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Network Vision Sensor Configuration Tool

MELFA-Vision software

MELFA-Vision Software

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MELFA-Vision Software
Simplified connectivity to Cognex vision sensors, MELFA-Vision Provides ultimate ease of use!
Though a joint development with Cognex, we have significantly improved the function and performance of our vision capabilities. With these user-friendly sensors, any one can create vision sensor applications with ease!
What Is

Network Vision Sensor?

Product Configuration
Model MELFA-Vision software 3D-51C-WINE Type Remarks

A network vision sensor is an optional function that adds vision to a robot. Having "vision," robots can discriminate works to find those that require processing. Accordingly, robots equipped with a network vision sensor can perform various functions, such as transferring, processing, assembling, inspecting and measuring.

Features

System Requirements
Item (COGNEX provided by customer) Software Supported robot controllers Connectable robots Options (*16) Specification Robot controller: Version K6 or later (*13) RT ToolBox: Version F3 or later (*14) All CRn-500 Series controllers All robots (*15) An Ethernet interface card (2A-HR533) is required.

Easy setup
Easy setup using MELFA-Vision software. Easy programming using dedicated robot language commands. Robots can be monitored remotely through Ethernet communication to report image status.

System cost reduction through shared use of vision sensors

Three robots and seven vision sensors can be combined into one system via Ethernet connection.

Extended variations available

Standard and high-speed processing models High-resolution, color, and remote-head camera models

MELFA-Vision software
MODEL 3D-51C-WINE

*13) With the versions K5 and earlier, vision sensor communication can be established by a combination of existing commands "OPEN/PRINT/INPUT/CLOSE". Versions K7 and later can communicate with a vision sensor to high-speed by improved command. *14) The version F2 or earlier does not support the dedicated MELFA-BASIC IV vision sensor commands, and thus errors occur in syntax check. If you are using RT ToolBox Version F2 or earlier, disable the syntax check. *15) Take note that if the tracking function is used, robot models that can be used will be limited. *16) An expansion option box is needed to use CR1/CR1B controllers with vision sensors. Install the Ethernet interface card (2A-HR533) in Option slot 1.

Specifications/Functions Standard job programs supporting various types of operations are provided. Using these programs, even a first-time users can design vision sensor
systems with ease. MELFA-Vision software is the only tool needed to easily and quickly customize vision applications. We have also developed original commands for network vision sensors to further simplify creation of required programs. You can be made easy to customize job by using dedicated software.

Example of System Configuration

<6> Network Vision Sensor 5000 Series <9> 24-V power supply <7> <8> <11> <11> <5> <2> Robot Ethernet card (10BASE-T)
MODEL 3D-51C-WINE

1) Network vision support software MELFA-Vision

[1] MELFA-Vision is the only application required to set up vision sensors and robot controllers. [2] Easy calibration function that supports various camera installation positions. [3] Log function that allows the user to check sensor images at error occurrences on a personal computer.

4) Ethernet connection interface

[1] Up to seven vision sensors can be controlled with a single robot controller. [2] One vision sensor can be controlled from up to three robot controllers. [3] All robot controllers and vision sensors can be debugged on a single personal computer.

<12> Personal computer tool <10>Hub

2) Network vision templates (job library)

Templates (job library) supporting pattern matching, blob and color functions are ready to use.

5) Dedicated commands for network vision sensors (MELFA-BASIC IV)

[1] NVOPEN : Provides a set of commands integrating various vision sensor steps, such as logging in to the vision sensor system [2] NVPST : Provides a set of operation commands for starting a vision program, acquiring processing results, and more.

<3> MELFA-Vision software

3) Enhanced position detection function

High-speed image processing function can detect moving parts, including those rotated 360, at high speed.

<1>Robot Controller CRn-500 Series <4> Expansion option box CR1-EB3

Network vision sensor unit specifications (COGNEX)

Item Firmware Version Memory Capture Image processing Interface Power supply Weight Environmental Specification Ver. 3.2 or later Vision program storage area :32MB Image processing area :64MB 256 [greytones] (greyscale level) 16,777,216 [greytones] (Color Level) Pattern matching / Blob / Edge/Bar code/2D codes / Text comparison / Histogram / Color Ethernet (10/100BaseT) TCP/IP Communication lines: 3 lines 24VDC 10% 297.6 [g] (lens cover mounted, no lens) Ambient temperature : 0 -45C (operation) -30 -80C (storage) Ambient humidity : 95% (no condensation allowed) Protection : IP67 (When lens cover installed) CE, UL, CUL, FCC In-Sight 5100/5400/5400C/5401/5403/5400R

Lineup of network vision sensors (COGNEX)

Standard 5100 Magnification ratio Camera HighPerformance 5400 Color 5400C (*2) High-Resolution 5401 5403 (*2) (*2) Remote-Head 5400R (*2)

Certification Lineup

*2) High-resolution, color and remote-head camera models correspond from Version1.1 of MELFA-Vision. *3) These performance values do not consider image capture speed (communication time). *4) The image capture speed is based on an exposure time of 8 ms and full image frame capture. *5) A lens cover (supplied with the sensor) conforming to the protection specifications under the NEMA standards is required. *6) One high-speed output is used for the flash. *7) I/O and Ethernet cables: The maximum bending radius is 38 mm. *8) The maximum operating temperature of the remote head is possible for 5400R up to 50C.

Average performance with x1 x 2.5 x 2.5 x2 x2 x2 standard edition as 1 (*3) 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 1024 x 768 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Resolution 1/3 inch 1/3 inch 1/3 inch 1/1.8 inch 1/3 inch 1/3 inch CCD sensor size Color 0.032 to 1000 0.032 to 1000 0.032 to 1000 0.032 to 1000 0.027 to 1000 0.025 to 1000 Exposure[ms] Image capture speed 60 60 60 20 15 40 (frames/sec.) (*4) NEMA 6/IP67 Standard Camera (*5) 45 45 45 45 45 45/50 (*8) Ambient temperature Display option VGA board PC I/O option (*7) Trigger/high-speed output /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 count (*6) I/O breakoutexpansion module Ethernet I/O support (512 input max./512 output) Interface (*7) Ethernet Integrated lighting option Lighting C C C C C C/CS Lens mounting C or CS 350mA 350mA 350mA 350mA 500mA 250mA Power supply The maximum current

Item Robot controller Robot arm MELFA-Vision software Expansion option box Ethernet interface card Basic network Vision sensor vision sensor set (*9) Breakout cable Network cable Lens 24-V power supply Lighting device Hub Ethernet cable (straight) Personal computer

No. <1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7> <8> <9> <10> <11> <12>

Model CRn-500 Series All models 3D-51C-WINE CR1-EB3 2A-HR533 In-Sight 5000 Series C-mounted lens (*10) - (*11) -

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi Electric

Cognex

Quantity 1 1 1 (1) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1

Remarks Software version K6 or later

For CR1 controller Software version 3.20 or later

Provided by the customer (*12)

* 9) This product is the software for connection and setting of the Mitsubishi Electric robot controller and the Cognex vision sensor. The specification of the vision sensor itself and specification change are outside the responsibility range of Mitsubishi Electric. * 10) Select from general-purpose C-mounted lenses. (CS-mounted lens can also be used for 5400R.) * 11) For the 24 VDC ( 10%) power supply, the vision sensor requires a minimum of 350mA (5403: a minimum of 500mA/5400R: a minimum of 250mA). * 12) The items indicated in need to be provided by the customer.

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Applications
Loading/unloadingof machining parts Placement of processed food on pallets Alignment and palletization of electronic components

Assembly of small electrical products

Alignment of parts

Mounting of small electronic components

External Dimensions of Network Vision Sensor (COGNEX)

<Network vision sensor 5100/5400/5400C/5401/5403>
84.0 (3.34) 61.6 (2.43) A
Optical axis

Unit: mm (inch)
41.6 (1.64) 39.1 (1.54) 17.53 (0.686)
Optical axis

41.2 (1.62)

TYP, 4 locations

33.0 (1.30)

Optical axis

Optical axis

Optical axis

TYP, 2 locations

31.0 (1.22)

25.4 (1.00)

109.4 (4.31)

30.0 (1.18)

Plastic lens cover (optional)

M4 - 4.0-mm deep hole x 4

C mount (1 - 32 screws)

A 36.0 (1.42) 19.8 22.4 (0.77) (0.88)

M4 - 8.0-mm deep hole x 4

3.2 (0.12)

19.8 (0.78)
Optical axis

TYP, 2 locations

124.7 (4.91)

72.6 (2.86)

50.0 (1.97)

35.0 (1.38)
View A-A

Optional Configuration (COGNEX)

Name Ethernet cable Straight out type Model CCB-84901-1002-02 CCB-84901-1003-05 CCB-84901-1004-10 CCB-84901-1005-15 CCB-84901-1006-30 CCB-84901-0101-02 CCB-84901-0102-05 CCB-84901-0103-10 CCB-84901-0104-15 CCB-84901-0303-05 CCB-84901-0304-10 CCB-84901-0305-15 Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Remarks 2m 5m 10m 15m 30m 2m 5m 10m 15m 5m 10m 15m Name I/O module Terminal block conversion module I/O extension module (8 inputs/8 outputs) I/O module cable Straight out type Model CIO-1350 CIO-1450 Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2m 5m 10m 15m Remarks

Breakout cable (power cable) Straight out type

Camera cable (for 5400R) Straight out type

CCB-84901-0901-02 CCB-84901-0902-05 CCB-84901-0903-10 CCB-84901-0904-15 Dedicated lighting for In-Sight 5000 Series IFS-DRL-050 Diffused ring light (red) IFS-RRL050 Direct ring light (red) IFS-WRL050 Direct ring light (white)

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This brochure has been issued in Mar. 2007. The contents of this brochure are subject to change for improvements without notice. Contact with Mitsubishi when referring to this brochure.

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Date of issue:Mar. 2007