Cognex VisionView Installation and operating instructions

VisionView®Application Note
Mitsubishi Touch Screen Panels
05/11/2017
Version: 1.6.8.16

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Table of Contents
Legal Notices i
Introduction 1
VisionView Support 1
Installation and Configuration 3
Install the Hardware 3
Configure GT Designer 3
Controller Setting 4
PC Remote Operation 5
Video/RGB Input 6
I/F Communication Setting 7
Insert Object 8
Write to GOT 10
Configure the VisionView Application 12
License 15
License the VisionView Application 15
Emergency License 15
Troubleshooting 17
No Image on VisionView VGA 17
VisionView VGA’s Display Position is Misaligned 17
Cannot Operate the VisionView VGA from Mitsubishi GOT Using the Touch Screen 17
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Introduction
This application note describes the necessary steps to connect a VisionView VGAadapter to a Mitsubishi GT15 or GT16
series touch screen.
VisionView Support
Cognex online support is available to assist you in using the VisionView application software. For online support,
documentation, and downloads, visit:
http://www.cognex.com/Support/VisionView.
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Installation and Configuration
Install the Hardware
1. Connect the Mitsubishi touch screen to the VisionView VGA. For complete installation information, refer to the
VisionView®VGAQuick Start Guide that is shipped with the VisionView VGA hardware.
Note:
lThe Touch Screen cable is sold separately, as an optional accessory for the VisionView VGA.
lTo enable touch screen operation, you will need to connect a USB mouse to the VisionView VGA’s
USB port.
2. Attach the optional Video/RGB Input Unit to the Mitsubishi GOT for video input. The RS-232 connection to the
terminal allows data points from the touch screen to be sent to and from the VisionView VGA. Refer to the table
below to determine the card that is appropriate for the touch screen model. For complete installation information,
refer to the applicable Mitsubishi Video/RGB input unit documentation.
Table 2-1: Video/RGB Input Units
Touch Screen Model Video/RGBInput Unit Model Description
GT15 Series GT15V-75V4R1 Video/RGB input unit
GT15V-75R1 RGB input unit
GT16 Series GT16M-V4R1 Video/RGB input unit
GT16M-R2 RGB input unit
Configure GT Designer
1. Launch the Mitsubishi GT Designer software.
2. Create a new project.
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Controller Setting
1. From the Common menu, click Controller Setting…
2. The Controller Setting dialog appears. Select the manufacturer, controller type, GOT interface and
communication driver for the controller to be connected.
Figure 2-1: Controller Setting Dialog
3. Set the Ethernet address for the connection to the correct Ethernet adapter for your system. This example shows
the connection to the built-in Ethernet port on the QnUDE PLC.
4. Click the OK button.
Figure 2-2: Controller Setting Dialog: Ethernet
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PC Remote Operation
1. From the Common menu, click Peripheral Setting >PC Remote Operation.
2. The PC Remote Operation dialog appears. Select Standard I/F(RS232) from the Destination I/F drop-down list.
3. Check the Use PC Remote Operation (Ethernet) checkbox.
4. Click the OK button.
Figure 2-3: PCRemote Operation Dialog
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Video/RGB Input
1. From the Common menu, click Peripheral Setting >Video/RGB Input.
2. The Video/RGB Input dialog appears. Configure a bit to enable the display from the VisionView VGA to appear
on the terminal. This can be a bit from the PLC that turns on when required, or it can be a bit from the GOT, as
shown below.
3. Click the OK button.
Figure 2-4: Video/RGB Dialog
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I/F Communication Setting
1. From the Common menu, click I/F Communication Setting.
2. The I/F Communication Setting dialog appears. For the Standard I/F Setting, specify the following for the RS232
connection:
nCH No.: 8
nDriver: PC Remote Operation (Serial)
3. Click the OKbutton.
Figure 2-5: Video/RGB Dialog
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Insert Object
1. From the Object menu, click Switch >Bit Switch.
2. Click the position where the bit switch should be located to complete the arrangement.
3. Repeat to insert a second bit switch.
Figure 2-6: Switch Screen
4. Double-click the first arranged bit switch to display the Bit Switch dialog.
5. Designate the switch to enable the VGA input.
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6. Click the OK button.
Figure 2-7: Bit SwitchDialog: VGAInput
7. Double-click the second arranged bit switch to display the Bit Switch dialog.
8. Designate the switch to enable the remote mouse operation.
9. Click the OK button.
Figure 2-8: Bit SwitchDialog: Remote Mouse Operation
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Write to GOT
1. From the Communication menu, click Write to GOT…
2. The Communication Configuration dialog appears. Configure the communication settings between the GOT and
the PC.
3. Click the OK button.
Figure 2-9: CommunicateConfiguration Dialog
4. The Communicate with GOT dialog appears. Specify the correct Communication drivers and communication
settings.
Figure 2-10: Communicate with GOTDialog:Ethernet Connection
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5. Check the Video/RGB checkbox.
6. Check the appropriate PC Remote Operation checkbox.
7. Click the GOT Write button.
8. Click the Close button.
Figure 2-11: Communicate with GOTDialog:Video/RGB
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Configure the VisionView Application
1. Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the VisionView VGA’s USB port.
2. Using the USB mouse, specify the appropriate language.
3. Click the OK button.
Figure 2-12: Language Screen
4. From the Cognex VisionView Setup screen, click the Settings button.
Figure 2-13: Setup Screen
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5. From the Settings screen, click the Display Settings button.
Figure 2-14: Settings Screen
6. From the Display Settings screen, click the Touch Screen Type button.
Figure 2-15: Display Settings Screen
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7. Select Mitsubishi from the list of touch screens.
Note: Touch Screen Calibration is not required when using a Mitsubishi GT15 series or GT16 series touch
screen.
Figure 2-16: Display Settings Screen: Select Touch Screen Type
8. Click the OK button to apply the settings. The VisionView VGA will automatically reboot. Touch screen operation
should now be functional and the runtime display can be customized using the VisionView application.
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