Siemens SIMATIC VS130 Series User manual

Preface, Contents
Product Overview 1
System Integration 2
Installation 3
Putting into Operation 4
Operator Functions 5
Controlling with a PLC 6
Diagnostics 7
Appendix A
Index
SIMATIC
Vision Sensor VS 130
Manual
Edition 03/2003
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Preface
Purpose of the Manual
This manual describes Vision Sensors SIMATIC VS 130. It supports you during
theinstallation, commissioning and operation of the Sensors.
The manual is intended for persons working in the fields of programming,
configuration, commissioning, servicing programmable logic controllers and image
processing devices.
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wiring of the product.
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SIMATIC VS 130.
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Contents
1 Product Overview 1-1
1.1 Product Description...........................................................................................1-1
1.2 Components......................................................................................................1-3
1.3 Processing Setup..............................................................................................1-4
1.4 Important Requirements for Installation............................................................1-5
1.5 Applications.......................................................................................................1-5
2 System Integration 2-1
2.1 Configuration.....................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Application Examples........................................................................................2-2
2.2.1 Reading Codes in Stand-alone Mode...............................................................2-2
2.2.2 Reading and Comparing Codes in Standalone Mode ......................................2-3
2.2.3 Reading Codes in a PROFIBUS Environment..................................................2-4
2.3 Including the Vision Sensor VS 130 in HW Config...........................................2-5
3 Installation 3-1
3.1 Installing Components.......................................................................................3-1
3.2 Wiring Components...........................................................................................3-3
3.3 Guidelines on Preventing Electrical Interference..............................................3-5
3.4 Guidelines for Use of PROFIBUS DP...............................................................3-5
4 Putting into Operation 4-1
4.1 Turning on the Device.......................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Control and Display Panel.................................................................................4-2
4.2 Adjusting the Sensor with the Setup Software..................................................4-4
5 Operator Functions 5-1
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Menus of the "RUN" Menu Level ......................................................................5-2
5.2.1 "Code" Menu.....................................................................................................5-2
5.2.2 "STOP" Menu....................................................................................................5-2
5.2.3 "Info" Menu........................................................................................................5-3
5.3 Menus of the STOP Menu Level.......................................................................5-5
5.3.1 "Train" Menu......................................................................................................5-5
5.3.2 "RUN" Menu......................................................................................................5-7
5.3.3 "Adjust" Menu....................................................................................................5-7
5.3.4 "Settings" Menu.................................................................................................5-9
5.3.5 "Delete" Menu .................................................................................................5-14

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6 Controlling with a PLC 6-1
6.1 Control via the I/O Interface "DI/DO".................................................................6-1
6.1.1 Control Signals..................................................................................................6-1
6.1.2 Selecting the Mode............................................................................................6-2
6.2 Control via the "PROFIBUS DP" Interface........................................................6-6
6.2.1 Principle of Data Transmission via PROFIBUS DP..........................................6-6
6.2.2 Assignment of the Interface of the Processing Unit with Relevance for
PROFIBUS DP..................................................................................................6-7
6.2.3 Sample Program for Data Exchange, if Code Length %\WHV.....................6-8
6.2.4 Consistent Data Transmission........................................................................6-10
7 Diagnostics 7-1
7.1 Introduction........................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Diagnostics with Messages...............................................................................7-1
7.2.1 Error Messages.................................................................................................7-2
7.2.2 Warnings/Notes.................................................................................................7-5
7.2.3 Read Results.....................................................................................................7-5
7.3 Diagnostics Based on the "BF" LED.................................................................7-6
7.4 Slave Diagnostics..............................................................................................7-7
7.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................7-7
7.4.2 Reading Out the Diagnostic Information with S 7.............................................7-7
7.4.3 Structure of the Slave Diagnostic Data.............................................................7-8
A Appendix A-1
A.1 Components of the Product ............................................................................. A-1
A.2 Technical Specifications................................................................................... A-3
A.2.1 Vision Sensor SIMATIC®VS 130.....................................................................A-3
A.2.2 General Data....................................................................................................A-5
A.2.3 Interface Digital Inputs/Outputs........................................................................A-8
A.3 Certifications, Standards, and Approvals......................................................... A-9
A.4 Installation Dimensions .................................................................................. A-10
A.5 Interface Assignment of the Processing Unit................................................. A-12
A.6 Wiring Suggestions ........................................................................................ A-15
A.7 Setup Software for SIMATIC VS 130............................................................. A-17
A.7.1 Requirements.................................................................................................A-17
A.7.2 Preparations...................................................................................................A-17
A.7.3 Displaying Images to Adjust the Sensor Head...............................................A-19
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1 Product Overview
1.1 Product Description
The Vision Sensor SIMATIC VS 130 is a data matrix code reader. You can use it to
read the coded labeling of products and then pass the read code to a PLC or a
computer.
Use of the two-dimensional data matrix code is becoming more widespread due to
the following characteristics:
•High information density
•Readability even when damaged or poor "print" quality
•Readability not dependent on orientation
SIMATIC VS 130 reads data matrix codes and works with overhead lighting. The
object is lit from above with the supplied ring flash.
Three models of the Vision Sensor SIMATIC VS 130 are available:
•SIMATIC VS 130 for large code areas (order number of the full package:
6GF1 130-1AA)
•SIMATIC VS 130 for small code areas (order number of the full package:
6GF1 130-2AA)
•SIMATIC VS 130 for variable code areas (Order number of the basic package:
6GF1 130-3AA), if you are using C- or CS-mount lenses.
Reading or Verifying Data Matrix Code
The SIMATIC VS 130 can read and, when necessary, verify data matrix codes
(compare the entire code or part of it with a saved code).
The entire read character string or only part of it (in other words, filtered) can be
output. When it is output, further characters can de appended at the start or end as
a prefix or suffix.
The SIMATIC VS 130 can operate both in standalone mode to make good/bad
decisions or as part of a control system to pass on the read codes for further
processing.

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Features
•Recognition and decoding data matrix codes according to ECC 200 (with the
exception of base256)
•Ring flash
•Installation support by setup software on the PC
•Up to 5 code readings per second
•Option of code comparison with up to 15 saved codes
•Option of filtering and formatting the result
•To sort the objects, there are 3 digital outputs:
READ, MATCH, N_OK
•Control via digital I/O and PROFIBUS DP
•Transfer of results via RS-232 interface and PROFIBUS DP
You will find the technical specifications SIMATIC VS 130 in Appendix A.2
Code Characteristics
Characteristics SIMATIC VS 130 for
"large code areas"
(6GF1 130-1AA with 6GF2
002-8DA sensor head)
SIMATIC VS 130 for
"small code areas"
(6GF1 130-2AA with 6GF2
002-8EA sensor head)
C-/CS-mount
CCD resolution 0.11 mm 0.6 mm Image width /
640
Minimum dot size
(edge length) 0.6 mm 0.35 mm Image width / 120
Maximum dot size
(edge length) 3.5 mm 2 mm Image width / 22
Minimum code
dimension (rows *
columns)
10 *10
Maximum code
dimension (rows *
columns)
48 *48 72 *72 1)
1) With large code dimensions such as 72*72, make sure that the lens used does not cause any
distortion at the edges.
Note
The NUL control character (00H) shows the end of a read result contained in a data
matrix code. Characters located after a NUL character in data matrix code are not
output.

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1.2 Components
The full Vision Sensor Sensor SIMATIC VS 130 consists of
•Sensor head with CCD sensor chip (CCD = Charge Coupled Device) for
sensing the code
•LED overhead lighting, red, degree of protection IP65 as ring flash (order
number 6GF9 004-8BA)
•Processing unit for code evaluation, output of results, PROFIBUS DP interface
and parameter assignment
•Cables to connect the individual components
•Installation instructions for installing and wiring the SIMATIC VS 130
•CD with:
-The setup software that runs under Windows (98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP)
allowing the image captured by the SIMATIC VS 130 to be displayed on a
PG/PC
-This manual SIMATIC VS 130 (German and English)
-Getting Started
-Installation Instructions
-The installation manual SIMATIC S7-300, Programmable Controller,
Hardware and Installation
-The device master data file SIEM8100.GSD and the corresponding bitmap
file VS1X0__N.DIB
You will find an overview of the complete range of components in Appendix A.1

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1.3 Processing Setup
Sensor head with
ring flash
Object with
DMC
Light barrier
The objects with the data matrix code are fed past the sensor head with a suitable
conveyor.
They must be located fully within the sensor field of view when being read.
In the training mode, the character content of the code is saved.
In the evaluation mode, the current code is read and, if required, compared with the
saved content of the trained code. Depending on the results of the read operation,
the digital output signals are set: READ (code was localized and decoded),
MATCH (code matches the learned code), N_OK (code was not legible).
The result of the read operation is output via the RS-232 interface or via
PROFIBUS. It is also possible to filter the read character string and to append
additional characters at the start or end.
Triggering
To read the data matrix code, you must make sure that the code is completely
within in the sensor field of view and clearly visible.
The data matrix code is captured at the trigger time. In this case, you generate an
exact trigger signal at the trigger time, for example with a laser light barrier.
You can check your settings with the setup software of the VS 130.

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1.4 Important Requirements for Installation
The following requirements must be met:
•The code must be clearly visible:
-There should be as few reflections is possible in the code field.
-The code field should be uniformly illuminated without shadows.
-All parts of the code should be sharply printed.
•The sensor can be up to 45° from the vertical.
•The distance between the code and the image edge should be at least two dot
widths.
1.5 Applications
Below, you will see several examples of data matrix codes:
•Printed code
•Lasered code (plastic surface)

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•Lasered code (PCB)
•Code created with inkjet printer
•Punched code

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2 System Integration
2.1 Configuration
Power
supply
PROFIBUS DP
PG / PC
Light barrier
Conveyor
Sensor head
Mounting
mechanism
Ring flash
PS CPU
Processing unit
Programmable controller
Object
with DMC

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2.2 Application Examples
2.2.1 Reading Codes in Stand-alone Mode
Power supply
PG / PC
Light barrier
Conveyor
Sensor head
Mounting
mechanism
Ring flash
Object
with DMC
Processing unit
There is no connection to PROFIBUS.
VS 130 reads the codes and outputs them on a PG/PC connected via the RS-232
interface. It is also possible to filter the read character string and to append
additional characters at the start or end (see section 5.3.4).

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2.2.2 Reading and Comparing Codes in Standalone Mode
Power supply
PG / PC
Light barrier
Conveyor
Sensor head
Mounting
mechanism
Ring flash
Object
with DMC
Processing unit
N_OK
Direction of travel
Ejector
There is no connection to PROFIBUS.
VS 130 reads the codes and compares either the entire code or part of the code
with a user-defined string. If it was not possible to read code (the output signal
N_OK is set), an ejector removes the object from the conveyor.

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2.2.3 Reading Codes in a PROFIBUS Environment
Light barrier
PROFIBUS DP
Power supply
Conveyor
Sensor head
Mounting
mechanism
Ring flash
PG / PC
for setup software
Object
with DMC
Processing unit
PS CPU
Programmable controller
PG / PC
for display
A PG/PC intended solely for setup is connected via the RS-232 interface. Via
PROFIBUS, there is a connection to a PLC and to another PG/PC.
The VS 130 is controlled via PROFIBUS by the PLC and the codes output on this
PG/PC once again via PROFIBUS. In this situation, it is, of course, also possible to
filter the read character string and to append additional characters at the start or
end (see Section 5.3.4).

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2.3 Including the Vision Sensor VS 130 in HW Config
The supplied device master data file SIEM8100.GSD contains the PROFIBUS
properties of the VS 130 DP standard slave. If you are using a STEP 7 version
earlier than V5.2 SP1, the Vision Sensor VS 130 is not yet in the modules catalog
in HW Config. In this case, you must add it to the catalog with Options > Install
New GSD... . Remember that the corresponding bitmap file VS1X0__N.DIB must
be in the same folder as the GSD file.
You can also download both files from the Internet at
http://www.ad.siemens.de/csi_e/gsd.
The Vision Sensor VS 130 then appears in the modules catalog under PROFIBUS
DP \ Additional Field Devices \ General \ Machine Vision (see screenshot below).

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In the configuration example above, the control byte of the VS 130 was set to
output address 0 and the status byte of the VS 130 was set to input address 0 of
the CPU (DP master, slot 1). If these addresses are in the process image of OB1
(process image partition "OB1 PI"), you can work here in OB1 with process image
access (for example "A I0.6" or "S Q0.1"). If this is not the case, you must work
with direct I/O access (for example "L PIB 0").
In the configuration example above, the start of the 16 word long consistent
communication area of the Vision Sensor VS 130 was set to input address 1 and
output address 1 (slot 2). If these addresses are in the process image of OB1
(process image partition "OB1 PI"), you can work in OB1 with process image
access (for example "L IW 2", "T QB 1") without violating the consistency. If, on
the other hand, these addresses are not in the process image of OB1, you must
access the communication area of the VS 130 using SFCs 14 "DPRD_DAT" and
15 "DPWR_DAT" to ensure consistency.
The Vision Sensor VS 130 detects the transmission rate on PROFIBUS
automatically. Even if the transmission rate has changed, this is detected
automatically. The following values possible:
•9.6 kbps
•19.2 kbps
•45.45 kbps
•93.75 kbps
•187.5 kbps
•500 kbps
•1.5 Mbps
•3 Mbps
•6 Mbps
•12 Mbps
The PROFIBUS address of the VS 130 is set in the Settings > Ports > DP Addr.
menu of the processing unit. Possible values are 1, ... 125.
Changing the PROFIBUS address via PROFIBUS is not supported.
If you assign parameter values to the Vision Sensor VS 130 via PROFIBUS, you
can only set its default values (all zero). If you enter values other than zero here, a
slave diagnostic message is generated ("Invalid DP parameters"). If you are using
an S7-CPU as the DP master, a diagnostic interrupt is triggered (No OB82 start,
because CPU is in STOP): "Faulty module" is entered in the diagnostic buffer and
the "SF" LED is lit.
If problems occur entering the device in HW Config, refer to Chapter 7.