Omron Microscan LVS-RIMS User manual

P/N 84-9310027-02 Rev A
LVS® RIMS and Quality Control Process
Operations Manual
Version 5.6.X

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions....................................................................................................... 4
LVS-RIMS and QC Overview......................................................................................................... 5
Process Overview.................................................................................................. 6
Configurations........................................................................................................ 6
LVS-7000 Operating Instructions................................................................................................. 7
Press Steps ......................................................................................................... 12
Quality Control Operating Instructions..................................................................................... 13
Reviewing Errors .................................................................................................15
Error Functions.....................................................................................................17
Mark an Error for Removal / Replacement...........................................................17
Accept Marked Errors...........................................................................................17
Accept All Individual Errors on a Single Label......................................................17
Splice Out Errors..................................................................................................17
LVS-RIMS Operating Instructions..............................................................................................19
.INI File Configurations ............................................................................................................... 24
QC.INI FILE......................................................................................................... 25
LVS-RIMS.INI FILE.............................................................................................. 26
Appendix A: Replacing and Splicing Options......................................................................... 28
Replace One........................................................................................................ 28
Splice One........................................................................................................... 30
Begin Splice Many............................................................................................... 31
Appendix B: Using the LVS-RIMS Locator Function .............................................................. 32

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Important 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 components used to create your system are UL and CE approved. 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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.

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LVS-RIMS and QC Overview
The LVS Roll Inspection Mapping System (RIMS) is designed for post press operation and allows the operator to
perform the following functions:
Produce an entire job, including multiple roll run of labels
Track every error on the job
Determine at the end of the run if the quality labels meet the job expectations and then run error changes
Splice and roll fix in an off-line operation (rewind/slitter device)
Additional features include:
Digitally Store All Errors
Accept or Reject Errors
Add Operator Notes
Full Audit Trail/Password Protected
21 CFR Part 11-Compliant Ready
Eliminate Manual Flagging, Inkjet Marks, Strobe Lights and other methods of marking and finding print
defects
Operation is simple; the standard LVS-7000is mounted to the press for print production and a tracking unit is
installed on each of the rewind units. Simply set the unique job name for each roll produced and print the labels.
The LVS-7000 tracks all errors (by electronic flagging) and records them for later review by LVS-RIMS. The
illustration on the next page shows the workflow of a job’s log file from the LVS-7000 to the Quality Control
Terminal and again to the LVS-RIMS system.

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Process Overview
First, the LVS-7000 Vision System starts the process by checking labels on the Rewinder. The labels are then
logged and stored locally in the LVS-7000’s Job folder.
Next, the LVS-RIMS Quality Control Review Process program is used to edit the log file as necessary and saves
the changes to the Quality Control Job folder.
Lastly, the LVS-RIMS program can be run to stop the labels at the Rewinder splice table when an error occurs.
Configurations
CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION
LVS-RIMS
(Rewinder Only System) The LVS-7000 and LVS-RIMS are placed on the same Rewinder and the software is also stored on the same computer. The Quality
Control software can be installed on the computer as well or on a
remote system.
LVS-RIMS Plus
(Press and Rewinder System) The LVS-7000 is on a separate system from LVS-RIMS. The LVS- 7000 is usually placed on a Press and LVS-RIMS is positioned on a
Rewinder. Both programs are run on separate computers that are
networked together to share data. The Quality Control software
can be installed on its own computer or on another workstation if
desired.
LVS-RIMS QC Review Process The files identified on the LVS-7000 can be reviewed by the QC
function to evaluate error conditions and determine if they are
acceptable or need action in the final rewind/inspection operation;
this can be in multiple locations for use by the QC/QA Personnel,
Plant Manager, Shift Manager, and/or any others at remote
locations from the press or rewind units.

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LVS-7000 Operating Instructions
1. Start the LVS-7000 software. The “Welcome” screen appears.
2. Click the Log In button and enter the Operator ID and Password. Click OK.
3. Click the “Create a NEW job” button.
If loading an existing job, click the “Load an Existing Job” button and refer to the “Load an
Existing Job” section in the “LVS-7000 Operations Manual.”

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4. Select Yes when asked, “Do you want to use the automatic setup feature?”
5. Run the web and stop when reaching the desired label(s). Pressing the F12 keyboard button allows
you to run or freeze images (see below).
Note: Click the “Show more” button until you can see a complete label with at least a quarter
label either above or below the label.
6. Draw a sector slightly outside the edge of an entire label and then click the right arrow button. A
“Working” message appears indicating the system is analyzing the label.
Tip: A sector is drawn by clicking on one corner of the label with your mouse, and then dragging
the mouse to opposite corner of the label. A red box will appear around the drawn sector (see below).

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7. The LVS-7000 automatically detects and creates blemish sectors around any other labels across the
web, and also detects and creates sectors around any 1D or 2D bar codes in each label (see below).
8. A job name is automatically entered in the “Job name” field. You may change the job name if
desired.
9. Optional: Enter a job description in the Description field.
Sectors created
around labels
Sectors created around 1D
and 2D bar codes
Draw a sector (box) around
an entire label.

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10. Optional: Click Job Report to view, print or save the Job Report, which shows the settings for all
created sectors.
11. Click the right arrow button. The “Ready to Run” screen appears (see below).
12. Choose one of the following options:
Click the “MakeReady” button to simulate how inspections will perform and how the job created
with will work in a live setting. Make Ready operates exactly as if the system were running
normally with the exception that no data is stored and no I/O is triggered. Refer to the “Make
Ready Mode” section in the “LVS-7000 Operations Manual” for more information.
Click the “Start New Run” button to begin a new run and new CSV file.
Additional options include:
Button Description
Delete this Job Click to delete the job. Only operators granted the “Allow
Create NEW Job” permission is allowed to delete a job.
View Logs A Report Log is created for every job. Click this button to
view all previous reports.
Edit Job Click to change the current job settings. If a password was
used, you must enter the correct password for the job. Only
operators who are granted the “Allow Create NEW Job”
permission is allowed to edit a job.