Vision sensor with built-in lighting I V Series

The Seven Techniques

to Stable Detection
 CAPTURE LARGE IMAGES OF THE WORKPIECE!
Technique

1 Capture the largest images that you can of the product to be detected.
Even for parts that are the same size, the size of the captured image greatly affects the detection performance.
The larger the captured image, the more stable the detection.

Details In order to display a sufficiently large Installation

distance
image of the workpiece, reduce the
20
10
distance from the workpiece to the 7.5
Field of view
sensor as much as possible. 7.5 mm 10 mm
The closer the distance, the smaller the
field of view.
Please adjust the installation distance to
ensure that a high percentage of the part
500 Field of view
is included in the field of view. 150 mm 200 mm
200
150
(Unit: mm)

Stability We compared the capability to differentiate between a spade and a club at installed distances of 50 mm and 300 mm.
changes The differentiation was performed by checking the shapes with the spade set as the master.
Installation distance: 300 mm

The
 match percentage for the spade is 100. The
 match percentage for the club is 52.

Installation distance: 50 mm

The
 match percentage for the spade is 100. The
 match percentage for the club is 0.

Capturing a large image of the workpiece greatly affects the match percentage.

(1) If you wish to detect the presence (or absence) of the product, zoom in on the subject
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matter to the maximum.
(2) If you wish to distinguish between any differences when looking at a specific section
of the product, zoom in on the specific section.
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 TRY CHANGING THE BACKGROUND COLOUR!
Technique

2 Changing the background colour may lead to dramatic improvements in the detection performance.
Increasing the contrast between the workpiece and the background, for example a white workpiece
with a black background or vice-versa, stabilises the detection.

Details Select a background colour that makes it possible to clearly capture the image of the workpiece's shape.
Generally, select a white background for black or metal workpieces and a black background for white workpieces.

The contrast The contrast

between the between the
workpiece and workpiece and
the background the background
is important! is important!

Stability We compared the stability for the shape of a metal key with a white background and with a black
changes background.
Black background

White background

The white background made it possible to cleanly extract the shape of the key.

(1) When performing tests on a desktop, try using black and white backgrounds.
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(2) If the installation environment is already fixed, try testing it on-site, or on a background
with a similar colour or material.

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 TRY USING A POLARISED FILTER!
Technique

3 A polarised filter has characteristics that only allow certain components of a light wave to pass.
Polarised filters are useful in preventing glare from glossy workpieces.
You can use a polarised filter to enable stable detections when glare is an issue.

Details
Attach the polarised filter to the front of the sensor.

Screw hole for

mounting the
attachment
Front cover
mounting
screw Concave parts

Concave parts

Stability We compared the detection capability of glossy workpieces with and without a polarised filter.
changes

Without polarised filter With polarised filter

By attaching a polarised filter, any glare in the centre of the image will be
removed, making the image much easier to use for detection.

(1) Basically, attaching the polarised filter helps clearly detect colours and shapes.
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(2) Remove the polarised filter when creating glare intentionally to make the difference
clear.

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 TRY USING A DOME ATTACHMENT!
Technique

4 Like polarised filters, dome attachments have the effect of preventing glare on glossy subjects,
but offer even greater glare-preventing effects than polarised filters. When it is not possible to achieve
the desired effects with a polarised filter, try using a dome attachment.

Details
Attach the dome attachment to the front of the sensor.

Screw hole for

mounting the
attachment
Front cover
mounting Concave
screw parts

Concave
parts

Stability We compared the captured images with a dome attachment and with a polarised filter.
changes * For distinguishing the print found on the bases of bottles.

With dome light With polarised filter

As shown above, the glare cannot be completely eliminated with a polarised

filter, but can be cleanly eliminated by using a dome attachment.

(1) If the target object is metallic, the appearance will change dramatically when using the
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attachment.
(2) If the size of the attachment does not fit, try tilting the head of the sensor slightly.

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 TRY USING THE DIGITAL ZOOM!
Technique

5 When using the "digital zoom function", it is possible to magnify the desired section of the field of
view for taking pictures. Magnification allows significant increases in detection stability, even when
increasing the distance from the subject matter.

Details

(1) From the Sensor Setup Menu, (2) Select Image Optimization under
select Sensor Setup. Settings Navigator.

(3) Select Digital Zoom from the expanded (4) Set Digital Zoom to ON.
settings on the Image Optimisation screen.

Stability We compared images captured with the digital zoom turned on and off.
changes With the digital zoom turned on

With the digital zoom turned off

Turning on the digital zoom makes it possible to capture large images of the
workpiece without changing the resolution, which makes the differences between
passing and failing workpieces clear. This makes detections more stable.

(1) Be sure to try this method when it is not possible to install the sensor head any closer.
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(2) The digital zoom can also be used to ignore portions of the part that could make
detection unstable.

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 TRY MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS!
Technique

6 The IV is equipped with a function that automatically adjusts the brightness to the optimal value.
However, you may be able to obtain more stable detection by manually adjusting the brightness.

Details

(1) From the Sensor Setup Menu, (2) Select Image Optimization under
select Sensor Setup. Settings Navigator.

(3) Select Advanced Brightness Adjustment (4) Set the optimal exposure time while
from the expanded settings on the Image checking the captured image on the
Optimisation screen. screen.

Stability
Let's compare the images captured with manual brightness adjustment and with no brightness adjustment.
changes

No brightness adjustment Fine manual adjustment of brightness

As shown in the example, there are cases where manual adjustment of the
brightness makes it possible to express the colour more cleanly.

With image-processing sensors, it is even more important to clearly bring out the
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differences in the content you wish to detect.

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 Making Effective Use of the
Technique

7 By connecting the IV series optional touch-panel monitor/controller (IV-M30), it is possible to

quickly and simply change setups on site.

Examples of use as a monitor

Tool display
Select the display patterns of tools from OFF /
Window / Process 1 / Process 2
Allows on-site checking of
stability levels in the current
environment.

Statistics display
Displays statistical information (Number of
OK and NG outputs, etc.) on the monitor.
Allows the current
operational status of the
sensor to be checked easily.

Histogram display
Displays OK/NG histogram of status on
the monitor.
Can display histograms of
the MIN/MAX thresholds
and total number of
OK/NGs etc.

Matching List
The matching level of each setting tool is
When imaging a sample
displayed on monitor. workpiece, it is possible
to check the current
judgement for each of the
tools in comparison to the
master.

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Intelligent Monitor (IV-M30)!

Examples of use as a dedicated controller

When using the monitor function as shown here, it is

possible to configure and add on new tools, as well as
register new workpieces all on-site and without a
PC. Up to 32 programmes can be pre-loaded, making
it possible to change setups on-site, all with just a
single touch. Since detection effects and settings can
be saved to USB, it is possible to continue work without
ever once having to use a PC.

Uses a touch panel makes for intuitive and speedy setup.

Changing the Area Adjusting the Size

Rotating the Area Moving Tools

The intelligent monitor can be connected to different models,

making it possible to combine the different judgement conditions
Other
for each camera into a single instantly identifiable standard.

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 LINE UP CO NTA I N IN G 9 M OD E L S F OR A VA RIETY OF SITU ATION S

ULTRA-COMPACT MODELS NEW

ULTRA-NARROW FIELD OF NARROW FIELD OF VIEW STANDARD WIDE FIELD OF VIEW WIDE FIELD OF VIEW
VIEW SENSOR MODEL SENSOR MODEL SENSOR MODEL SENSOR MODEL SENSOR MODEL
(WITH ATTACHMENT) (COLOUR) (MONOCHROME)

Monochrome AF type Monochrome AF type Colour AF type Colour AF type Monochrome AF type
IV-HG150MA IV-HG150MA IV-HG500CA IV-HG300CA IV-HG600MA
+
Magnifying lens attachment Monochrome AF type
OP-87902 IV-HG500MA

Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation

distance distance distance distance distance

18 40 20 40 40
3 4 10 42 42
8
27 6 7.5 31 31
5.2 7
100
16 22 150
(unit: mm) 140
300 105
150 120 300
32 90
24 275
300 208
(unit: mm) 275
206
500
200
(unit: mm) 600
150
(unit: mm) 550
412
AF...Automatic focus model
*View and optical axis has individual differences. (unit: mm)

AMPLIFIER-INTEGRATED MODELS

CLOSE RANGE SENSOR MODEL STANDARD SENSOR MODEL LONG RANGE SENSOR MODEL

Monochrome AF type Colour AF type Monochrome AF type

IV-H150MA Installation
IV-H500CA Installation IV-H2000MA Installation
distance distance distance
Monochrome AF type
IV-H500MA
50 50
12 25
9 18 300
100 33 45
24 500
18
300 75
150 128
56
36 95
27
1000
(unit: mm) 150
500 112
210
157
(unit: mm)

2000
300
225
(unit: mm)

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SYSTE M CO NFI G U R AT ION OF A N A M P L IF IE R-IN TEGR ATED MOD EL OR U LTR A -C OMPA C T H EA D M O DEL

ULTRA-COMPACT MODEL NEW Software for

the IV-H Series
IV-H1

PC
Ultra-compact IV-HG sensor head Sensor Sensor
sensor head to amplifier cable amplifier amplifier LAN cable IV-HG dome IV-HG dome Magnifying lens
(RJ-45 to RJ-45) attachment (large) attachment (small) attachment
OP-87903 (2 m) main unit expansion unit
IV-GD10 IV-GD05 OP-87902
IP67 environmental
resistance OP-87904 (5 m) IV-HG10 IV-HG15
OP-87950 (1 m)
OP-87905 (10 m) OP-87951 (3 m)
OP-87952 (5 m)
OP-87953 (10 m)

Narrow field of view IV-HG300CA IV-HG600MA

& standard use polarised light polarised light
polarised light filter filter attachment filter attachment
attachment OP-87900 OP-87901
NFPA79 compliant Ethernet cable
OP-87899
(M12 4pin-RJ-45)
Straight cable
IV-HG I/O cable (3 m) OP-87907 ( 1 m)
OP-87906 OP-87457 ( 2 m)
OP-87458 ( 5 m)
IV-HG vertical IV-HG rear IV-HG adjustable
OP-87459 ( 10 m)
mounting mounting bracket
bracket bracket OP-87910
24 V I/O I/O OP-87908 OP-87909

MONITOR

Intelligent monitor
Wall mounting adapter Panel mounting DIN mounting
IV-M30 adapter
OP-87464 adapter
[Supplied with the IV-M30] OP-87466
Monitor power cable
Drop impact
resistance: 1.3 m OP-87465

(M8 4pin - strand wire)

Touch panel Stylus USB memory
protective sheet OP-87462 stick 1 GB
OP-87443 (2 m)
OP-87463 [Supplied with OP-87502
OP-87444 (5 m) the IV-M30]
OP-87445 (10 m)
24 V

AMPLIFIER-INTEGRATED MODEL
NFPA79 compliant monitor cable for
amplifier-integrated model
(M12 4pin-M12 4pin)
Straight cable Right angle cable
OP-87450 ( 2 m) OP-88039 ( 2 m)
OP-87451 ( 5 m) OP-88040 ( 5 m)
OP-87452 ( 10 m) OP-88041 (10 m)
Sensor head
(amplifier-integrated type) IP67 environmental
resistance
OP-87453 ( 20 m)

Dome attachment Polarised visible Infrared polarised

IV-D10 light filter filter attachment
attachment OP-87437
OP-87436

NFPA79 compliant Ethernet cable

(M12 4pin-RJ-45)
Straight cable Right angle cable

Power I/O cable

OP-87907 ( 1 m) OP-88042 ( 1 m) Mounting adapter Front cover
(M12 12pin - strand wire)
OP-87457 ( 2 m) OP-88043 ( 2 m) OP-87460 OP-87461
OP-87458 ( 5 m) OP-88044 ( 5 m) [Supplied with a sensor] [Supplied with the sensor]
Straight cable OP-87459 ( 10 m) OP-88045 (10 m)
OP-87440 ( 2 m )
OP-87441 ( 5 m )
OP-87442 ( 10 m ) Appearance of
mounted
Right angle cable Software for OP-87685
OP-88036 ( 2 m ) the IV-H Series [Support pole not

OP-88037 ( 5 m ) IV-H1 Adjustable bracket included]

24 V I/O OP-87685
OP-88038 ( 10 m )
PC

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