IFM O3X1 Series Mounting instructions

Software Manual
ifm Vision Assistant
for 3D camera
O3X1xx
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Content
1 Preliminary note ....................................................................4
1.1 Symbols used ..................................................................4
1.2 Safety instructions ..............................................................4
1.3 Further documents ..............................................................4
2 System requirements ................................................................5
2.1 Software ......................................................................5
2.2 Hardware and accessories ........................................................5
3 Installation.........................................................................6
3.1 Hardware .....................................................................6
3.1.1 Measures to avoid multiple reflections ...........................................6
3.2 Software (ifm Vision Assistant) .....................................................7
4 Start screen .......................................................................8
4.1 Find sensor....................................................................9
4.1.1 Connect device automatically..................................................9
4.1.2 Connecting the device manually...............................................10
4.1.3 Options after the connection is established ......................................11
4.2 Recent .....................................................................11
4.3 Replay .....................................................................12
4.4 Wiring .....................................................................13
4.5 Settings .....................................................................14
4.6 Close .....................................................................14
5 Structure of the user surface .........................................................15
5.1 Navigation bar ................................................................16
5.2 Status bar ....................................................................16
5.3 hauptbereich .................................................................16
6 Monitoring window .................................................................17
6.1 View Options .................................................................17
6.1.1 2D view..................................................................18
6.1.2 3D view..................................................................21
6.1.3 Slider bars ...............................................................27
6.2 Record .....................................................................28
6.3 Quit the monitoring window ......................................................30
7 Application .......................................................................31
7.1 Image settings ................................................................32
7.1.1 Setting the trigger source ....................................................33
7.1.2 Setting the capture mode ....................................................33
7.1.3 Setting the exposure time....................................................35
7.1.4 Setting the image repetition rate...............................................36
7.1.5 Setting the filters...........................................................36
7.1.6 Operating several devices ...................................................37
7.2 Configuring the interface ........................................................38
8 Device setup......................................................................39
8.1 General .....................................................................40
8.1.1 Name and description.......................................................40
8.1.2 Password protection........................................................41
8.1.3 Exporting the settings.......................................................42
8.1.4 Importing settings ..........................................................42
8.1.5 Installing a firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
8.1.6 Factory settings ...........................................................45
8.1.7 Reboot ..................................................................46
8.2 Network .....................................................................47
8.3 NTP .....................................................................48
9 Appendix ........................................................................49
9.1 Network settings ...............................................................49
9.2 Glossary .....................................................................51
9.3 Error messages ...............................................................52

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9.3.1 Error messages during firmware updates........................................52
Licences and trademarks
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows 7®, Windows 8®, Windows 8.1®and Windows 10®are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
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All trademarks and company names used are subject to the copyright of the respective companies.
This device contains (maybe modified) open source software which is subject to special licensing terms.
For copyright information and licensing terms please refer to: www.ifm.com/int/GNU
For software subject to the GNU General Public License or the GNU Lesser General Public License the source code can be
requested against payment of the copying and shipping costs.

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1 Preliminary note
This document describes the interaction between the O3X1xx 3D camera and the ifm Vision Assistant
software:
●Camera parameter setting
●Setting up the application using the ifm Vision Assistant
●Monitoring the application with the ifm Vision Assistant
As soon a an application has been installed on the 3D camera, the 3D camera can be used without the
ifm Vision Assistant.
1.1 Symbols used
►Instructions
> Reaction, result
[…] Designation of keys and buttons
"…" Name of display text
→Cross-reference
Important note
Non-compliance may result in malfunction or interference.
Information
Supplementary note
1.2 Safety instructions
Please read the operating instructions prior to set-up of the device. Ensure that the device is suitable for
your application without any restrictions.
If the operating instructions or the technical data are not adhered to, personal injury and damage to
property can occur.
1.3 Further documents
●Operating instructions
●Interface description
The documents can be downloaded at:
www.ifm.com

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2 System requirements
2.1 Software
Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit), Windows 10 (32/64 bit)
2.2 Hardware and accessories
hardware:
– Camera of the O3X1xx product family
– PC with x86 or x64 type processor
– Screen: min. 1024 x 768 pixels, 32 bit colour depth
– Ethernet interface
The Ethernet interface can be retrofitted with an USB-to-Ethernet adapter.
Accessories:
– Power supply 24 V, 1.6 A, min. peak current 2.4 A
You will find further information about available accessories at:
www.ifm.com

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3 Installation
3.1 Hardware
►Connect device to the voltage supply.
►Connect device to the Ethernet interface of the PC using the network cable.
1 2 3 4
1: Power supply 24 V
2: Device
3: Ethernet cable
4: PC
You will find further information about the electrical connection and the exact pin configuration in
the operating manual.
3.1.1 Measures to avoid multiple reections
When measuring the following objects, multiple reflections may occur:
●Very shiny surfaces
●Inner walls of hollow bodies (e.g. boxes)
●Surfaces at shorts distances to the device (e.g. walls)
Multiple reflections increase the time of flight of the light and thereby make the distance to the device
seem longer.
121: Multiple reflections on
a surface at a short
distance.
The seeming distance is
shown in blue.
2: Correct installation
►Install the device at a sufficient distance to surfaces.
►Do not put the device on a flat surface (e.g. table) for presentation purposes.

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3.2 Software (ifm Vision Assistant)
►Download the ifm Vision Assistant software from the ifm website: www.ifm.com
►Unpack the Zip file "ifmVisionAssistant" on the PC.
►Start the executable file "ifmVisionAssistant".
> The start screen of the ifm Vision Assistant opens.
If the start screen does not appear after 5–10 seconds, please check if the software requirements
are complied with and if all files are properly unzipped.

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4 Start screen
On the start screen, the basic functions of the ifm Vision Assistant can be selected.
Basic functions of the start screen:
Symbol Name Function The device must
be connected
Find sensor Connection with the newly connected device.
Searches for connected devices and displays a selection list of the
found devices (→ „4.1 Find sensor“).
yes
Recent Connection with a device which was connected before and maybe is
already configured.
Opens a selection list of the devices which were already connected
(→ „4.2 Recent“).
yes
Replay Playback of recorded sequences (→ „4.3 Replay“). no
Wiring Visualisation of the wiring of the voltage supply.
The visualisation is used to simplify the connection during set-up
(→ „4.4 Wiring“).
The "wiring" function is not supported for O3X1xx.
no
Settings Language and image mode setting of the user interface
(→ „4.5 Settings“).
no
Close Closes the ifm Vision assistant. no

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4.1 Find sensor
With this function, it is possible to search for the connected devices or to establish a manual connection
with a connected device.
►Ensure that the device and the PC are ready for operation and that there is an Ethernet connection.
> Without Ethernet connection, the functions of the device cannot be accessed.
The following ports must be open (if necessary, adjust the settings of the firewall):
●UDP: 3321
●TCP / HTTP: 80 and 8080
●TCP: 50010
The device can only be accessed with one PC at a time. Access with several end devices (e.g. PC)
is not supported.
4.1.1 Connect device automatically
►Click on .
> The ifm Vision Assistant searches for connected devices via Ethernet.
> All devices found are shown in a list for selection.
►Click on the button of the found device in order to establish connection.
If the ifm Vision Assistant does not find a device automatically:
●Check if the device is correctly connected and ready for operation and click on [Search
completed] to start a new search.
●Connect the device directly with the PC without any additional network devices in the
connection (e.g. router).
●Click on [Manual connection] and enter the IP address of the device manually
(→ „4.1.2 Connecting the device manually“).

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Buttons and notifications after the direct search:
Button & Notification Description
Starts a new search.
Enables manual entry of the IP address (→ „4.1.2 Connecting the device manually“).
Shows information such as IP address, name of the device and the firmware version.
Connects the device and continues according to the application data (→ „4.1.3 Options
after the connection is established“).
If the IP address is retrieved automatically (via DHCP), it may take 1–2 minutes for the
device to be connected and ready for operation.
4.1.2 Connecting the device manually
If the ifm Vision Assistant does not automatically establish a connection with the device, the device can
be connected manually by clicking on the [Manual connection] button.
►Click on .
►Click on [Manual connection].
> The "Manual connection" window is displayed:
►Select "O3X1XX manual connection".
►Enter the IP address of the device (standard: 192.168.0.69).
►Click on [Connect].
The IP addresses of device and PC with ifm Vision Assistant must be in the same subnet.

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4.1.3 Options after the connection is established
If the connection to the device is successfully established, the ifm Vision Assistant continues with one of
the following options depending on the status of the stored files:
Status Option
Standard applications Monitoring window is opened (→ „6 Monitoring window“).
Error Error message is displayed.
Active application
An active application is available on the device. The ifm Vision Assistant starts with the monitoring window
(→ „6 Monitoring window“). In order to be able to change parameters, the application must be stopped.
4.2 Recent
The function opens a selection list of the devices that were connected before.
►Click on .
►Ensure that the required device is connected with the PC via Ethernet or available in the network.
►Click on the device in the selection list.
> The ifm Vision Assistant establishes a connection to the device (→ „4.1.3 Options after the connection
is established“).

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4.3 Replay
With this function, data that has been recorded can be viewed (→ „6 Monitoring window“). A connection
with a device is not necessary.
►Click on .
►Select the required file (*.dat) and click on [Open].
> The play screen appears.

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Options on the play screen:
Tab Option / button Description
Play
Options Pause
Stops playback.
Down
Stops playback and shows the previous picture.
Up
Stops playback and shows the next picture.
Start
Continues playback.
Progress bar Indicates the current position in the recording.
By clicking on a position in the progress bar, playback is continued at the
corresponding image.
Opens a window in which a file can be selected.
View options – → „6.1 View Options“
– Closes the play screen and opens the start screen.
1. Click on [Close] to return to the start screen.
4.4 Wiring
The "wiring" function shows the correct wiring of the voltage supply.
The "wiring" function is not supported for the O3X1xx devices.

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4.5 Settings
You can use this function to change the language and to switch between full screen and window view.
►Click on .
> The "Settings" window is displayed.
Options in the settings window:
Field Option Description
Select
language
English Selection of the available language
"English" is set by default.
German
etc.
Activate fullscreen
on
Switches between full screen (On) and window view (Off).
Full screen is set by default.
Off
With the F11 key, you can switch between full screen and window view at any time.
4.6 Close
►Click on to quit the ifm Vision Assistant.

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5 Structure of the user surface
The screen of the ifm Vision Assistant has the following areas:
●Navigation bar:
In the navigation bar on the left, the required option can be selected
(→ „5.1 Navigation bar“).
●Main area:
The main area shows the selected option or application.
●Status bar:
The status bar at the bottom of the screen shows the status information of the device.
1: Navigation bar
2: Main area
3: Status bar

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5.1 Navigation bar
The navigation bar on the left features the following options:
Button Name Description
Monitor Opens a 2D or 3D view and shows the current device data
(→ „6 Monitoring window“).
Application Opens the application (→ „7 Application“).
Configuration of the applications.
Device setup Opens the device setup (→ „8 Device setup“).
Setting the device irrespectively of the application.
Settings Opens the window "Settings" (→ „4.5 Settings“).
Disconnect Disconnects the ifm Vision Assistant from the device.
The ifm Vision Assistant returns to the start screen.
5.2 Status bar
The status bar at the bottom of the screen gives the following information:
●Shows the window frame in which you currently are, e.g. "monitoring window"
●Temperature information of the device, e.g. "Temperature normal"
●Name and IP address of the device, e.g. "New sensor (192.168.0.69)"
●Firmware version of the device, e.g. "0.06.39"
●Status of the running application, e.g. "stopped"
●Image processing time of the device, e.g. "232 ms"
5.3 hauptbereich
While the device is operated, the main area shows the monitoring window
(→ „6 Monitoring window“). When the device is being set up, the main area shows the corresponding
screen pages.

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6 Monitoring window
The software will continue with the monitoring screen if a connection with the device is established. The
unit runs in the operating mode. In the monitoring window, the application can be monitored, but neither
interrupted nor changed.
►Click on .
The following tabs can be seen under the live image:
● [View options] (→ „6.1 View Options“)
● [Record] (→ „6.2 Record“)
6.1 View Options
►Click or to select the required view.
Button Name Description
2D view The central view shows the device data as a 2D visualisation (→ „6.1.1 2D view“).
3D view The central view shows the device data as a 3D visualisation (→ „6.1.2 3D view“).
The graphics in the following chapters are examples. Depending on the objects and the individual
settings, the visualisation may differ.

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6.1.1 2D view
►Click to show the 2D view.
►Adjusting the 2D view.
The following setting options are available in the tab "View options":
Button Name Description
Distance image Visualises the pixels in the 2D view in relation to the distance values.
Amplitude image Visualises the pixels in the 2D view in relation to the amplitude values in levels of grey
(brightness).
Logarithmic Visualises the amplitude values of the 2D view in logarithmic levels of grey (only
available for the amplitude image).
Linear Visualises the amplitude values of the 2D view in linear levels of grey (only available for
the amplitude image).
The "linear" view is particularly helpful when setting up the image.
[Ungültige Pixel
anzeigen]
Show invalid pixel Shows the invalid pixels in the live image.
Pixel properties Shows the window for the pixel properties.
Zoom out The 2D view gets smaller.
Zoom 1:1 Sets the image zoom to the standard view.
Zoom in The 2D view gets larger.
Rescaling Sets the colour range automatically to an adequate area. The settings of the slider bars
are dismissed.
The settings of the 2D view only change the calculation and the type of the visualisation. The
application itself is not changed by them.

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Distance image
►Click to display the distance image.
Amplitude image
►Click to display the amplitude image.
The "amplitude image" view can be displayed in logarithmic or linear levels of grey.

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Pixel properties
The function "pixel properties" gives the following information about the selected pixel:
Field Description
Column | Row Indicates the number of columns and rows of a specific pixel.
x x coordinate of the selected pixel: currently measured value, mean value and deviation in metres.
y y coordinate of the selected pixel: currently measured value, mean value and deviation in metres.
z z coordinate of the selected pixel: currently measured value, mean value and deviation in metres.
Amplitude Amplitude of the selected pixel.
Colour legend
Distance image
White: saturated pixels.
Black: amplitude too low.
Violet: invalid pixel.
The invalid pixels are only shown if the button is selected
(→ "6.1.1 2D view ).„6.1.1 2D view“
Colour legend
Amplitude image
Red: saturated pixels.
Blue: amplitude too low.
Violet: invalid pixel.
The invalid pixels are only shown if the button is selected
(→ „6.1.1 2D view“).
►Click to open the "Pixel properties" window.
Pixel properties of the distance image
►Click on the pixel in the 2D view.
> Position and z coordinate of the pixel are indicated in metres.
►Click to open extended information.
►Click to close extended information.