Banner PresencePLUS P4 User manual

Printed in USA 12/04 P/N 118000 rev. A
Models included:
• GEO
• EDGE
Printed in USA 02/06 P/N 118000 rev. D
Models included:
• GEO/GEO 1.3
• EDGE/EDGE 1.3
• BCR/BCR 1.3
• AREA/AREA 1.3
• OMNI/OMNI 1.3

2P/N 118000 rev. D
Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: [phone]
WARNING . . . Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection
Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could
lead to serious injury or death.
This product does NOT include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in
personnel safety applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-
energized sensor output condition. Consult your current Banner Safety Products catalog for safety
products which meet OSHA, ANSI and IEC standards for personnel protection.
CAUTION . . . Electrostatic Discharge
Avoid the damage that electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause to the Sensor.
Always use a proven method for preventing electrostatic discharge when installing a lens or attaching
a cable.

P/N 118000 rev. D 3
Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: [phone]
Introducing PresencePLUS P4
The PresencePLUS P4 (or the Sensor) is an easy-to-use
vision sensor with advanced visual inspection capabilities.
With minimal knowledge of vision, a user can quickly set up
the Sensor to run an inspection that tests all products and
accurately rejects bad products on a production line.
Inspections are set up using a personal computer (PC) or by
activating the Remote Teach input. The Sensor captures images
and analyzes them using one or more Vision tools to pass or fail
the product. The PC is not required for running inspections after
the inspection files have been stored in the Sensor’s memory.
Start
Hook Up the Hardware
Install the Software and
Establish Communications
Acquire an Image of the Part
Being Inspected
Choose Vision Tool(s) to
Find the Feature or Flaw
Add a Test Tool To Set Up
Pass/Fail Criteria
Teach Good Examples
Run
Finish
Install the Lens
(and Filters, if used)
Quick Start Overview
This guide is designed to
provide – even to those
new to vision sensing
– the information needed
to use this sensor. It
provides an overview of
the PresencePLUS P4 and
illustrates how to easily set
up the Sensor to inspect a
product. The flow chart at
left provides an overview of
the process.
TIPS
For more detailed
instructions, refer
to the User’s
Manual on the
installation CD.
sensor
introduction
sensor
introduction

4P/N 118000 rev. D
Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: [phone]
components/
connections
components/
connections
a. Caution: If the light is powered by the Sensor, the
Sensor power source must be 24V dc.
b. Caution: This connection is for Banner lights only!
2. If an NTSC monitor is used, connect it to the Sensor via a
BNC-to-BNC cable to the NTSC Video connector.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable from your PC to the Sensor at
the RJ-45 connector.
a. If connecting directly from the PC, use a crossover
cable (such as Banner Model No. STPX07).
b. If connecting the Sensor to a hub or router, use
straight cables (such as Banner Model No. STP07) to
the Sensor as well as to the PC.
4. Push the connector end of the supplied 12-wire cable
onto the 12-pin connector on the Sensor.
step 1
step 1
1. Install the lens (and filters, if used).
For EDGE, GEO, BCR, AREA, and OMNI any
lens may be used. For EDGE 1.3, GEO 1.3,
AREA 1.3, BCR 1.3, and OMNI 1.3 use only
Megapixel lenses. For non-Banner lenses,
follow the lens manufacturer’s unpacking
and installation instructions.
Cable Connections
1. If a light will be powered by the Sensor,
connect it to the
Light connector.
step 2
step 2
Focusing
Ring
Aperture Lock
Screw
Focus
Lock Ring
NOTE: If the lens has a focus
lock screw, loosen the
screw before focusing
the lens. Some lenses
also have an aperture
lock screw.

P/N 118000 rev. D 5
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Light Connector (3-pin Pico Style)
(Banner lights only)
1 = Brown 24V
2 = n/a
3 = Blue (ground)
4 = Strobe
Ethernet (RJ-45)
NTSC Video
(BNC)
12-pin Discrete
I/O Power/Ground
RS-232 Serial (see pin
assignments below)
components/
connections
components/
connections
12-Wire Cable Pin Assignments
Pin # Wire Color Description Direction
1 Yellow RS-232 TX Output
2 Gray Remote Teach Input
3 Orange Product Change Input
4 Pink External Trigger Input
5 Black Discrete I/O #1 In/Out
6 Red Discrete I/O #2 In/Out
7 White Discrete I/O #3 In/Out
8 Light Blue Discrete I/O #4 In/Out
9 Violet RS-232 RX Input
10 Green RS-232 Signal Ground Output
11 Blue Common (Signal Ground) Input
12 Brown 10-30V dc Input
TIPS
The trigger device
can be any
10-30V dc
photoelectric
sensor, or a
device with a
similar output.
5. Connect the leads on the 12-wire cable to the appropriate
locations (see pin assignments below).
Crossover Ethernet Cable
(to PC Ethernet Port)
STPX07 — 2.1 m (7') or
STPX25 — 7.6 m (25')
Monitor Cable (to Video Monitor, optional)
BNC06 — 2 m (6')
BNC15 — 5 m (15')
BNC30 — 9 m (30')
Standard Ethernet Cable
(to PC via Network Hub or Switch)
STP07 — 2.1 m (7')
STP25 — 7.6 m (25')
12-Wire Cable Models
P4C06 — 2 m (6')
P4C23 — 7 m (23')
P4C32 — 10 m (32')
P4C50 — 16 m (50')
P4C75 — 23 m (75')

6P/N 118000 rev. D
Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: [phone]
sensor
configuration
sensor
configuration
Typical IP Address:
192.168.0.2
step 3
step 3
PC Configuration
1. Ethernet communication, configure the
IP address of your computer.
a. Select Start
> Settings
> Network
Connections.
b. Double-click the Local
Area Connection used by
PresencePLUS.
c. Click the Properties
button.
Write down the existing address of your PC before changing it: _ _ _ • _ _ _ • _ _ _ • _ _ _
To change the IP address of your PC, do the following:
The following screen captures are from Windows XP. For earlier Windows versions, see Banner’s Supplemental
Information at http://info.bannersalesforce.com/xpedio/groups/public/documents/trainingjobaid/vr_01_00_e.pdf.pdf
Sensor
Default IP Address
192.168.0.1
d. Highlight Internet Protocol
TCP/IP, and click the
Properties button.
e. Choose Use the following IP address, and:
• Change the IP address to 192.168.0.2
• Change the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0
• Click the OK button.

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Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
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sensor
startup
sensor
startup
2. Install the PresencePLUS software.
a. Insert the Installation CD.
b. Click Install PresencePLUS PC Software.
step 5
step 5
Launching Software
1. Start the PresencePLUS program by clicking
Start > Program Files > PresencePLUS.
2. At start-up, PresencePLUS will try to communicate with the Sensor.
If communication with the Sensor is successful, the application will launch and
display the Setup or Run screen. If communication was not successful:
• Verify that the Ethernet cable is the correct type (see Cable Connections on
page 4).
• Verify that the TCP/IP settings are correct (see PC Configuration on
page 6).
3. If using an optional NTSC video monitor, verify that the monitor is displaying an
image. You may not see an image until the camera is given the first trigger.
4. When the software launches, create an inspection, configure the discrete I/O,
and begin running inspections.
NOTE: Initially, all discrete I/O are configured as inputs. Go to the System window
to change the discrete I/O. For detailed configuration information, refer to
the User’s Manual (under the Help button in the GUI; see back cover for part
number).
step 4
step 4
Starting the PresencePLUS P4
1. Power up the hardware and verify
that the Power/Error light turns
Green. This may take up to 20
seconds.
2. Verify that the yellow LED on
the Ethernet port is ON.
If it is not ON, see
Cable Connections
on page 4.
Green = Ready
Yellow = Trigger Green = Ready
Yellow = Trigger
Green = Power
Red = Error
Green = Power
Red = Error
Green = Pass
Red = Fail
In-Line Sensor
Right-Angle
Sensor
Green = Pass
Red = Fail

8P/N 118000 rev. D
Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: [phone]
Software Setup
Use the Main Menu toolbar to navigate the PresencePLUS P4 options. Proceeding from left to
right, the buttons in the Menu toolbar step through the process of creating an inspection file.
Inspection Work Flow
step 6
step 6
Add tools to the inspection. Build the tools from scratch or add tools from
a previous inspection file saved on the PC or the Sensor. To add a Vision
tool, click the Tool button. To remove a tool, click the “X” in the lower left
corner of the screen.
a. Add Location tool(s) to find the target to adjust the following Regions
of Interest (ROI) for transitional and rotational changes.
b. Add Vision or Bar Code tool(s) to inspect the part.
c. Add Measure tool(s) to create distance measurements from points
found.
d. Add
Test tool(s) to set the Pass/Fail criteria. (The Vision, Bar Code, and
Measure tools are inputs to the Test tool.)
NOTES: • Click Quick Teach to automatically set all the selected
parameters in the Test tool and proceed to the Run screen, or
click Next to proceed to the Teach screen, to teach a sample set
of good products.
•To manually set min/max parameters in a Test tool, skip Teach
and go directly to Run.
Set up the Sensor, lens, and lighting, to acquire a reference image.
a. Set up the Sensor lens and lighting.
b. Choose Trigger option Continuous for a live image.
c. Click Auto Exposure to adjust the brightness.
d. Focus the Sensor lens by turning the lens until the Focus Number is
maximized.
NOTE: While still in the Setup screen, verify that the trigger works by
selecting External in the Trigger Options. When in Run mode, the
Sensor uses only the external trigger.
e. When you have the desired image, click Next to proceed to the Tools
screen to acquire the reference image.
Required
Required
1.
2.
creating
inspections
creating
inspections
TIPS
Before creating an
inspection file, set
up the electrical
configuration
of the external
trigger. (Click
System button,
select
Trigger tab.)

P/N 118000 rev. D 9
Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
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Tool Name Function Description
Location Tools
GEO Find Translation and rotation Locates the target by searching for a taught
pattern and compensates for translation and
rotation.
Locate Translation and rotation Finds the edge of the part and compensates
for translation and rotation (if selected).
Vision Tools
GEO Count Finds one or more patterns Locates and counts a taught pattern.
Edge Counts and locates edges Detects and counts transitions between
bright and dark pixels. The total number of
edges can be counted, and the position of
each edge can be found.
Object Locates and counts objects,
determines midpoints, and
measures widths
Detects the edges of dark and bright
objects, locates their midpoints, counts dark
and bright objects, and measures the width
of each dark and bright object.
Average Gray
Scale
Determines presence,
absence, and shades of gray
Determines average gray scale value in the
Region of Interest (ROI)
BLOB Counts/measures areas and
counts, sizes, and locates
objects
Detects groups of connected light or dark
pixels within the ROI and designates them
as BLOBs. After BLOBs are found, they can
be counted, sized, and located.
Bar Code
Reader
Bar Code Decodes bar code markings Finds and decodes DataMatrix, PDF-417,
and Linear bar code types in user-selectable
decoder modes, color schemes, and viewer
schemes.
Analysis Tools
Measure Measures between points Measures distance between two prescribed
points.
Test Logic
input/output
Evaluates results of selected Vision and
Analysis tools to determine whether an
inspection passes or fails. It also performs
logical operations and activates outputs.
Tool Options
NOTE: Tool availability depends on P4 model; see back page.
creating
inspections
creating
inspections
TIPS
• Each inspection
must contain at
least one Vision
tool and one
Test tool.
• Save a backup
copy of your
inspection to
the host PC.

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Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
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running
inspections
running
inspections
Viewing Results
Display Options
Select an inspection to run, and view the results of the inspection.
To select an inspection, (in the Select tab) enable Software Override and
select the inspection file from the list of stored inspections.
Alternate method: Use Hardware Input to select an inspection via Product
Change and Product Select lines.
TIPS
When using the
Hardware input,
pulse the Product
Change and
Product Select
inputs to initiate
an inspection
change. See the
User’s Manual in
the Help menu
for complete
information.
4.
Next Pass Display only the next passing inspection.
Next Fail Display only the next failing inspection.
Next RT Display the next remote teach.
Next RT Fail Display the next unsuccessful remote teach.
Next Continuously display inspections.
None Don’t display any inspections.
Click + to
expand and
– to contract
category
Click on
tool name
to show
the ROI
Passing
Tool
Failing
Tool
To begin inspecting, click the Start button in the Run screen.
This screen automatically configures the parameters chosen in the
Tools screen.
a. Choose the sample size
b. Click Start
c. Trigger the controller with the external trigger device
d. Click Stop
e. Click Next to proceed to Run
Before entering Run, save the inspection file to one of the 12 memory
locations on the Sensor.
3.

P/N 118000 rev. D 11
Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
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sensor
configuration
sensor
configuration
step 7
step 7
System Setup
Use the System Setup screen to change discrete I/O, the communication port, the product
change, the strobe output (for external lighting control), the trigger input, and to view
diagnostic information.
Save inspections to the Sensor or to a folder on the PC.
Provides: Operation Help
Installation Help
Lens Selection Help
Lighting Help
Error Codes
About (GUI Software version, Sensor
Firmware version, Hardware version,
Sensor’s physical address)
InputOutput Configuration Tab
NOTE: To select the polarity of the
outputs, set one of the four
I/O pins to an output.
TIPS
Use Help > About
in the GUI to look
up the software,
firmware,
and hardware
versions. The
information will
be helpful if you
call Banner for
support.

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Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: [phone]
Maintenance
Maintenance tasks include keeping the hardware free of dust and
dirt and updating the PresencePLUS software as new versions
become available.
Cleaning the Sensor
Regularly remove any accumulated dust or dirt from the Sensor
using a soft cloth. If needed, slightly dampen the cloth with a
weak solution of neutral detergent. Avoid getting dirt on the
Sensor’s imager (the area behind the lens). If the imager is dirty,
use anti-static compressed air to blow off the dust.
Cleaning the Sensor Lens
Regularly remove dust, dirt, or fingerprints from the lens. Use
anti-static compressed air to blow off dust. If necessary, use
a lens cloth and lens cleaner or window cleaner to wipe off
remaining debris. Do not use any other chemicals for cleaning.
Updating PresencePLUS Software
The current version of PresencePLUS software is available for
download from the Banner website:
www.bannerengineering.com
Click on Literature/Resources.
Click on Software and Electronic Data Sheets.
Select PRESENCEPLUSP4 from the Vision Product Line pull-
down menu, and click on Go!
Download the latest Firmware, PC software, or both.
NOTE: If you upgrade the PC software only, new features may
not be available until you load the latest firmware to the
Sensor.
sensor
maintenance
sensor
maintenance

P/N 118000 rev. D 13
Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: [phone]
sensor
troubleshooting
sensor
troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution
• Error Code is displayed on PC. • A list of error codes and potential causes and
solutions are available under Help/About on the
PresencePLUS software CD.
• Power light is not ON.
• Interface cannot connect to Sensor.
• No image on monitor.
Sensor not getting enough power
• Verify that the power supply is 10–30V dc with
maximum current of
550 mA (GEO 1.3, EDGE 1.3, AREA 1.3, BCR 1.3,
and OMNI 1.3)
500 mA (GEO, EDGE, and AREA)
650 mA (BCR and OMNI)
NOTE: If light source is powered by the Sensor,
power supply must be 24V dc.
• Check the connection to the power supply.
• No image on PC or monitor.
• Sensor Ready/Trigger LED is Green.
• The software seems to be working
correctly, but the image is missing.
Run display set to “None”
• Verify that the Sensor is receiving triggers.
Sensor not receiving triggers
• If the connections are secure, call a Banner
Applications Engineer.*
• Error message, “Failed to capture a full-
resolution image. Please try again.”
• Image is frozen on PC and monitor.
• Sensor Power/Error LED is Red.
Software restart needed or loose connections
• Restart the PresencePLUS software.
• If the connections are secure, call a Banner
Applications Engineer.*
• Image is frozen on PC, but image on
monitor properly updates.
• Error message, “Failed to capture full-
resolution image.”
• Indicator lights on RJ-45 port are OFF.
Ethernet connection lost
• Reconnect the cable.
• Check the cable for any breaks, then power down
and back up.
• Replace the cable.
• Attempt to close and reopen the
PresencePLUS software.
• If still not resolved, call a Banner Applications
Engineer.*
• Focus number does not update.
• QuickStart fails.
• Errors when saving inspections to the
Sensor.
FTP communications blocked
• Disable TCP/IP Firewall software on the PC.
*Support is available from your local Banner representative or a Banner Applications Engineer. Call,
e-mail, fax, or write for support. Applications Engineers are available from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Central Time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Local: 763.544.3164
Toll free: 1.888.3.SENSOR (1.888.373.6767)
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
Banner Engineering Corp. • 9714 10th Avenue North • Minneapolis, MN 55441 • USA

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Specifications
sensor
specifications
sensor
specifications
Models
Right-Angle Housing In-Line Housing
GEO: P4GR
GEO 1.3: P4G1.3R
EDGE: P4ER
EDGE 1.3: P4E1.3R
BCR: P4BCR
BCR 1.3: P4BC1.3R
AREA: P4AR
AREA 1.3: P4A1.3R
OMNI: P4OR
OMNI 1.3: P4O1.3R
GEO: P4GI
GEO 1.3: P4G1.3I
EDGE: P4EI
EDGE 1.3: P4E1.3I
BCR: P4BCI
BCR 1.3: P4BC1.3I
AREA: P4AI
AREA 1.3: P4A1.3I
OMNI: P4OI
OMNI 1.3: P4O1.3I
Dimensions
*Measured length does not
include connectors or cables
H x W x L:
55.6 x 66.8 x 124.5* mm
(4.9" x 2.63" x 2.2")
H x W x L:
34.3 x 66.8 x 147.3* mm
(1.35" x 2.63" x 5.8")
Mechanical
Construction: Black anodized aluminum
Weight: Approximately 0.29 kg (0.642 lb.)
Environmental Rating: IEC IP20; NEMA 1
Operating Temperature: 0˚ C to +50˚ C (+32˚ F to +122˚ F)
Maximum Relative Humidity: 90%, non-condensing
Display Options PC or NTSC video (9 m [30'] max. cable length)
Discrete I/O
1 Remote Teach IN (pin 2) 4 Programmable I/O (pin 5-8)
1 Product Change IN (pin 3) 1 Strobe OUT (light connector pin 4)
1 Trigger IN (pin 4)
Output Configuration NPN or PNP software selectable
Output Rating
150 mA (each)
ON-State Saturation Voltage: < 1V at 150 mA max. NPN
> V+ - 2 volts
OFF-State Leakage Current: <100 microamps NPN or PNP
Load
–
+
10-30V dc
NPN Hookup
Load
+
–
10-30V dc
PNP Hookup
Communication • 1 RJ-45 Ethernet
• RS-232 flying leads

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Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
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Specifications, continued
sensor
specifications
sensor
specifications
Memory Stores up to 12 inspection files, depending on the P4 model
Power
Voltage: 10-30V dc
Current:
GEO, EDGE, AREA: 500 mA max.
BCR, OMNI: 650 mA max.
GEO 1.3, EDGE 1.3, AREA 1.3, BCR 1.3, OMNI 1.3: 550 mA max.
Acquisition
Frames Per Second:
GEO, EDGE, AREA: 500 max.
BCR, OMNI: 48 max.
GEO 1.3, EDGE 1.3, AREA 1.3, BCR 1.3, OMNI 1.3: 26.8 max.
Image Size:
GEO, EDGE, AREA: 128 x 100 pixels
BCR, OMNI: 640 x 480 pixels
GEO 1.3, EDGE 1.3, AREA 1.3, BCR 1.3, OMNI 1.3: 1280 x 1024 pixels
Levels of Gray Scale: 256
Exposure Time
GEO, EDGE, AREA: 0.01 ms to 20.47 ms
BCR, OMNI: 0.1 to 2830 ms
GEO 1.3, EDGE 1.3, AREA 1.3, BCR 1.3, OMNI 1.3: 0.1 ms to 1670 ms
Imager
GEO, EDGE, AREA:
2.56 x 2.00 mm, 3.2486 mm diagonal CMOS; 128 x 100 pixels
BCR, OMNI:
4.736 x 3.552 mm, 5.9200 mm diagonal CCD; 640 x 480 pixels
GEO 1.3, EDGE 1.3, AREA 1.3, BCR 1.3, OMNI 1.3:
8.576 x 6.861 mm, 10.9829 mm diaganol CMOS; 1280 x 1024 pixels
Pixel Size
GEO, EDGE, AREA: 20 x 20 micrometers
BCR, OMNI: 7.4 x 7.4 microns
GEO 1.3, EDGE 1.3, AREA 1.3, BCR 1.3, OMNI 1.3: 6.7 x 6.7 micrometers
Lens Mount GEO, EDGE, BCR, AREA, OMNI: C-mount
GEO 1.3, EDGE 1.3, AREA 1.3, BCR 1.3, OMNI 1.3: Megapixel C-mount
Certifications

Banner Engineering Corp.,
9714 Tenth Ave. No.
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Phone: [phone]
www.bannerengineering.com
Email: [e-mail]
P/N 118000 rev. D
Models/Tools
PresencePLUS
P4 Models
User’s
Manual
Part
Number*
Tools
Locate Avg.
Gray BLOB GEO Find
GEO
Count EDGE Object Bar Code Reader Measure Test Comm.
GEO/GEO 1.3 117020 X X X X X X
EDGE/EDGE 1.3 120413 X X X X X X
BCR/BCR 1.3 122800 X X X X X
AREA/AREA 1.3 125439 X X X X X X
OMNI/OMNI 1.3 125808 X X X X X X X X
(optional) X X X
*Available on enclosed CD or online at www.bannerengineering.com.