request should include (i) the name of the covered binary, (ii) the name and the version number of
the ifm product, (iii) your name and (iv) your return address.
This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.
This offer is valid for at least three years (from the date you received the GLP/LGPL covered code).

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2 System requirements
2.1 Software
Operating system
●● Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits), Windows 10 (32/64 bits)
Application software
●● ifm Vision Assistant 1.8.23

Other versions of the ifm Vision Assistant may contain changed or new functions which are not
described in this software manual.

2.2 Hardware and accessories

Hardware:
●● Camera of the O3D3xx product family
●● PC with x86 or x64 type processor
●● Screen: min. 1024 x 768 pixels, 32-bit colour depth
Accessories:
●● Jumper for network connection (Ethernet) for setting parameters, 4 poles, M12 plug/RJ45 plug, art.
no.: E11898 (2 m) or M12 plug/M12 plug, art. no.: E21138 (2 m)
●● Cable for voltage supply and process connection, M12 socket, 5 poles, e.g. art. no. EVC070 (2 m,
open cable end) or art. no. EVC071 (5 m, open cable end). This cable is used to connect the O3D3xx
camera to the voltage supply.
●● Power supply 24 V, 1.6 A, peak current min. 2.4 A
●● Mounting set (clamp mounting) for mounting the camera, e.g. art.no. E3D301

More information about available accessories is given at www.ifm.com.

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3 Installation
3.1 Hardware
►► Connect device to the voltage supply.
►► Connect device to the Ethernet interface of the PC using the network cable.
1: 24 V power supply
2: Device
3: Ethernet cable
4: PC
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1 2 3 4

Further information about the electrical connection and the correct pin connection
→ Brief instructions or operating instructions.

3.1.1 Measures to prevent multiple reflections

When the following objects are measured, multiple reflections may occur:
●● Very shiny surfaces
●● Inner walls of hollow bodies (e.g. boxes)
●● Surfaces at short distances to the device (e.g. walls)
Multiple reflections increase the time of flight of the light, thus making the distance to the device seem
longer.
1: Multiple reflections from a nearby
surface
1 2 The apparent distance is
displayed in blue.
2: Correct installation

►► Install the device at a sufficient distance to surfaces.

►► Do not put the device on a flat surface (e.g. a table to demonstrate the device).

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3.2 Software (ifm Vision Assistant)

►► Insert the data carrier with the ifm Vision Assistant software.
Alternatively: Download the ifm Vision Assistant software from the ifm website: www.ifm.com
►► Copy the zip file "ifmVisionAssistant" to an appropriate directory on the PC and unzip.
►► Start the "ifmVisionAssistant" application file.

>> The start screen of the ifm Vision Assistant opens.

►► If the start screen does not appear after 5–10 seconds, check if the software requirements are met
and if all files are properly unzipped.

3.2.1 Command line parameters

Starting the ifm Vision Assistant can be influenced with command line parameters.
Use command line parameters when starting the ifm Vision Assistant via the prompt:
►► Enter parameter after "ifmVisionAssistant.exe" and separate it by a space.
>> Example: "ifmVisionAssistant.exe -log"

Use command line parameters when starting the ifm Vision Assistant via the graphic user interface
Windows:
►► Right-click the shortcut of the [ifm Vision Assistant].
►► Click [Properties] in the submenu.
►► Click the tab [Shortcut].
►► Click the field [Target] and move the cursor to the end of the line.
►► Enter space followed by the command line parameter.
►► Click the button [OK].

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The following command line parameters are available:

Command line parameter Description
-disableclosebtn Deactivates the button [Close] on the start screen.
-log Creates a log file for a detailed fault analysis.
The log file is saved in the following folder:"%APPDATA%\ifm
electronic\ifmVisionAssistant\logs"
-autoconnect filename.xml Automatically connects to a device. The file "filename.xml" must
contain the following XML code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<sensor>
<sensorType>O3D3xx</sensorType>
<addressType>IP</addressType>
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<name>My sensor</name>
<address>
<ip>192.168.0.69</ip>
<pcic_port>50010</pcic_port>
<web_port>80</web_port>
<mac>00:02:01:21:b9:ee</mac>
</address>
</sensor>
-geometry [screen]:[width]x[height]+[x]+[y] Sets the window size and position of the ifm Vision Assistant (incl. window
frame). The minimum window size is 1024x768 pixels.
Example: "-geometry 1:1380x768+0+0"
The window is placed on screen 1 (screen=1).
The window size including the window frame is set to 1380x768
(width=1380 and height=768).
The window is placed at the top left (x=0 and y=0).
When negative values are entered for the window position x and y the
opposite corner is used as zero point. Example:
"+0+0" window at the top left
"-0+0" window at the top right
"+0-0" window at the bottom left
"-0-0" window at the bottom right
-frameless Starts the ifm Vision Assistant without the native window frame.

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4 Start screen
On the start screen, the basic functions of the ifm Vision Assistant can be selected .

Basic functions of the start screen:

Symbol Name Function Device must be

connected
Find sensor Connection to the newly connected device . Yes
Searches for connected devices and displays a selection list of the
devices found (→ „4.1 Find device“).

Recently used Connection to a device which was already connected before and may Yes
already be configured .
Opens a selection list of the devices which were already connected
before (→ „4.2 Recent“).
Replay Plays back recorded sequences (→ „4.3 Replay“). No

Wiring Display of the wiring of the voltage supply . No

The display is used to simplify the connection during set-up
(→ „4.4 Wiring“).

Settings Language and image mode setting of the user interface No

(→ „4.5 Settings“).

Close Closes the ifm Vision assistant . No

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4.1 Find device

With this function, it is possible to search for connected devices or to connect manually to a connected
device .

► Ensure that the device and the PC are ready for operation and that there is an Ethernet connection .
> Without Ethernet connection, the functions of the device cannot be accessed .

The following ports must be open (if necessary, adapt the firewall settings):
● UDP: 3321
● TCP/HTTP: 80 and 8080 UK
● TCP: 50010

4.1.1 Direct search

► Click .
> The ifm Vision Assistant searches for connected devices via Ethernet .
> All devices found are shown in a selection list .
► Click the button of the device found to connect .

► If the ifm Vision Assistant does not find a device automatically:

● Check if the device is correctly connected and ready for operation and click [Search completed] to
start a new search .
● Directly connect the device to the PC without any additional network devices in the connection (e .g .
router) .
● Click [Manual connection] and enter the IP address manually
(→ „4.1.2 Manual connection“).

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Buttons and messages after the direct search:

Button & message Description
Starts a new search .

Enables to enter the IP address manually (→ „4.1.2 Manual connection“).

Displays information such as IP address and name of the device .

Connects the device and continues according to the application data (→ „4.1.3 Options
after connection“) .

If the IP address is retrieved automatically (via DHCP), it may take 1–2 minutes for the
device to be connected and ready for operation .

With the key combination Ctrl+C the text of a message is copied to the clipboard . This works with
all messages displayed in the ifm Vision Assistant .
4.1.2 Manual connection
If the ifm Vision Assistant does not automatically connect to the device, the IP address can be entered
manually via the button [Manual connection] .

► Click .
► Click [Manual connection] .
> The window "Manual connection" opens:

► Select "O3D3XX manual connection" .

► Enter the IP address of the device (default: 192 .168 .0 .69) .

► Click [Connect] .
● The IP addresses of the device and PC with ifm Vision Assistant must be in the same subnet .
● If the IP address is to remain unchanged as device address the device must be rebooted after
set-up (→ „9.1.7 Reboot device“).

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4.1.3 Options after connection

If connection to the device was successful, the ifm Vision Assistant continues with one of the following
options depending on the state of the device:

State Option
No application available Edit window opens (→ „8 Application management“).
Active application available Monitoring window opens (→ „6 Monitoring window“).
At least one application is available, but no application Application management opens (→ „8 Application management“).
is active
Error Error message is displayed.
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Default application
A default application is available in a new camera. More applications can be created in the application
management (→ „8 Application management“).

Active application available

If an application for the device is available and activated, the ifm Vision Assistant starts with the
monitoring window (→ „6 Monitoring window“). To change parameters, the application must be stopped.

Inactive application available

If applications are available on the device but none is activated, the ifm Vision Assistant starts with the
application management (→ „8 Application management“). The application management is also opened
if, for example, the application activated last was deleted.

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4.2 Recent
This function opens a selection list of the devices already connected before .

► Click .

► Ensure that the corresponding device is connected to the PC via Ethernet or available in the network .
► Click the device in the selection list .
> The ifm Vision Assistant connects to the device (→ „4.1.3 Options after connection“).

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4.3 Replay
With this function, data recorded before can be viewed (→ „6 Monitoring window“). A connection to a
device is not necessary .

► Click .
► Select the requested file (* .dat) and click [Open] .

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> The playback screen appears .

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Options on the playback screen:

Tab Option / button Description

Replay Stops playback .
options
pause
Stops playback and shows the previous image .
previous
Stops playback and shows the next image .
next
Continues playback .
start
Progress bar Indicates the current position in the recording .
By clicking a position in the progress bar, playback continues at the
corresponding image .
Opens a window to select another file .

View options – → „6.1 View options“

– Closes the playback screen and opens the start screen .

► Click [Close] to return to the start screen .

4.4 Wiring
This function allows correct wiring of the voltage supply of the 5-pole connector .

► Click .

► Select article [O3D] .

> Only necessary if a new device has been selected .

► Select interface type [5 poles] (only necessary if a new device has been selected) .

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>> The wiring of the voltage supply of the selected cable is displayed.

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4.5 Settings
You can use this function to change the language and to switch between full screen and window view .

► Click .
> The window "Settings" is displayed .

Options in the settings window:

Field Option Description

Select English Selection of the available languages .
language "English" is set by default .
German
etc .
Full screen Switches between full screen (on) and window view (off) .
On Full screen is set by default .

Off

With the F11 key, you can switch between full screen and window view at any time .

4.6 Close

► Click to close the ifm Vision Assistant .

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5 Structure of the user interface

The screen of the ifm Vision Assistant has the following areas:
● Navigation bar:
The requested option is selected in the navigation bar on the left
(→ „5.1 Navigation bar“).
● Main area:
The main area shows the selected option or application .
● Status bar:
The status bar at the bottom of the screen shows the status information of the device .
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1: Navigation bar
2: Main area
3: Status bar

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5.1 Navigation bar

The navigation bar on the left features the following options:

Button Name Description

Opens a 2D or 3D view and shows the current device data (→ „6 Monitoring

Monitor
window“) .

Opens an overview of the applications (→ „8 Application management“).

Applications
Manage and configure applications .

Opens the device setup (→ „9 Device setup“).

Device setup
For device settings that are independent of the applications .

Shows basic information (e.g. hardware, firmware, device status) (→ „10 Device
Device information
information“) .

Settings Opens the window "Settings" (→ „4.5 Settings“).

Disconnects the ifm Vision Assistant from the device .

Disconnect
The ifm Vision Assistant returns to the start screen .

5.2 Status bar

The status bar at the bottom of the screen gives the following information:
● Shows the window name which is currently open, e .g . "monitoring window"
● Temperature information of the device, e .g . "Temperature normal"
● Name and IP address of the device, e .g . "New sensor (192 .168 .0 .69)"
● Firmware version of the device, e .g . "1 .6 .2114"
● Name or status of the running application, e .g . "test application" or "stopped"
● Image processing time of the device, e .g . "232 ms"

5.3 Main area

While the device is operated, the main area shows the monitoring window
(→ „6 Monitoring window“). When the device is set up, the main area shows the corresponding screen
pages .

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6 Monitoring window
The software will continue with the monitoring screen if a connection to the device is established and
an active application is available . The device runs in the operating mode . In the monitoring window, the
active application can be monitored but not interrupted or changed .

► Click .

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The following tabs are under the live image of the device:
● [View options] (→ „6.1 View options“)
● [Record options] (→ „6.4 Recording“)

6.1 View options

► Click or to select the requested view .

Button Name Description

2D view The central view shows the device data as a 2D visualisation (→ „6.2 2D view“).

3D view The central view shows the device data as a 3D visualisation (→ „6.3 3D view“).

The figures in the following chapters are examples . Depending on the objects and the individual
settings, the representation may differ significantly .

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6.2 2D view
► Click to display the 2D view .
► Set 2D view .
The following setting options are available in the tab "View options":
Button Name Description

Distance image Displays the pixels in the 2D view in relation to the distance values in colour .

Displays the pixels in the 2D view in relation to the amplitude values in shades
Amplitude image
of grey (brightness) .

Displays the amplitude values of the 2D view in logarithmic shades of grey (only
Logarithmic
available for the amplitude image) .
Displays the amplitude values of the 2D view in linear shades of grey (only
Linear available for the amplitude image) .
The "linear" view is particularly helpful to set up the image .
If the function is active, invalid pixels are shown in "pink" .
Show invalid pixels If the function is deactivated, invalid pixels are shown in "black" in the distance
image and in "blue" in the amplitude image .

Pixel properties Shows the window for the pixel properties .

Zoom out The 2D view is zoomed out .

Zoom reset Sets the image zoom to the default view .

Zoom in The 2D view is zoomed in .

Automatically sets the colour range to a suitable area . The settings of the slider
Rescale
bars are rejected .

The display settings (e .g . [Logarithmic] or [Linear]) only change the calculation and type of display .
The application itself is not affected .

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6.2.1 Distance image

► Click to display the distance image .

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6.2.2 Amplitude image

► Click to display the amplitude image .

► Select the requested view via [Logarithmic] or [Linear] .

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Logarithmic view:

Linear view:

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6.2.3 Pixel properties

In the 2D view the "pixel properties" display information about the selected pixel:

Field Description
Column | Row Indicates the number of columns and rows of a specific pixel .
x x coordinate of the selected pixel: current measured value, mean value and deviation in metres .
y y coordinate of the selected pixel: current measured value, mean value and deviation in metres .
z z coordinate of the selected pixel: current measured value, mean value and deviation in metres .
Amp Amplitude of the selected pixel .

Standard deviation
Via the numerical value the device determines the standard deviation of the selected pixel (preset value: UK
100) .
White: saturated pixels .
Colour legend Black: low amplitude .
distance image
Pink: invalid pixel . If the "Show invalid pixels" button is deactivated, the invalid pixels are displayed in
black .
Red: saturated pixels .
Colour legend
Blue: low amplitude .
amplitude image
Pink: invalid pixel . If the "Show invalid pixels" button is activated, the invalid pixels are displayed in "blue" .

► Click to open the "Pixel properties" window .

Show pixel properties:

► Click the pixel in the 2D view .
> Position and z coordinate of the pixel are indicated in metres .
► Click to open extended information .
► Click to close extended information .

Invalid pixels
The invalid pixels are displayed with the button in "pink" .
If the function is deactivated, invalid pixels are shown in "black" in the distance image and in "blue" in the
amplitude image .

The display of invalid pixels is deactivated by default .

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6.3 3D view

► Click to show the 3D view .

► Set 3D view .
The following setting options are available in the tab "View options":
Button Name Description

Distance image Displays the pixels in the 3D view in relation to the distance values in colour .

Displays the pixels in the 3D view in relation to the amplitude values in shades
Amplitude image
of grey (brightness) .

Device position Shows and hides the device position and angle of view in the 3D view .

Grid Shows and hides the plane grid (xz plane) in the 3D view .

Background grid Shows and hides a spatial grid (xy plane and yz plane) in the 3D view .

Origin Shows and hides the origin of the coordinate system in the 3D view .

Displays the amplitude values of the 3D view in logarithmic shades of grey (only
Logarithmic
for the amplitude image) .

Displays the amplitude values of the 3D view in linear shades of grey (only for
Linear
the amplitude image) .

Points Shows the data as a point cloud .

Mesh Shows the data as a mesh .

Surface model Shows the ascending gradients as colours .

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Button Name Description

Rear view Rotates the 3D view to the xy plane .

Top view Rotates the 3D view to the xz plane .

Side view Rotates the 3D view to the yz plane .

Zoom out The 3D view is zoomed out .

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Zoom reset Resets the image zoom to the default view .

Zoom in The 3D view is zoomed in .

The settings of the view (e .g . logarithmic or linear) only change the calculation and type of display .
The application itself is not affected .

6.3.1 Distance image

► Click to display the distance image .

Representation in the 3D image Description

Pixel position Space coordinate of the pixel (x, y, z coordinates) .
Distance (z coordinate) .
Pixel colour The colour shade depends on the measured distance of the pixel and the setting of the
colour scale (→ „6.3.5 Slider bar“).
Red Value of the z coordinate ≤ minimum of the set colour scale.
Blue Value of the z coordinate ≥ maximum of the set colour scale.

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6.3.2 Amplitude image

► Click to display the amplitude image .

► Select the requested view via [Logarithmic] or [Linear] .

Representation in the 3D image Description

Pixel position Space coordinate of the pixel (x, y, z coordinates) .
Amplitude value .
Pixel colour (grey scale) The brightness follows the measured amplitude and the setting of the grey scale linearly or
logarithmically (→ „6.3.5 Slider bar“).
Black Amplitude value ≤ minimum of the set scale.
White Amplitude value ≥ maximum of the set scale.

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6.3.3 Views in the coordinate system

The 3D view can be rotated to a preset view in the coordinate system .

► Click to show the rear view .

> The object is displayed on the xy plane .

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► Click to show the top view .

> The object is displayed on the xz plane .

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► Click to show the side view .

> The object is displayed on the yz plane .

6.3.4 Type of display

► Click to show the 3D view as a point cloud .

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► Click to show the 3D view as a mesh .

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► Click to show the ascending gradients in the 3D view as a surface model .

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6.3.5 Slider bar

With the slider bar, the colour range of the display can be set manually . The results of the application are
not changed .
● Distance image: measuring range in metres (from-to)
● Amplitude image: measuring range in amplitudes (from-to)

Set colour range

Operating element Description

Automatic
The button automatically sets the colour range to an appropriate range . The settings of the
range
slider bars are rejected .
selection

Upper
With the upper slider bar the colour range for the distance or amplitude image is roughly set .
slider bar

Lower
With the lower slider bar the set colour range is fine-adjusted .
slider bar

The set colour range can be shifted using the left mouse button without changing the size of the
range .
Colour range
The vertical white lines within the colour range indicate the colour range that is fine-adjusted
with the lower slider bar .

► Set the upper slider bar to the requested colour range .

► Set the lower slider bar for fine-adjustment of the colour range .

> The scale of the lower slider bar corresponds to the colour range set above .

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6.4 Recording
With this function the device image can be recorded .

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► Select the duration of the recording in the tab "Record options" (1, 2, 4, 8 minutes or infinite; required
space: approx . 250 MB per minute) .
► Click to start a recording .
> The window "Save As" opens with a default folder path and default file name:
● Default folder path: "…\ifm electronic\ifmVisionAssistant\capture" (exact path depends on the
Windows version and settings)
● Default file name: "O3D3XX_yyyy-mm-dd_hhmmss .dat"

The file name consists of the characters "O3D3XX" with date and time stamp being appended to it .
Example: The file "O3D3XX Manual Connect_2015-04-15_144726 .dat" was recorded on 15 April
2015 at 14:47:26 .

> All measured and process data is recorded (e .g . recognised objects and results of the applications) .

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► Click [Save] .

> The recording starts and the recorded time is displayed next to the button .
Example: 1 minute and 5 seconds of the set 2 minutes are displayed as 01:05/02:00 .
> The recording ends automatically as soon as the set recording time is reached .

► Click again to manually stop the recording before the set recording time has elapsed .
> The sequence is saved and can be played back using the [Replay] option on the start screen .

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6.5 Quit monitoring window

The monitoring window can be quit as follows:
● Open another option: switches to the selected option, for example, to manage and change settings
or applications of the device . An active application is stopped . This can be protected by a password
(→ „9.1.2 Password protection“).
● Disconnect from the device: The ifm Vision Assistant is disconnected from the device . The active
application is not interrupted and continues .

Switch to another option

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► Click the button of the requested option .
> The window "Stopping Run Mode" appears .

► Click [OK] .
> If the password protection has been activated, the ifm Vision Assistant asks for the password .

If the device is protected by a password, the icon next to the buttons , and
indicates the lock .

► Enter password and click [Unlock] .

> The ifm Vision Assistant stops the active application and switches to the selected option .
> Entering a wrong password triggers an error message and the ifm Vision Assistant returns to the
monitoring window .

Disconnect from the device

► Click .
> The device is disconnected .
> The ifm Vision Assistant returns to the start screen .

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7 User defined mode

The measured value acquisition can be defined in the user defined mode . The output of the measurement
results can be assigned to different interfaces .

1: Live image display

2: Settings
3: Menu of the user defined mode

7.1 Activate user defined mode

The user defined mode is activated as follows:
Requirement Action
►Select application in the application management and start editing
An application created in the user
(→ „8 Application management“).
defined mode is edited .
►The application edit window opens in the user defined mode .

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7.2 Live image display in the user defined mode

The application edit window displays live images during editing .

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In the menu bar "Image capture" the following options can be set:
Button Option Description

Live image The image is continuously updated irrespective of the set trigger source .

The image is updated once by means of the selection irrespective of the set
Force trigger
trigger source .

React to trigger The image is updated with each trigger signal of the selected trigger source .

With the next trigger signal of the selected trigger source the image is updated
Wait for one trigger
once .

Save image The current live image is saved .

Load image The live image is loaded from a file .

7.2.1 Save image

► Click .
> The window "Save as" for saving the image opens .
► Enter requested file name .
► Click [Save] .
> The saved data has the extension "* .o3d3xximg" .

7.2.2 Load image

► Click .
> The window "Open" for loading the image opens .
► Select the file to be loaded (* .o3d3xximg) and click [Open] .
> As soon as loading has been finished the loaded image is displayed instead of the live image .
> With the option [Live image] in the menu bar "Image capture" you can switch to the live image .

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If the file format of the loaded image does not correspond to the default format (*.o3d3xximg) an
error message is displayed.

7.2.3 Set live image view

In the menu bar under the image the view options can be set. The view options for the live images are
identical with the view options of the monitoring window (→ „6.1 View options“).

7.3 Image settings

►► Click .
>> The window "Image settings" appears.

On most screens not all image settings are displayed. Further image settings can be accessed via the
scroll bar on the right edge of the window "Image settings".

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7.3.1 Set trigger source

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Option Description
The device continuously takes pictures. This option is mainly used for tests.
Continuous When this option is selected, the current frame rate is displayed in fps (frames per second) in the
window "Image settings". The frame rate can be changed in the input field "Target frame rate".
The max. possible frame rate depends on the exposure mode and exposure time.
Process interface The device is triggered via the process interface (e.g. PLC).

ON ON

Iinput

Trigger

Trigger
The device is triggered by a hardware via the rising edge of
Positive edge
an input signal.
OFF OFF
t
Iinput

ON ON
Trigger

Trigger
The device is triggered by a hardware via the falling edge of
Negative edge
an input signal.
OFF OFF
t
Iinput

ON ON
Trigger

Trigger

Trigger

The device is triggered by a hardware via the rising and

Positive and negative edge
falling edge of an input signal.
OFF OFF
t

7.3.2 Set resolution

Option Description
23 k (176 x 132) A resolution of 176 x 132 pixels is set for the live image (23000 pixels).
100 k (352 x 264) A resolution of 352 x 264 pixels is set for the live image (100000 pixels).

After the resolution has been set, the display of the live image is enlarged or reduced.
►► Use the mouse wheel to set the size of the live image.

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7.3.3 Set max. background distance

Option Description
The measurement of objects with a maximum distance of about 5 m is unambiguous. Objects farther away
Less than 5 m
are represented in a wrong size and shape as if they were at a distance of up to about 5 m (see explanation
[1 frequency]
below).
The measurement of objects up to about 30 m is possible. Due to the measurement with an additional low
Up to 30 m frequency the unambiguous range can be extended (see explanation below).
[2 frequencies] With decreasing frequency noise increases and repeatability decreases. Therefore several measurements and
longer measuring times are needed.
Objects up to about 30 m are measured with 2 frequencies. An image is generated from this measurement.
The third frequency detects measurable pixels between approx. 30 and 200 m (e.g. background reflections). To
suppress ambiguity these pixels are deleted from the generated image and identified as invalid pixels.
More than 30 m The result of the measurement is an image of objects up to a distance of approx. 30 m with increased
[3 frequencies] unambiguity.
With decreasing frequency noise increases and repeatability decreases. Therefore several measurements and
longer measuring times are needed.
Because of the limited illumination intensity of the device objects can only be measured up to a distance of only 30 m.

7.3.4 Fast Frequency Mode

From a distance of 30 m [2 frequencies] the "Fast Frequency Mode" can be activated. The mode controls
image capture and processing. By means of parallelisation processing of the frames is accelerated.

The "Fast Frequency Mode" is only available for a continuous trigger source.

Explanation of the unambiguity of the measuring range

To measure objects, the device transmits a modulated light signal and detects the light reflected from the
objects. The distance of the objects is determined from the time of flight of the transmitted and reflected
light.
Whereas the modulation frequency is not changed by the reflection, the phases of the transmitted and the
detected light are shifted to each other depending on the distance of the reflected point.
Phase shifts which are a multiple of the wave length are not differentiated. Therefore distances greater
than half the wave length cannot be measured unambiguously. With a modulation frequency of 30 MHz,
half the wavelength is 5 m.

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∆φ

∆φ

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 D/m

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0 33 66 99 t/ns

Example
The following figure shows two captures of the same scene with different distance settings .

1: Maximum visible distance less than 5 m [1 frequency]: Colours are repeated for distant objects
2: Maximum visible distance up to 30 m [2 frequencies]: Colours can be clearly assigned to different distances

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7.3.5 Set exposure mode

In the 3D view the scene dynamics may be too high for a single exposure. This particularly applies to the
following areas:
●● Areas with many different reflectivities (e.g. black, white, shiny)
●● Areas with many different distances to the device
In this case the image quality can be increased by two or three exposures with different exposure times.
This increases the evaluation time and the sensitivity to movements in the scene.

Option Description Display/settings

Automatic adaptation of the exposure time during the image
capture.
The exposure time is calculated between the frames by the
Auto-exposure device. Auto-exposure is only available for the trigger source
continuous.
After auto-exposure has been switched on the exposure
settings are suppressed.

Exposure mode for scenes with low dynamics.

The exposure time is indicated in µs. The value can be
changed with the slider bar or entered in the display window.
Low [1 exposure]
With a click on the button [Optimise] the device captures
several images and calculates the optimum exposure time for
the current scene.

Exposure mode for scenes with high dynamics.

The exposure times are indicated in µs.
●● The value of the longer exposure time can be changed with
the slider bar or entered in the display window.
Moderate [2 exposures] ●● The value of the shorter exposure time is set as a ratio of
the longer exposure time. The ratio can be changed with the
slider bar or entered in the display window.
With a click on the button [Optimise] the device captures
several images and calculates the optimum exposure times for
the current scene.

Exposure mode for scenes with very high dynamics.

The exposure times are indicated in µs. Default values cannot
be changed manually or automatically.
High [3 exposures]
This exposure mode cannot be combined with the distance
option "More than 30 m" (→ „7.3.3 Set max. background
distance“).

With the automatic optimisation the exposure times are set to the current scene (total device image less a
frame). The scene must not change during optimisation. This avoids saturation and measurement noise is
minimised. So the application is more immune to interference.

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Even after optimisation of the exposure times invalid pixels or much image noise may occur . This may
have the following cause:
● The pixels are outside the optimisation area (e .g . in the frame of the device image) .
● The pixels represent shiny objects .
● The pixels represent dark objects whose difference to the brightest objects is too great . In this case
this may be improved by increasing the number of exposure times .

Example
The following figure shows the 2D and 3D captures of a chessboard section at a distance of 60 cm with
different exposure modes .
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1: An exposure time of 500 µs, white surfaces almost saturated, black surfaces noisy
2: Two exposure times of 500 µs and 3500 µs, white and black surfaces slightly noisy

7.3.6 Set target frame rate

A frame rate can be defined for the device which it tries to reach .

The maximum target frame rate is 30 fps .

Set target frame rate

► Enter target frame rate in the field .

> The current frame rate is displayed above the target frame rate .
Depending on the settings activated, the target frame rate cannot be reached by the device . The following
settings have an effect on the target frame rate:
● Maximum visible distance (→ „7.3.3 Set max. background distance“)
● Exposure mode, exposure time, auto-exposure (→ „7.3.5 Set exposure mode“)
● Fast frequency mode (→ „7.3.3 Set max. background distance“)

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●● Filters (→ „7.3.7 Apply filter“)

●● Image processing

Observe the notes on device cooling in the operating instructions when the following note is
displayed:

7.3.7 Apply filter

Filters can be applied to optimise the frame rate.
►► In the selection list "Apply filter" select the type of image to which the filters are to be applied:

Option Description
All images The filters are applied to the distance image and the amplitude image.
Amplitude image The filters are only applied to the amplitude image.
Distance image The filters are only applied to the distance image.

►► Select spatial filter:

Option Description Properties

●● Good edge preservation
Median filter Each pixel is replaced by the median of the neighbouring pixels.
●● Moderate evaluation time
Every signal value is replaced by the mean value calculated with ●● Bad edge preservation
Mean filter
the signal values of the neighbouring pixels. ●● Short evaluation time
The intensity of a pixel is replaced by the weighted mean value of ●● Excellent edge preservation
Bilateral filter
the intensities of neighbouring pixels. ●● Very long evaluation time

►► Select matrix size.

>> The matrix size determines the window around the pixel to be calculated. The pixels in this window are
used for calculation.
►► Select time filter:

Option Description
A weighted mean value across successive images is calculated. More recent images have more weight
Exponential filter than older images.
This filter can only be applied to the trigger source "continuous".

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7.3.8 Clip 3D data

By clipping the 3D data the data which is to be used for further calculation can be limited. If the 3D data
is clipped, only the data within the min./max. values are used for further calculation. The data outside the
min./max. values is rejected.
If the button "Clipping box on 3D data" is active, a min. value and a max. value can be defined for each of
the three coordinate axes.
Clip 3D data
►► Set button "Clipping box on 3D data" to "on".
>> The fields for the 3D data to be clipped are shown. UK

►► Enter min./max. values for the three coordinate axes.

The data clipped is differently displayed in the views:

●● In the 3D view the data within the area is suppressed.
●● In the 2D view the data within the area is displayed in magenta.

A coordinate system can be transformed via XML-RPC. The 3D data clipped is applied to the
transformation.

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7.3.9 Operate several devices

The devices may interfere with each other if they are not optically separated from each other.

f1 f1 f1 f1 f1 f2

1 2 3

1: Mutual interference of the devices when operated simultaneously with a frequency f1

2: Prevention of interference when operated with a frequency f1 by cascading the trigger signals
3: Prevention of interference when operated with different frequencies f1 and f2

Interference can be prevented with the following measures:

Measure Description
The trigger signals are set so that the devices are triggered at different points in time (→ „7.4 Create
Cascading the
output logic“ and operating instructions).
trigger signals
This is the preferred measure to prevent interference.
The devices are triggered via different frequency channels. 3 frequency channels can be selected.
This measure is not possible for the option "more than 30 m" because 3 frequency channels are
Operation via different
already used for this option.
frequency channels
2 of the 3 frequency channels are used for the option "up to 30 m". Therefore the devices must use
one frequency channel together.

Set group use

►► Set button "Group use" to "on".
>> The selection list "frequency channel" is displayed.

►► Select frequency channel for the device.

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7.4 Create output logic

On the screen "Logic" pin events can be assigned to the available device outputs to provide the data of a
connected controller (PLC / PC) .

7.4.1 General creation rules

The creation of the output logic is based on the following rules:
● Pin events are output as binary numbers (1 = true, 0 = false) and can only be assigned to digital
outputs .
The following figure shows an overview of the configuration options in the output logic . Because of the
numerous combination options the logic circuits are divided into blocks .
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Pin events DIGITAL_OUT

7.4.2 Place logic blocks and assign signals

► Click .
> The "Logic" screen appears .

1: Main area
2: Selection area
3: Overview area

Window area Description

In the main area the assignment of the pin events for the outputs is displayed . The pin events and the
outputs are displayed as logic blocks in different font colour . Lines between these logic blocks represent the
Main area
assignment . If the elements in the main area go beyond the visible area, this area can be shifted using the
scroll bar at the edge of the main area .
Selection area All pin events and outputs are listed in the selection area .
In the bottom right corner of the main area a reduced main area is displayed for a better overview . If the
Overview area elements in the main area go beyond the visible area, this area can be shifted by dragging the red frame
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The following functions can be executed on the start screen "Logic":

Place new logic block in the main area
►► Click entry in the selection area and hold the mouse button down.
►► Hold the mouse button down to drag the entry to the main area and release the mouse button at the
requested position (drag and drop).

>> The respective logic block is displayed at the target position.

>> At the edge of the logic block at least one pin is displayed which is used for the assignment.
>> A logic block can be shifted to any position in the main area via drag and drop.

The device has a limited number of outputs. An error message is indicated when you try to position
more logic blocks than outputs are available.

Set output signal

►► Click output logic block.
>> In the bottom right corner of the output logic block a pen is displayed.

►► Click pen.
>> The settings of the output signal are displayed in a selection list:

Option Description
Static The output is switched without time limit (recommended setting).
Pulsed The output is switched with a limited signal duration.
In this window the signal duration can be set in ms for the output signal "pulsed". The minimum
Signal duration
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Delete logic block

►► Click logic block.
>> In the bottom right corner of the logic block a bin is displayed.

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►► Click bin.
>> The logic block and the connection, if any, to another logic block are deleted.

Assign pin event to output

►► Put the mouse pointer to the pin at the right edge of the pin event box.
►► Hold the mouse button down to drag the mouse pointer out of the pin.
>> Free digital outputs are identified by a green pin at the left edge of the output logic block. Every output
can be assigned only one pin event.
>> A red line is displayed between the pin event box and the mouse pointer.

►► Move the mouse pointer to the green pin of the requested output logic block.
►► If the connecting line between the pin event box and the output logic block is green, release the mouse
button.
>> A successful assignment is represented by a purple line.

>> When the logic blocks are shifted in the main area, the connecting lines follow.

Delete assignment of a pin event

►► Click the connecting line of the assignment to be deleted.
>> A minus sign on a red background is displayed.

►► Click minus sign.

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7.5 Configure interface

The data packages which are transmitted via the Ethernet interface can be defined on the screen
"Interface" .

► Click .
> The screen "Interface" appears .

1: Main area
2: Setting area
3: Overview area
4: Output string

Window area Description

In the main area the data blocks of a data package are displayed as boxes . The data is sent from left to right
Main area in the order of the data blocks . If the elements in the main area go beyond the visible area, this area can be
shifted using the scroll bar at the edge of the main area .

The setting area consists of the following subareas:

● Interfaces: The interfaces can be configured for the network protocols EtherNet/IP and TCP/IP . All settings
refer to the selected network protocol .
Setting area ● Preset data packages: The ifm Vision Assistant contains preset data packages that can be applied or
used as templates for user-defined settings . If a preset data package changes it becomes a user-defined
data package . The preset data package remains in its initial state . The data package changed last is
available as user-defined data package .
● General output format: The general output format refers to all data packages created (see section below) .
In the bottom right corner of the main area a reduced main area is displayed for a better overview . If the
Overview area elements in the main area go beyond the visible area, this area can be shifted by dragging the red frame
with the mouse .
● The output string indicates the character string which is integrated into the datagram . Depending on the
overall setting "Data encoding" in the setting area the output string is displayed in ASCII code or binary
Output string
code .
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Set general output format

The general output format of the numerical values can be set using the overall settings. The diagnostic
data can be assigned individual output formats which may differ from the general output format (→ „Set
data block“).
►► Click [Overall settings] in the setting area.

Setting Description
Data encoding Format for data encoding: ASCII or binary.
Precision Number of decimal places.

Display format
●● Fixed: fixed-point number UK
●● Scientific: exponential notation
Decimal separator 7-bit character (e.g. ".") as a separator of decimal numbers.
Output format:
●● 2: binary
Base ●● 8: octal
●● 10: decimal
●● 16: hexadecimal
Width Minimum total length of the value. If the value exceeds this width it is not shortened.
●● On: Every bit position which is not used by the value is filled with a binary 0 and positive values are
Numeric fill preceded by a plus sign.
●● Off: Bit positions which are not used by the value remain blank.
Fill Fill character
Alignment Right or left alignment of the value within the defined bit width.
●● little endian: least significant byte of a binary value at the first position or at the lowest memory
address.
●● big endian: most significant byte of a binary value at the first position or at the lowest memory
Byte order
address.
●● Network byte order: byte order defined by the network protocol.
●● Fieldbus-dependent: byte order defined by the fieldbus.

With the button [Default value] the setting can be reset to your default value.

More information about the settings → Operating instructions.

Add data block

A data block can be added at the start, end or between two existing data blocks.
►► Click the plus sign where the data block is to be added.

>> A selection list is displayed where the data blocks are grouped as follows:

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Group Data block Description

Start string Indicates the start of the data package.
End string Indicates the end of the data package.
User-driven input Allows writing of free text in the data package.
Unit vector matrix e1/ Adds a unit vector matrix to the respective axis in the Cartesian coordinate system (x,
General e2/e3 y, z) to project a radial distance
Conversion to world
Conversion of the current coordinates to the world coordinate system.
coordinate system
Index of active
Indicates the index of the active application.
application
X/Y/Z image Cartesian x, y z, coordinates of the pixels.
Normalised amplitude Image of the amplitude values of the light reflected from the object. The amplitude
image values are normalised to the exposure time.
Images
Radial distance image Image of the distance values determined through the time of flight.
Pixel status indication Display of the status (e.g. invalid, saturated) for each pixel.
Amplitude image Image of the measured amplitude values of the light reflected from the object.
Temperature front end Temperature of the image converter PCB
Temp illu Temperature of the device illumination.
Diagnostics Evaluation time Time to calculate the image data.
Frame rate Actual frame rate.
Diagnostic data → Operating instructions.
Delimiter – Delimiter to separate data blocks

The parser configuration for complex data blocks is time-intensive and prone to errors.
►► Keep data packages as simple and short as possible.

Set data block

►► Click box.
>> If the settings of the data block can be changed, a pen is indicated in the bottom right corner of the
box.

►► Click pen.
>> The settings of the data block are indicated in a selection list:

Group Data blocks that can be changed Options

Start string Input of a character string which marks the start of the data package.
General End string Input of a character string which marks the end of the data package.
User-driven input Input of a character string for application-specific purposes.

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Group Data blocks that can be changed Options

Temperature front end The following output formats can be individually set for every data block
of these groups:
Temp illu
●● Data type: signed integer, unsigned integer or floating point number of
Evaluation time different bit lengths.
●● Data encoding: format for data encoding (ASCII or binary).
●● Scale: factor for scaling the measured value.
●● Offset: amount added to the measured value.
●● Precision: number of decimal places (only with floating point numbers).
●● Display format: fixed point number (fixed) or exponential notation
Diagnostics (scientific).
●● Decimal separator: 7-bit character (e.g. ".") to separate decimal
Frame rate
numbers (only with floating point numbers).
●● Base: output format binary, octal, decimal or hexadecimal (only with UK
integers).
●● Width: If the value exceeds this width it is not shortened.
●● Numeric fill: Every bit position which is not used by the value is filled
with a binary 0 (on) or remains blank (off).
●● Fill: fill character.
●● Alignment: right or left alignment of the value within the defined bit
width.
Delimiter – Delimiter to separate data blocks

Delete data block

►► Click box.
>> In the bottom right corner of the box a bin is indicated.

►► Click bin.
>> The data block is deleted.

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8 Application management
In the application management the applications of the connected device are displayed and managed .

► Click to open the application management .

When you switch from the monitoring window to the application management confirm that the
evaluation (operating mode) of the device is stopped .

Functions:
Button Name Description

Import application Opens a window to import an application from a file .

Add new application Opens a window to create or add a new application .

Export Opens a window to export the application .

Duplicate Makes a copy of the application .

Delete Deletes the application .

Save Saves the changes entered in the application .

Cancel Rejects the changes made .

Maximum 32 applications can be saved .

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8.1 Activate application

► Click the arrow next to the requested application to activate it .
> The arrow is displayed in green .
If the active application is deleted, another application is not automatically activated .

8.2 Edit application

The name and description of an application can be freely edited later on without changing the
parameters and settings of the application .
► Click application .
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> The selected application is highlighted in light grey .

► If requested, make changes in the input fields "Name" and "Description" .

► Click to save the changes .
► Click [Edit application] .
> The edit window opens (→ „7 User defined mode“).

8.3 Add new application

► Click to create a new application .
► Make requested changes in the input fields "Name" and "Description" .
► Click [Edit application] .
> The edit window opens (→ „7 User defined mode“).

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8.4 Import application

► Click .
> The window "Open" to import the application is displayed .

► Select the file to be imported (* .o3d3xxapp) and click [Open] .

> As soon as the import is finished the application is indicated in the application list .

If the file format of the imported application does not correspond to the default format
(* .o3d3xxapp) an error message is displayed .

8.5 Export application

► Click application to be exported .
> The selected application is highlighted in light grey .
► Click .
> To export the application the window "Save as" is displayed .

► Select requested folder and name file .

► Click [Save]
> The saved application file has the extension "* .o3d3xxapp" .

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8.6 Duplicate applications

Applications can be duplicated to create an application where only the parameters need to be changed .
► Click the application to be duplicated .
> The selected application is highlighted in light grey .

► Click .
> A copy of the application is added at the end of the application list .

8.7 Sort application list UK

The order of the applications can be changed in the application list via drag and drop .
► Click application and hold the mouse button down .
> The application is marked in colour .
► Hold the mouse button down to shift the application to the new position .
► Release mouse button .
> The applications are numbered in the new order .

By sorting the application list new IDs are assigned to the applications . The IDs are used for the
external control via the process interface .
► Adapt external control to the new IDs .

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9 Device setup
For the device setup the setting options are as follows:
● General:
● Enter name and description of the device
● Password protection on/off
● Import and export settings
● Carry out firmware update
● Reset to factory settings
● Network
● Configure network protocol and network address
● Interfaces
● Configure the process interface
● NTP
● Set real-time clock
● RTSP
● Set Real Time Streaming Protocol

► Click .
> The "Device setup" screen is displayed .

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9.1 General information

Basic functions and options of the device are set in the window [General] .
► Click [General] to switch to the window "General" .
Functions
Field Button Description
Name – Editable field to enter a device name
Description – Editable field for additional device information

on
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Switches the password protection on or off .
Password protection
off
Input field Editable field to enter a password

Save and restore on If the function is switched on, the statistics of an application are saved
statistics on application before switching to another application . If there are statistics saved for an
switch application, they are restored .
off
[Export] Makes a copy of the settings and applications on the PC .
Settings Saves a copy of the settings and applications that are on the PC to the
[Import]
device .
Installs a firmware update .
Firmware update [Update]
The current firmware version is shown next to the button .
Restores the factory settings and deletes all current settings and
Factory settings [Reset]
applications .
Reboot [Reboot] Reboots the device .

Save Saves the changes made on the device .

Cancel Rejects the changes made .

9.1.1 Name and description

The name and the description of the device can be freely edited .
► Click input field .
► Enter requested text .
► Click to save the changes .

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9.1.2 Password protection

When the password protection is active, the "Applications", "Device setup" and "Device info" screens are
locked and only accessible after the password has been entered . Without entering the password, only the
monitoring window opens .
► Activate password protection .

► Enter password in the input field .

► Click to save the changes .

> The changes are saved on the device .

9.1.3 Firmware update

The current firmware is on the supplied data carrier or can be downloaded from the internet if needed:
www .ifm .com

The firmware update will delete all settings and applications .

► If necessary, export the existing settings beforehand .

► Click [Update] to update the firmware .

> A safety query is displayed .

► Click [OK] .
> The window "Open" appears .

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► Select requested firmware file (* .swu) .

► Click [Open] .
> A message indicates that the firmware update has been successfully completed .

> The ifm Vision Assistant connects to the device .

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After the update the default application is available on the device . With this application the ifm
Vision Assistant switches to the monitoring window .

Failed firmware update

Problem Solution
Error message:

►Change network settings of the device to a static IP address .

> After saving the settings the ifm Vision Assistant tries to
connect automatically .

The device is set to a temporary address or to DHCP .

Error message:

►Click on the start screen and connect device .

►Click message .
> The following messages are displayed:

– or –

– or –

►Click the message "Install another firmware" .

►Install another firmware .

With the key combination Ctrl+C the text of a message is copied to the clipboard . This works with
all messages displayed in the ifm Vision Assistant .

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9.1.4 Export settings

With the "Export" function, all settings and applications are exported from the device to the PC .
► Click [Export] to start the export of the settings .
> The window "Save As" appears .

► Enter name and click [Save] .

> The settings are saved in a file with the extension .o3d3xxcfg .

9.1.5 Import settings

Settings and applications can be imported separately or together . The following options are available:
● General (name, description etc .)
● Network settings
● Applications

Existing settings and applications are overwritten during the import .

► If necessary, export the existing settings beforehand .

► Click [Import] to start the import of the settings .

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> The window "Open" appears .

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► Select the requested file with the extension .o3d3xxcfg and click [Open] .
> The window "Import Selection" appears .

► Set the button of the settings to be imported to "on" (global settings, network and / or application
settings) .
► Click [OK] .
> The selected settings are imported .

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9.1.6 Factory settings

To delete all data on the device (setup, applications, etc.) the device can be reset to factory settings. The
firmware version is not reset.

Existing settings and applications are deleted when the device is reset to factory settings.
►► If necessary, export the existing settings beforehand.

►► Click [Reset].
>> A safety query is displayed.

►► Click [OK].
>> All settings are reset.
>> The device setup is closed and the start screen appears.

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9.1.7 Reboot device

The device must be rebooted if the EtherNet/IP interface is used after a change of the IP address . If TCP/
IP is used, it is not necessary to reboot the device .
► Click [Reboot] .
> A safety query is displayed .

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► Click [OK] .
> The device reboots .

> The ifm Vision Assistant connects to the device .

> If an application is active, the ifm Vision Assistant continues with the monitoring window . If no
application is active, the ifm Vision Assistant switches to the edit window .

► If connecting to the device fails, search for the device via on the start screen or connect it
manually .

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9.2 Network
The network settings of the device are set in the window [Network] . If a new device is connected and the
ifm Vision Assistant automatically finds the device, the default network data has already been entered .
► Click [Network] .
> The network settings are displayed in the window "Network" .

► Set button "DHCP" to "on" to activate DHCP (default: "off") .

► Enter network settings in the input fields .
Default settings:
● IP address: 192 .168 .0 .69
● Subnet mask: 255 .255 .255 .0
● Gateway: 192 .168 .0 .201
► Click to save the changes .
> The changes are saved on the device .
> The ifm Vision Assistant connects to the device .

> If an application is active, the ifm Vision Assistant continues with the monitoring window . If no
application is active, the ifm Vision Assistant switches to the edit window .

► If connecting to the device fails, search the device via on the start screen or connect it manually .

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9.3 Interfaces
In the [Interfaces] window the fieldbus and the output logic of the device are set .
► Click [Interfaces] .
> The settings of the process interface are indicated in the window "Interfaces" .

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Depending on the interface not all options are available .

Field Button Description

Process interface
Version X Version of the process interface protocol .
version
Editable field for the PCIC port on which the data of the process
interface is available with a socket connection .
PCIC port 50010 In the event of connection problems activate the port in the
firewall .

Switch "PCIC TCP schema auto update" on or off .

If "PCIC TCP schema auto update" is off, the PCIC data output of
the previous application remains active when the active application
PCIC TCP schema on is changed (→ Operating instructions). Only if the connection to the
auto update device is separated will the PCIC data output change .
off (standard) If "PCIC TCP schema auto update" is on, the corresponding PCIC
data output is activated when the active application is changed (→
Operating instructions) .
Hardware logic for the signals of the digital outputs of the device:
[PNP]
IO logic type ● PNP: switches positive potential to the output
[NPN]
● NPN: switches ground to the output
[deactivated]
[static]
IO application
[pulsed] Configures the external application switching via the digital inputs .
switching
[pulsed via trigger input]
[pulsed via input 1]

The external application switching is described in the operating instructions .

► Click to save the changes .

> The changes are saved on the device .

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9.4 NTP
In the window [NTP] the real-time clock of the device is set . A real-time clock which can be synchronised
via NTP (Network Time Protocol) is integrated in the device . If several devices are used, it is ensured via
NTP that the real-time clocks of the devices run synchronously .
► Click [NTP] .
> The NTP settings are indicated in the window "NTP" .

Field Button Description

Activate NTP Switch NTP on or off .
on When NTP is on, the device gets the date and time from the network .

off (default)
NTP servers The set NTP server replied to the last request .
green
NTP servers The set NTP server did not reply to the last request .
red
NTP servers So far no request has been sent to the set NTP server .
grey
NTP servers IP address IP address of the set NTP server .
Add server Adds the NTP server .

Delete Deletes the NTP server .

Max . number of Input field Set maximum number of requests . If the NTP server does not reply within
requests the set number of requests, the NTP server will be ignored in future .
Current time set on Date and time Display of the date and time saved last in the device .
device
Save Saves the network settings .

Cancel Rejects the network settings .

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9.5 RTSP
The Real Time Streaming Protocol is set in the [RTSP] window .
The network protocol RTSP controls the transfer of video data as stream . The stream can be replayed
with a client software (video player with RTSP support) .
Once the network protocol RTSP is active, the 2D amplitude image (logarithmic) of the device is
transferred and it can be retrieved via the displayed URL .
► Click [RTSP] .
> The RTSP settings are shown in the "RTSP" window .
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Field Element Description

Activate RTSP Switch RTSP on or off .
on If RTSP is on, the 2D amplitude image (logarithmic) of the device is
transferred .
off (standard) If RTSP is activated, the speed and the evaluation time of the
device are reduced .

Frame rate Sets the images per second (fps) . A high value leads to smoother
image transitions and requires more band width in the network .
Image quality Sets the quality of the images . A higher value means a higher image
quality, low compression and requires a higher band width .
A lower value means a lower image quality, high compression and
requires a lower band width .
Port 554 Port "554" is preset .

In the event of connection problems activate the port in the

firewall .

RTSP stream url RTSP stream url The URL "RTSP stream url" makes it possible to replay the stream with
a suitable client software (video player with RTSP support) . The URL
can be marked and copied .
Save Saves the settings .

Cancel Rejects the settings .

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For transferring the video data to the network the following conditions have to be met:
● one application is active (→ „8.1 Activate application“).

10 Device information
► Click .
> An image of the device and basic information are displayed .

Field Description
Name of the device; example: “New sensor” .
Name
The name of the device can be edited (→ „9.1.1 Name and description“).
Hardware & firmware Hardware and firmware version of the device .
Status Current status of the device .
Uninterrupted runtime of the device .
Uptime
Time format: ##d (days) ##h (hours) ##min (minutes) .
Device details Display of hardware and software details of the device (→ „10.1 Show device details“).

10.1 Show device details

For the diagnostics by support people detailed information about the device hardware and software used
can be displayed . The information is saved in a text file .
► Click [Show device details] .
> The device details are displayed .
► Click [Save] .
> The window "Save As" appears .
► Enter name and click [Save] .
> The settings are saved in a file with the extension .txt .

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11 Appendix
11.1 Network settings

The details of the network setting in this document describe the procedure for PCs with the
operating system Windows 7.
Changing network settings in a PC requires administrator rights.
The following ports must be open (if necessary, adapt the firewall settings):
●● UDP: 3321
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●● TCP/HTTP: 80 and 8080
●● TCP: 50010

►► Open [Network and Sharing Center].

►► Click the name of the local network next to [Connection].

>> The window "Local Area Connection Status" of the local network opens.

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►► Click [Properties].
>> The window "Local Area Connection Properties" of the local network opens.

►► Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)].

►► Click [Properties].
>> The window "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties" opens.

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►► Select the option [Use the following IP address:].

►► Set the following default values:
●● IP address: 192.168.0.1
●● Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
●● Default gateway: 192.168.0.201
►► Click [OK].

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11.2 Glossary
Active application
The application set to "active" in the device: This application is running when the device is ready for
operation.

Amplitude
Refers to the reflectivity of the objects in the infrared range: The device provides a greyscale
representation of the measurement result - the higher the reflection, the lighter the shade of grey.

Anchor function
The anchor function enables the detection of the object's position and orientation, for example in
completeness monitoring. This enables to compensate for a rotation of the object up to 40°.

Application switching
The application switching can be triggered via the process interface or via the digital inputs.

Operating mode
Active mode by default if an active application is available on the device. The active application is in the
process of being executed.

User defined mode

Mode to configure and set the device and the applications: no application is executed.

Pixel
Individual data point in a 2D/3D image.

Process interface
Interface for external hardware: Data can be transmitted by or received from a PLC, for example, via the
process interface.

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