Autonics VG-C04 -25E Series User manual

User Manual
Vision Sensors
VG Series
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Preface
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing an Autonics product.
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User Manual Guide
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User Manual Guide
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This manual provides detailed information on the product's features. It does not offer any
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unforeseen developments within Autonics, and is subject to change without prior notice.
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User Manual Symbols
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User Manual Symbols
Symbol Description
Supplementary information for a particular feature.
Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injury or death.
Failure to follow instructions can lead to a minor injury or product damage.
An example of the concerned feature's use.
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Safety Considerations
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Safety Considerations
Following these safety considerations will ensure the safe and proper use of the product
and help prevent accidents, as well as minimizing possible hazards.
Safety considerations are categorized as Warnings and Cautions, as defined below:
Warning Failure to follow the instructions may lead to a serious injury
or accident.
Caution Failure to follow the instructions may lead to a minor injury
or accident.
Fail-safe device must be installed when using the unit with machinery that may cause
serious injury or substantial economic loss. (e.g. nuclear power control, medical equipment,
ships, vehicles, railways, aircraft, combustion apparatus, safety equipment, crime/disaster
prevention devices, etc.)
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury, fire, or economic loss.
Do not use this product for protecting human body or part of body.
Do not see light LED directly or direct beam at person.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage on eyes.
Do not connect, repair, or inspect the unit while connected to a power source.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
Check connections and connect cables.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
Use the unit within the rated specifications.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or product damage.
Use dry cloth to clean the unit. Do not use water or organic solvent when cleaning the unit.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
Do not use the unit where flammable/explosive/corrosive gas, humidity, direct sunlight,
radiant heat, vibration, impact or salt may be present.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or explosion.
Keep metal chip, dust and wire residue from flowing into the unit.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or product damage.
The above specifications are subject to change and some models may be discontinued
without notice.
Be sure to follow cautions written in the instruction manual, user manual and the
technical descriptions (catalog, homepage).

Caution during Use
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Caution during Use
Follow instructions in Cautions during Use. Otherwise, it may cause unexpected accidents.
24VDC power supply should be insulated and limited voltage/current or Class 2, SELV
power supply device.
In order to avoid malfunction from static electricity or noise, ground shield wire of the power
I/O cable.
Do not disconnect the power supply while setting operation or saving set information.
It may cause data loss.
Do not disconnect the power supply while updating firmware.
It may cause product damage.
Keep optical section of the sensor away from the contact with water, dust and oil.
It may cause malfunction.
When changing the light or filter, use the assembly tool and observe installation instruction.
When the sensor is not used for a long time, separate the power cable to store.
When connecting network, connection must be operated by technical expert.
In the following case, disconnect the power supply immediately. It may cause fire or product
damage.
①When water or foreign substance is detected in the product
②When the product is dropped or case is damaged
③When smoke or smell is detected from the product
Do not use the product in the place where strong magnetic field or electric noise is
generated.
This unit may be used in the following environments.
①Indoor (in the environment conditions in specifications)
②Altitude max. 2,000m
③Pollution degree 2
④Installation category Ⅱ

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Preface .............................................................................................................................iii
User Manual Guide ......................................................................................................... iv
User Manual Symbols ...................................................................................................... v
Safety Considerations ..................................................................................................... vi
Caution during Use......................................................................................................... vii
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ ix
1Product Instruction................................................................................... 11
1.1 Features............................................................................................................. 11
1.2 Accessory and sold separately..........................................................................12
1.2.1 Overall configuration diagram .................................................................... 12
1.2.2 Accessory................................................................................................... 13
1.2.3 Sold separately........................................................................................... 14
1.3 Ordering Information..........................................................................................16
1.4 Unit Description .................................................................................................17
2Specifications............................................................................................19
3Dimensions................................................................................................21
3.1 Body...................................................................................................................21
3.2 Bracket...............................................................................................................21
3.2.1 Bracket A (BK-VG-A) .................................................................................. 21
3.2.2 Bracket B (BK-VG-B) ................................................................................. 21
3.3 Cable..................................................................................................................22
3.3.1 Power I/O cable.......................................................................................... 22
3.3.2 Ethernet cable ............................................................................................ 22
4Connections ..............................................................................................23
4.1 Power I/O Cable (M12 12-pin connector)..........................................................24
4.1.1 Input ........................................................................................................... 25
4.1.2 Output (OUT0 to OUT3)............................................................................. 25
4.2 Ethernet Cable (M12 8-pin/RJ45 connector).....................................................26
5Installation .................................................................................................27
5.1 Working Distance and FOV by Effective Focal Length .....................................28
5.2 Installation of Vision Sensor ..............................................................................29
5.3 Focus Adjustment ..............................................................................................29
5.4 Replacement of Light and Filter.........................................................................30
5.4.1 Replacement of color filter or polarizing filter............................................. 30
5.4.2 Replacement of light .................................................................................. 31
6Vision Sensor Program [Vision Master]..................................................33
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................33
6.2 Vision Master Work Flow ...................................................................................37
6.2.1 Setting mode .............................................................................................. 37

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6.2.2 Operation mode.......................................................................................... 38
6.3 Installation of Vision Master...............................................................................39
6.3.1 System requirements ................................................................................. 39
6.3.2 Installation of the program.......................................................................... 39
6.3.3 Installation folder structure ......................................................................... 43
6.3.4 Removal of the program............................................................................. 43
6.3.5 Network setting........................................................................................... 44
6.4 Start and Exit .....................................................................................................47
6.4.1 Start ............................................................................................................ 47
6.4.2 Exit.............................................................................................................. 47
6.5 Vision Master Screen Layout.............................................................................48
6.5.1 Menu........................................................................................................... 50
6.5.2 Toolbar........................................................................................................ 53
6.6 Setting Menu......................................................................................................57
6.6.1 Network ...................................................................................................... 57
6.6.2 Camera....................................................................................................... 60
6.6.3 Input............................................................................................................ 66
6.6.4 Output......................................................................................................... 71
6.6.5 Work Group ................................................................................................ 75
6.6.6 Inspection ................................................................................................... 79
6.7 Inspection...........................................................................................................82
6.7.1 Alignment ................................................................................................... 83
6.7.2 Brightness .................................................................................................. 87
6.7.3 Contrast ...................................................................................................... 89
6.7.4 Area ............................................................................................................ 91
6.7.5 Edge ........................................................................................................... 93
6.7.6 Shape comparison ..................................................................................... 96
6.7.7 Length......................................................................................................... 98
6.7.8 Angle ........................................................................................................ 100
6.7.9 Diameter................................................................................................... 102
6.7.10 Object counting ........................................................................................ 105
6.7.11 Color identification.................................................................................... 108
6.7.12 Area of color ..............................................................................................111
6.7.13 Object of color counting............................................................................ 114
7Settings ....................................................................................................117
7.1 Simulator.......................................................................................................... 118
7.2 Device (Vision Sensor) ....................................................................................121
8Troubleshooting ......................................................................................125

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1.1 Features
VG series, vision sensor, is the light and sensor integrated type which has 13 types of inspection
functions, so that it can be applied and utilized for various environment and condition. Before
applying to actual environment to utilize, using simulator can realize inspection.
Since it is available to set 32 work groups and 64 inspection items for each work group, vision
sensor can flexibly response to the change of work environment.
Furthermore, parameter setting and monitoring from PC is simple through Ethernet
communication.
Light integrated vision sensor
Minimized image distortion with global shutter method
Proprietary technology to block optical interference to improve optical performance (patent)
Stronger in environment of vibration or impact with lens cover detachment prevention
technology
Various inspection function: alignment, brightness, contrast, area, edge, shape comparison
length, angle, diameter, object counting, color identification, area of color, object of color
counting
Flexible response to changing work environment by setting 32 work groups (64 inspection
items for each work group)
Easy work group managing and parameter setting
: Through vision sensor program (Vision Master), it is available to copy or save work group
saved in vision sensor to PC or work group saved in PC to vision sensor.
Real-time monitoring of inspection result
: Through vision sensor program (Vision Master), it is available to monitor the Pass/Fail
inspection result of inspection items in real-time. Furthermore, statistics data of the
inspection result can be generated, and it can be also initialized during inspection.
Realization of inspection by simulator
: Through vision sensor program (Vision Master), it is available to register work group with
an image saved in PC to test inspection, without vision sensor.
Saving data to FTP server
: According to the settings, an inspection result image can be transmitted and saved in FTP
server. Furthermore, setting the file naming rule can help to manage file.
Applicable to various environment with various light and filter
- 4 types of light (white/red/green/blue)
- 4 types of color filter (red/green/blue/infrared blocking)
- Polarizing filter (window/red/green/blue/infrared blocking)
Protection structure IP67 (IEC standard)

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1.2 Accessory and sold separately
1.2.1 Overall configuration diagram

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1.2.2 Accessory
Visit our homepage (www.autonics.com) to download vision sensor program (Vision Master).
Before using the product, please check whether all accessories above are included.
If there is a damaged or missing accessory, please contact Autonics sales team or retailer.
Please refer to the model name below, when purchasing the lost accessory.
■
Assembly tool
■
Bracket A
ASST-VG BK-VG-A

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1.2.3 Sold separately
Light※
LR-W-06-VG (white) LR-R-06-VG (red) LR-G-06-VG (green) LR-B-06-VG (blue)
※Besides offered light, another type of lights are sold separately.
Color filter
FL-R-VG
(red)
FL-G-VG
(green)
FL-B-VG
(blue)
FL-IC-VG
(infrared blocking)
Polarizing filter
FL-P-VG
(window)
FL-RP-VG
(red)
FL-GP-VG
(green)
FL-BP-VG
(blue)
FL-ICP-VG
(infrared blocking)
Power I/O cable
CID-2-VG (length: 2m)
CID-5-VG (length: 5m)
CID-10-VG (length:10m)
CLD-2-VG (length: 2m)
CLD-5-VG (length: 5m)
CLD-10-VG (length:10m)

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Ethernet cable
CIR-2-VG (length: 2m)
CIR-5-VG (length: 5m)
CIR-10-VG (length:10m)
CLR-2-VG (length: 2m)
CLR-5-VG (length: 5m)
CLR-10-VG (length:10m)
■ Protection cover※■ Bracket B
P96-M12-1 BK-VG-B
※Protection cover protects unused connectors from foreign substances.
When installing the protection cover, please tighten the cover with hand.
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Vision panel
APC-1011

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1.3 Ordering Information
V G - M 04 W - 8 E
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
Items
Description
①Item V Vision sensor
②Type G General inspection
③Image element M Mono CMOS
C Color CMOS
④Resolution (pixel) 04 752×480
⑤Light
W White
R Red
G Green
B Blue
⑥Effective focal length
8 8mm
16 16mm
25 25mm
⑦Communication E Ethernet (TCP/IP)
※1. Light can be purchased separately.

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1.4 Unit Description
①Lens cover: Front cover of lens
※In case using a filter (color filter/polarizing filter), separate the lens cover with the
assembly tool before insert the filter.
②Lens: There are 8mm, 16mm, 25mm models by effective focal length.
③Light cover: Light cover fixes inner LED lights.
④Light: Inner LED lights
※In order to change the light, separate lens cover and light cover.
⑤Bracket mounting hole on back side:
Install the vision master from the back side using bracket B.
⑥Power I/O connector: Connect the power I/O cable.
⑦Ethernet connector: Connect the Ethernet cable. It is for TCP/IP communication.
⑧Focus adjuster: After fixing vision sensor, adjust focus by rotating the focus adjuster.
⑨Indicators
Indicator Color Descriptions
POWER Power indicator Green LED Turns ON when power is supplied.
LINK Ethernet connection
indicator Green LED
Turns ON when vision sensor is
connected with PC
(Ethernet communication).
DATA Data transmission
indicator Orange LED Flashes when data is transmitted from
vision sensor to PC.
FAIL Failure indicator Red LED Flashes when detects failure during work
group inspection.
PASS Pass indicator Green LED Flashes when passed inspection during
work group inspection.

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2 Specifications
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2Specifications
Model
VG-
M04□-
8E
VG-
M04□-
16E
VG-
M04□-
25E
VG-
C04□-
8E
VG-
C04□-
16E
VG-C
C04□-
25E
Effective focal length 8mm 16mm 25mm 8mm 16mm 25mm
Min. working distance 50mm 100mm 200mm 50mm 100mm 200mm
Power supply 24VDCᜡ(±10%)
Current consumption 1A
Inspection
Inspection item
Alignment, brightness, contrast,
area, edge, shape comparison,
length, angle, diameter, object
counting
Alignment, brightness※2,
contrast※2, area※2, edge, shape
comparison※2, length, angle,
diameter, object counting※2,
color identification,
area of color, object of color
counting
Work group 32
Simultaneous
inspection 64
Camera frame
per second※1Max. 60fps
Image
snap
Image filter Preprocessing, external filter (color filter, polarizing filter)
Image element 1/3 inch mono CMOS 1/3 inch color CMOS
Resolution 752×480 pixel
Camera frame
per second※1Max. 60fps
Shutter Global shutter
Exposure time 20 to 10,000us
Light
ON/OFF
method Pulse
Color White, red, green, blue
Trigger mode External trigger, internal trigger, free-run trigger
Input
Signal Rated input 24VDCᜡ(±10%)
Type External trigger (TRIG), work group change (IN0 to IN3),
alarm cleared (IN0 to IN3), encoder (IN2, IN3)
Output
Signal NPN or PNP open collector output
Max. 24VDCᜡ50mA, residual voltage: max. 1.2VDCᜡ
Type
Control output (OUT0 to OUT3)
: inspection completion, inspection result, external light trigger,
alarm, camera busy, changing work group completed
FTP transmission Possible
Communication Ethernet(TCP/IP), 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
Protection circuit Output short over current protection circuit

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Model
VG-
M04□-
8E
VG-
M04□-
16E
VG-
M04□-
25E
VG-
C04□-
8E
VG-
C04□-
16E
VG-C
C04□-
25E
Indicator
∙Power indicator (POWER), Ethernet connection indicator
(LINK), pass indicator (PASS): green LED
∙Data transmission indicator (DATA): orange LED
∙Failure indicator (FAIL): red LED
Insulation resistance Over 20MΩ (at 500VDC megger)
Dielectric strength 500VAC 50/60Hz for 1 min
Vibration 1.5mm amplitude at frequency of 10 to 55Hz (for 1 min) in each X,
Y, Z direction for 2 hours
Shock 300m/s2(approx. 30G) in each X, Y, Z direction for 3 times
Environ
ment※3
Ambient temp. 0 to 45℃, storage: -20 to 70℃
Ambient humi. 35 to 85%RH, storage: 35 to 85%RH
Protection structure IP67 (IEC standard)
Material Case: aluminum, lens cover/focus adjuster: polycarbonate, cable:
polyurethane
Accessories Assembly tool, bracket A, mounting screw: 2
Sold separately Light, color filter, polarizing filter, power I/O cable, Ethernet cable,
bracket B, protection cover, vision panel
Approval ᜢ, ᜣ
Weight※4
Approx.
415g
(approx.
273g)
Approx.
416g
(approx.
274g)
Approx.
416g
(approx.
274g)
Approx.
415g
(approx.
273g)
Approx.
416g
(approx.
274g)
Approx.
416g
(approx.
274g)
※1. The number of camera frames per second can be different by image setting or inspection
item.
※2. These inspections identify data by converting the color image to the mono image.
※3. Environment resistance is rated at no freezing or condensation.
※4. The weight includes packaging. The weight in parenthesis is for unit only.