Cvim2 configuration: four basic phases – Rockwell Automation 5370-CVIM2 Module User Manual
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Chapter 2
CVIM2 System Configuration: An Overview
2–2
Figure 2.2 is a chart showing four basic phases that are involved in
configuring the CVIM2 system for a typical inspection application. Many
details are intentionally omitted in order to emphasize the overall picture of
the system configuration process.
Figure 2.2 Basic Phases of CVIM2 System Configuration
Observe and evaluate
inspection operation
and tool results
Discrete I/O Editor
:
Name I/O signals, and
assign input and output
functions
Enter inspection
names
Configuration Editor:
Select tool names,
and configure all
inspection tools
Evaluate tool
operation offline
in setup mode
Pick
Setup
to enter
toolset editor
Main menu bar:
Pick
Environment
Environment
menu:
Pick
On–Line
Begin online
inspection
operations
Configure
inspection
Select
discrete I/O
parameters
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Acquisition Editor
:
Adjust tools if
necessary
Configuration
File Editor:
Select
configuration
names
Phase 1
Enter configuration
file name
Enter acquisition
configuration
file name
*Enter message
file name
Enter discrete I/O
file name
Select image
acquisition parameters
*Refer to the CVIM2 Communications Manual, Pub. No. 5370–804, for details.
CVIM2 Configuration: Four
Basic Phases