How to Train Code or Match String with the Cognex Dataman 100 & 200

Train Code or Set Match String for

DataMan 100 and DataMan 200

With a Digital Input

The Train Code and Set Match String functions can be performed using Digital Input 1 on either the DataMan 100 or DataMan 200.  The Train Code function will train a specific symbology and for symbologies where size is relevant (i.e. ECC200) the size will be trained as well.  This helps to reduce the possible symbologies that the reader may look for at a given time which has the result of reducing the overall read time or assures that a specific code in the field of view is read if it is different from the others.

The Set Match String function allows the reader to make the decision of whether or not the appropriate code has been read and output either a pass or a fail.  This is useful if the code to be read should be the same for each code within a batch.

For the DataMan 100 it will be necessary to use an I/O board to access the digital I/O; either the DM100-IOBOX-000 or the DM100-1400-000 will work (see below).

In the DataMan Setup Tool it is necessary to select the function for Input 1.  This is done on the Inputs tab of the Systems Settings as seen below.  Any combination of functions can be set to be performed when input 1 has been enabled.  Training a code is only available when using the Single, Burst, Self or Continuous trigger modes and will not work in the Presentation or Manual trigger modes.

To train the code or any of the other actions available Input 1 must be set high prior to the trigger signal being set high.  When the trigger signal is set high and the code is read, Input 1 can be set low and any functions set to happen with Input 1, will happen.  See the diagram below.

For the DataMan 200 the concept and execution are the same as are settings in the DataMan Setup Tool for training a code, optimizing brightness or setting a match string.  The difference is that the DataMan 200 does not need an I/O board to access the I/O.  The I/O cable that connects to the back of the DataMan 200 provides wires for the trigger signal and the high speed outputs.  To access Input 1 however the RS232 cable is needed.  See the diagrams below.

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Cognex VisionView now available for PanelView Plus 6

Cognex VisionView has been around for many years as an application for your PC or as a standalone operator device, but now with the CE operating system exposed in the PanelView Plus 6; you can install VisionView CE to reduce clutter and make the integration more seamless.

VisionView Features

• Seamless Integration: Easily mix in with your existing plant floor Human Machine Interface.
• “Plug-and-Go” Configuration. No PC required.
• Automatic detection of any Cognex In-Sight vision system or DataMan 200 on your network.
• View up to nine vision systems in a tiled view.
• Displays full color images, with graphic overlays and operator controls.
• NEW.Last Failed Image View shows the current image and last failed image side-byside.
• NEW.Filtered Image View: Ability to see filtered images from the cameras within the VisionView panel.
• NEW.Serial Touch Screen Drivers: are preinstalled to support various touch screen panels with VisionView VGA.
• Fast image updates provide the most recent inspection images.
• In-Sight CustomViews, operator controls created in the spreadsheet, automatically appear.
• In-Sight EasyView display. Items selected from In-Sight EasyBuilder® will appear with impressive ease of use.
• Run-time ability to train fonts. Ideal for OCR/OCV applications.

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RSLogix 5000 Statement for Windows 7

RSLogix 5000 versions 13 through 18 have not been qualified on Windows 7, but are known to operate correctly.  Versions 12 and earlier will not function on Windows 7.

The following configuration settings are suggested regarding versions 13 through 19 on both 32 & 64 bit versions of Windows 7:

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Update on Windows 7 32bit vs 64bit versions with Rockwell Software

Just some tidbits on some of the more commonly used RSI products:

Windows 7 - 32bit supports

• Logix 5000 v19 (available now)
• Logix 500 v8.3 (available now)
• Connected Components Workbench v1.0 (available now)
• FactoryTalk View 6.0 (available now)
• RSLinx Classic v2.57 (available now - limited drivers)
• RSLinx Enterprise v5.3 (available now - limited drivers)

Windows 7 - 64bit supports

• Logix 5000 v19 (available now)
• Logix 500 v8.x (available end of 2011)
• Connected Components Workbench v2.0 (available end of 2011)
• FactoryTalk View 6.1 (available Sept 2011)
• RSLinx Classic v2.57 (available now - limited drivers)
• RSLinx Enterprise v5.3 (available now - limited drivers)

RSLinx Classic 2.57 driver list:

RSLinx Enterprise 5.3 driver list:

For a complete list of Rockwell Software products and compatibility - see knowledgebase article 42682

For a complete list of RSLinx Classic & Enterprise driver compatibility - see knowledgebase article 58963

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RSLinx not Appearing in Windows 7

After installing RSLinx Classic v2.57 in Windows 7 Pro (either 32 or 64 bit), the program doesn't seem to run?

RSLinx Classic defaults to starting as an application. If RSLinx Classic is running as a service, there is no graphical user interface (GUI).  If you need to configure RSLinx Classic, you must be in application mode. To switch between running as a service or application use the RSLinx Classic Launch Control Panel.

Start>All Programs>Rockwell Software>RSLinx>RSLinx Classic Launch Control Panel

How to use a newer version of FTView Studio to work with older versions of PanelView Plus firmware.

The correct steps to develop and run an pre-version 6 firmware on a FTView Studio V6 development software is as follows.

1). Have your FTView ME application open. Select ‘Application’ from the menu bar.

2). Select ‘Create Runtime Application’

3). Here select your runtime application name or type a new name like ‘my_v51_application’.

4). Next select the Save as Type Pull-down. Here choose which firmware version you want to compile for. Then click ‘Save’. Your runtime application will begin to compile.

To Import mer application into an older version FTView Studio on another computer

1). Select ‘Tools’ from the menu bar.

2). Click ‘Application Manager’ Select Machine Edition and click ‘Next’.

3). Select ‘Restore runtime application’ at the bottom of the list.

4). Choose the .mer file you just created and select ‘Restore the runtime application’ Note: If you desire the Factory Talk Local Directory to be imported this will overwrite the existing   information which may not be desirable.

5). Enter a name for the new application. This will be the name it is displayed in your projects list. Click ‘Finish’. The new application will be created.

To Download to a PanelView Plus terminal

1). Select ‘Tools’ from the menu bar.

2). Click ‘Transfer utility’ The Transfer utility will open. Select the .mer file you just created and select the PanelView Plus terminal you want to download too.

3). Click the ‘Download’ Button your application will begin to transfer to the terminal.

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PanelView Plus version 6 is now available!

Rockwell Automation is now shipping the new PanelView Plus version 6 platform. This new platform uses the Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 operating system. All prior releases of CE were constrained by a 32 megabyte processing limit, restraining applications’ size and performance. Hardware advancements were also critical and have advanced from 650MHz to 1GHz processor and from 64Mb flash/ram to 512 Mb flash/ram. These changes along with feature enhancements are all part of the PanelView Plus 6. Further enhancements include the following:

· Complete Symbol Factory Library

· Built-in PDF viewer

· Remote recipe and data management with ability to save data in .csv format

· Last-Known-Good (LKG) and Factory Default Reset Function

· Built-in full-Unicode font to support multiple languages with a single run-time application

· Greater connectivity to peripherals

The PanelView Plus version 6 has new part numbers, please contact your Kendall salesperson or specialist for pricing and configuration information.

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