Omron Microscan LVS 7000 User manual

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LVS® 7000 Operations Manual
Version 5.6.X

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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 4
Important Information ................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 5
Barcode Read ............................................................................................................................. 6
Barcode Grade............................................................................................................................ 6
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)......................................................................................... 6
Optical Character Verification (OCV) ..........................................................................................7
Blemish Detection ....................................................................................................................... 7
Barcode 1D and 2D Health Check.............................................................................................. 7
Delta E......................................................................................................................................... 7
Log In.............................................................................................................................................. 8
Welcome Screen Overview......................................................................................................... 10
Administration............................................................................................................................ 11
Language .................................................................................................................................. 23
Log In......................................................................................................................................... 23
About......................................................................................................................................... 23
Create a New Job......................................................................................................................... 24
Automatic Setup........................................................................................................................ 26
Manual Setup............................................................................................................................ 29
Load an Existing Job................................................................................................................... 84
Operate Screen: Ready to Run................................................................................................... 85
Make Ready Mode.................................................................................................................... 86
Operate Screen: Running the Job............................................................................................. 87
Error Display ................................................................................................................................ 93
Blemish Error Display................................................................................................................ 96
Delta E Error Display................................................................................................................. 97
Reports / QC File Viewer........................................................................................................... 100
Preventive Maintenance............................................................................................................ 106
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 107
Mechanical Diagrams................................................................................................................ 108
Appendix A: LVS7000.ini File................................................................................................... 130
Appendix B: ePedigree ............................................................................................................. 147
Appendix C: ImageSaver Instructions..................................................................................... 150
Saving Raw Images Without a Label Repeat..........................................................................150
Saving Images With a Label Repeat....................................................................................... 152
Appendix D: Activating Modules.............................................................................................. 154
Appendix E: Upgrading Software ............................................................................................ 156
Appendix F: AutoScan Program .............................................................................................. 161
Appendix G: Automatic Login..................................................................................................172
Appendix H: Using the LVS-7000 PDF Comparator............................................................... 174
Appendix I: AutoStop................................................................................................................ 185

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Safety Instructions
This unit has been carefully designed to provide years of safe, reliable performance. However, as with all
electrical equipment, there are some basic precautions that you should follow to avoid personal injury or damage
to the system:
Before using the system, carefully read all the installation and operating instructions.
Observe all warning instruction labels on the system.
To protect your system from overheating, make sure no openings on the system are blocked.
Never insert anything into the openings of the system.
Do not use the system near water or spill liquid into it.
All circuits were designed to incorporate maximum safety. However, any equipment using electrical voltages
may cause personal injury if improperly handled.
Do not attempt to work on the system with the main power linesconnected.
Ensure that the AC power source matches the ratings listed for the system. If unsure, check with your dealer
or local utility provider.
Do not place the AC power cord where it can be stepped on. If the AC power cord becomes damaged or
frayed, replace it immediately.
Avoid looking directly into any system lights. If you need to examine the lights, or look at any component
near the lights, be sure to first turn off the lights. If the lights cannot be turned off, then wear polarized
sunglasses while examining the lights.
To avoid damaging the system, turn off and unplug the system before cleaning.
If the system ever needs repair, consult Omron Microscan or your Omron Microscan Distributor.
Important Information
Due to continual product improvements, the product you receive may differ from the content outlined in this
guide. If you have questions about your product that are not covered in this guide, please contact your Omron
Microscan representative or Omron Microscan headquarters at [phone] or [email protected].
The LVS-7000 system arrives to your site packaged in specially designed shipping cartons. Do not discard the
shipping cartons in case you must ship or store the system for any reason. Failure to use these cartons when
returning your product to Omron Microscan will void warranty.

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Introduction
The LVS-7000 is a vision-based system designed to inspect print quality at line speeds for the following areas:
The camera type (color or monochrome) required by each module is noted below.
1D Barcode Verification (ISO/IEC Standards) – may be used with a monochrome or color camera. If
barcodes are printed in any color scheme other than black and white, the “Barcode Health Check” module
must be used.
2D Barcode Verification (ISO/IEC Standards) – may be used with a monochrome or color camera
Barcode Validation (Read Only) (1D and 2D) – may be used with a monochrome or color camera
Blemish Detection – may be used with a monochrome or color camera
Optical Character Verification – may be used with a monochrome or color camera
Optical Character Recognition – may be used with a monochrome or color camera
Barcode Health Check – may be used with a monochrome or color camera
Delta E – typically used with a color camera
The LVS-7000 is a modular system, which means that you can check the print quality for any of the
aforementioned areas, or for all of the areas depending on which software modules were purchased. Below is a
list of the available software modules:
The software modules listed below can be purchased at any time. Contact your Omron Microscan
representative or Omron Microscan headquarters at [phone] or [e-mail] for further
details. After purchasing a module, refer to “Appendix D: Activating Modules” for activation steps.

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Barcode Read
The LVS-7000 decodes 1D (linear) and 2D (two-dimensional) codes (including ECC-200 Data Matrix, Composite,
QR Code, PDF-417 and Micro PDF) and determines if the code is “readable.” No attempt is made to grade the
codes according to any standard. This module may be used with a monochrome or color camera.
Additional supported symbologies include:
AIAG / JAMA / JAPIA / ODETTE
ALDI
AS9132-A / AIM DPM Cat 0
Automatic GS1 or ISO
Aztec
Chinese Sensible (Han Xin)
Codabar
Code 128
Code 39
Code 93
Data Matrix
DataBar expanded
DHL
EAN-13
EAN-13 (2-digit supplemental)
EAN-13 (5-digit supplemental)
EAN-8
FPMAJ
French CIP
GS1-128
GS1 Databar Limited
GS1 Databar Stacked
GS1 Databar-14
GS1 Data Matrix including NHRN
GS1 General Specifications
GS1 (NTIN)
GS1 1D Report.doc and
GS1 2D Report.doc (requires the use of Microsoft®
Word)
HDMA Guidelines
HIBC
IFAH
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
ISO/IEC 15415/15416
Italian Pharmacode
Japanese Codabar
Laetus Pharmacode
Micro QR Code
MicroPDF417
MIL-STD-130
Miniature Pharmacode
Multi-rotation Data Matrix
Multi-rotation QR Code
Postal (USPS IMB/Code 128, PostNet, Japan Post)
PPN Code
PZN-big, normal, small (German Pharmacode)
PZN8
UPC-A
UPC-A (2-digit supplemental)
UPC-A (5-digit supplemental)
UPC-E
UPC-E (2-digit supplemental)
UPC-E (5-digit supplemental)
All applicable GS1 composite components
Barcode Grade
The LVS-7000 decodes and grades 1D and 2D codes (including ECC-200 Data Matrix, Composite, QR Code,
PDF-417 and Micro PDF symbologies) according to the internationally accepted rules of the applicable symbology
specifications and ISO 15415 and 15416. See additional supported symbologies in the above section entitled
“Barcode Read.” Grading of 1D symbologies can only be performed in color if the barcode is printed in black and
white; if any other color combination is utilized, the Healthcheck module must be used.
The LVS-7000 displays a “real-time” graph indicating the overall ISO grade. This allows the operator to see trends
in print quality for several hundred labels that were just inspected. When an error is detected, the “real-time”
graph will change color. The system can also be programmed to “stop the press” when an error occurs; the
appropriate hardware must be purchased for this feature.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Unlike the OCV Module, this module is able to “read” characters and report the data content. This data is typically
variable and the content remains unknown until it is read. It is important to note that the system can be trained to

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know what to expect for every character position. In other words, the software can be instructed what to expect:
alpha, numeric, or special characters. This is called “Field masking” and will be explained in detail later. This
module may be used with a monochrome or color camera.
There are many fonts used in the printing industry. This system is designed to learn new fonts as necessary.
Optical Character Verification (OCV)
The human readable characters are verified at very high press speeds. The OCV module ensures that a string of
sequential characters is read and or verified against a known field or database. In other words, you tell the
software what should be there and the software will report if it was actually there. It will also return a percentage
score as to how well it matched to the trained character. This module may be used with a monochrome or color
camera.
Blemish Detection
This software module is capable of detecting a multitude of print faults from skewing and smears to missing
information. These algorithms also include a “variableimage data” functionwhich accounts for variable image
data within a pattern-matching zone and does not report them as blemishes. All of this inspecting is completed at
press speed. This module may be used with either a monochrome or color camera.
Barcode 1D and 2D Health Check
This feature is enabled by anOmron Microscan representative. When requested, the system can be configured
for health check instead of grading. If this feature is enabled, the choices are 1D/2D (Read) or (Health check),
instead of 1D/2D (Read) or (Grade). The computer reports a percentage instead of a grade. For example,
instead of 3.4/06/660 (B), the computer reports 85%. The warning and passing scores are shown as
percentages instead of grades. This module may be used with a monochrome or color camera, and any color
combinations of printed barcodes.
Delta E
The Delta E Color Detection module detects color variations by comparing the trained color (also called the
Golden color) to the image color currently displayed in the field of view.
The Delta E module continuously calculates the average L*a*b* values of all the pixels within a sector according
to CIE 2000 specifications. This module must be used with a color camera only.

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Log In
Follow the steps below to log in to the LVS-7000.
1. Start the LVS-7000 software. The Welcome screen appears (see below).
Note: Users with the “Automatic Login” feature enabled bypass the screen below and
automatically access the screen where they are able to create a new job or load an existing job
(as shown in step 3 below). Refer to “Appendix G: Automatic Login” for more information on using
the “Automatic Login” feature.
2. Click the Log In button. The Login box appears (see below). Enter the Operator ID and Password, and
click OK.
When using the LVS-7000 for the first time, enter Admin in the Operator ID field and Admin in the
Password field.
Each password must consist of the following:
oAt least 8 characters
oAt least 1 letter from A to Z (case insensitive)
oAt least 1 number from 0 to 9

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3. Click the Create a NEW job button to create a new job. Refer to the “Create a New Job” section for
complete instructions on creating a new job.
Click the Load an EXISTING job button to load an existing job. Refer to the “Load an Existing Job” section for
complete instructions on loading an existing job.
Note: The “AutoScan” checkbox in the lower, right corner of the screen is visible only to users
who have the AutoScan program activated for their system and is using external synchronization.
Refer to “Appendix F: AutoScan” for more information on the AutoScan program.

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Welcome Screen Overview
When starting the LVS-7000 software, the Welcome screen appears (see below). This screen allows you to log in
to the LVS-7000 (as described in the previous section) and access the following menu bar functions:
Administration
Language
Log In
About
Refer to the following sections for more information about each menu bar function.

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Administration
The Administration menu bar feature allows you to choose from the following options:
Option Description
Data Backup or restore jobs.
Calibration Calibrate the LVS-7000.
Operators Select operator permissions.
Review Audit Trail Review an audit trail of all activity performed on the LVS-7000.
Windows® Desktop Access the Windows® desktop (operator must have access rights to perform
this feature).
Refer to the following sections for more information about each feature.
Data
The Data feature allows you to backup or restore jobs. All jobs are saved in the “Jobs” directory:
LVS-7000 Version 5.6.9:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Microscan\LVS 7000\Jobs
(Pre-5.6.9 Folders)
Windows® 7: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Label Vision Systems\LVS 7000\Jobs
Windows® XP: C:\Program Files\Label Vision Systems\LVS7000\Jobs

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Data Backup
To backup (copy) jobs from the “Jobs” directory to a different folder, drive or network location, follow the steps
below.
1. Select Administration -> Data -> Backup. The following screen appears:
2. On the left side, select the folders within the “Jobs” folder that you want to backup. Multiple folders can be
selected at one time by pressing and holding the CTRL keyboard button, and then clicking each folder.
3. On the right side, select the folder where the files should be saved.
4. If you want to delete the files after backup, click the Delete files after successful backup checkbox.
5. Click Backup.

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Data Restore
To restore (copy) jobs from a folder, drive or network location to the “Jobs” directory, follow the steps below.
1. Select
Administration -> Data -> Restore from the menu bar. The following screen appears:
2. On the left side, select the folder(s) you want to restore. Multiple folders can be selected at one time by
pressing and holding the CTRL keyboard button, and then clicking each folder.
3. On the right side, select the “Jobs” directory.
4. Click
Restore.

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Calibration
The Calibration feature allows you to calibrate the LVS-7000. Calibration is required to keep the LVS-7000 in a
standard imaging configuration.
To calibrate the LVS-7000, you need anOmron Microscan Calibration Card in perfect condition with all of the
calibration information filled out on the card.
1. Select Administration, and then Calibration from the menu bar:
2. The following screen appears:
The shaded area as noted in “A” above is the camera’s field of view; this is what the camera is seeing. This
area may look differently on your screen depending on what is in the camera’s field of view. See examples
below.

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Example 1:
A field of view shaded black indicates the camera is out of alignment, the camera lighting needs adjusting, or the
lens cap is on. Resolve any issues so that the field of view looks like the image in step #2.
WARNING: Consult your designated technician or Omron Microscan technical support if the
camera needs adjusting. Use extreme care and caution when adjusting the camera.
Example 2:
The field of view below is an example of material still positioned on the web. Remove any material from the
camera’s field of view so that the field of view looks like the image in step #2.

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3. Click the Start calibration procedure button. The following screen appears:
4. Place your designated white standard (such as the white porcelain plate, white portion on the calibration card,
etc.) in the field of view. The entire image should appear white.
Step-by-step calibration instructions are also listed on the right side of the screen.
5. Observe the colored lines at the bottom of the screen, which represent the scan reflectance profile (SRP) on the
white background.
The red line represents the current reflectance values across the white background. This represents your
current lighting settings.
The green bar represents the threshold values defined in the Lvs7000.ini file. This is the target area.
The blue line represents the optimal reflectance profile and is configured by an Omron Microscan technician.
The red line must fit within the green bar or you will not be allowed to continue with calibration. Ideally, the
red line should overlay the blue line, but the red line must fit within the green bar. If the red line does not fit
within the green bar, your camera may not be pointed at the brightest spot on the designated white
standard. Or, your light may have moved away from the camera’s field of view. Consult Omron Microscan
technical support if the camera needs adjusting. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE CAMERA WITHOUT
ASSISTANCE FROM OMRON MICROSCAN TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
[e-mail]
[phone]

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6. Click Continue. The following page appears:
7.
Warning: If the red line is not within the green bar, the sample error message below appears.
If an error message appears, contact Omron Microscan technical support. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO ADJUST THE CAMERA WITHOUT ASSISTANCE FROM OMRON MICROSCAN
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: [phone]

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8. Place the Omron Microscan calibration card under the camera so that as many barcodes are within the field
of view as possible. The system displays the ANSII parameters of all the decoded barcodes that the camera
detects (see below).
9. Click Continue to calibrate. The following page appears:

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10. Calibration is complete. The ANSI values of the barcodes now match the recorded values on the card within
a few points (+/- 8%). If calibration fails, repeat the calibration process. Be sure to inspect the calibration card
carefully for damages and impurities. If the problem still persists, contact Omron Microscan for technical
assistance.
11. Clickthe“Save calibration and exit” button to save the calibration results and return to the Welcome
screen. After saving the calibration results, the system automatically saves the Operator ID in the calibration
history log (see the section entitled “Review Calibration History” for more information). Click “Discard
changes (if any) and exit” to discard the calibration results and return to the Welcome screen.
Review Calibration History
1. Click “Review calibration history”:
2. The CSV file viewer page appears (see below), which is time stamped, provides the operator ID, and
displays the “before” and “after” calibration image readings. The fields are not user editable in the viewer;
they are printable if desired.

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Operators
The Operators feature allows you to establish operator permissions.
1. Select Administration, and then Operators from the menu bar.
2. The following screen allows you to setup operators and operator permissions.
The buttons at the bottom of the screen are described below:
Option Description
Add new operator Click the Add new operator button to add a new operator, and
then complete the following fields:
1. Operator ID (short name)
2. Operator name (full name)
3. Password. Each password must consist of the following:
oAt least 8 characters
oAt least 1 letter from A to Z (case insensitive)
oAt least 1 number from 0 to 9
4. Select the desired permissions
5. Click Save changes to save your changes or Discard
changes to discard and not save your changes
Change this operator Allows you to make changes to an operator’s permissions.
Select the operator’s name from the Operators list
Click the Change this operator button
Make any necessary changes
Click the Save Changes button to save your changes or the
Discard Changes button to not save your changes