Chapter 3 Setup/Run | Telecentric Measurement System User's Manual

Chapter 3 Setup/Run

Basic Operation

Workflow from Connection to Running

Connecting the display to the controller

Turn on the power to the controller and dedicated display.

For details of the connection, refer to “Installation and Wiring”.

Set the method to connect to the controller.

When the controller is started for the first time after being shipped from the factory, select the language displayed on the [Language select] screen.
If the display is already connected to the controller, the [Run] mode or [Setup] mode screen appears.

Connect the display to the controller.

The [Run] mode or [Setup] mode screen will appear.

To configure the settings from the PC, start TM-X Navigator, and then connect the PC to the controller.

“Chapter 7 TM-X Navigator”

When the controller is connected for the first time, it may perform a restart.
When a connection cannot be established due to waiting for the controller to startup or some other reason, selecting [Automatic Connection] will continue to try to connect until the controller can be connected to.

Creating a program

Change to [Setup] mode.

Set [Head Settings] as necessary.

“Head Settings”

Select the recipe to be used.

“Selecting a Recipe”

Place the target and then register the reference image.

“Register Reference Image”

To register a reference image for Head B, select the [Head B] tab.

Set [Position Correction] as necessary.

“Position Correction”

Set the measurement tool.

“Measurement Settings”

Configure the output settings.

“Output Settings”

Starting operation

Change to [Run] mode to start operation.

Pressing the “R” key on the keyboard also enables toggling between [Run] mode and [Setup] mode.

To stop result output such as judgment output

To stop image capture and measurement processing

Stopping operation (power OFF)

To stop the operation, turn off the power to the controller.

Turning off the controller while it is accessing an SD memory card may damage the card itself and/or corrupt the data that is being saved on the SD memory card.

Basic Operation of the Tool Settings

The tools for [Position Correction] and [Measurement Settings] are set according to a line, point, circle/arc, or rectangle.

Creating lines and a measurement area

Click the 1st point.
Click the 2nd point.

A straight line is detected automatically.

If a straight line cannot be detected, the detected area turns red.
Clicking the detected area and operating , , or enables the area to be adjusted.
Adjusting the detection area automatically detects straight lines in that area.

Creating points

Click the starting point.
Click the ending point.

A point is detected automatically.

If a point cannot be detected, the detected line turns red.
Moving the detected line automatically detects points on the detected line after it is moved.

Creating a circle/arc

Click the 1st point.
Click the 2nd point.
Click the 3rd point.

A circle/arc is detected automatically.

If a circle/arc cannot be detected, the detected area turns red.
Clicking the detected area and operating enables the area to be adjusted.
Adjusting the detection area automatically detects circles/arcs in that area.

Measuring an area by specifying a rectangle (Master Difference (Area/Contour), Area, Contour Extraction, Profile)

Click the 1st point.
Click the 2nd point.

A rectangle is automatically generated and lines and points are detected automatically.

If points or lines cannot be detected inside the rectangle, the detected area turns red.
Clicking the detected area and operating or enables the area to be adjusted.
Adjusting the detection area automatically detects points and lines in that area.

Convenient Operation of the Tool Settings

Selecting an element

Other than selecting an element directly on the main screen, use one of the methods below to select an element.

This operation is application to tools to be set with a combination of multiple elements.

Select from a list (when creating a new element)

Reselect from a list (when editing an element)

Multiple Copy

Using [Multiple Copy] on the [Edit] menu enables the selected detection area and measurement tool to be copied with the specified direction (vertical/horizontal, rotation), quantity, and interval (distance, angle).

Inverted Copy

Using [Inverted Copy] on the [Edit] menu enables the selected detection area and measurement tool to be copied inversely on the specified axis.

Replace with Diameter Tool

Using [Replace with Diameter Tool] in the [Edit] menu enables [LN - LN] to be replaced with [Diameter].

For two head configurations, [LN - LN] set across Head A and Head B cannot be replaced with [Diameter].

Bulk Operation (LN - PT)

Measures the distance between a line and multiple points at the same time.

The measurement result is the same as when setting [LN - PT] on multiple places. The setting of lines individually can be omitted.
The [LN - PT] detection conditions ([Tolerance Settings], [Moving Average], [Processing Settings]) can also be batch set.

Layout of the Screen

[Setup] Mode

Head Display

Displays the settings for the applicable head.

If two heads are connected, selecting a tab enables the settings to be changed to the applicable head.

If only Head A is connected, the [Head B] tab will not be displayed.

Global/Utility/Edit

Configures the settings for various items.

“Chapter 4 Global Settings/Utility”

“Edit Menu”

Program Operation

Program operation, backup, and restoration can be performed.

“Program Operation”

Disconnect

Disconnects the connection to the controller and returns to the connection screen.

Total Status

Displays the judgment standby state (- -) when in [Setup] mode.

The total status result can also be hidden.

“Display Options”

Settings menu

The menus necessary for Programs are grouped here.

Programs should be configured by programming from left to right.

“Program Settings Menu”

View toolbar

	Changes the display magnification of the main screen.
	Fits the entire view to the main screen.
or	Toggles between [Rectangular Zoom] and [Element Select].
or	Toggles between [Show Edge Point Trail] or [Show Fitting Lines].
or	Shows or hides the area.
or	Changes the resolution of the main screen.
	Saves the displayed screen to the following location in JPEG format. SD2:\tm-x\capture\

Image type

Displays the type of image (Reference Image/Image Display/Archived Image) that is being displayed on the main screen. Additionally, this option can be used to change the image type displayed on the main screen.

The settings for any image type can be changed on the measurement settings screen.

When [Image Display] has been selected, the imaging file can be saved by right-clicking on the main screen.
When [Archived Image] has been selected, the measurement results for an image accumulated from “Archived Image (13)” can be checked by selecting that image.

Main screen

Displays the reference image registered in the measurement settings, measurement tools, and measurement results.

The following can be performed via the right-click menu.

Saving the imaging file (images that can be used in the simulator)
Capturing the screen (full screen capture)

Files saved by [Save the Imaging File] can be used in the simulator.

When saving a file with a dedicated monitor, the file is saved to SD card (SD2 slot).
When saving a file with TM-X Navigator, the file is saved to the folder in the PC.

“Edit Menu”

Change mode button

Toggles between [Setup] mode and [Run] mode.

Tools List

Adds, edits, and deletes the tools set in the measurement settings.

The set tool and measurement results are displayed in a list.

Changing the display

The display method for the tools set in the measurement settings can be changed.

Standard

With Tolerance

List

Hierarchy

Speed / Display

Refer to Position Correction

Archived Image

“Archived Image”

Check Operation

Turning this button ON performs a check operation based on the content of the program.

[Continuous Trigger]/[Trigger] can be input during the trial run.

List Editor

The set tool and description of the settings are displayed in a list enabling the descriptions to be edit all at once.

Displaying the right-click menu enables [Copy], [Paste], and [Reflect the Value in Other Tools] to be performed.

[All/Active] can be selected for the display method of the tool list.

Selecting [All] displays all the tools set for the Program.
Selecting [Active] only displays the recipe tools currently active.

Clicking [Open Position Correction Editing] enables the position correction for each tool to be checked and edited.

2 Head Switching

This option is displayed when two heads are connected.

The respective head image can be refreshed in real time and the image displayed on the main screen can be changed.

[Run] Mode

The differences to [Setup] mode are as follows:

[Output Settings] are enabled and output is performed.
The [Statistics] function is enabled.
The archived images are acquired. (The archived images can be viewed in both [Setup] mode and [Run] mode.)

Head Display

Select the head(s) to be displayed on the main screen (A/B/ALL/ALL2).

If two heads are connected, selecting a tab enables the display to be changed to the applicable head.

If only Head A is connected, the [Head B]/[ALL]/[ALL2] tabs will not be displayed.
The [ALL2] tab is only displayed when [Head-to-head Adjustment] is set to [Use] on .

Utility

Configure the settings for the utilities menu.

“Chapter 4 Global Settings/Utility”

Program Operation

Programs can be operated and overwritten.

“Program Operation”

Disconnect

Disconnects the connection to the controller and returns to the connection screen.

Total Status

Displays the total status result.

The total status result can also be hidden.

“Display Options”

Measurement information

Displays the measurement information based on the program currently being used.

HOLD display

If [Hold Mode] is set to [ON], <HOLD> is displayed.

“Edit Program”

View toolbar

	Changes the display magnification of the main screen.
	Fits the entire view to the main screen.
or	Shows or hides the area.
or	Displays or hides the area frame (that includes the mask area) for the position correction tool and the mask area frame for the measurement tool.
or	Changes the resolution of the main screen.
	Saves the displayed screen to the following location in JPEG format. SD2:\tm-x\capture\

Grayed out functions cannot be used.
Selecting a rectangle area on the main screen enlarges the display of that area.

Main screen

Displays the image for the head currently running, measurement tools, and measurement results.

If [Position Correction] is set, the active pattern search area (blue frame) and pattern search area (green frame) are displayed.

The following can be performed via the right-click menu.

Saving the imaging file (images that can be used in the simulator)
Capturing the screen (full screen capture)

Files saved by [Save the Imaging File] can be used in the simulator.

When saving a file with a dedicated monitor, the file is saved to SD card (SD2 slot).
When saving a file with TM-X Navigator, the file is saved to the folder in the PC.

“Edit Menu”

Change mode button

Toggles between [Setup] mode and [Run] mode.

Change tool display

Changes the display method of the tool list.

Display

[Standard]/[With Tolerance]/[List]/[Hierarchy]/[Speed/Display]/[Refer to Position Correction] can be selected.

“Changing the display”

All/Active

Select the display method of the tool list. Selecting [All] displays all the tools set for the Program. Selecting [Active] only displays the recipe tools currently active.

Tools List

Displays the measured values and judgment results for the tools set for the Program.

Right-clicking the tool name enables [ZERO ON] and [ZERO OFF] to be performed.

Archived Image

“Archived Image”

Statistics

“Statistics”

Measurement Control Bar

Displays the measurement control bar.

TIM	This command inputs the timing.
ZERO ON	This command inputs auto zero.
ZERO OFF	This command cancels auto zero input.
MSR RESET	This command resets the measurement result for the recipe that is currently active.
RESET ALL	This command resets the measurement result for all recipes.
Recipe Switching	Select the recipe to be used for measurement and click [Recipe Switching] to switch to the selected recipe.

Right-clicking the measurement control bar enables the [Issue a Reset Command] menu to be displayed.

The items that are executed with the reset command are as follows:

Clears all buffers including the image buffer.
Creates a new file name for the file used to store data.
Initializes total status output.
Clears OUT_DATA0 to OUT_DATA15.
Clears all of history data.
Clears the measurement count.

Latest NG image

Displays the latest NG image on the main screen.

Recipe List

Displays a thumbnail of the latest image for each recipe.

Excel Transfer (TM-X Navigator only)

The measurement results can be transferred to Excel.

Displayed when [Enable Excel Transfer (TM-X Navigator only)] is selected in [Display Options].

“Display Options”

Send to Excel supports Microsoft Excel 2016 or later.

Transfer settings/start

Exit transfer

Start Transfer

Delete Prev One

Trigger

When [External Trigger] is set for [Trigger Mode] in the head settings, a trigger is issued every time the button is pressed.

Program Settings Menu

Head Settings

Trigger Setting

Trigger Mode

Trigger Multiple Times

Trigger Cycle

Trigger Delay

Image Buffer

Dual Interference Prevention

Head A (B) Settings

Head B settings are displayed when two heads are connected.
When using one head, use HEAD-A connector.

Measurement Ranges

Binning

Rotation

Exposure Time

Image Composition

Optical Axis Alignment

Selecting a Recipe

Eight recipes can be set for one Program.

A reference image, position correction, and measurement settings can be saved for each recipe.

Recipe 1 to 8

Startup Recipe No.

Total Judgment for All Recipes

Switch Recipes Automatically

Place the target and then register the reference image

Check the target position displayed on the main screen with the [Trigger] or [Continuous Trigger] button, and then click the [Register Image] button.

To register a reference image for Head B, select the [Head B] tab first.
If [2 Head Switching] (Detail) is selected, the reference images of Head A and B can be simultaneously registered.

Position Correction

This function adjusts position misalignment or tilt of a target against the reference image.

Even if differences in target positioning (position and angle misalignment) occur, the desired measurement areas can be measured stably.

Up to four position correction groups (Nos. 1 to 4) can be set for one processing pattern.

To set a position correction, the [Register image] is required.

Select the position adjustment group number and then set the tool.

Select the position adjustment group number for [Position Correction] in [Specify Region] for the measurement tool.

	Shapes that are similar to the target are searched for in the pattern region (green frame) and position adjustment is then performed. A pattern search is performed inside the search region (blue frame).
	Multiple edges in the line detection area (green frame) are detected to find a line from information about the edges of the detected points. Position adjustment is performed based on the position of the found lines and angle formed by the horizontal axis and that line.
	Edges (X direction) inside the edge detection area (green frame) are detected and position adjustment is performed.
	Edges (Y direction) inside the edge detection area (green frame) are detected and position adjustment is performed.
	Multiple edges in the circle detection area (green frame) are detected to find the center of the circle from information about the edges of the detected points. Position adjustment is performed based on the center of the circle.
	Multiple edges in the line detection area (green frame) are detected to find the center of the line from information about the edges of the detected points and position adjustment is performed. Position adjustment can be performed in the center of the target for targets that have a varying thickness.

Detection conditions for [Position Correction]

This section describes the detection conditions for [Position Correction].

The items that can be set differ depending on the tool.


1	Tool Name
2	Pattern Region (Rotated Rectangle/Circle)
3	Angle Range
4	Min. Match (%)
5	Search Sensitivity
6	Advanced Settings
7	Scan Direction
8	Edge Direction
9	Correction Method
10	Remove Defects
11	Advanced Edge Settings
12	Mask Region

1. Tool Name

2. Pattern Region (Rotated Rectangle/Circle)

3. Angle Range

4. Min. Match (%)

5. Search Sensitivity

6. Advanced Settings

7. Scan Direction

8. Edge Direction

9. Correction Method

10. Remove Defects

11. Advanced Edge Settings

12. Mask Region

Measurement Settings

Set the tool to measure the target.

Basics

A sequential workflow from the edge (element) detection settings necessary for measurement to the display of the measurement results can be set.

Measurement settings used for edges (elements) that have already been detected are also used.

Dimensioning

	Measure the distance between two lines.
	Measure the distance between a line and a point.
	Measure the distance between two points.
	Measure the distance between two circles (or arcs).
	Measure the distance between a circle (or arc) and a line.
	Measure the distance between a circle (or arc) and a point.
	Measure the diameter or radius of a circle.
	Measure the radius of an arc.

Diameter/Caliper

Angle

Position

Automatic Measurement

Element

Detect the elements to be used for the measurement of points, lines, and other features.

Line/Circle

	Detect lines.
	Detect peak lines that go through peak points detected from the inside of the specified rectangular area.
	Detect the center line between edges.
	Detect lines of the specified width parallel to the specified rectangular area.
	Detect circles.
	Detect arcs.
	Detect peak circles that go through peak points detected from the inside of the specified circular area.
	Detect peak arcs that go through peak points detected from the inside of the specified arc area.

Point

Max/Min point

Inflection

Pitch Element

Pitch Element (Angle)

Tip

Defect Element

Contour

Others

Auxiliary

Detect the elements to be used for the measurement of points, lines, and other features.

Auxiliary cannot be created if no lines (straight line, circle, or arc) or points are shown on the main screen.

Before creating an auxiliary, measure the target with [Basics] or use [Element] to create a line, circle, or point on the main screen.

Line/Circle

	Draw a median line from two selected lines, circles or points.
	Draw a perpendicular line that goes through the selected point on the selected line.
	Draw a parallel line at the specified distance or that goes through the selected point on the selected line.
	Draw a line that connects the two selected circles (arcs) or a point and the circle (arc).
	Draw a line that passes through the selected points.
	Draw a line that goes through the two selected points.
	Draw the approximate line that passes through the selected points.
	Draw a median circle from two selected circles or arcs.
	Draw the approximate circle that passes through the selected points.
	Draw a circle that passes through the selected point with the selected point in the center or a circle with the specified radius.
	Draw a circle connecting to two selected lines.

Point

Connection

Arbitrary Line/Point

Application

These are various tools that facilitate complicated measurement.

Corner

Master Difference

Pitch Measurement

Count

Area

Defect

Gap

Thickness

Advanced

Thread

Bulk Operation

Calculation

Geometric Tolerance

Straightness and perpendicularity can be measured.

Form

Location

Orientation

Detection conditions for measurement settings

This section describes the detection conditions for [Measurement Settings].

The items that can be set differ depending on the tool.

Basics

		Dimensioning	Diameter/Caliper	Angle	Position	Automatic measurement

1	Tool Name
2	Angle Range
3	Measurement Pattern
4	Base Measurement Direction
5	Diameter/Radius
6	Detection Conditions
7	Auto Adjust
8	Edge Direction
10	Tolerance Settings
11	Moving Average
12	Processing Settings
13	Remove Defects
15	Remove Isolated Point
16	Advanced Edge Settings
17	Specify Region
18	Mask Region
19	Width Measurement
20	Detect Edge
21	Delete Edge

Element

		Line/Circle	Point	Max/Min point	Inflection

1	Tool Name
7	Auto Adjust
8	Edge Direction
13	Remove Defects
14	Remove Isolated Point
15	Gauge Line
16	Advanced Edge Settings
17	Specify Region
18	Mask Region
22	Output Ppattern
23	Scan Direction
24	Correction Method
25	Shape
26	Detection sensitivity, Lower Limit of Detection Threshold, Upper Limit of Detection Threshold
27	Display Color Settings

Element (Cont.)

		Pitch Element (Distance)	Pitch Element (Angle)	Tip	Defect element	Contour	Others

1	Tool Name
7	Auto Adjust
8	Edge Direction
9	Diameter
13	Remove Defects
16	Advanced Edge Settings
17	Specify Region
18	Mask Region
23	Scan Direction
27	Display Color Settings
28	Reference Line
29	Pitch pattern settings
30	Pitch Interval Value
31	Half Angle
32	Maximum Permissible Feature Count
33	Set ALARM as the result when straight line detection fails
34	Defect Detection Conditions
35	Contour Best Fit
36	Minimum detect size
37	Advanced Settings
57	Round groove (Ball screws, etc.)

Auxiliary

		Line/Circle

1	Tool Name
3	Measurement Pattern
22	Output Pattern
27	Display Color Settings
37	Distance from Base Elements
39	Degrees of Rotation
40	Radius
41	Pattern to Create

Auxiliary (Cont.)

		Point	Connection	Arbitrary line/Point

1	Tool Name
8	Edge Direction
22	Output Pattern
23	Scan Direction
27	Display Color Settings
41	Pattern to Create
42	Point 1/Point 2
43	Point
55	Specify Detected Point

Application

		Corner	Master Difference	Pitch Measurement	Count	Area	Defect	Gap	Thickness	Width of specific position	Thread	Bulk Operation	Calculation

1	Tool Name
3	Measurement Pattern
6	Detection Conditions
7	Auto Adjust
8	Edge Direction
10	Tolerance Settings
11	Moving Average
12	Processing Settings
13	Remove Defects
16	Advanced Edge Settings
17	Specify Region
18	Mask Region
35	Contour Best Fit
36	Minimum Detect Size
44	Measurement Type
45	Items to be Judged for Tolerance
46	Sensitivity
47	Dead Band
48	Distance from Reference
49	Measurement Method
50	Exclusion Area Settings
51	Abnormal Segment Tolerance
52	Measurement Item
53	Setting the reference axis
54	Display the detection point only when NG.
56	Processing Mode

Geometric tolerance

		Form	Location	Orientation

1	Tool Name
10	Tolerance Settings
11	Moving Average
12	Processing Settings
35	Contour Best Fit
36	Minimum detect size
54	Display the detection point only when NG.

1. Tool Name

2. Angle Range

3: Measurement Pattern

4. Base Measurement Direction

Select the measurement direction.

PT - PT/CL - PT

Line Distance	Measure the distance between points or a point and the center of a circle.
Horizontal *	Measure the distance between points or a point and the center of a circle in parallel with the item selected in [Base Measurement Direction].
Vertical *	Measure the distance between points or a point and the center of a circle in the vertical direction with the item selected in [Base Measurement Direction].

* If a line is set, clicking specifies the reference line on the main screen.

CL - CL

Center Distance	Measure the distance between the center of circles.
Horizontal *	Measure the distance between the center of a circle in parallel with the item selected in [Base Measurement Direction].
Vertical *	Measure the distance between the center of a circle in the vertical direction with the item selected in [Base Measurement Direction].

* If a line is set, clicking specifies the reference line on the main screen.

Point Position

Select whether to use the X- or Y-Position of the specified point.

5. Diameter/Radius

6. Detection Conditions

Circle

Select [Max.], [Min.], [Fitting], [Inscribed], or [Circumscribed].

Maximum	Set “Center of circle found with fitting” as the center based on the detected edge and detect the circle that passes through the furthest edge point from that center.
Minimum	Set “Center of circle found with fitting” as the center based on the detected edge and detect the circle that passes through the closest edge point from that center.
Fitting	Detect a proximate circle using the least square method from the detected edge.
Inscribed	Detects an inscribed circle from the detected edge.
Circumscribed	Detects a circumscribed circle from the detected edge.

The center when [Maximum] or [Minimum] is selected is the same as the center when [Fitting] is selected.
The circle detected in [Fitting] and the center of the circle detected in [Inscribed] and [Circumscribed] may not match.
If [Inscribed] or [Circumscribed] are selected, the processing speed will be slower than if [Fitting], [Maximum], or [Minimum] was selected.

Diameter

Select how to measure two detected edges.

Average	Detect two proximate lines using the least square method based on the detected edge. Detect the distance between the center of those lines.
Peak	Detect two proximate lines using the least square method based on the detected edge. The lines are tilted and the distance between the center of the two lines that go through the edge for the outermost lines (furthest point) is detected.
Bottom	Detect two proximate lines using the least square method based on the detected edge. The lines are tilted and the distance between the center of the two lines that go through the edge for the innermost lines (closest point) is detected.
Maximum Width	Detects the distance of the maximum width based on the detected edge.
Minimum Width	Detects the distance of the minimum width based on the detected edge.

The tilt of the lines when [Peak] or [Bottom] is selected is the same as the tilt of the lines when [Ave] is selected.

Ring Thickness

Select [Maximum Width], [Minimum Width], or [Average].

Maximum Width	Measure the ring thickness of the measurement target at the interval specified in [Interval] for [Advanced Edge Setting] to detect the maximum value.
Minimum Width	Measure the ring thickness of the measurement target at the interval specified in [Interval] for [Advanced Edge Setting] to detect the minimum value.
Average	Measure the ring thickness of the measurement target at the interval specified in [Interval] for [Advanced Edge Setting] to detect the average values.

7. Auto Adjust

8. Edge Direction

9. Diameter

10. Tolerance Settings

11. Moving Average

12. Processing Settings

Alarm Threshold

Specify the measurement count to hold the valid data until just before measurement becomes invalid.

Scaling

Scaling is the process of setting a display value for the desired measured value and correcting any difference between the measured value and the display value. A display value is set for the two measured values.

The measured value obtained before adjustment when [Input Measured Value] was clicked can be assigned to [Correction Value 1] and [Correction Value 2].

Offset

Add/subtract any value from the display value.

Offset processing is performed on a value after measurement mode processing, auto zero processing, and scaling is performed.

Zero Base Value

Specify the value to subtract from the measured value with “Auto zero processing” when ZERO ON is input. The setting value is automatically written to “finalized measured value” when ZERO ON is input.

If the hold value is “10” when the standard value is “10,” the measured value becomes “0.”

Peak Detection Filter

Sets the peak detection filter.

Selecting [Hold Peak Value] or [Hold Bottom Value] enables [Level] and [Hysteresis] to be set.

If [Peak Detection Filter] is set, [Nearest Hold] and [Other Tool Reference Hold] cannot be selected in [Hold Mode].

Hold Mode

Set whether to continue sampling during measurement or specify a sampling period and measure the maximum or minimum value.

Peak Hold	Measure the maximum value in the specified period.
Bottom Hold	Measure the minimum value in the specified period.
Peak to Peak Hold	Measure the “maximum value - minimum value” in the specified period.
Average Hold	Measure the average value in the specified period.
Sample Hold	Measure the value at the specified moment.
Nearest Hold	Measures the value that is closest to the specified value within the specified period.
Other Tool Reference Hold	The value when the reference measurement tool is at its maximum or minimum is the measured value within the specified period.

Number of Digits

Set the number of decimal points for the measured value.

+/- Direction

Select [None (absolute value)], [Forward], or [Reverse Direction] for the sign of the measured value.

This item can be set for [LN - LN], [LN - PT], [PT - PT], [CL - CL], [CL - LN], and [CL - PT].

The left side is the plus direction for the direction of the base line (the element selected first when setting a tool).
[None (absolute value)] is set for a measurement element for which there is no line direction such as [Center Distance].

Display Unit

Select the unit to be displayed on the main screen.

[Display Unit] is not shown if an angle, area, number of pitches, and master difference (area) have been set.

Enable DIA correction

Enabling this setting outputs a value that adjusted the end surface reflection characteristic of the cylindrical shape.

This item can be set for [Outer diameter].

13. Remove Defects

14. Remove Isolated Point

15. Gauge Width

16. Advanced Edge Settings

LN - LN

Clear this check box to disable [Keep the Line Parallel].

For details of “Keep the Line Parallel”, refer to “Technical Descriptions”.

Diameter, Caliper, Line, Peak Line, Center Line, Gauge Line, Circle, Arc, Peak Circle, Peak Arc, Point, Max/Min Point (Rectangle), Max/Min Point (Arc), Inflection, Tip, Defect Element, OBD Element, Pitch Element (Distance), Pitch Element (Angle), Area, Width of Specific Position, Gap, Ring Thickness

Segment Size

Specify the segment size in which an edge is detected.

Enlarging the segment size will degrade the detection sensitivity. However, the result is less affected by noise.

Interval

Specify the segment interval. Increasing the segment interval omits processing points, which shortens measurement time.

Sensitivity

Set the criteria for recognition of contrast above a certain percentage as an edge where the contrast variation is most pronounced (100%).

As edges of contrast below this edge sensitivity are not recognized use this setting to ignore noises.

Filter Width

To detect minute items like narrow lines, decrease the filter width. Additionally, when noise causes false edge detections, increasing the filter width can reduce the false detections.

Edge Sensitivity Lower Limit

Set the lower limit for edge detection. Edges below the lower limit are not detected.

Out of Image Processing Area

This processing is performed when the various tool areas are outside the range of the loaded image. Select the check box to speed up processing (processing is not performed outside of the area).

Minimize End-Face Reflection Error

Select this check box to decrease the effects of end surface reflection from targets that have a parallel depth in the light emission direction.

There are no segment size, interval, or out of image settings for the “Pitch Element”.
[Minimize End-Face Reflection Error] can be set for lines, circles, and arcs.
Area can only be set with the settings of [Out of Image Processing Area].

Master Difference (Area)

Configure the settings of [Processing Out of Measurement Range].

Consider as an Alarm	When a black pixel out of the measurement range is included in the measurement range, an alarm is issued.
Compare as Black Pixels	To compare all the black pixels included in the measurement area as black area.
Exclude from Comparison	To compare the area excluding the black pixels out of the measurement range in the measurement area. The processing time is longer than the other options.

17. Specify Region

18. Mask Region

19. Width Measurement

20. Detect Edge

21. Delete Edge

22. Output Pattern

Peak Line

Select [Maximum] or [Minimum].

Maximum	Detect the largest edges in the scan direction (the direction of the pink arrow) as peaks and create peak lines with the least square method that go through them.
Minimum	Detect the smallest edges in the scan direction (the direction of the pink arrow) as peaks and create peak lines with the least square method that go through them.

Circle/Connect Arc

Select [Max.], [Min.], [Fitting], [Inscribed], or [Circumscribed].

Maximum	Set “Center of circle found with fitting” as the center based on the detected edge and detect the circle that passes through the furthest edge point from that center.
Minimum	Set “Center of circle found with fitting” as the center based on the detected edge and detect the circle that passes through the closest edge point from that center.
Fitting	Detect a proximate circle using the least square method from the detected edge.
Inscribed	Detects an inscribed circle from the detected edge.
Circumscribed	Detects a circumscribed circle from the detected edge.

Peak Circle/Peak Arc

Select [Maximum] or [Minimum].

Maximum	Detect the largest edge from the center of the circle to the outside as peaks and create peak lines with the least square method that go through them.
Minimum	Detect the smallest edge from the center of the circle to the outside as peaks and create peak lines with the least square method that go through them.

Max/Min Point (Rectangle)

Select [Max point] or [Min point].

Max point	Detect the largest edge point (the furtherest edge point) in the scan direction (the direction of the pink arrow).
Min point	Detect the smallest edge point (the closest edge point) in the scan direction (the direction of the pink arrow).

Max/Min Point (Circle/Arc)

Select [Max point] or [Min point].

Max point	Detects the largest edge point (farthest from the center) from the center of the circle to the outside.
Min point	Detects the smallest edge point (closest to the center) from the center of the circle to the outside.

Approximate Circle

Select [Max.], [Min.], [Fitting], [Inscribed], or [Circumscribed].

Maximum	Set “Center of circle found with fitting” as the center based on the selected point and detect the circle that passes through the furthest point from that center.
Minimum	Set “Center of circle found with fitting” as the center based on the selected point and detect the circle that passes through the closest point from that center.
Fitting	Detect the approximate circle using the least square method from the selected point.
Inscribed	Detects an inscribed circle from the selected point.
Circumscribed	Detects a circumscribed circle from the selected point.

Figure Circle

When specifying a circle and any point to create a figure circle, select [Distance from Center] or [Distance from Circumference].

Distance from Center	Specify the radius of a figure circle with [Radius].
Distance from Circumference	Specify the radius of a figure circle with the radius of the circle specified in STEP 1 and [Radius] as the sum of the specified length.

23. Scan Direction

24. Correction Method

25. Shape

26. Detection sensitivity, Lower Limit of Detection Threshold, Upper Limit of Detection Threshold

27. Display Color Settings

28. Reference Line

29. Pitch Pattern Settings

30. Pitch Interval Value

31. Half Angle

32. Maximum Permissible Feature Count

33. Set ALARM as the result when straight line detection fails

34. Defect Detection Conditions

35. Contour Best Fit

36. Minimum Detect Size

37. Advanced Settings

38. Distance from Base Elements

39. Degrees of Rotation

40. Radius

41. Pattern to Create

42. Point 1/Point 2

43. Point

44. Measurement Type

45. Items to be Judged for Tolerance

46. Sensitivity

47. Dead Band

48. Distance from Reference

49. Measurement Method

50. Exclusion Area Settings

51. Abnormal Segment Tolerance

52. Measurement Item

53. Setting the reference axis

54. Display the detection point only when NG

55. Specify Detected Point

56. Processing mode

57. Round groove (Ball screws, etc.)

Output Settings

Total Status

Judgment Target

Terminal Output Conditions

Output Mode

Terminal

Terminal settings

Output Mode

External Terminal

Results Output

Select the output destination for the judgment and measurement results, and the items to be output.

[SD Card] and [USB HDD] cannot be selected as the output destination at the same time.
[USB HDD] and [FTP Server] cannot be selected as the output destination at the same time.
If images are being output to [USB HDD], [FTP Server] cannot be selected as the output destination.
If images are being output to [FTP Server], [USB HDD] cannot be selected as the output destination.

SD Card/USB HDD

FTP Server

Non-Procedural

Field Network

Set the items to output results with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PLC-Link, or EtherCAT (CB-NEC20E: Optional).

EtherNet/IP and PROFINET can be used by attaching the communication expansion unit (optional) as well as connecting the field network via the controller’s Ethernet port.

Bit Allocation Area (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and EtherCAT)

Byte Allocation Area (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PLC-Link, and EtherCAT)

When using this setting with [Hold Mode] set to [ON]
- EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT:
Selecting [Update Every Timing] updates the measurement value by inputting TIMING, ZERO, MSR_RESET, and RESET_ALL (the internal measurement value will not update).
- PLC-Link:
Selecting [Acknowledge result output completion] and [Enable Handshake] for [Output Results] obtains the updated measurement values.
Settings can only be configured when the communications method is selected in [Global] > [Communications & I/O] > [Field Network].

For details on global settings, refer to “Field network”.

Image Output

Configure the image output settings.

Enable Image Output

Image Output Location

Output Target

Output Timing

Output Conditions

Process Priority

Naming Rule

Output simple monitor image

Memory Settings

Logic Setting

Measurement tool operators (AND/OR) can be set to Logic 1 to 16.

Edit Menu

Undo Region Editing

Copy

Paste

Multiple Copy

Inverted Copy

Replace with Diameter Tool

Delete All Tools

Delete All Unreferenced Tools

Initialize the Current Recipe

Copy Recipe

Open the Folder of the Imaging Files

Setting the Folder of the Imaging Files

Open the Folder of the Image Capture

Setting the Folder of the Image Captures

Display Options

Program Operation

This section describes how to add, save, and edit programs, and other program operations.

Program 000 to 999 can be specified for SD Card 1 and SD Card 2. However, the actual number of programs that can be registered varies depending on the SD memory card capacity and settings.
The system settings file can longer be referenced if SD Card 1 is removed, preventing the controller from operating properly.
The memory used for the SD memory card (in which setting values and other data are saved) is manufactured using highly advanced semiconductor technology. However, repeated data read/write or external noise may cause failure or loss of data. It is strongly recommended that data such as setting values are backed up regularly to other storage media.

Change Programs

Add New

Save

Edit Program

Backup

Restore

Archived Image

Check archived images for the measurement results.

Displays a menu of archived images.

“Operation Menu for Archived Image”

Head A/Head B

Select the head to display archived images.

To Batch Test

Enters test mode based on the archived images.

“Batch Test”

Select all/Select All NG

The images displayed in the archived images list can be selected all at once.

Update Image

Update the archived images list.

Image ID Number

Unique ID number assigned for archived images.

Archived Images List

Displays a list of measurement result images.

Images to be saved can be selected individually.

Images being held in hold mode are displayed as one group with a symbol.

Clicking the symbol enables the images grouped during the hold period to be expanded and reviewed.

View Toolbar

	Changes the display magnification of the main screen.
	Fit the archived image being displayed onto the entire view on the main screen.

Measurement Information

Displays the measurement results and total status result for the archived images selected in [Archived Images List].

Main Screen

Expands the archived image selected in [Archived Images List].

Tools List

Displays a list of measurement tools set in the recipe.

Operation Menu for Archived Image

Displays a menu of archived images.

Filter

Save Image

Image Loading

Archived Image Settings

Batch Test

Perform a batch test on archived images.

Tests can be run by changing the program content and other settings.

Execute

Run a batch test.

When in hold mode, the results are not from the measurement period, but rather measurement and judgment results for the respective images.

Clear

Clears the batch test results.

Display Statistics

Displays the results on [Statistical Information] after running a batch test.

Move the cursor on the Trend Graph and the image ID will be displayed.

“Statistics”

To Archived Image

Go to [Archived Images].

“Archived Image”

Select All/Select All NG

The images displayed in the archived images list can be selected all at once.

Executed count/NG count

Displays the results after running a batch test.

Image ID Number

Unique ID numbers assigned for archived images.

Archived Images List

Displays a list of measurement result images.

Images to be tested can be selected individually.

View Toolbar

	Changes the display magnification of the main screen.
	Fit the archived image being displayed onto the entire view on the main screen.

Measurement Information

Displays the test and total status results for the archived images selected in [Archived Images List].

Main Screen

Expands the archived image selected in [Archived Images List].

Tools List

Displays a list of measurement tools set in the recipe.

Statistics

Check a trend graph and histogram based on the measurement results, and output the results in CSV format.

[Statistics] can only be displayed in [Run] mode.
Before starting [Statistics], select the data to be used in the statistics from [Start loading past data] or [Start from the latest data].

Trend graph

Start/stop

Start or stop data storage.

Display Reset

Reset the magnification ratio of the trend graph.

Show AB Cursor

Show or hide the AB cursor on the trend graph.

Auto Scroll

Turn auto scroll for the trend graph on or off.

Magnify the trend graph

Parts on the trend graph can be magnified by selecting them with the mouse.

	Magnify the graph in the vertical and horizontal directions.
	Magnify the graph in the horizontal direction.
	Magnify the graph in the vertical direction.

Display Items

Change the items displayed on the trend graph (Measured Value, Internal Measured value, or All).

Measurement Item List

Displays a list of measurement items set for the Program.

Select the measurement items to be displayed on the trend graph.

When there is a measurement value out of the range (out of the upper or lower limit), NG is displayed.

Trend Graph

Displays the AB cursor and a trend graph of measurement items selected in [Measurement Items List].

Statistical Information

Displays statistical information about the measurement items displayed in the trend graph.

Data for which the items are selected in the list of measurement values are used in statistics.

List of Measurement Values

Displays the list of measurement values for the measurement items displayed in the trend graph.

The list of measurement values is the same setting as found on the histogram.

CSV Output

Export statistical analysis data to a CSV file.

Data for which the items are selected in the “List of Measurement Values” is output.

Clear

Clears the accumulated data.

Closing “Statistics” also clears the accumulated data.
The trend graph and histogram are also cleared.

Measured Value

Displays the measured value for the specified section if A/B console is being displayed.

The value for each item is displayed if the display item is [Measured Value] or [All].

Internal Measurement

Displays the internal measured value for the specified section if A/B console is being displayed.

The value for each item is displayed if the display item is [Internal Measurement] or [All].

Data Points

Displays the stored data points.

Up to 20,000 data points can be stored. Even if this number is reached, data accumulation continues and the newest 20,000 data points are stored.

Copy to Clipboard

Copy statistics information, measured values, and internal measured values for the selected measurement items.

Copied data can be pasted for checking in notepad.

Display Range Setting

Moving the cursor to the left or right changes the display start and end positions.

The display range can be changed by moving the cursor.

When [Hold Mode] is set to [ON], the TIM button is displayed.
When [External Trigger] is set for [Trigger Mode] in the head settings, the trigger button is displayed.
If the dedicated display is being used, [Copy to Clipboard] is not available.

Histogram

Start/stop

Start or stop data storage.

Measurement Item List

Displays a list of measurement items set for the Program.

Select the measurement items to be displayed on the histogram.

Histogram

Displays a histogram of measurement items selected in [Measurement Items List].

Statistical Information

Displays statistical information about the measurement items displayed in the histogram.

Specified point value display

Displays the line degree (top) and measurements (bottom).

List of Measurement Values

Displays the list of measurement values for the measurement items displayed on the histogram.

The list of measurement values is the same setting as found on the trend graph.

CSV Output

Export statistical analysis data to a CSV file.

Clear

Clears the accumulated data.

Closing statistics also clears the accumulated data.
The trend graph and histogram are also cleared.

Data count

The following items are displayed:

No. of OKs: The number of results within the tolerance range + the number of results with no tolerance values
No. of NGs: The number of results outside of the tolerance range
NG ratio: No. of NGs ÷ (No. of OKs + No. of NGs) x 100
Max./Min. Tolerance: Displays the set maximum and minimum
CP/CPK: Displays the process capability index

Num. of Points

Displays the stored data points.

Up to 20,000 data points can be stored. Even if this number is reached, data accumulation continues and the newest 20,000 data points are stored.

Copy to Clipboard

Copies statistics information and data count for the selected measurement items.

Auxiliary Line

Select the auxiliary line to be displayed on the histogram.

Split Count

Select the number of segments on the histogram.

When [Hold Mode] is set to [ON], the TIM button is displayed.
When [External Trigger] is set for [Trigger Mode] in the head settings, the trigger button is displayed.
If the dedicated monitor for TM-X is being used, [Copy to Clipboard] is not available.

Topic List

Basic Operation
Workflow from Connection to Running
Connecting the display to the controller
Creating a program
Starting operation
Stopping operation (power OFF)
Basic Operation of the Tool Settings
Creating lines and a measurement area
Creating points
Creating a circle/arc
Measuring an area by specifying a rectangle (Master Difference (Area/Contour), Area, Contour Extraction, Profile)
Convenient Operation of the Tool Settings
Selecting an element
Multiple Copy
Inverted Copy
Replace with Diameter Tool
Bulk Operation (LN - PT)
Layout of the Screen
[Setup] Mode
[Run] Mode
Program Settings Menu
Head Settings
Trigger Setting
Head A (B) Settings
Selecting a Recipe
Register Reference Image
Position Correction
Detection conditions for [Position Correction]
Measurement Settings
Basics
Element
Auxiliary
Application
Geometric Tolerance
Detection conditions for measurement settings
Output Settings
Total Status
Terminal
Results Output
Image Output
Logic Setting
Edit Menu
Program Operation
Archived Image
Operation Menu for Archived Image
Batch Test
Statistics
Trend graph
Histogram

Average	Images are captured with the specified count for one trigger and the averaged images are sent to the controller.
Dark Composition Bright Composition	Images are captured with the specified count and cycle for one trigger and the processed image (images composed from the darkest and brightest elements) are sent to the controller.

FAR	Use the furthest edge in the direction of the pink arrow inside the detection area as the adjustment reference.
NEAR	Use the closest edge in the direction of the pink arrow inside the detection area as the adjustment reference.
Average	Use the average value of the X-Position (or Y-Position) on the edge in the detection area as the position adjustment reference.
Fast	Compress and detect the image inside the detection area in the detection and perpendicular directions to speed up adjustment.

	Draw the intersection of the two selected lines (straight lines, circles or arcs).
	Draw the midpoint between the two selected points.
	Use the Contour Extraction Tool to draw the intersection points of the extracted contour, line and circle/arc.
	Use the OBD element to detect the contact points of the circle and create points.

NG Judgment	Outputs the total status result for an NG judgment.
OK Judgment	Outputs the total status result for an OK judgment.

Update Every Judge	Outputs the judgment result every time the total status result is finalized.
One Shot Output	Outputs the total status result for only the time set for [One Shot Time].

Maximum	Calculate a proximate line using the least square method from the detected edge. The lines are tilted and the line that goes through the edge of the furtherest (largest) line in the scan direction (the direction of the pink arrow) is detected.
Minimum	Calculate a proximate line using the least square method from the detected edge. The lines are tilted and the line that goes through the edge of the closest (smallest) line in the scan direction (the direction of the pink arrow) is detected.
Fitting	Detect a line using the least square method from the detected edge.

Average	Set the average pitch distance/angle for tolerance judgment.
Maximum	Set the maximum pitch distance/angle for tolerance judgment.
Minimum	Set the minimum pitch distance/angle for tolerance judgment.

Always Output	Output processing is performed every time a trigger is input.
Every Measurement Period	Perform output processing in Hold mode when TIMING is input (when the measurement period ends).