SICK IVP Ranger E/D - Configuring the Ranger; Ranger Studio

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Operating Instructions Chapter 3

Ranger E/D

Overview

A basic recommendation is therefore to always eliminate ambient light – for example by

using a cover – and instead use illumination specifically selected for the measurements to

be made.

The geometries of the set-up – that is the placement of the Ranger, the lightings and the

objects in relation to each other – are also important for the quality of the measurement

result. The angles between the Ranger and the lights will affect the type and amount of

light that is measured, and the resolution in range measurements.

Chapter “Mounting Rangers and Lightings” in the Reference manual contains an introduc-

tion to factors to consider when mounting the Ranger and lightings.

3.3 Configuring the Ranger

Before the Ranger can be used in a machine vision application, the Ranger has to be

configured to make the proper measurements, and to deliver the profiles with sufficient

quality and speed. This is usually done by setting up the camera in a production-like

environment and evaluating different ways of mounting, measurement methods and

parameter settings until the result is satisfactory.

3.3.1 Ranger Studio

The Ranger Studio application – which is a part of the Ranger development software – can

be used for evaluating different set-ups of the camera, and for visualizing the measure-

ments. With Ranger Studio, you can change the settings for the camera and instantly see

how the changes affect the measurement result.

Once the Ranger has been set up to deliver measurement data that meets the require-

ments, the settings can be saved in a parameter file from the Ranger Studio. This parame-

ter file is later used when connecting to the Ranger from the machine vision application.

Figure 3.3 – Configuring the Ranger with Ranger Studio.