Image Processing Device
Advanced image processing
with color handling capability.
AX40 MICRO-IMAGECHECKER image processing device
ARCT1B229E ’04.1
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Image processing with advanced
functions that’s easy to use.
The AX40 inherits image processing technology built up over many years and
know-how derived from hands-on experience in the field. Even more important,
it is designed for the kind of performance requirements demanded by
our customers. Combining ease of use with sophisticated
functions, we have created an image processing device
that reaches a new level of perfection.
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Color images are displayed at high accuracy during inspection
and both color and gradation are processed.
The AX40 offers easy-to-grasp visual comprehension.
[Functions]
Fully featured with basic functions such as 360° contour matching,
smart matching, and versatile rotation and positional adjustment.
[Setting and Operation]
Maintenance and initial setup support functions included
and an easy-to-use operation menu.
Interface
Operator stress is reduced thanks to a high-speed memory slot,
high-speed Ethernet (100BASE-TX), and software tools.
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360° contour matching
Smart matching
Numerical calculation/
judgment output
A world first! ∗
A world first! ∗
Top class
By calculating contour lines and judging,
stable positional detection is possible even
for hidden, overlapped objects that have
been difficult to detect up to now. Thanks to
this, better yields are achieved.
Gray scale matching makes sub-pixel
positional detection possible. Furthermore,
shape inspection, such as for the detection
of chipped objects, can be carried out
simultaneously with the gray scale
difference processing function.
The computation function, which has been
troublesome up to now, now supports
Japanese, so settings can be easily made,
even by beginners to image processing.
Also, operation has become even easier
thanks to the ability to set both numerical
calculation and judgment output on the
same screen.
Template
Detected
image
Difference result
Previous
AX40
Top class
Versatile rotational and positional adjustment
Mask
Highly accurate and reliable inspection is
realized by automatically adjusting object
orientation and stop position deviation.
Since adjustment is done using gray scale
The shape of the
inspection area can
be set to match
particular targets.
Also, mask area
Inspection area
G Positional adjustment
G Rotational adjustment
G Multiple adjustment
data, the AX40 shows its strength when it
comes to changes in brightness.
settings can also be
combined so that
efficient inspection
can be carried out
just for a required
G Priority adjustment
Complicated adjustments are possible
because of the priority adjustment function.
Reliable positional adjustment
I Multiple adjustment
by filter processing
part.
In order to boost rotational position
accuracy, filter processing is used to
realize stable image processing even for
images containing much noise.
Mask
Color tone diagram
Fine adjustment for
color inspection is
possible. Even
when colors
Noise removed
Noise
resemble each
other, the target
color alone can be
extracted to enable
highly accurate
inspection.
Without filter
processing
With filter
processing
*As of October 2003 (MEW data)
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Settings, operation, and applications
NEW
NEW
Large capacity memory
Image storage
Easy operation
Setting is easy using the operation menus
which are designed to be easy to
understand. Basic keypad operation, too,
only requires you to align the cursor with
the menu and press the Enter key.
Internal memory capacity has been
increased. Convenient for multi-product
With the calendar function, the date of
defect and the number of inspections can
be added to saved color images. This is
useful for post verification (checking a
defective product against a saved image)
and for analyzing defect tendencies.
production, the number of templates that
can be stored in the unit is three times
more than previous.* Templates can, of
course, be saved to CompactFlash cards.
*Compared to A210
Previous
(approx.
2 templates)
Approx.
3 times more
Global support
(English/Japanese switchable and CE compliant)
Taking into consideration that equipment
might be shipped overseas, the display can
be switched between Japanese and
English. The controller and dedicated color
cameras are standardized items, which are
CE compliant.
AX40
(approx. 6 templates)
Inspection mode
Applications
Setting help
This function sets the focus and adjusts the
aperture, tasks that used to rely on human
judgment, to values that are ideal for image
inspection. This reduces setting variation
when setting up multiple devices.
The AX40 is equipped with a variety of
inspection modes such as positional
adjustment, rotational adjustment, gray
scale and binarization, to support a wide
variety of inspection needs.
The AX40 can be used for a wide range of
applications, such as presence, color
extraction, area, and dimensional
inspection.
Binary edge
GPart dimension inspection
GPart direction inspection
• Positional
adjustment
Gray scale edge
Feature extraction
Matching
Movement all at once
GPrinted date inspection
Checkers that have been set can be moved
all at once. This is useful for fine adjustment
when setting cameras up again. It is also
convenient when deploying product type
data that have been set on another device.
GSerial number inspection
GProduct nameplate label inspection
GRemote controller switch printing inspection
GLogo letter printing inspection
GCap tightness inspection
Binary horizontal edge
Binary vertical edge
Gray scale horizontal edge
Gray scale vertical edge
Feature extraction
Matching
• Rotational
adjustment
GFlat cable width inspection
GLabel position inspection
• Binary
window
Security
Contour watching
GCap color inspection
• Gray scale
window
The AX40 has a security function, which
requires password verification to safeguard
setting data.
GDebris/dirt on parts inspection
G7-segment illumination inspection
GCupped food content inspection
GSubstrate positioning inspection
GMetal parts picking inspection
GOther applications
• Binary edge
• Gray scale edge
• Feature extraction
• Smart matching
• Contour matching
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Supports
Original function
Original function
Data monitor
Statistical support
Print screen
Up to 50 inspection results are displayed on
the monitor in chart form for operator
verification. Also, threshold adjustment
(upper and lower limit values) can be
changed on the data monitor without
entering them in the setting menu.
Data can be tracked such as maximum
value, minimum value, average value, and
number of NG (no-go) results. Verification is
possible of maximum, minimum, average
and other OK judgment values, which is
useful as a guide for making upper and
lower limit settings.
In-operation displays or displays when
making settings can be saved as bitmaps
into a memory card. This is convenient for
creating documents or for verifying
previously shot images.
Original function
AXTOOL Vision Support Tool fills out peripheral lineup!
The new AXTOOL Vision Support Tool is packed with handier functions than ever.
A high-speed interface (100Base-Tx) provides the functions suited to your application.
(Optional products)
AX40
PC
1. Backup/restore image and set data
2. Copy/move/delete image and set data
3. Check saved images on a PC
Ethernet
4. Save set data as CSV document:
Can be edited in Excel
100BASE-TX
<AXTOOL Operation Screen>
Saved image
display
Set data display
screen
Navigator
Message area Communication screen
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System configuration
CompactFlash and Ethernet
Ethernet
CompactFlash storage
AX40s can be connected to a LAN using high-
speed Ethernet (100BASE-TX) to meet various
application requirements. Measurement data
during operation can be transmitted at high speed
to a PC. Also, the inspection status of multiple
AX40s can be monitored from a single PC. Image
backups are also easy thanks to this high-speed
interface.
Backup and restoration of setting data and saved
images are possible. Also, up to 512 MB of
measurement data can be directly written to a
CompactFlash card, even during operation.
Add power by using spreadsheet software such
as Excel to interpret data and analyze trends.
* Backed up image data can be used as regular bitmap files
on a PC.
DIN rail installation
PC
At the rear, one touch is all
that's required for DIN rail
installation.
Keypad operation
The amazingly easy-to-operate
keypad, which resembles the feel
of a game and which was popular
in the A series, has been inherited
by the AX40.
Two-camera connection
PLC link function
Up to two dedicated
color cameras can be
connected.
Using the RS232C port,
communicate easily with external
devices such as PLCs! Without
programming, connect using our
own PLC protocol or connect to
the PLCs of other makers.
Color monitor
Supports a dedicated
6.5 inch LCD VGA
color monitor.
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Dimensions
Dimensions (Unit: mm inch)
54.4
46
2.142
1.811
G Main unit (Controller)
ANMX400
G Operation keypad
ANM85202
(10)
(.394)
59
2.323
100
3.937
ENTER
C
124.6
4.906
POWER
COM
CF
ERROR
READY
TOOL
FLA
COM
RDY
COM.1
COM.2
ERR
REN
STR
OVF
D1
D2
D3
KEYPAD
COM.1
COM.2
18
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
.709
CAMERA1
130
5.118
L
COM
STA
COM
FCT1
FCT2
ACK
TYP
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
IN6
IN7
IN8
+
MONITOR
CAMERA2
ø11.5
ø.453
-
G Keypad cable
(VGA monitor with keypad connector
and Controller connection)
5
.197
ø4.6
ø.181
(5.5)
(.217)
40
40
1.575
1.575
ø12
ø.472
L
ø12
ø.472
G Lens
G Dedicated color camera: C mount
54.5
ANMX8310
2.146
31
Mounting screw (lenses with lock only)
1.220
8
(46.5)
.315
(1.831)
29
A
1.142
10
.394
31
24.5 0.6
19
B
1.220
.965 .024
.748
1/4-20UNC
(Depth 9 mm
.354 inch)
4-M3 .118
24.5 0.6
13
C mount lens
A
B
(Depth 2.5 mm
.098 inch)
.965 .024
.512
ANB842
ANB843
f=6.5 .256 ø48 ø1.890
f=8.5 .335 ø42 ø1.654
f=16 .630
f=25 .984
f=50 1.969 ø48 ø1.890
f=16 .630
f=25 .984
42 1.654
40 1.575
33 1.299
37.3 1.469
48 1.890
31
26 0.6
ANB845N(L)
ANB846N(L)
ANB847(L)
ANM88161
ANM88251
ANM8850
ANM88501
ø30 ø1.181
ø30 ø1.181
1.220
1.024 .024
2-M3 .118
(Depth: 4 mm .157 inch)
(3.25)
(.128)
2.5
ø30.5 ø1.201 25 .984
ø30.5 ø1.201 25.5 1.004
.098
(19)
(.748)
f=50 1.969 ø27.5 ø1.083 38.5 1.516
f=50 1.969 ø30.5 ø1.201 38.5 1.516
With mounting
bracket
No mounting
bracket
(31.3)
(1.232)
G Color camera cable
32
ø15
1.260
ø.591
44
50
1.732
L
1.969
G Color LCD VGA monitor
ANMX8300
45
223
45
258
1.772
8.780
1.772
10.157
ANMX8301
2
43
220
2
43
255
.079 1.693
8.661
.079
1.693
10.039
55
35
55
2.165
1.378
2.165
10
90
160
160
.394
3.543 6.299
6.299
40
55
55
1.575
2.165
2.165
Keypad connector
With keypad connector
With keypad connector
41
41
1.614
1.614
30
20
20
30
VGA monitor cable
1.181 .787
.787 1.181
L
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Product Numbers and Specifications
Table of Product Numbers
Functional specification
Product name
Specification
32-bit RISC CPU
Approx. 4 MB
Product name
Specification
Part No.
ANMX401
ANMX402
ANMX403
AX40 Series Controller
NPN output; English/Japanese switchover (No manual)
NPN output; English/Japanese switchover (English manual)
PhotoMOS output; English/Japanese switchover (No manual)
CPU
Settings data storage
capacity
PhotoMOS output; English/Japanese switchover (English manual) ANMX408
Frame memory
512 x 480 (pixels)
Color camera
Random color camera
Camera cable: 3 m
Camera cable: 5 m
Camera cable: 10 m
Camera cable: 15 m
Camera cable: 20 m
With keypad connector
No keypad connector
ANMX8310
Operation environment Menu selection using dedicated keypad (Japanese/English switchable)
Menu selection using key emulation serial commands
Color camera cable
ANMX833003
ANMX833005
ANMX833010
ANMX833015
ANMX833020
ANMX8300
Monitor display
Full color VGA/gray scale image/binary image/extraction color +
brightness image through
Memory + data display area
Two-screen compressed display
Random color camera (progressive)
2
VGA monitor
Connected camera
ANMX8301
Number of
connected cameras
When 1 camera is connected 2 processes can be selected among
gray scale, differentiation and color extraction processing.
With keypad connector
Product set for
installation on
main unit
ANMX8302
Mounting brackets (ANMX835)/
Monitor cable: 0.5 m/Keypad cable: 0.5 m
When 2 cameras are connected, gray scale, differentiation or color
extraction can be selected for each camera.
Without keypad connector
Gray scale processing 8 bit 256 gradations (binarization processing possible, 8 groups/product type)
Differentiation processing 8 bit 256 gradations (binarization processing possible, 8 groups/product type)
Color extraction processing Max. 8 color simultaneous extraction/camera
ANMX8303
ANMX835
Mounting brackets (ANMX835)/Monitor cable: 0.5 m
Mounting brackets for installation
of VGA monitor on controller
Brackets for mounting VGA monitor on the
controller
Number of product types
Inspection functions
16
VGA monitor cable
Monitor cable length: 0.5 m
(dedicated for all-in-one mounting)
Monitor cable length: 1 m
Monitor cable length: 2m
Monitor cable length: 3m
Cable length: 0.5 m
Max 99/product type
ANMX83310
99/product type positional adjustment function (multiple adjustment possible)
Binary edge (with priority designation)
Position adjustment
function
ANMX83311
ANMX83312
ANMX83313
ANMX83330
ANMX83331
ANMX83332
ANMX83333
ANB842
Gray scale edge (with priority designation)
*Only when gray scale and differentiation processing are selected.
Keypad cable (VGA monitor
with keypad connector and
Controller connection)
Feature extraction (mask setting possible)
Cable length: 1 m
Matching (template mask setting possible)
Cable length: 2 m
*Only when gray scale and differentiation processing is selected.
Cable length: 3 m
Max. 99/product type (multiple adjustment possible)
Horizontal binary ede
Rotation adjustment
function
C mount lens
f6.5 C mount lens
ANB843
f8.5 C mount lens
Vertical binary edge
f8.5 C mount lens with lock
f16 C mount compact lens
f16 C mount compact lens with lock
f16 C mount super-compact lens with lock
f25 C mount compact lens
f25 C mount compact lens with lock
f25 C mount super-compact lens with lock
f50 C mount lens
ANB843L
Horizontal gray scale edge
*Only when gray scale and differentiation processing are selected.
ANB845N
ANB845NL
ANM88161
ANB846N
Vertical gray scale edge
*Only when gray scale and differentiation processing are selected.
Feature extraction (mask setting possible)
Matching (template mask setting possible)
ANB846NL
ANM88251
ANB847
*Only when gradation and differentiation processing are selected.
Contour matching ( 180 degrees)
Max. 99/product type
Binary window
ANB847L
f50 C mount lens with lock
f50 C mount compact lens
f50 C mount compact lens with lock
5 mm adapter ring
Shape: rectangle/polygon (3 to 16 points)/ellipse; 16
mask shape: rectangle/polygon/ellipse; 16
white (extraction)/black (no extraction) selectable
Expansion and contraction filter
ANM8850
ANM88501
ANB84805
ANB848
Adapter ring
(0.5/1/5/10/20/40 mm) adapter ring
With 2 m cable
Judgement = surface value
Operation keypad
ANM85202
ANM85203
ANM85202CE
ANM85203CE
Output = surface value
With 3 m cable
Max. 99/product type
Binary edge
With 2 m cable: CE
With 3 m cable: CE
Shape = line/plane
Selection possible among white (extraction) → black (no extraction)
and white (extraction) → black (no extraction)
Depth/width designation function
COM port and PC (D-SUB: 9pins)
connection; 3m
COM port connecting cable
ANM81103
ANM81303
ANMX8321V2
COM port and PLC (discrete-wire cable)
connection; 3m
Judgement = detection/no detection
Output = edge detection coordinate
Max. 99/product type
English version
Vision Support Tool
AXTOOL
Feature extraction
Shape: rectangle/polygon (3 to 16 points)/ellipse;
mask shape: rectangle/polygon/ellipse; 16
white (extraction)/black (no extraction) selectable
Expansion and contraction filter
Judgment: number of detections
Output: number of detections/barycentric coordinate/area value/
projection width/main axis angle/circumference
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Product name
Specification
Product name
Specification
Max. 99/product type
Gray scale
window
RS232C: 2 channels (max. speed 115,200 bps)
Inspection
function
External Serial
I/O
*Only when gray scale and differential processing are selected.
Input: start/product type switching/camera display switching/
template re-registration/CompactFlash restore/reference of
numerical computation upper and lower limits and changes/data
storage/statistical initialization/reference and change of binarization
level/reference and change of gray scale edge threshold value
Output: judgment output and quoted data from data monitor
Computer link support: Matsushita Electric Works' FP series and
Mitsubishi's A, Q and FX series/Omron's C, CV and CS1 series/
Allen-Bradley's SLC500 series
Shape: rectangle/polygon (3 to 16 points)/ellipse;
mask shape: rectangle/polygon/ellipse; 16
Upper and lower brightness levels can be set.
Judgment: average gray scale value
Output: average gray scale value
Gray scale
edge
Max 99/product type
*Only when gray scale and differentiation processing are selected.
Shape: line/plane
Input: 13 points; output: 14 points; removable screw-down terminal block
Parallel
Projection/individual scan
Input: start, product type switching, camera display switching,
template re-registration
Light to dark; dark to light; designation of both possible
Edge; leading edge and trailing edge; maximum derivative; multiple
Depth/width designation function
Output: ready/error/flash/judgment output data
Ethernet: 1 channel
Ethernet
Output: judgment output, data quoted from data monitor (TCP/IP)
Setting data and image backup, restore, documentation of setting
data (AXTOOL)
Judgment: number of detections
Output: number of detections/edge detection coordinate
Max. 99/product type
Smart
Compact flash: 1 slot
CompactFlash
matching
*Only when gray scale and differentiation processing is selected.
Shape: rectangle template; mask shape: rectangle/polygon/ellipse; 16
Difference setting possible
Output: judgment output and data quoted from data monitor (text file)
Setting data, image backup/restore, screen hard copy
Transparent menu
Other
Display
function
Judgment: number of detections and number of differences
Output: number of detections/detected coordinates/detected angle/
correlation value/difference area value/number of differences
Output status monitor
Reference coordinate display (quoting to numerical computation possible)
Numerical setting of set color and center color display
Checkers with NG (no-go) results displayed with different color
Max. 2/product type
Contour
matching
Shape: rectangle
Checker movement all at once is possible for each position and
rotation adjustment group.
Movement
at once
180 degree detection possible
Judgment: correlation
Max. 16 images/camera
Screen storage
Each time/storage possible by judgment result
Test execution possible with saved images.
Display of date saved.
Output: detected coordinate/detected angle/correlation
Numerical computation Max. 99/product type
4-operation computation/√ /arc tangent/distance between 2 points/
case arc/Sin/Cos/absolute value of difference
Possible to quote output of each inspection function.
Reference previous data.
Function to keep last image to be saved displayed.
White balance setting
Setting help
Focusing/aperture adjustment (only when gray scale processing is selected)
Parallel monitor
Judgment output
Data monitor
Max. 99/product type
Calendar data added to saved images
Calendar
Password
NOT/AND/OR/XOR/case arc
Password function for moving between setting modes
Image storage condition setting/general judgment condition setting/
output setting
Max. 50/product type
Data can be displayed in chart format when running.
Title input or numerical calculation results, judgment output
results, statistical results and product numbers can be quoted.
External output settings of quoted items
Upper and lower limit values of numerical computations can be
changed from the chart while running.
Statistics
Max. 16 per product type
Numerical calculation and judgment output results can be quoted.
The following can be calculated: number of scans, number of OK
results, number NG (no-go) results, OK average, OK dispersion,
max. value, min. value, and range.
Quoting is possible to the data monitor.
Operation data
Marker
Max. 4/environment
Quoting to numerical computation is possible.
Comment input is possible
Max. 8/product type
Graphic display on screen while running (rectangle/circle and
ellipse/straight lines)
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Please contact ..........
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
Automation Controls Company
Head Office: 1048, Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8686, Japan
Telephone: +81-6-6908-1050
Facsimile: +81-6-6908-5781
COPYRIGHT © 2004 All Rights Reserved
ARCT1B229E 200311-3YT
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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