Wenglor B50 User manual

B50
C50
Smart Camera / Vision-Sensor / 1D-/2D-Code-Scanner / OCR Reader
Operating Instructions
Translation of the Original Operating Instruction
Subject to change without notice
Available as PDF version only
Version: 1.4.0
Status: 17.02.2017
www.wenglor.com
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Table of Contents
1. Use for Intended Purpose........................................................................................ 8
2. Safety Precautions ................................................................................................... 8
3. Approvals and protection class............................................................................... 8
4. Technical Data .......................................................................................................... 9
4.1. Available weQube Sensor Types............................................................................................................ 9
4.1.1. Sensors with Monochrome Image Chip ...................................................................................... 9
4.1.3. Sensors with Color Image Chip and Autofocus......................................................................... 10
4.2. List of Technical Data............................................................................................................................11
4.3. Connection Diagrams ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.4. Housing Dimensions.............................................................................................................................13
4.5. Control Panel......................................................................................................................................... 13
5. Installation and Connection................................................................................... 14
5.1. General Installation Instructions............................................................................................................14
5.2. System Overview................................................................................................................................... 14
5.3. Accessory Products ..............................................................................................................................16
5.3.1. Matching Mounting Technology ................................................................................................ 16
5.3.2. Matching Connection Technology............................................................................................. 16
5.3.2.1. Connector Cables ......................................................................................................... 16
5.3.2.2. Connection Cable ......................................................................................................... 16
5.3.2.3. Connecting Module....................................................................................................... 17
5.3.2.4. Interface Cable.............................................................................................................. 17
5.4. LED Display...........................................................................................................................................18
5.5.1. Cable Connection....................................................................................................................... 19
5.5.2. Sensor Network Settings............................................................................................................ 19
5.5.2.1. Adjusting Sensor Network Settings Manually .............................................................. 19
5.5.2.2. Adjusting Sensor Network Settings Automatically via DHCP Server........................... 20
5.5.2.3. Initial Start-Up of the weQube at a Controller............................................................... 20
5.6. Default Settings .....................................................................................................................................21
6. Functions Description, OLED Display................................................................... 22
6.1. Run ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
6.2. Teach-In................................................................................................................................................. 24
6.3. Teach+.................................................................................................................................................. 24
6.4. Display ..................................................................................................................................................25
6.4.1. Intensity ...................................................................................................................................... 25
6.4.2. Mode........................................................................................................................................... 26
6.5. Assistant ................................................................................................................................................ 27
6.6. Projects.................................................................................................................................................. 28
6.6.1. Current Project ...........................................................................................................................28
6.6.2. Loading a Project ....................................................................................................................... 28
6.6.3. Selecting the Start Project.......................................................................................................... 29
6.7. Configuration......................................................................................................................................... 29
6.8. Interface.................................................................................................................................................29
6.8.1. Serial interface............................................................................................................................29
6.8.2. Ethernet ...................................................................................................................................... 30
6.8.2.1. DHCP............................................................................................................................. 30
6.8.2.2. IP Address..................................................................................................................... 30

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6.8.2.3. MAC Address ................................................................................................................ 31
6.8.2.4. Network Reset............................................................................................................... 31
6.9. Language .............................................................................................................................................. 31
6.10. Info....................................................................................................................................................... 32
6.11. Restart ................................................................................................................................................. 32
6.12. Reset.................................................................................................................................................... 32
6.13. Password............................................................................................................................................. 33
6.14. Status Information ............................................................................................................................... 33
7. Installing and Updating the Software.....................................................................34
7.1. Minimum Requirements........................................................................................................................ 34
7.2. Installation Procedure ........................................................................................................................... 34
7.3. Updating the Software .......................................................................................................................... 34
8. Updating the Firmware............................................................................................35
8.1. Firmware Update via weQube Software ............................................................................................... 35
8.2. Firmware Update via FTP-Interface ...................................................................................................... 37
9. License Management..............................................................................................38
10. General Layout of weQube Software ...................................................................39
10.1. Initial Window ...................................................................................................................................... 39
10.1.1. Connecting the Sensor (Connect to Device)........................................................................... 40
10.1.1.1. Device list .................................................................................................................... 40
10.1.1.2. The Search Network Window ..................................................................................... 41
10.1.1.3. The File Manager ........................................................................................................ 43
10.1.1.4. Properties .................................................................................................................... 44
10.1.2. Open......................................................................................................................................... 46
10.1.2.1. Project File .................................................................................................................. 46
10.1.2.2. Teach+ File................................................................................................................. 46
10.1.2.3. Template Files............................................................................................................. 46
10.1.3. Demo Projects.......................................................................................................................... 47
10.2. User Interface ...................................................................................................................................... 48
10.2.1. Common Layout Features........................................................................................................ 49
10.2.2. The Menu Bar ........................................................................................................................... 50
10.2.2.1. File............................................................................................................................... 50
10.2.2.2.User accounts .............................................................................................................. 50
10.2.2.3. Settings ....................................................................................................................... 53
10.2.2.4. View............................................................................................................................. 54
10.2.2.5. Help ............................................................................................................................. 55
10.2.2.6. User Mode................................................................................................................... 55
10.2.2.7. Closing the Project...................................................................................................... 55
10.2.3. Modifiable Windows and Areas................................................................................................ 56
10.2.3.1. Navigation Area, Settings/Results, Function Field ..................................................... 56
10.2.3.2. Image Container Viewer.............................................................................................. 57
10.2.3.3. Profile .......................................................................................................................... 59
10.2.3.4. Histogram.................................................................................................................... 59
10.2.3.5. Toolbox ....................................................................................................................... 60
10.2.3.6. Network Tools ............................................................................................................. 60
10.2.3.7. Process Times............................................................................................................. 61
10.2.3.8. Project Tools ............................................................................................................... 61
10.2.3.9. Module Tools .............................................................................................................. 64
10.2.3.10. Online Data Monitoring Module................................................................................ 64

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10.2.4. Image Area ............................................................................................................................... 66
10.2.5. The Status Bar.......................................................................................................................... 66
11. Software Module .................................................................................................. 67
11.1. Application Module ............................................................................................................................. 67
11.1.1. Overview ................................................................................................................................... 67
11.1.2. Setting Parameters...................................................................................................................67
11.2. Camera Device Module....................................................................................................................... 68
11.2.1. Overview ................................................................................................................................... 68
11.2.2. Setting Parameters...................................................................................................................68
11.2.2.1.White Balancing ........................................................................................................... 72
11.2.3. Configuration............................................................................................................................ 72
11.2.3.1. Image Sensor..............................................................................................................73
11.2.3.2. Readout Box Sub-Module........................................................................................... 73
11.2.3.3. Auto-Focus Box........................................................................................................... 74
11.3. Module Localizer................................................................................................................................. 75
11.3.1. Overview ................................................................................................................................... 75
11.3.2. Settings..................................................................................................................................... 76
11.3.3. Configuration............................................................................................................................ 77
11.3.3.1. Coordinate System .....................................................................................................77
11.3.3.2. Search Box..................................................................................................................77
11.3.3.3. Teach Image ...............................................................................................................78
11.3.3.4. Teach Box ................................................................................................................... 78
11.4. Module Coordinate System ................................................................................................................ 79
11.4.1. Overview ................................................................................................................................... 79
11.4.2. Settings..................................................................................................................................... 80
11.4.3. Configuration............................................................................................................................ 81
11.4.3.1. Coordinate System .....................................................................................................81
11.4.3.2. Construction Method ..................................................................................................81
11.5. Module Region.................................................................................................................................... 92
11.5.1. Overview ................................................................................................................................... 92
11.5.2. Settings..................................................................................................................................... 93
11.5.3. Configuration............................................................................................................................ 95
11.5.3.1. Region ......................................................................................................................... 95
11.5.3.2. Set ............................................................................................................................... 96
11.6. Module Filter........................................................................................................................................ 97
11.6.1. Overview ................................................................................................................................... 97
11.6.2. Settings..................................................................................................................................... 98
11.6.3. Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 101
11.6.3.1. Output Image ............................................................................................................101
11.7. Module Threshold .............................................................................................................................101
11.7.1. Overview ................................................................................................................................. 101
11.7.2. Settings................................................................................................................................... 102
11.7.2.1.Magic Wand ..............................................................................................................104
11.7.3. Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 105
11.7.3.1. Output Image ............................................................................................................105
11.8. Module Threshold HSV..................................................................................................................... 106
11.8.1. Overview ................................................................................................................................. 106
11.8.2. Settings................................................................................................................................... 108
11.8.3. Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 109
11.8.3.1. Output Image ............................................................................................................109
11.8.3.2. Hue............................................................................................................................ 109
11.8.3.3. Value.......................................................................................................................... 110

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11.8.3.4. Saturation.................................................................................................................. 110
11.9. Module Cluster .................................................................................................................................. 110
11.9.1. Overview ................................................................................................................................. 110
11.9.2. Settings................................................................................................................................... 111
11.9.3. Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 112
11.9.3.1. Cluster List.................................................................................................................113
11.10. Module Measure .............................................................................................................................113
11.10.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 113
11.10.2. Settings................................................................................................................................. 114
11.10.2.1. Find Line.................................................................................................................. 115
11.10.2.2. Find Circle ............................................................................................................... 117
11.10.2.3. Measure Distance ................................................................................................... 119
11.10.2.4. Measure Intersection............................................................................................... 120
11.10.2.5.Measure Segment on Line Sub-Module..................................................................121
11.10.2.6.Measure Segment on Circle Sub-Module ............................................................... 122
11.10.2.7.Measure Segment on Arc Sub-Module ...................................................................123
11.11. Module Code 1D ............................................................................................................................. 125
11.11.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 125
11.11.2. Settings................................................................................................................................. 125
11.11.3. Configuration........................................................................................................................ 126
11.11.3.1. Reading List ............................................................................................................126
11.11.3.2. Search Box..............................................................................................................127
11.11.3.3. Enhanced Parameter ..............................................................................................127
11.12. Module Code 2D ............................................................................................................................. 130
11.12.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 130
11.12.2. Settings................................................................................................................................. 131
11.12.3. Configuration........................................................................................................................ 132
11.12.3.1. Reading List Sub-Module .......................................................................................132
11.12.3.2. Search Box..............................................................................................................134
11.12.4. General settings for all Code Types.....................................................................................135
11.12.5. Data Matrix ECC 200 ............................................................................................................ 136
11.12.6. QR Code...............................................................................................................................137
11.12.7. PDF417................................................................................................................................. 138
11.13. Module Image Comparison ........................................................................................................... 139
11.13.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 139
11.13.2. Settings................................................................................................................................. 139
11.13.3. Configuration........................................................................................................................ 141
11.13.3.1. Output Image ..........................................................................................................141
11.13.3.2. Reference Image.....................................................................................................142
11.13.3.3. Threshold Image .....................................................................................................142
11.14. Modules OCR (optical character reader)........................................................................................ 143
11.14.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 143
11.14.2. Parameter Settings...............................................................................................................143
11.14.3. Configuration........................................................................................................................ 144
11.14.3.1. Results List .............................................................................................................. 144
11.14.3.2. Segment List ........................................................................................................... 144
11.14.3.3. Search Region.........................................................................................................145
11.14.3.4. Find Lines................................................................................................................145
11.14.3.5. Binarization.............................................................................................................. 146
11.14.3.6. Segmentation..........................................................................................................147
11.14.3.7. Classification ........................................................................................................... 148
11.14.3.8. Insert........................................................................................................................ 148

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11.14.3.9. Teaching Characters In........................................................................................... 149
11.15. OCR-Tip........................................................................................................................................... 150
11.15.1. Basic Character Geometry................................................................................................... 151
11.15.1.1. Examples.................................................................................................................151
11.15.2. Size of the ROI...................................................................................................................... 151
11.15.2.1. Examples.................................................................................................................152
11.15.3. Background.......................................................................................................................... 152
11.15.4. Contrast ................................................................................................................................ 152
11.15.4.1. Examples.................................................................................................................153
11.16. Pattern Matching Module................................................................................................................153
11.16.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 153
11.16.2. Setting Parameters...............................................................................................................153
11.16.3. Configuration........................................................................................................................ 158
11.16.3.1. Results List Sub-Module ......................................................................................... 158
11.16.3.2. Search Region Sub-Module.................................................................................... 158
11.16.3.3.Taught-In Rectangle.................................................................................................159
11.16.3.4. Contour Model ........................................................................................................ 159
11.17. Module Match Code........................................................................................................................ 160
11.17.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 160
11.17.2. Settings................................................................................................................................. 161
11.17.2.1. Number Elements .................................................................................................. 161
11.18. Module Logic................................................................................................................................... 162
11.18.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 162
11.18.2. Settings................................................................................................................................. 162
11.19. Module Math ...................................................................................................................................163
11.19.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 163
11.19.2. Settings................................................................................................................................. 163
11.20. Module Numeric Comparison......................................................................................................... 164
11.20.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 164
11.20.2. Settings................................................................................................................................. 164
11.21. Device IO Unit .................................................................................................................................165
11.21.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 165
11.21.2. Settings................................................................................................................................. 165
11.21.3. Configuration........................................................................................................................ 165
11.21.3.1. IO Timings ............................................................................................................... 166
11.21.3.2. Digital I/Os 1 to 6 Sub-Module................................................................................169
11.21.3.3. Error Handling.........................................................................................................170
11.22. Device Display................................................................................................................................. 171
11.22.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 171
11.22.2. Settings................................................................................................................................. 171
11.22.3. Configuration........................................................................................................................ 171
11.22.3.1. Text..........................................................................................................................171
11.22.3.2. Indication................................................................................................................. 172
11.22.3.3. Numeric...................................................................................................................172
11.22.3.4. Match code .............................................................................................................172
11.22.3.5. Teach....................................................................................................................... 173
11.22.4. Error Handling ...................................................................................................................... 173
11.23. Device Indicator ..............................................................................................................................174
11.23.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 174
11.23.2. Settings................................................................................................................................. 174
11.23.3. Error Handling ...................................................................................................................... 174
11.24. Device Communication...................................................................................................................175
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11.24.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 175
11.24.2. Settings................................................................................................................................. 175
11.24.3. Configuration........................................................................................................................ 175
11.24.3.1. RS-232..................................................................................................................... 176
11.24.3.2. Industrial Ethernet................................................................................................... 177
11.24.3.3. UDP ......................................................................................................................... 179
11.24.3.4. FTP or SD Card.......................................................................................................180
11.24.4. Error Handling ...................................................................................................................... 181
11.25. Module Statistics............................................................................................................................. 182
11.25.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 182
11.25.2. Settings in the Statistics Module.......................................................................................... 182
11.25.3. Configuration....................................................................................................................... 183
11.25.3.1. Channel # 1 ............................................................................................................183
12. Project Change via Digital I/O ........................................................................... 184
12.1. Software Settings ..............................................................................................................................184
12.2. Procedure.......................................................................................................................................... 185
13. Network Settings................................................................................................ 185
14. Web-Based Configuration.................................................................................. 186
14.1. Invoking the Administration Interface ............................................................................................... 186
14.2. Page Layout ...................................................................................................................................... 187
14.3. Device, General.................................................................................................................................187
14.4. Device Settings .................................................................................................................................189
14.5. Projects.............................................................................................................................................. 190
14.6. Teach-In............................................................................................................................................. 191
14.7. Image................................................................................................................................................. 191
15. Maintenance Instructions .................................................................................. 192
16. Proper Disposal.................................................................................................. 192
17. Exclusion of Liability .......................................................................................... 192
18. Appendix............................................................................................................. 193
18.1. Setting up an FTP Server at a PC ..................................................................................................... 193
18.2. weQube status information............................................................................................................... 194
18.3. Coordinate system ............................................................................................................................195
18.3.1. Right handed coordinate system........................................................................................... 195
18.3.2. Image sensor coordinate system........................................................................................... 196
18.3.3. Image coordinate system....................................................................................................... 196
18.3.4. Input coordinate system.........................................................................................................197
18.4. Network Settings............................................................................................................................... 197
18.5. weQube Software Module States ..................................................................................................... 198
18.6. weQube Software Module States ..................................................................................................... 199
18.7. Changelog operating instructions ....................................................................................................229
18.8. Software changelog .......................................................................................................................... 230
18.8.1. Firmware changelog...............................................................................................................230
18.8.2. Software changelog ............................................................................................................... 235
19. EU Declaration of Conformity............................................................................ 240

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1. Use for Intended Purpose
The wenglor weQube is an optoelectronic sensor which is used for contactless inspection of specific objects.
The sensor unites a camera unit, illumination, optics with auto-focus and an analysis module in a single hous-
ing. The sensors work with a CMOS color or monochrome image sensor.
Image processing functions including measurement, object counting, checking for the presence of objects,
pixel comparison, shape analysis and reference image comparison can be configured by means of a PC or
laptop via the integrated Ethernet port. 1D and 2D codes can be read as well.
These image processing functions can be executed in trigger mode operation, as well as during continuous
monitoring, and objects can be detected regardless of position thanks to tracking. Six convertible I/O switching
outputs are available, which can be used as either inputs or outputs. Beyond this, an external lamp can also be
connected to the weQube, and the integrated illumination can be partially or completely switched off.
2. Safety Precautions
• These instructions are an integral part of the product and must be kept on hand for the entire duration of its
service life.
• Read the operating instructions carefully before using the product.
• This sensor is not suitable for safety applications.
• Installation, initial start-up and maintenance of the product should only be carried out by qualified personnel.
• Protect the sensor against mechanical influences.
• Tampering with or modifying the product is impermissible.
• Protect the sensor against contamination during initial start-up.
• The mounting screws must have a thread engagement length of 5 to 7 mm.
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4. Technical Data
4.1. Available weQube Sensor Types
4.1.1. Sensors with Monochrome Image Chip
Sensor type Light
Connection White Light IR Red Light
weQube Vision
Ethernet
B50S002 B50S003 -
B50S005 B50S006 -
Industrial Ethernet
B50S101 B50S102 -
B50S104 B50S105 -
weQube Decode Ethernet C50C001 C50C002 C50C003
Industrial Ethernet C50C100 C50C101 C50C102
weQube Ethernet B50M002 B50M003 B50M004
Industrial Ethernet B50M101 B50M102 B50M104
weQube OCR
Ethernet B50R001 - -
Industrial Ethernet B50R100 - -
Ethernet - B50R002 -
Industrial Ethernet - B50R101 -
4.1.2. Sensors with monochrome image chip and C-mount
Sensor type Connection Monochrome
weQube Vision
Ethernet B50S012
B50S014
Industrial Ethernet B50S111
B50S113
weQube Decode Ethernet C50C011
Industrial Ethernet C50C110
weQube OCR Ethernet B50R011
Industrial Ethernet B50R110
weQube Ethernet B50M012
Industrial Ethernet B50M111

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4.1.3. Sensors with Color Image Chip and Autofocus
Sensor type Light
Connection White light
weQube Vision
Ethernet B50S001
B50S004
Industrial Ethernet B50S100
B50S103
weQube Ethernet B50M001
Industrial Ethernet B50M100
4.1.4. Sensors with color image chip and C mount
Sensor type Connection Monochrome
weQube Vision
Ethernet B50S011
B50S013
Industrial Ethernet B50S110
B50S112
weQube Ethernet B50M011
Industrial Ethernet B50M110