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Wenglor B50 User Manual

Wenglor B50
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B50
C50
Smart Camera / Vision-Sensor / 1D-/2D-Code-Scanner / OCR Reader
Operating Instructions
Translation of the Original Operating Instruction
Subject to change without notice
Available as PDF version only
Version: 1.4.0
Status: 17.02.2017
www.wenglor.com
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Table of Contents

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Wenglor B50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWenglor
ModelB50
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Use for Intended Purpose

Safety Precautions

Lists critical safety instructions and precautions for product use.

Approvals and protection class

Details relevant certifications and protection classifications for the sensor.

Technical Data

Available weQube Sensor Types

Lists available sensor models categorized by image chip and connection type.

List of Technical Data

Comprehensive list of optical, electrical, mechanical, and general sensor specifications.

Connection Diagrams

Illustrates physical connection diagrams for sensor ports and explains symbol legends.

Housing Dimensions

Provides detailed mechanical dimensions and drawings of the sensor unit.

Control Panel

Explains the physical control buttons and display interface of the sensor.

Installation and Connection

General Installation Instructions

Outlines general guidelines and precautions for sensor installation, including mounting.

System Overview

Presents a visual overview of system components and accessories, including cables and mounting systems.

Accessory Products

Lists and describes optional accessory products like mounting systems and connection cables.

Matching Connection Technology

Lists and describes various connection cables and modules for interfacing the sensor.

LED Display

Explains the function and meaning of the status LEDs on the sensor for Profinet and Ethernet/IP.

Initial Start-Up

Guides the user through the initial start-up process, including cable connection and network settings.

Sensor Network Settings

Details the sensor's default IP address and subnet mask, and options for connection.

Adjusting Sensor Network Settings Manually

Explains how to manually configure sensor and PC IP addresses to ensure network connectivity.

Adjusting Sensor Network Settings Automatically via DHCP Server

Describes how to use a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to the sensor.

Initial Start-Up of the weQube at a Controller

Outlines the steps for integrating the sensor into a controller system, including software description files.

Default Settings

Lists default settings for various parameters like Teach+, Display, Interface, Language, and Password.

Installing and Updating the Software

Minimum Requirements

Lists hardware and software prerequisites for installing the weQube software.

Installation Procedure

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the weQube software on a PC.

Updating the Software

Explains the process for uninstalling old and installing new versions of the weQube software.

Updating the Firmware

Firmware Update via weQube Software

Details the procedure for updating firmware directly through the weQube software interface.

Firmware Update via FTP-Interface

Explains how to update firmware using an FTP client connection to the sensor.

License Management

General Layout of weQube Software

Initial Window

Describes the initial interface elements of the weQube software, including connection and project options.

Connecting the Sensor (Connect to Device)

Guides on establishing a connection between the PC software and the sensor.

Device list

Explains the device list window, searching, and connecting to sensors.

The Search Network Window

Details how to search for sensors within the network and manage network settings.

The File Manager

Describes the file manager functionality for exchanging files between PC and sensor via FTP.

Properties

Explains the sensor's system settings and properties displayed in the software.

Open

Describes how to open project files, Teach+ files, and template files.

Demo Projects

Introduces demo projects for training and application examples, with associated tutorials.

User Interface

Common Layout Features

Explains how to customize the layout of the software interface by moving and docking windows.

The Menu Bar

Details the actions available in the software's menu bar, including File and User Accounts.

File

Explains file operations like New, Open, Save, Save As, and Exit within the software.

User accounts

Describes settings for user administration, including log out, disabling the monitor, and automatic login.

Settings

Covers program initialization options, work folder settings, and image archive configuration.

View

Explains how to activate/deactivate various windows like Image Container Viewer, Histogram, Navigator.

Help

Provides information on software help features, version information, and operating instructions.

User Mode

Explains the difference between basic and advanced user modes for module visibility.

Modifiable Windows and Areas

Details the different windows and areas within the software that can be shown or hidden.

Navigation Area, Settings/Results, Function Field

Explains the Navigator, Property, and Module Toolbar areas of the software interface.

Image Container Viewer

Describes the image container viewer for previewing image sequences and its navigation features.

Profile

Explains the profile area for displaying gray-scale values along an arrow in the image.

Histogram

Describes the histogram area for showing frequency distribution of gray-scale values.

Toolbox

Details the toolbox area where modules are displayed and can be added to the project.

Network Tools

Lists network tools accessible from the menu, such as Device List and File Manager.

Project Tools

Describes project tools for quick execution of functions like New Project, Save, Teach+, and Run Module.

Software Module

Application Module

Describes the application module, its overview, and setting parameters.

Camera Device Module

Details the camera device module, its overview, and parameters for image acquisition.

White Balancing

Explains how to activate and use the white balancing function for color correction.

Module Localizer

Explains the localizer module's objective and procedure for tracking objects.

Module Coordinate System

Introduces the coordinate system module for translatory and rotary tracking of objects.

Module Region

Explains the module region for defining the area of interest for evaluation.

Module Filter

Introduces the module filter for enhancing image characteristics and suppressing undesired ones.

Module Threshold

Explains the threshold module for converting images to binary for evaluation.

Module Threshold HSV

Introduces the HSV threshold module for color-based object detection.

Module Cluster

Explains the cluster module for detecting, counting, and sorting objects.

Module Measure

Introduces the measure module for performing dimensional inspections like distance and angle.

Module Code 1D

Introduces the 1D code module for reading various barcode types.

Module Code 2D

Introduces the 2D code module for reading Data Matrix, QR Code, and PDF417.

Module Image Comparison

Explains the image comparison module for comparing objects against a reference image.

Modules OCR (optical character reader)

Introduces the OCR module for reading characters, numbers, and symbols.

Pattern Matching Module

Introduces the pattern matching module for recognizing objects in an image.

Module Match Code

Introduces the match code module for comparing scanned codes against taught-in codes.

Module Logic

Introduces the logic module for linking values and events using mathematical functions.

Module Math

Introduces the math module for performing mathematical operations on numbers.

Module Numeric Comparison

Introduces the numeric comparison module for comparing two numbers.

Device IO Unit

Introduces the device I/O unit for configuring inputs and outputs.

Device Display

Introduces the device display module for adapting the display to individual needs.

Device Indicator

Introduces the device indicator LEDs for visualizing parameter statuses.

Device Communication

Introduces the device communication module for data transmission to and from the sensor.

Module Statistics

Introduces the statistics module for fine-tuning applications based on sensor data.

Project Change via Digital I/O

Software Settings

Details software settings for assigning Input Project Selection and Output Project Selection functions.

Procedure

Provides the procedure for changing projects via digital I/O, including timing parameters.

Network Settings

Web-Based Configuration

Invoking the Administration Interface

Explains how to access the sensor's web interface using its IP address and login credentials.

Page Layout

Describes the subdivision of the web interface into language selection, display, category selection, and page content.

Device, General

Displays general device information after establishing a connection, including part number and description.

Device Settings

Covers network and display settings, sensor configuration, and password changes via the web interface.

Network settings

Details IP address, subnet mask, and standard gateway settings for network connectivity.

Network Reset

Explains how to reset network settings to their default values.

Display Settings

Refers to section 6.4.2 for detailed descriptions of display settings.

Configuration

Refers to section 6.7 for sensor configuration details.

Password

Explains how to change the password for the website interface.

Projects

Describes loading projects from the SD card or selecting them as start projects.

Teach-In

Refers to section 11.22.3.5 for descriptions of teach-in options within the web interface.

Image

Explains how the current sensor image is displayed in the live image window and how to freeze it.

Maintenance Instructions

Proper Disposal

Exclusion of Liability

Appendix

Setting up an FTP Server at a PC

Provides instructions and examples for setting up an FTP server for file transfer.

weQube status information

Lists possible weQube status information codes and their descriptions, related to errors and system states.

Coordinate system

Explains Cartesian coordinate systems used by the sensor, including image sensor, image, and input systems.

Network Settings

Lists network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, FTP, TELNET, HTTP) and their respective ports used for communication.

weQube Software Module States

Lists specific states and error codes for each software module, aiding in troubleshooting.

Changelog operating instructions

Software changelog

Firmware changelog

Lists firmware updates, their release dates, descriptions, and compatibility information.

Software changelog

Lists changes made to the PC software versions, including features, bug fixes, and updates.

EU Declaration of Conformity