SICK Ranger3

When the camera is connected, look at the 2D image and the laser line and do the
following adjustments:
1. If needed, adjust the tilt of the camera so that the laser line is horisontal in
the image, and make sure the laser line is orthogonal to the movement of the
conveyor belt.
These actions are to make sure that the laser line appears along the sensor in the
camera.
2. Turn the focus ring of the camera until the image is focused.
3. If needed, adjust the focus of the laser according to the instructions of the laser
manufacturer.
9.2.3 Recording images
Workflow step: Image, Data collection
Use the Record function in the user interface to record 2D or 3D buffers. When record‐
ing is active, each acquired buffer is streamed to the connected PC and saved in a
selected target folder.
NOTE
The Record button is automatically released when the image acquisition stops.
1. Click the correct workflow step: Image for recording of 2D buffers, Data collection for
recording of 3D buffers.
2. Click the File button above the image viewer.
3. In the dialog box that appears, select a target folder and a file name. The file
name will be used as a prefix for each saved file.
4. Click Save to close the dialog box.
5. Click Record to activate image recording.
6. Click Start to start the image acquisition.
✓
Each acquired buffer is saved in the selected target folder on the PC.
9.2.4 Loading and saving parameter files
Workflow step: Start, Cameras, Image, Data collection
Loading
To load a .csv file with pre-defined parameter settings, do as follows:
1. In the File menu, select Import configuration.
2. Find and select the parameter file and click Open.
✓
The parameter settings are loaded.
Saving
To save the current parameter settings, do as follows:
1. In the File menu, select Export configuration.
2. Find a place to store the file, name it, and click Save.
✓
The parameter settings are saved as a .csv file.
9.2.5 Saving and loading a User File
It is possible to store an arbitrary file called a User File on the device. A User File can
have any file extension and a maximum size of 300.000 bytes. A stored User File can
be downloaded from the device to a PC.
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