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Code Reader Setting Guide
-CF26-SR -CF26-LR -CF37-SR -CF37-LR
This product is designed and manufactured by Cognex Corporation. *Note that the warranty and general specifications of this product differ from that of programmable controller products.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Read these precautions before using this product.) Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly. The precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product only. For the safety precautions for other modules, refer to their respective user's manuals. In this manual, the safety precautions are classified into two levels: " WARNING" and " CAUTION".
Under some circumstances, failure to observe the precautions given under " CAUTION" may lead to serious consequences. Observe the precautions of both levels because they are important for personal and system safety. Make sure that the end users read this manual and then keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
[Installation Precautions]
[Security Precautions]
[Installation Precautions]
WARNING Before touching the code reader, be sure to touch an electric conductor such as grounded metal to
discharge the static electricity from your body. Otherwise, damage or faulty operation of the code reader may occur.
Be sure to install an I/O connector module to a main module. If not installed, dust or water-proof performance may not be obtained.
WARNING To maintain the security (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) of the programmable controller and
the system against unauthorized access, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, computer viruses, and other cyberattacks from external devices via the network, take appropriate measures such as firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), and antivirus solutions.
CAUTION IP protection rating is guaranteed only when all the connectors are connected with cables or sealed
with sealing caps. The cable is designed to connect with its key aligned with the keyway of the connector on the code
reader. Do not force the connections or damage may occur.
WARNING Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in death or severe injury.
CAUTION Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in minor or moderate injury or property damage.
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[Wiring Precautions]
[Startup and Maintenance Precautions]
[Disposal Precautions]
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Observe the following precautions when installing and operating the code reader, to reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage: This device requires the use of an LPS or NEC class 2 power supply. To reduce the risk of damage or malfunction due to over-voltage, line noise, electrostatic discharge (ESD), power surges, or
other irregularities in the power supply, route all cables away from high-voltage power sources. A code reader does not contain user-serviceable parts. Do not make electrical or mechanical modifications to a code
reader. Unauthorized modifications may void your warranty.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for regulatory compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
If the bend radius or service loop is smaller than 10 times of the cable diameter, the cable may cause cable shielding degradation, cable damage, or wear out in a short period. The bend radius must begin at least 152.4 mm from the connector.
Use this device in accordance with this manual.
CAUTION Use only 24 VDC and observe the indicated polarity. Otherwise, fire or damage may result.
CAUTION Do not clean the code reader with highly irritating or corrosive solvent such as caustic alkali solution,
methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), and gasoline. Doing so may cause a fault.
CAUTION When disposing of this product, treat it as industrial waste.
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT (1) This code reader shall be used in conditions;
i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the code reader, if any, shall not lead to any major or serious accident; and ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of the code reader for the case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the code reader.
(2) This code reader has been designed and manufactured for the purpose of being used in general industries. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, PRODUCT LIABILITY) FOR ANY INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY THIS CODE READER THAT ARE OPERATED OR USED IN APPLICATION NOT INTENDED OR EXCLUDED BY INSTRUCTIONS, PRECAUTIONS, OR WARNING CONTAINED IN MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC USER'S, INSTRUCTION AND/OR SAFETY MANUALS, TECHNICAL BULLETINS AND GUIDELINES FOR the CODE READER. ("Prohibited Application") Prohibited Applications include, but not limited to, the use of the code reader in; Nuclear Power Plants and any other power plants operated by Power companies, and/or any other cases in which the
public could be affected if any problem or fault occurs in the code reader. Railway companies or Public service purposes, and/or any other cases in which establishment of a special quality
assurance system is required by the Purchaser or End User. Aircraft or Aerospace, Medical applications, Train equipment, transport equipment such as Elevator and Escalator,
Incineration and Fuel devices, Vehicles, Manned transportation, Equipment for Recreation and Amusement, and Safety devices, handling of Nuclear or Hazardous Materials or Chemicals, Mining and Drilling, and/or other applications where there is a significant risk of injury to the public or property.
Notwithstanding the above restrictions, Mitsubishi Electric may in its sole discretion, authorize use of the code reader in one or more of the Prohibited Applications, provided that the usage of the code reader is limited only for the specific applications agreed to by Mitsubishi Electric and provided further that no special quality assurance or fail-safe, redundant or other safety features which exceed the general specifications of the code readers are required. For details, please contact the Mitsubishi Electric representative in your region.
(3) Mitsubishi Electric shall have no responsibility or liability for any problems involving programmable controller trouble and system trouble caused by DoS attacks, unauthorized access, computer viruses, and other cyberattacks.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi Electric FA sensor, MELSENSOR. This manual describes the basic operations of DataMan Setup Tool for MELSENSOR. For detailed description, use [Q & A] or [Help] on the menu of DataMan Setup Tool for MELSENSOR. Before using the product, please read this manual and relevant manuals carefully, and develop familiarity with the functions and performance of the code reader to handle the product correctly. Please make sure that the end users read this manual.
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CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 RELEVANT MANUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW 8 1.1 Overview of DataMan Setup Tool for MELSENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Target code readers of SetupTool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CHAPTER 2 SetupTool INSTALLATION 10 2.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CHAPTER 3 CODE READER SETUP FLOW CHART 12 3.1 Setup Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURATIONS 14 4.1 Configuration and Wiring of CF26/CF37 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CHAPTER 5 CONNECTING with SetupTool 16 5.1 How to Check and Set Personal Computer IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5.2 Starting SetupTool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.3 How to Check and Set Code Reader IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CHAPTER 6 SetupTool SCREEN 27 6.1 Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 6.2 Shortcut Operation Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 6.3 Application Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 6.4 Menu Tabs and Operation Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 6.5 Image Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 6.6 Result History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 6.7 Screen Layout Customization (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 6.8 Screen Layout Customization (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 6.9 Screen Layout Customization (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
CHAPTER 7 SETTING CODE READER 39 7.1 Installing a Code Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Points for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 7.2 Settings in Tune. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 7.3 Parameter Setting Using a Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
CHAPTER 8 Application Steps 44 8.1 Optimize Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 8.2 Code Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 8.3 Application Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Trigger settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Decode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.4 Format Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 8.5 Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
TRIG Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 TUNE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Output Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8.6 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.7 Save Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
CHAPTER 9 HOME TAB FUNCTIONS 70 9.1 Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 9.2 Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 9.3 Update Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 9.4 Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
APPENDIX 79 Appendix 1 Read Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Appendix 2 Code Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Appendix 3 External Transfer of Images and Reading Results Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Appendix 4 Supplemental Remarks for Tuning (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Appendix 5 Supplemental Remarks for Tuning (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Appendix 6 Tuning After Optimizing Maximum Exposure Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Appendix 7 Exposure Time, Gain Factor, and Image Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Appendix 8 Customizing Output Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Appendix 9 Setting an IP Address to a Code Reader (DHCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Appendix 10Virtual Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Appendix 11Outputting any characters from a decoded character string . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
On a code reader side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 On a programmable controller side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
REVISIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
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RELEVANT MANUALS
e-Manual refers to the Mitsubishi Electric FA electronic book manuals that can be browsed using a dedicated tool. e-Manual has the following features: Required information can be cross-searched in multiple manuals. Other manuals can be accessed from the links in the manual. Hardware specifications of each part can be found from the product figures. Pages that users often browse can be bookmarked. Sample programs can be copied to an engineering tool.
Manual name [Manual number] Description Available form Code Reader Setting Guide [BCN-P5999-1258] (this manual)
Basic operations of DataMan Setup Tool for MELSENSOR e-Manual PDF
Code Reader CF26 User's Manual [SH-082092ENG]
Functions, installation methods, system configuration, and required hardware components etc. of a code reader CF26
e-Manual PDF
Code Reader CF37 User's Manual [SH-082325ENG]
Functions, installation methods, system configuration, and required hardware components etc. of a code reader CF37
e-Manual PDF
Code Reader Connection Guide [BCN-P5999-1074]
Procedures for connecting a code reader to a MELSEC programmable controller to control a code reader through a CC-Link IE Field Network Basic connection, an SLMP connection, an RS-232 connection or an I/O connection
e-Manual PDF
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1 OVERVIEW
1.1 Overview of DataMan Setup Tool for MELSENSOR DataMan Setup Tool for MELSENSOR (hereafter referred to as SetupTool) sets the operation of MELSENSOR Code Reader CF Series. Each process for connecting, adjusting, and testing MELSENSOR Code Reader CF Series can be set easily in accordance with application steps. In this manual, a CF26 is used as an example to explain each setting.
Target code readers of SetupTool Name Model name CF26 CF26-SR, CF26-LR
CF37 CF37-SR, CF37-LR
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2 SetupTool INSTALLATION
2.1 Installation Operating environment
Installation procedure 1. Download the installer of SetupTool from the Mitsubishi Electric FA website. www.MitsubishiElectric.co.jp/fa
2. Close all running applications.
3. Run the obtained installer.
4. Select or enter the necessary information according to the instructions shown in the screen.
Item Description Operating system (English version) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Service Pack 1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (32-bit, 64-bit)
Available hard disk capacity 2 GB or more
Ethernet 100 Mbps (1 Gbps recommended)
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3 CODE READER SETUP FLOW CHART
3.1 Setup Flow Chart 1. Wiring Wire a code reader by referring to 'Chapter 4 Section 4.1 Configuration and Wiring of CF26/CF37 Series.' When communicating and controlling the code reader with industrial protocols such as SLMP, only power lines need to be wired.
2. Connection Connect to a personal computer by referring to 'Chapter 5 CONNECTING with SetupTool.'
3. Installation Install the code reader by referring to 'Chapter 7 Section 7.1 Installing a Code Reader.' (When pre-assessment and tests are executed, install the code reader in accordance with the results.) The distance from the code reader to an inspection target as well as the direction and angle of the code reader may affect the read rate significantly.
4. Tune Tune the code reader by referring to 'Chapter 7 Section 7.2 Settings in Tune,' 'Appendix 4 Supplemental Remarks for Tuning (1),' or 'Appendix 5 Supplemental Remarks for Tuning (2).' Mainly, auto-tuning can be executed by configuring 'Optimize Image' 'Tune.' In some cases, 'Exposure,' 'Gain,' 'Lightening pattern,' and 'Image Filter' need to be adjusted manually.
5. Reading test A code is read and a reading test is performed by pressing the [Trigger] icon. The test can also be performed by enabling 'Test Mode'.
6. Other settings Other settings such as a trigger type, multi-codes, data format, code quality, and communication are configured by referring to 'Chapter 8 Application Steps' as necessary.
7. Operation test A code is read and the operation test of the whole code reader settings is performed by a command from the [Trigger] icon or the external device.
(1)Wiring
(2)Connection
(3)Installation
(4)Tune
(5)Reading test
(6)Other settings
(7)Operation test
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4 CONFIGURATIONS
4.1 Configuration and Wiring of CF26/CF37 Series
Configuration
For details on the Ethernet cables (COGNEX products) and breakout cables (COGNEX products), refer to the user's manual for a code reader.
(CCB-84901-2001-**)
(CCB-PWRIO-**)
(CCB-M12X12FS-05)CF37-SR CF37-LR
CF26-SR
CF26-LR
(CCB-84901-2002-**)
Switching hub
Ethernet cable
Breakout cable (COGNEX products)
24 VDC
power supply
24 VDC
power supply
red
black
brown
blue
Code Reader Ethernet cable (COGNEX products) Personal computer
or
or or
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5 CONNECTING with SetupTool Set an IP address for a personal computer and the code reader that matches each other to connect the code reader and SetupTool. An IP address is an ID number assigned to a device to be communicated with Ethernet. To establish communication with devices, an IP address that matches with the IP address of each device needs to be set. Set the IP address in accordance with the use situation. For using the code reader in a system, the IP address must be matched with that of a device to be communicated (mainly a
programmable controller). Select "Use Static IP Address" for the code reader and "Use the following IP address" for the personal computer, and set the respective IP address according to a device to be communicated.
For using the code reader by connecting only to the personal computer, the IP address of the code reader must be matched with that of the personal computer.
When "Obtain an IP address automatically" is selected for the personal computer, select "Use DHCP Server" for the code reader.
When "Use the following IP address" is selected for the personal computer, select "Use Static IP Address" for the code reader and set the code reader IP address that matches with the personal computer.
For an IP address to be set when "Use Static IP Address" or "Use the following IP address" is selected, the rightmost set of numbers in the IP address must not be duplicated with that of the other devices. The setting of a subnet mask must be the same for the entire devices.
(An IP address setting example)
In this manual, the IP addresses shown above are used.
Setting item Personal computer Code reader IP address 192.168.3.3 192.168.3.102
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
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5.1 How to Check and Set Personal Computer IP Address
This section shows the method for checking and setting a personal computer IP address (Windows 7/Windows 10).
Open [Control Panel] and change the setting of "View by" to "Small icons." Click [Network and Sharing Center].
Click [Change adapter settings].
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Right-click an adapter to be connected to a code reader (Ethernet 3 in this example), and select [Properties] from the shortcut menu.
Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)." Click the [Properties] button.
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The setting of the IP address and the subnet mask can be checked or set as necessary. Click the [OK] button.
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5.2 Starting SetupTool Start SetupTool. The [Connect] in the [Home] tab is displayed immediately after starting SetupTool.
When SetupTool recognizes a code reader, "Name," "Address," "Firmware Version," and "Status" of the code reader are displayed under the "Network" section and the information can be checked. Whether the IP address matches with the one set in the connected personal computer can be checked in "Status."
Precautions
When a code reader is not recognized When a code reader is not recognized, try the following operations: Click [Update]. Check that the cables are properly connected. Allow the communication in the settings of a firewall or security software.
For details, refer to the following: Page 21 When communication with DataMan Setup Tool is not allowed by a firewall
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When a warning message appears A warning message may appear, which indicates that a function of DataMan Setup Tool is blocked by the Windows firewall. Select the checkboxes of "Private networks" and "Public networks," click the [Allow access] button, then continue the operation.
When communication with DataMan Setup Tool is not allowed by a firewall When a firewall is enabled and communication with DataMan Setup Tool is not allowed, a code reader may not be recognized since communication is not possible. To allow the communication in the Windows firewall, refer to the procedure below. When using other software with a firewall function, refer to the manual of the software and allow the communication with DataMan Setup Tool. The following shows the procedure for Windows 10.
Operating procedure Select [Control Panel] [System and Security] [Allow an app through Windows Firewall] from Windows Start.
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Click the [Change settings] button. Check if "DataMan Setup Tool" is displayed in the list. If it is displayed, the operations in step and are not necessary.
Click the [Allow another app] button. Click the [Browse] button in the "Add an app" screen, select "SetupTool.exe" in the folder where SetupTool is installed, then click the [Add] button. "SetupTool.exe" is stored in the following if the installation destination folder for SetupTool is not changed. (Example) When the version of SetupTool is v6.1.5_SR1 C:\Program Files (x86)\Cognex\DataMan\DataMan Setup Tool for MELSENSOR Code Reader v6.1.5_SR1
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Select the checkboxes of "Name," "Domain," "Private," and "Public" for "DataMan Setup Tool" in the list, and click the [OK] button.
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5.3 How to Check and Set Code Reader IP Address
Setting a static IP address to a code reader
Click [Repair & Support] on the left side of the SetupTool screen and select a code reader icon displayed under the "Network" section. When the setting status of a code reader IP address is displayed on the right side of the screen, select "Use Static IP Address."
Enter "192.168.3.102" for "IP Address" and "255.255.255.0" for "Subnet Mask" respectively, and click the [Apply] button. Wait for the code reader to be restarted and the IP address to be changed. (Time required: 30 sec)
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When the IP address is changed, click [Connect] on the left side of the SetupTool screen. Select the code reader icon to be connected, and click the [Connect] button on the lower right of the screen or double-click the icon.
Copying the static IP address of a personal computer Follow the same procedure as and in 'Section 5.3 Setting a static IP address to a code reader.'
Click [] on the right side of [Copy PC Network Settings] and select an Ethernet port to be connected. (Select the same port as the one selected in the procedure in Section 5.1)
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The IP address whose the fourth value of the selected Ethernet port is set to "0" is configured. Set the forth value "0" to the different value from other devices (102 is entered in this example). Click the [Apply] button. Wait for the code reader to be restarted and the IP address to be changed. (Time required: 30 sec) Perform the procedure of in Section 5.3 Setting a static IP address to a code reader to connect.
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6 SetupTool SCREEN
6.1 Screen Configuration The following shows the screen configuration when the code reader is connected. The details of each screen are explained in Section 6.2 or later.
The layout can be changed. The size of "Setting area" and "Image display area (Image Panel)" can be changed.
Shortcut Operation Icon Menu Tabs Operation Icons
Linked with the selected menu tab
Application Steps Setting Area
Image Display Area
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"Result History" and "Code Quality" can be displayed.
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6.2 Shortcut Operation Icon The following shows the operation icons which are always displayed on the upper left of the SetupTool screen.
Trigger: To read codes using the code reader. Live: To switch a display mode between a motion video (Live) and a still image. It is switched to a still image during the
operation. Save Settings (F4): To save the set parameters to the memory of the code reader. Reset Configuration: To reset the set parameters.
Trigger Save Settings (F4)
Live Reset Configuration
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6.3 Application Steps A setting flow is always displayed on the left side of the screen. The code reader can be set in order from the top. Not all the items need to be set.
Application Type To select a reading condition from the pull-down menu. By doing so, the assistant functions in [Application Details] are enabled. Even if the application type is set "Undefined," settings can be proceeded and codes can be read. Optimize Image To set for reading operation mainly. This is the area where 'Tune' is configured as the main setting of the code reader. Code Details To select codes to be read and set for the code reader to read multi-codes. Most of the code types can be read using the initial setting, however, some code types such as 'GS1 DataBar' need to be enabled in this application step. Application Details To set 'Trigger Type,' 'Exposure,' and 'Gain' for acquiring images. Assistant functions are enabled by linking with 'Application Type.' Format Data To set character strings to be output to a master device. This setting is configured by the following situtaion: appending control characters "STX" and "ETX," appending information including the code position to the character strings, and outputting a part of the read contents. Inputs/Outputs To set inputs and outputs using I/O lines. Communications To configure serial and Ethernet communication settings as well as industrial communication protocols such as SLMP protocol. Save Settings To save the set parameters to the memory of the code reader.
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6.4 Menu Tabs and Operation Icons Basic settings can be configured according to 'Application Steps.' However, when executing the specific operation such as "Update Firmware" and "Read saved data" individually, the target operation icon needs to be selected from the menu tabs ([Home], [Actions], [Settings], [System] and [View]).
Home A setting tab for connecting a code reader.
Actions Operation icons that instruct operation to the code reader are displayed.
Settings Operation icons for setting the code reader are displayed. The settings of 'Read Setups' and 'Code Quality' can be set in this tab.
System Operation icons for a code reader system are displayed. 'Acquiring backup data', 'Updating the firmware version of a code reader,' and 'Initializing the code reader' can be executed in this tab.
View Operation icons regarding a screen display are displayed.
Q & A The description of each setting item is displayed.
Help Various documents are displayed.
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6.5 Image Panel Image Panel displays an image when reading operation is completed.
(1) When a code is read successfully, the code is enclosed with a green frame. (2) The read data and cell size of the code in units of PPM are displayed in the screen.
(3) Operation and settings for the displayed image can be performed by using operation icons on the upper and lower part of the Image Panel.
(1)
(2)
(3)
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(4) Magnifying glass icons To zoom in and out the displaying image. (5) Autofit Mode To restore the zoomed-in or zoomed-out image to the normal size. (6) Pixel to Pixel Mode To display pixel grids emphatically when a zoomed image is used.
(7) Reset ROI To restore the entire image to the standard size when a reading region (a blue frame within the image) is adjusted. (8) Enable/disable image transfer To stop displaying an image in SetupTool when this function is disabled. However, images are kept being acquired and read by the code reader even if the image transfer is disabled. (9) Enable/disable Focus Feedback on image while in Live mode When this function is enabled, a bar indicating the focus of the lens is displayed during Live mode. (10) Size To change the resolution of an image to be displayed. The size can be changed among four patterns: Full, Quarter, 1/16 and 1/64. Smaller image size can speed up the image trasnfer. The size also relates to the image quality of an image file to be saved. The reading time is not affected by changing the image size. (11) Format To change the file format of image data to be imported to a personal computer. The format can be switched among "JPEG," "Bitmap," and "PNG." (12) Copy, Save Image, and Logging "Copy" is for copying the displaying image and can be pasted on applications such as Excel and PowerPoint. "Save Image" is for saving the displaying image as an image file. "Logging" is for setting the function whose an image file is saved automatically. (13) Exposure and Gain To adjust the brightness of an image to be imported. Increasing the value can make the image brighter. Gain is adjusted when the exposure time cannot be extended. (14) Focus To adjust the focus of liquid lens.
(4) (11)(10)(9)(8)(7)(6)(5) (12)
(13)
(14)
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6.6 Result History Result History displays reading result information such as read codes and reading time. For the display of Result History, refer to 'View' in 'Section 6.4 Menu Tabs and Operation Icons.'
(1) Clear: To clear result histories. (2) Pause Play: When pausing, it stops to display information in Result History even if codes are read. (3) Copy: The selected contents of a result history can be pasted on other applications. (4) Copy All: The whole result history can be pasted on other applications. (5) Customize: To select items to be displayed in Result History. (6) Filter: To filter the results being displayed. (7) Enable Beeper on Good Read: This function cannot be used at this point. (8) Logging: To perform and set logging and reporting.
The item to display in Result History can be selected from 'Customize' on the upper part of the Result History. Result: A content that is output by a code reader. It is basically a read code. Result Status: A result indicating whether reading is successful or failed. Arrival Time: A record of time when a reading result is arrived in a personal computer. Decode Time: Analysis time of the acquired image data. It is basically a reading process time. Trigger Time: Time required from when a trigger signal is received to when the reading is completed. Symbology: A type of a read code. Read Setup: A read setup number which is used when the reading is successful. Module Size: An average pixel number of a read code module (Thin lines for 1-D code, one module for 2-D code). The value is the same as PPM (Pixels Per Module). When selecting a result history, the state when the code is read is displayed in 'Image Panel.'
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
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6.7 Screen Layout Customization (1) The screen layout can be customized.
Hiding operation icons Operation icons are hidden by clicking [], and are displayed by clicking [] on the upper right of the screen.
Adjusting the area size When moving a cursor which is close to a boundary between areas, the cursor is displayed as the mark shown below. The area size can be adjusted by moving the mark vertically or horizontally with holding a mouse being clicked.
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6.8 Screen Layout Customization (2)
Displaying 'Image Panel' and 'Result History' side by side Click the [View] tab on the screen and check that 'Image Panel' and 'Result History' are turned ON. 'Result History' is displayed on the right-most side of the screen at the first startup. When it is not displayed on the screen, click the [View] tab and turn ON 'Result History.'
If 'Result History' is displayed on the right-most side of the screen, select it using a mouse and click the pin mark.
When holding the mouse being clicked on the character part of the 'Result History' in the 'Result History' area, the cross cursor appears. When moving the cursor with the mouse being clicked, the mark which is shown in the above image next to the blue arrow is displayed. Move the cursor to a desired position to which the mark indicates. To display 'Image Panel' and 'Result History' vertically, move the cursor down.
Displays the panel to
the left of the pane. Displays the panel above
the pane.
Displays the panel on
the center pane.
Displays the panel below
the pane.
Displays the panel to
the right of the pane.
Displays the panel on
the right-most side of the
window.
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6.9 Screen Layout Customization (3)
Displaying 'Image Panel' and 'Code Quality' side by side Click the [View] tab on the screen and check that 'Image Panel' and 'Result History' are turned ON.
When holding a mouse being clicked on the [Code Quality] tab under the 'Image Panel,' a cross cursor appears. Arrange the tab to a desired position by following the same procedure as Section 6.8 Displaying 'Image Panel' and 'Result History' side by side. When 'Code Quality' has already been displayed on the screen, the procedure will be the same as Section 6.8 Displaying 'Image Panel' and 'Result History' side by side.
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'Pin mark' and '' on 'Image Panel,' 'Result History,' and 'Code Quality'
The collapsed part is displayed by selecting the part at the right-most side of the screen ('Result History' in the example above). By clicking the 'pin mark' to switch the direction of the mark from horizontal to vertical, the window is fixed and always displayed without collapsing to the side. By clicking the mark again to switch its direction from vertical to horizontal, the window is collapsed to the side.
By clicking [], the window is removed from the screen. To display the removed window again, select it from the [View] tab on the screen.
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7 SETTING CODE READER
7.1 Installing a Code Reader Points for installation
Distance When the distance between a code reader and a work is close, the imaging range gets narrower and the target is captured in the larger size. When the distance is far, the imaging range gets wider and the target is captured in the smaller size. If the distance is set too far, codes may not be read. For the appropriate distance, refer to the product overview in Code Reader CF 26 User's Manual.
Installation angle The installation angle is the most important setting to read direct part marking codes. Especially for works which have high reflection, installing the code reader by tilting at the angle (10 to 20 degrees) toward codes can reduce reflections and improve the reading rate.
Direction For direct part marking, the direction of the code reader may also affect the reading rate. Especially for a code on a column-shaped work, the direction of the code reader may be limited.
Importance of pre-assessment and tests Appropriate installation conditions need to be checked by executing pre-assessment and tests to stabilize reading.
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