Panasonic Micro-Imagechecker PV310 Mounting instructions

Before Reading This Manual
Thank you for purchasing the IMAGECHECKER PV310.
In this manual, information on the hardware (installation, wiring, etc.) and the software (functions, setting
procedures, etc.) is described. Read this User’s Manual carefully before use.
Safety Precautions
To ensure that you use this product correctly, read this User’s Manual thoroughly before use. Make sure that you
fully understand the product and information on safe.
Conventions used in the Safety Precautions
WARNING
Critical situations that could lead to user’s death or serious injury are assumed by mishandling of the product:
•Use the product within its specified ratings and environmental conditions. Failure to do so might lead to
abnormal heat and smoke coming from the product.
•Do not use this product in areas with inflammable gas. It could lead to an explosion.
•Exposing this product to excessive heat or open flames could lead to damage to the lithium battery or
other electronic parts.
CAUTION
Critical situations that could lead to user’s injury or only property damage are assumed by mishandling of the
product:
•To prevent excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation, use this product at the values less than the
maximum of the characteristics and performance that are assured in these specifications.
•Do not dismantle or remodel the product. It could lead to excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation.
•Do not touch the terminal while turning on electricity. It could lead to an electric shock.
•Connect the wires or connectors securely. The loose connection could lead to excessive exothermic heat
or smoke generation.
•Do not allow foreign matters such as liquid, flammable materials, metals to go into the inside of the product.
It could lead to excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation.
•Be sure to ground the product. Failure to do so might lead to an electric shock.
•Do not undertake construction (such as connection and disconnection) while the power supply is on. It
could lead to an electric shock.

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Table of Contents
Precautions before Use .....................................v
1 Names and Functions of Parts ......... 1
1.1 About PV310....................................................................2
1.2 Camera............................................................................. 4
1.2.1 Camera Type and Precautions for Use .................. 4
1.2.2 Double Speed Random Camera: ANM831 ........... 5
1.2.3 Standard Camera: ANM832.................................... 6
1.2.4 Ultra small camera (ANPVCA1012) ....................... 7
1.2.5 Camera Cable/Camera Extension Cable.............10
1.2.6 Camera Switching Unit: ANPV3700 .....................11
1.3 Keypad............................................................................12
1.4 VGA Monitor ..................................................................13
2 Installation and Wiring ...................... 15
2.1 Connecting Peripherals ................................................16
2.2 Installation of PV310 .....................................................17
2.2.1 Countermeasure for Heat Radiation .....................17
2.2.2 About Mounting Space...........................................17
2.2.3 Mounting the PV310...............................................18
2.3 VGA Monitor Installation...............................................19
2.3.1 VGA Monitor Installation.........................................19
2.3.2 VGA Monitor: Power Wiring...................................20
2.4 Mounting Camera .........................................................21
2.4.1 Double Speed Random Camera / Standard
Camera....................................................................21
2.4.2 Ultra Compact Camera ..........................................25
3 Input and Output Interface Ports .... 27
3.1 Parallel Ports ..................................................................28
3.1.1 Wiring to the Terminal Blocks ................................28
3.1.2 Pin Assignments.....................................................29
3.1.3 Notes on Power Supply and Wiring ......................30
3.1.4 About Grounding.....................................................31
3.1.5 Output Terminals ....................................................32
3.1.6 Input Terminals .......................................................36
3.2 About RS-232C (COM1) Port .....................................38
3.3 About Ethernet Port (TOOL Port) ...............................43
3.4 Vision Support Tool AXTOOL Ver. 3 .........................44
4 Basic Operation ................................. 45
4.1 About Screen Monitor...................................................46
4.2 RUN and SETUP Modes ............................................ 47
4.2.1 About SETUP and RUN Modes ........................... 47
4.2.2 Switching between RUN Mode and SETUP
Mode ....................................................................... 47
4.3 How to Preprocess and Display Images................... 48
4.4 Basic Operation Using the Keypad............................ 49
4.4.1 Selecting an Option from the Menu...................... 49
4.4.2 Setting (Inputting) Values ...................................... 49
4.4.3 Setting the Inspection Area ................................... 49
4.5 Temporarily Switching the Display Camera Images 53
4.5.1 Display Images....................................................... 53
4.5.2 Selecting a Display Camera Image ...................... 53
4.5.3 Selecting a Display Gray Value/Binary................. 54
5 Procedure for Setting Inspection
Conditions........................................... 55
5.1 Setting Inspection Conditions...................................... 56
5.2 Selecting a Camera Mode........................................... 57
5.3 Setting a Shutter Speed............................................... 59
5.4 Selecting a Product Type ............................................ 60
5.4.1 Selecting a Product Type ...................................... 60
5.4.2 Copying an Existing Product Type ....................... 61
5.4.3 Deleting a Product Type ........................................ 61
5.4.4 Deleting All Product Types .................................... 62
5.4.5 Entering a Product Type Title................................ 62
5.5 Importing Images into a Memory................................ 63
5.6 Inspection Overview..................................................... 64
5.7 Storing (Revised) Setting Data in the PV310 ........... 65
5.8 Executing Inspection .................................................... 66
5.8.1 Procedure for Inspection Execution...................... 66
5.8.2 Process Sequence for Executing Inspection ....... 67
6 Setting Checkers ............................... 69
6.1 What Is a Checker?...................................................... 70
6.1.1 Types and Overview of Checkers ........................ 70
6.2 Basic Settings of Checkers ......................................... 72
6.2.1 Basic Procedure for Setting Checkers ................. 72
6.2.2 Selecting a Checker Number and a Checker
Type......................................................................... 73
6.2.3 Selecting a Camera Image.................................... 75
6.2.4 Preprocessing Settings.......................................... 76
6.2.5 Setting a Slice Level............................................... 80
6.2.6 Setting an Area and a Mask Area......................... 82
6.2.7 Area Size Adjustment Function ............................ 85

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6.3 Convenient Functions for Setting a Checker............ 90
6.3.1 Changing the Menu Window to a Translucent
Color.........................................................................90
6.3.2 Temporarily Hiding the Menu Window..................91
6.4 Binary Window .............................................................. 92
6.4.1 Menu Options..........................................................92
6.4.2 What Is Binary Window? ........................................92
6.4.3 Setting Procedure ...................................................93
6.5 Gray Window................................................................. 94
6.5.1 Menu Options..........................................................94
6.5.2 What Is Gray Window?...........................................94
6.5.3 Setting Procedure ...................................................95
6.6 Binary Edge ................................................................... 96
6.6.1 Menu Options..........................................................96
6.6.2 What Is Binary Edge?.............................................96
6.6.3 Setting Procedure ...................................................97
6.7 Gray Edge...................................................................... 99
6.7.1 Menu Options..........................................................99
6.7.2 What Is Gray Edge? ............................................ 100
6.7.3 Setting Procedure ................................................ 101
6.8 Feature Extraction ...................................................... 106
6.8.1 Menu Options ....................................................... 106
6.8.2 What Is Feature Extraction?................................ 107
6.8.3 Setting Procedure ................................................ 109
6.9 Smart Matching........................................................... 113
6.9.1 Menu Options ....................................................... 113
6.9.2 What Is Smart Matching?.................................... 114
6.9.3 Setting Procedure ................................................ 116
6.10 Contour Matching ....................................................... 125
6.10.1 Menu Options ....................................................... 125
6.10.2 What Is Contour Matching? ................................ 126
6.10.3 Setting Procedure ................................................ 127
6.11 Flaw Detection ............................................................ 129
6.11.1 Menu Options ....................................................... 129
6.11.2 What Is Flaw Detection? ..................................... 130
6.11.3 Setting Procedure ................................................ 133
6.12 Position Adjustment.................................................... 140
6.12.1 Overview............................................................... 140
6.12.2 Refering to Position Adjustment Amount Using
Checkers............................................................... 141
6.13 Position Adjustment (Binary Edge) .......................... 142
6.13.1 Setting Procedure ................................................ 142
6.13.2 Saving a Base Position........................................ 143
6.13.3 What To Do If You Faced a Trouble .................. 144
6.14 Position Adjustment (Gray Edge)............................. 145
6.14.1 Setting Procedure ................................................ 145
6.14.2 Saving a Base Position........................................ 146
6.14.3 What To Do If You Faced a Trouble .................. 147
6.15 Position Adjustment (Feature Extraction)................ 148
6.15.1 Setting Procedure ................................................ 148
6.15.2 Saving a Base Position........................................ 149
6.15.3 What To Do If You Faced a Trouble...................149
6.16 Position Adjustment (Matching) ................................150
6.16.1 Setting Procedure.................................................150
6.16.2 Saving a Base Position ........................................151
6.16.3 What To Do If You Faced a Trouble...................151
6.17 Rotation Adjustment ...................................................152
6.17.1 Overview ...............................................................152
6.17.2 How Checkers Refer to Adjustment Amount .....153
6.18 Rotation Adjustment (Binary Edge Horiz., Binary
Edge Vert.) .................................................................154
6.18.1 Setting Procedure.................................................154
6.18.2 Saving a Base Position ........................................155
6.18.3 What To Do If You Faced a Trouble...................155
6.19 Rotation Adjustment (Gray Edge Horiz., Gray Edge
Vert.)............................................................................156
6.19.1 Setting Procedure.................................................156
6.19.2 Saving a Base Position ........................................157
6.19.3 What To Do If You Faced a Trouble...................157
6.20 Rotation Adjustment (Feature Extraction) ...............158
6.20.1 Setting Procedure.................................................158
6.20.2 Saving a Base Position ........................................159
6.20.3 What To Do If You Faced a Trouble...................159
6.21 Rotation Adjustment (360 Degree Detection).........160
6.21.1 Setting Procedure.................................................160
6.21.2 Saving a Base Position ........................................161
6.21.3 What To Do If You Faced a Trouble...................161
6.22 Rotation Adjustment (Matching)................................162
6.22.1 Setting Procedure.................................................162
6.22.2 Saving a Base Position ........................................163
6.22.3 What To Do If You Faced a Trouble...................164
6.23 Rotation Adjustment (Contour)..................................165
6.23.1 Setting Procedure.................................................165
6.23.2 Saving a Base Position ........................................166
6.23.3 What To Do If You Faced a Trouble...................166
7 Calculation, Analysis, and Output of
Inspection Results .......................... 167
7.1 Overview.......................................................................168
7.1.1 Calculation, Analysis, and Display of the
Inspection Result Data ......................................... 168
7.1.2 Outputting Data to the External Device ..............168
7.2 Numeric Calculation (CA01 to CA99) ......................169
7.2.1 Main Functions .....................................................169
7.2.2 Reference Data and Calculation Functions .......169
7.2.3 Creating a Numeric Calaulation ..........................173
7.2.4 Specifying the Judge. Max./Min. Values - Judging
the Calculation Results.........................................175
7.2.5 Copying a Numeric Calculation...........................175
7.2.6 Deleting a Numeric Calculation...........................176
7.2.7 Projection Distance...............................................177
7.2.8 Conversion into Actual Size Value: Conversion
Data .......................................................................178

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7.2.9 Restrictions on Numeric Calculation Function ...181
7.2.10 Error Messages Displayed When Setting
Numeric Calculation Formula ..............................182
7.3 Judgment (JD01 to JD96)......................................... 183
7.3.1 Main Functions......................................................183
7.3.2 Reference Data and Operators ...........................183
7.3.3 Creating a Judgment Formula.............................185
7.3.4 Saving Total Judgments ......................................186
7.3.5 Saving a Conditional Formula for Save Image ..187
7.3.6 Restrictions on Judgment ....................................188
7.3.7 Error Messages Displayed When You Set a
Judgment Formula ...............................................188
7.4 Statistics (QS01 to QS96) ......................................... 189
7.4.1 Main Functions......................................................189
7.4.2 Reference Data.....................................................189
7.4.3 Statistics Items ......................................................190
7.4.4 Referring Statistic Object Data ............................190
7.4.5 Deleting the Data Referred to Statistics..............191
7.4.6 Resetting the Counted Results............................192
7.5 Data Monitor................................................................ 193
7.5.1 Main Functions......................................................193
7.5.2 Data Can Be Displayed in the Data Monitor Table194
7.5.3 Data Displaying.....................................................194
7.5.4 Saving the Fixed Name (Title) to the Cell ...........195
7.5.5 Changing the Number of Rows and Columns ...196
7.5.6 Selecting the Alignment of the Data Monintor....197
7.5.7 Changing Max. / Min. Values in RUN Mode ......198
8 TOOL ..................................................199
8.1 What Is TOOL? .......................................................... 200
8.2 Drawing an Image on the Monitor Screen: Marker
Function ..................................................................... 201
8.2.1 Creating a New Marker ........................................201
8.2.2 Copying an Existing Marker.................................202
8.2.3 Deleting a Marker .................................................202
8.3 Reference Point.......................................................... 203
8.4 Group Move ................................................................ 204
8.5 RUN Mode Image Settings....................................... 205
8.5.1 Selecting an Display Image .................................206
8.5.2 Displaying Checker Shape, Marker, Reference
Point and Data Monitor.........................................208
8.6 Execution Modes........................................................ 209
8.6.1 Overview................................................................209
8.6.2 Setting of Execution Mode...................................210
8.6.3 “Execute All” Execution Mode .............................211
8.6.4 “Automatic Switch” Execution Mode ...................212
8.6.5 “User-Defined” Execution Mode..........................214
9 Environment Settings .....................217
9.1 About “Environment Settings” .................................. 218
9.2 Initial Settings...............................................................222
9.2.1 List of Initialization Menu Options ....................... 222
9.2.2 Protecting the Setting Data Using a Password . 223
9.3 Saving Images ............................................................225
9.3.1 What Is Image Save? .......................................... 225
9.3.2 Saving Images with the Keypad Operation ....... 226
9.3.3 Saving an Image per Inspection ......................... 227
9.3.4 Saving the Images of Which the Conditional
Formula Was Judged as NG .............................. 227
9.3.5 Selecting Operation When the Number of Saved
Images Reached 16 Pairs................................... 228
9.3.6 Performing Inspection While Only Saved Image
Is Displayed (Display a Save Image) ................. 229
9.3.7 Running a Test Using a Saved Image ............... 230
9.3.8 Outputting a Save Image to the External Device
(Backing up to Compact Flash Memory Card).. 231
9.3.9 Erasing All the Saved Image............................... 231
9.4 Outputting Images ......................................................232
9.4.1 What Is Image Outputting?.................................. 232
9.4.2 Setting Output Destination, Output Condition and
Output Operation.................................................. 234
9.4.3 Setting Name of Image Save File....................... 236
9.4.4 Behavior When Ethernet Communication Error 237
9.5 Re-Registering the Template.................................... 239
9.6 Initializing Environment Settings ............................... 240
10 Parallel Communication.................241
10.1 Communications via Parallel Port ............................242
10.1.1 Input from the External Device............................ 242
10.1.2 The Data Output from the PV310....................... 242
10.1.3 Data Assignment for Handshake........................ 243
10.2 Input/Output Timing According to Start Settings ....244
10.2.1 Starting Inspection - Once ................................... 244
10.2.2 Starting Inspection - Repeat................................ 245
10.3 Input/Output Timing According to Handshake
Settings.......................................................................246
10.3.1 When the Handshake Function Is Set to “No”... 246
10.3.2 When the Handshake Function Is Set to “Yes” . 247
10.4 Data Switch Timing According to Data Reset
Conditions ..................................................................248
10.4.1 Reset Condition: Hold.......................................... 248
10.4.2 Reset Condition: Off After Read ......................... 249
10.4.3 Reset Condition: Off Before Read ...................... 249
10.5 Switching and Registering Data Using External
Signals........................................................................ 250
10.5.1 Switching the Product Types............................... 250
10.5.2 Switching the Display Camera Images .............. 252
10.5.3 Re-registering the Template................................ 253
10.5.4 Restoring the Setting Data Stored in Compact
Flash Memory Card ............................................. 256

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11 RS-232C Communication.............. 257
11.1 Overview ...................................................................... 258
11.2 Serial (Per Start) / Serial (Async.)............................. 259
11.2.1 Selecting and Setting the Output Data to the
External Device .................................................... 259
11.2.2 Formats of the Commands from the External
Device ................................................................... 259
11.2.3 Setting COM Port................................................. 260
11.2.4 Output Data .......................................................... 260
11.2.5 List of Commands................................................ 262
11.2.6 Details of Commands .......................................... 263
11.3 Computer Link............................................................. 283
11.3.1 Overview and Communication Specifications... 283
11.3.2 Setting a Computer Link Communication .......... 286
11.3.3 Setting Output Conditions ................................... 287
11.3.4 Setting Method of Type Switch ........................... 288
11.3.5 Configuring the COM Port................................... 289
12 Ethernet Communication .............. 291
12.1 Overview ...................................................................... 292
12.2 Communication Methods .......................................... 293
12.2.1 Communicating between one PV310 and one
Computer .............................................................. 293
12.2.2 Communicating between a Computer and
Multiple PV310s ................................................... 293
12.3 Result Output .............................................................. 294
12.3.1 Setting Procedure ................................................ 294
12.3.2 Establishing Communication between PV310
and Computer....................................................... 294
13 Using a Compact Flash Memory
Card.................................................... 295
13.1 Storing Data in a Compact Flash Memory Card....296
13.2 Inserting/removing a Compact Flash Memory Card297
13.2.1 Inserting a Compact Flash Memory Card.......... 297
13.2.2 Removing a Compact Flash Memory Card....... 297
13.3 Backing up/restoring Setting Data and Images...... 298
13.3.1 Backing up/restoring Setting Data ...................... 298
13.3.2 Backing up/restoring Memory Images ............... 300
13.3.3 Backing up/restoring the Saved Images ............ 302
13.4 Copying the Screen Display...................................... 304
13.5 Outputting the Inspection Results to a Compact Flash
Memory Card ............................................................ 305
13.6 Using a Folder Tree.................................................... 306
14 Information on the PV310 and Help
Function Settings............................ 307
14.1 Information on the PV310 ..........................................308
14.1.1 Options of the INFO. Menu..................................308
14.1.2 Checking Remaining Storage Capacity of
Memory .................................................................308
14.1.3 Setting Date and Time Using the Calendar
Feature ..................................................................309
14.1.4 Setting IP Address................................................310
14.1.5 Version Information .............................................. 310
14.2 Setting Help..................................................................311
14.2.1 Making Light Adjustments....................................311
14.2.2 Making Focal and Aperture Adjustments ...........312
14.2.3 Displaying an Image Profile ................................. 313
14.2.4 Checking Connections Using I/O Monitor .......... 314
15 Troubleshooting .............................. 315
15.1 ERROR Signal Is Output ...........................................316
15.2 Error Code Number Is Displayed in SETUP Mode318
16 Camera Switching Unit .................. 321
16.1 Overview.......................................................................322
16.2 Functions and Settings...............................................323
16.3 Remote Switching Signal...........................................324
17 General Specifications................... 325
18 Product Numbers............................ 333
19 Dimensions ...................................... 339
20 Appendix........................................... 349
20.1 Pin Assignment of Camera........................................350
INDEX .............................................................. 352
Record of Changes ........................................ 355

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Precautions before Use
Installation Environment
Avoid installing and operating the PV310 in the following locations:
•Location with direct sunlight or environmental temperatures that exceed a range of the “operating ambient
temperature” for each product.
•Locations with a relative humidity exceeding a range of the “operating ambient humidity” for each product
or with a condensing due to a sharp temperature change.
•Locations with an atmosphere containing corrosive gases or flammable gases.
•Locations subject the main unit to direct vibration or impact.
•Locations with a lot of fine particles, iron filings or salt.
•Locations where the product can become wet with water, oil or chemicals.
•Locations with an atmosphere likely to contain organic solvents (such as benzene, paint thinner, and
alcohol) or strongly alkaline materials (such as ammonia and caustic soda).
•Locations where a load applies onto the unit.
•Locations near the devices that generate large switching surges, high-voltage wires and devices,
power-driven lines and devices, and transmitting devices, such as radios.
Static Electricity
•In dry environment, high voltages of static electricity might be generated. When you touch the product, you
should always discharge the accumulated static electricity through your body by touching a grounded
metal surface.
Cleaning
•Never use thinners or similar solvents, as they may dissolve the board and lead to colors to run.
Power Supply Unit and Power Sequence
•Use an insulated power supply with a built-in protection circuit. Applying an abnormal voltage might
damage the internal circuit. If you use a power supply unit without a protection circuit, supply power
through a protective device such as a fuse.
•Consider the power supply sequence so that the power supply unit for the PV310 can be turned off before
the one for the input/output is turned off.
•If you turn the input/output power off before turning off PV310, the device will detect a change in the input
signal level and may malfunction.
Before Turning on the PV310
•Pay attentions to the followings when turning on the PV310 for the first time:
- Confirm no wiring waste or especially any conductive substance is on the printed circuit board.
- Confirm that the power wiring, input/output wiring and power supply voltage are correct.
- Confirm that the fixing and terminal screws are securely tightened.

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General Cautions
•Use the camera, camera cables, keypad, monitor, and a monitor cable of the product numbers specified
by Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. Otherwise, malfunction and damage might cause in PV310 and
connecting devices.
•Do not disassemble, remodel the PV310 or change its internal settings. A breakdown, damage or
destruction by disassembling, remodeling the PV310 or not following the instruction described in the
manuals will not be covered by our guarantee.
•Do not change or set items that should not be as described in the manuals or the specifications.
Breakdown, damage or destruction resulting from changing or setting them will not be covered by our
guarantee.
•When all PV310 settings are complete, disconnect the keypad and the computer used for backing up or
restoring data from the PV310 in order to prevent a malfunction or an operation mistake due to noises.
•Do not perform a test of insulation resistance or withstand voltage between the power source or
input/output signals and the metallic part of connectors or camera cases.

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1.1 About PV310
Front Back
No. Name Description
1 External output terminal (16
pins)
An external output terminal block (by Phoenix), product #: 1840502.
2 External input terminal (15
pins)
An external input terminal. COMMON terminal is for +/-. An external output
terminal block (by Phoenix), product #: 1840528.
3 Power terminal Acceptable input voltage is 24V DC. The power terminal is located on the
input terminal block.
4 Operating LEDs Indicate the operating status of the PV310.
• POWER (green):
The green POWER LED lights when the PV310 is being energized.
• ERROR (red):
The red ERROR LED lights when an error is detected.
• READY (green):
The green READY LED lights when the PV310 is ready to receive the
signals including start signal from the external device
• CF: The green CF LED lights when the PV310 is accessing the Compact
Flash memory card.
• COM1: The green COM1 LED lights when serial communication is
established.
5 Compact Flash* memory
card slot
Supports for a FAT16- formatted Compact Flash memory card (Max. 512MB )
6 TOOL port
(Ethernet* Port)
Connects to the external device via Ethernet port. Use a cross cable when
connecting between an external device and a PV310.
7 KEYPAD connector Connects to the operation keypad.
8 COM port (RS-232C port) Connects to the external device via the COM port. COM2 is not available.
9 Camera connectors Can connect to up to two cameras: CAMERA 1 and CAMERA 2. Using a
camera switching unit enables you to connect to maximum four standard
cameras.
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No. Name Description
11 Backup battery This is a battery for retaining information about calendar in the PV310 and
initial type number which is read at startup.
If the battery is running out, a message saying “Battery used up!” appears on
the status display area. Replace with a new one.
Product No.: AFPG804 (buttery life: approx. 10 years at 25 °C)
12 DIN rail attachment lever
(one-two hook)
To attach to DIN rail with a single touch.
*Compact Flash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation in the United States.
*Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation in the United States.
Connect only the designated products to the PV310. Otherwise, malfunction and damage might cause in
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1.2 Camera
1.2.1 Camera Type and Precautions for Use
Camera Type
PV310 provides three types of cameras listed below. Choose to use them depending on your usage. To use a
corresponding camera mode to a camera type you use, you need to change the setting with PV310. For further
information, refer to Chapter 5.2 Selecting a Camera Mode (page 57).
Camera Type Usage Advantages over the other two camera types
Double Speed
Random Camera
(ANM831)
To inspect moving objects. • Higher capture speed.
• No delay at capture start.
• Shutter speed can be changed without
resolution decrease.
ultra compact camera
(ANPVCA1012)
To inspect in a small space where the
other cameras cannot be mounted. • Can be mounted in a small space.
(Diameter of camera: 12)
Standard Camera
(ANM832,
ANM83203)
Mainly to inspect static objects. • Camera division mode can be used with a
camera switching unit.
Precautions for Use
Camera and camera cables
•Use only cameras, camera cables, and extension cables with the proper product numbers specified by
Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. Otherwise, malfunction and damage might cause in PV310 and the
cameras.
•Do not connect different types of cameras to PV310 at the same time.
You cannot connect, for instance, a standard camera to CAMERA 1 port and an ultra compact camera to
CAMERA 2 port.
•Do not splice multiple extension cables.
Handling Instructions
•Do not touch the CCD element or the lens surface of the camera. Attach the lens cap to keep off dust
when not in use.
•When inserting/removing the cable into/from the connector, be sure to hold it by its plug to prevent excess
force applying on the cable. Also, do not bend the cables forcedly.
•Do not touch the terminals inside the connector of cameras and camera cables and take care not to allow
foreign objects to come into the connectors.

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1.2.2 Double Speed Random Camera: ANM831
This camera is usable when the camera setting of PV310 is [D.S. Random Frame] or [D.S. Random Field].
No. Name Description
1 Camera Body of camera
2 Lens fixture C-mount
3 Lens Attach a C-mount lens with adapter rings as necessary. Refer to page 21 for
selecting view range and lens.
4 Cable connector Connects to the controller with a camera cable. (ANM84303XX)
5 VOL knob for fine
adjustment of gain
Makes a fine adjustment for camera gain
When DIP switch No.5 is ON, turning this knob clockwise makes a capturing
image brighter.
6 DIP switch Switches camera modes and activates gain adjustment.
7 Mounting plate A plate to mount a camera. The plate insulates with the mounting surface.
About DIP Switch (DIP-SW)
No. Description
1-4, 7,
8
Always leave OFF
5 Gain fine
adjustment • ON: Allows you to make fine adjustment
within the range between 0 and +10 dB
using the VOL knob
• OFF: 0 dB
6* Camera
mode
switching
• OFF: D.S. Random Field mode (default)
• ON: D.S. Random Frame mode
Gain adjustment volume
Default settings: DIP SW No.5: ON, the rest of the dip switches: OFF, VOL knob: +10 dB
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1.2.3 Standard Camera: ANM832
This camera is usable when the camera setting of PV310 is [Normal Frame] or [Normal Field].
No. Name Description
1 Camera Body of camera
2 Lens fixture CS-mount
3 Lens Attach a C/CS-mount lens with adapter rings as necessary. Refer to page 22 for
selecting view range and lens.
4 Connector Connects to PV310.
Use a designated camera extension cable if necessary.
5 Mounting plate A plate to mount a camera. The plate insulates with the mounting surface.

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1.2.4 Ultra small camera (ANPVCA1012)
This camera is usable when the camera setting of PV310 is [Normal Frame] or [Normal Field].
Camera Head
No. Name Description
1 Camera Body of camera
2 Lens fixture Special mounting fixture. Attach exclusive lenses.
This fixture is screw-in type and the view range (capture range) differs
depending on the screwing depth.
3 Lens securing ring A ring to secure the lens to the camera. Use it to fix the lens at the close
position to the edge of the camera.
4 Top indication mark Indicates the top side of the captured image.
5 Cable connector Connects a camera cable which is included in the package.
6 Camera head cable A camera cable (3m) attached to an Ultra small camera. Connects the female
connector to a camera and the male connector to the CAMERA port of the
camera control unit.
7 Cable securing ring After connecting a camera head cable to a camera, rotate this ring to secure.

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Camera Control Unit (hereafter called “CCU”)
<Front side> <Back side>
No. Name Description
A POWER ○: Power OFF
I : Power ON
Power switch for the camera. Turn ON this power switch before
supplying power to PV310. When power is on, green LED lights.
Use always in Power On status.
Shutter Speed setting switch. Available only in Field mode (when SELECT switch No.4
is ON).
Toggle switch
(left)
Use only with the setting to “HIGH/OFF” (upper).
B SHUTTER
Rotary switch
(right)
Sets the shutter speed of the number that the arrow points.
0: OFF (default), 1: 1/125s, 2: 1/250s, 3: 1/500s,
4: 1/1000s, 5: 1/2000s, 6: 1/4000s, 7: 1/10000s
STD: 0 dB fixed (default)
MANUAL: Adjusts Gain within the range of ± 6dB with GAIN volume.
C GAIN CONTROL
AUTO: Unavailable
D CAMERA port
(female)
Port for connecting a camera head with a camera head cable.
Switches between camera modes. (*)E SELECT
Frame mode (default):
Always use with the all
switches set to “OFF”.
Field mode:
Use with only No.4 switch
set to “ON”.
F HD/VD
impedance
Always use with the setting to “HIGH”, default value.
G HD/VD IN OUT Always use with the setting to “IN”, default value.
H DC IN/VIDEO
OUT port (male)
Connects to the Camera port of the PV310 with a camera cable (ANM842XX).
* When you changed the camera mode, change the camera mode of PV310 as well.

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About the Connection
Be sure to turn off the power source for PV310 before connecting as below.
After connecting, turn on the Power switch of the camera control unit (CCU) before supplying power to PV310.
Using an extension cable
Be sure to connect an extension cable to keep the extended length to be shorter than 20 m.
Do not bend the camera cables forcibly or apply load to the connector joints.

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1.2.5 Camera Cable/Camera Extension Cable
Camera Cable
Camera cable for Double speed random camera: ANM84303(CE), ANM84603
Camera cable for Ultra small camera: ANM842XX
No. Name Description
1 Connector (round, male) Connects a male connector to PV310.
2 Connector (round, female)
Connects a female connector to a camera.
(ANM842XX connects DC IN/VIDEO OUT port of the camera control unit for
an ultra compact camera.)
Camera Extension Cable
ANM840XXA (CE), ANM845XX
No. Name Description
1 Connector (round, male) Connects a male connector to PV310.
2 Connector (round, female)
Connects a female connector to a camera cable.
The connector is designated to connect with a camera cable, not for with a
connector of a camera.

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1.2.6 Camera Switching Unit: ANPV3700
No Name Description
1 Input port for
Camera A
Connects a camera. Camera A is connected to this port.
2 Input port for
Camera B
Connects a camera. Camera B is connected to this port.
3 OUT (image output)
port
Outputs images to the PV310. Use the provided cable for switching cameras.
4 DIN rail attachment
lever (one-two hook)
To attach to DIN rail with a single touch.
5 Camera A/Camera
B indicators
The indicators tell which camera is in use for capturing images.
Lighting
Lamp
Status
A only The PV310 is in camera switching mode (the dip switch 2 is placed in
the NORMAL position). The image captured by Camera A is output.
B only The PV310 is in camera switching mode (the dip switch 2 is placed in
the NORMAL position.) The image captured by Camera B is output.
A and B The PV310 is in DIV mode (the dip switch 2 is placed in the DIV
position).
6 Dip switches
(4 switches)
The four dip switches change the functions shown in the table below.
1 LOCAL /
REMOTE
If you want to switch between Camera A and Camera B using an
external device when the PV310 is in camera switching mode
(the dip switch 2 is placed in the NORMAL position), set to
“REMOTE”.
2 NORMAL
/ DIV*
If you want to switch between Camera A and Camera B (in
camera switching mode), set to “NORMAL”. If you want to
combine the upper and lower half parts of two images captured
by Camera A and Camera B in one image (in the DIV mode), set
to “DIV”.
3 A / B
This is a switch for changing the cameras to output the images in
camera switching mode (the dip switch 1 and 2 are placed in
LOCAL and NORMAL positions respectively).
4
Upper /
Lower
division
In camera division mode (the dip switch 2 is placed in the DIV
position), select a part of the images captured by Camera A and
Camera B that you want, upper half or lower half.
7 Input terminal for
external signal
This is a terminal for inputting a camera switch signal.
* A Double speed random camera: ANM831 and an Ultra small camera: ANPVCA1012 are not available in Camera
division mode.
For more information on the camera control unit, refer to Chapter 16 Camera Switching Unit (page 321).

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1.3 Keypad
No. Name Description
A key Starts an inspection.
Executes a test in SETUP mode and an inspection in RUN mode.
B key Displays a sub-menu for each menu. Press and hold down this key for
more than one second to save the screen copy on the Compact Flash
memory card.
1 A, B, C keys
C key Switches between SETUP mode and RUN mode. Goes back to the
previous hierarchy or close the window.
Cursor
Operation
Moves the cursor in the up to 8 directions.
Use this lever to select the menu and move the start and end points.
2 ENTER key
Confirmation
Operation
Executes (or Determines) the selected option.
3 Connector Connects the keypad to the PV310.
Cursor Operation and Determination Operation with the Cursor Lever
Cursor operation Determination (ENTER) key operation
If you try to move the cursor while pressing and holding down the ENTER key, the highlighted option can be
determined. Release and move the ENTER key when you move the cursor.
Connect only the designated keypad (ANM852XX) to the PV310.