RB “Getting Started” Virtual Training
Training Prerequisites and Syllabus

Training Prerequisites

Please make sure you have the following before the start of the course:

  • CV-X Simulator Software Installed and Activated
  • RB Add-on Activated (you can check by going to “Tool” > “Add Function”)
    • If you do not have the RB add-on, email your User ID to binpicksupport@keyence.com and a 30-day RB activation code will be sent to you shortly.
    • If you need assistance locating your User ID, go to “Help” > “About”
  • A Second Monitor. We highly recommend having a second monitor so that you can follow along through the Simulator software while viewing the screen of the trainer.
  • Download Workspaces for the course.
    • Here is a Keyshare site containing the workspaces we will be going over during the class.
      Please make sure to download ALL files.
      https://keyshare-mvt.keyence.com

      username: RBsupport06
      password: aSfm89sU

Virtual Training Syllabus

Presentation Topics

The following topics pertain to the actual RB and robot hardware. Since we cannot do hands-on hardware training virtually, they will be covered in a short PowerPoint presentation.

RB Hardware Lineup

  • CV-X482D hardware and compatible cameras
  • Calibration targets

Robot Requirements

  • Setup Program for Automatic Calibration and Pick/Place teaching
  • Sample Programs for 3D Pick Tool
  • Operation Programs Path Planning Tool
  • Keyence 3D VGR site

Camera Setup

  • Object Placement assistant
  • Automatic Shutter speed tuning
  • 3D Camera calibration

Robot Setup

  • Setup program installation
  • Automatic calibration

Software Setup

  • Downloading the CV-X simulation software for offline programming
  • Obtaining an activation code to unlock the RB functions

Simulation Software Training Topics

The bulk of the virtual training will be hands-on within the simulation software. Attendees will follow along with the instructor to learn the following key programming points. Questions from attendees are encouraged.

Creating a 3D VGR Program

  • Specifying a robot type and importing a 3D model
  • Creating a 3D search model with and without a CAD file
  • Creating a robot hand model with and without a CAD file
  • Using a CAD file of the robot workcell to create a virtual cell within the software
  • Teaching picks in the software
    • “Click to Grip” Teaching
    • Multiplying grips with attitude expansion

Path planning Tool

  • Moving the robot virtually within the software
  • Teaching a place position within the software
  • Adding new waypoints to the robot path
  • Specifying the capture waypoint position

Picking Simulator

  • Load the CAD model and bin parameters from the 3D search tool
  • Creating a simulation image
  • Running a picking simulation
  • Observing missed picks, identifying their cause, and finding a solution