AutoVISION Quick Start Guide

AutoVISION Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4 1. Install and Start AutoVISION ............................................................................ 6 2. AutoVISION Display and Basic Operation ......................................................... 7 3. Connect to the Camera .................................................................................... 9 4. Capture an Image ........................................................................................... 11 5.

Edit Vision Job ................................................................................................ 12 5.1. Set Camera Parameters ............................................................................... 12 5.2. Use Locate Tool ............................................................................................ 14 5.3. Use Decode Tool, Show Only the ROI of the Selected Tool, Adjust ROI by Checking Coordinate, Rotate ROI Automatically ................................................ 16 5.4. Use OCR Tool ............................................................................................... 19 5.5.

Use Count Tool ............................................................................................ 21 5.6. Use Presence/Absence Tool, Use Zoom Options ........................................ 22 5.7. Use Measure Tool ........................................................................................ 24 5.8. Try All Tools ................................................................................................. 26 5.9. Set Inspection Outputs ................................................................................ 27 5.9.1. Digital Outputs .......................................................................................

27 5.9.2.TCP/IP and Serial Output String .............................................................. 29 5.9.3.Opening Telnet Client to View Results .................................................... 31 6. Save Job ......................................................................................................... 32 7. Run the Job .................................................................................................... 32 8. Saving Setup or Runtime Images .................................................................... 33 1

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AutoVISION Quick Start Guide December 2020 9. Save Job to Flash Memory on Camera ........................................................... 34 10. Switch Job Saved on Camera ........................................................................ 35 11. Edit Which Job is Saved on Camera ............................................................. 35 Appendix A – Quick Start Samples ...................................................................... 36 Appendix B – Use Omron Microscan Link ........................................................... 37 Appendix C – Use FTP Image Output ..................................................................

39 Appendix D – Correlation Table with Omron FH/FQ Series ................................ 40

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AutoVISION Quick Start Guide December 2020 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your MicroHawk smart camera. This document is designed as a quick overview on how to use the AutoVISION software to set up a simple vision application. This document will guide you through software installation, and then through the 5 simple steps to deploy your vison application which are Connect to the camera, create “new” job, get a good Image, program and Edit your job, and then finally to Run it. AutoVISION Help Full details for the operation of AutoVISION can be found in Help. You can access the HELP from the UI two ways, either through the menu or by clicking on the help icon .

Additional Material for the purchase, setup and operation of your Omron Vision System can be found on your local Omron Website. These include: Name of Manual Camera specific Datasheets Quickstart Guides Camera specific Hardware User’s manual Communication and Industrial protocol manual

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AutoVISION Quick Start Guide December 2020 The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings Precautions for Correct Use Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and performance. Additional Information Additional information to read as required. This information is provided to increase understanding or make operation easier.

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