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1. RS 232 Port 0 T N jed N n N N c VeriColor Ethernet PLC Channel Output Terminals PLC Pass Fail Output Terminals Ethernet Port on side of unit 11 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Hub Definitions 12 The hub communicates externally via PLC computer communications serial and Ethernet and an LED indicator A basic description of the hub s connections and controls follows For a detailed description of the hub s electrical specifications refer to the Electrical Interface Details in the Appendices Power Supply Terminals The main power input is 24 2 volt 50 60 Hz AC or DC The AC is converted to DC internally There is no polarity connection required This is a 2 position plug located on the top left side of the unit and is the main power input 24 Volts 50 60Hz AC or DC as described previously There is an associated LED status indicator contained within the X Rite logo orange triangle LED indication Pwr ON illuminates when power is applied Local PLC Interface Local external control between the operator machine level and the hub is through a set of front panel screw terminals both input and output signals These screw terminals are contained within a 2 part quick inter connect system The 2 piece system consists of a removable plug that contains the screw terminals and the mating header that s mounted on the hub Sev
2. The LED next to the button illuminates red when learn mode is activated 4 Press the Read button to take one measurement with all attached sensors The standard that is saved in the hub is a collection of measurements VLA from all attached sensors 5 Additional measurements can be taken on the part to achieve average values by pressing the Read button as many times as desired NOTE In the standalone learn mode averaging only occurs within individual sensors not across all attached sensors A tolerance value of 1 00 is the starting default value and will auto compensate based on how far any additional measurements deviate from the current average The tolerance will never auto adjust below a value 1 00 The VeriColor software must be used to allow smaller tolerancing If a measurement error occurs and you want to restart the measurement sequence for the standard simply toggle the selected standard number up or down and then back 6 Continue with the next standard by placing the part in the fixture and using the Select Up or Select Down button to select the standard location 7 When all required standards have been measured press the Learn button to permanently save the standards and exit out of the learn mode The LED next to the learn button will go out Enabling Disabling Standard in Manual Mode Stored standards can be enabled or disabled for a particular project This is accomplished by using the Enable button next to t
3. 1 Determine what standards are to be used for sample comparison if required see Enabling Disabling Standards 2 Position the sample in the fixture 3 Press the Read button to activate the sensor s measurement The hub automatically selects the closest standard and displays the select standard number on the 2 digit display and binary LEDs 4 Repeat above steps to measure additional samples Manual Targeting Mode 44 Because the sensor s over illuminates it is sometime difficult to tell exactly where the sensor is viewing to determine color This is particularly true for small part measurements Targeting a part is the method of adjusting the sensor s on the fixture to the required position for part measurements Performing the targeting procedure is only needed if the location of the part to be measured is critical For example the measurement area is small or very close to the spot size of the sensor Important Targeting Mode Notes Before leaving target mode test the fixture s alignment and repeatability by removing and installing the sample several times as done in a production environment If the ALED s value differs significantly when the part is placed in and out then the fixture needs to become more precise Otherwise the results will be unsatisfactory Each time targeting mode is started the sensor will need to relearn the white sticker only target 1 Place the white sticker over the target area of the pa
4. After the sensor is targeted click Target Another Sensor to return to the Step 1 targeting window From here you can target another sensor or exit the targeting mode 39 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Calibration Verification Mode 40 The VeriColor Hub System comes with a calibration tool that is used to verify measurement performance and for calibrating the sensor s if needed Calibration should be verified anytime measurement performance is in question Poor measurement performance can be caused by dust or dirt on a sensor port Refer to the Cleaning section later in this document for procedure on cleaning the sensor NOTE When operating in environments above 40 C the sensor s should be calibrated and standards should be learned at the operating temperature to maintain best performance and color resolution IMPORTANT Do not touch the white SRM Standard Reflection Material disk inside the calibration tool It must be kept clean to ensure accurate measurements Always store the calibration tool in its bag when not in use 1 Start the application select the Tools screen and then the Calibration tab 2 The first screen lists information on when the last verification and calibration were performed on the selected sensor Click the icon of the sensor A F and then click Verify to begin the verification process Sensor A Step One Select which sensor you would like to Calibrate View last Verification and Calibrati
5. Bottom Pass NO PLC screw terminal with ON or 1 2 amps max Output 3 LED status indicator for active a high 24Vdc 0 5 Pass section Normal output state amps max Open contact isolated via a relay 120Vac O3 Bottom Pass NC PLC screw terminal ON or 1 2 amps max Output 4 Normal Closed contact active a high 24Vdc 0 5 isolated output state amps max via a relay 120Vac O4 Bottom ChnA NO PLC screw terminal ON or 1 2 amps max Output 5 Normal Open contacts active a high 24Vdc 0 5 Related LED status output state amps max indicator for Channel A via a relay 120Vac Bottom ChnA C PLC screw terminal Signal common Common contact isolated common O5 Bottom ChnB NO PLC screw terminal ON or 1 2 amps max Output 6 Normal Open contacts active a high 24Vdc 0 5 Related LED status output state amps max indicator for Channel B via a relay 120Vac Bottom ChnB C PLC screw terminal Signal common Common contact isolated common O6 Bottom ChnC NO PLC screw terminal ON or 1 2 amps max Output 7 Normal Open contacts active a high 24Vdc 0 5 Related LED status output state amps max indicator for Channel C via a relay 120Vac Bottom ChnC C PLC screw terminal Signal common Common contact isolated common O7 Bottom ChnD NO PLC screw terminal ON or 1 2 amps max Output 8 Normal Open contacts active a high 24Vdc 0 5 Related LED sta
6. Modes The X Rite VeriColor Hub application is divided into six main modes which are navigated by using the six buttons located at the top of the screen Connect used to establish connection to the VeriColor Hub Monitor used to monitor sample measurements after the system is set up Compare used to compare sample measurements without storing sample data Setup used to create projects and color standards Tools used to access the device name targeting calibration log file etc Help used to access online help for the displayed dialog Connect Mode The Connect screen is used to establish either serial or Ethernet communications with the hub Offline browsing can also be used at this screen 2 X Rite eriColor Hub 2 0 x X Rite VeriColor Hub v2 0 B e 2 Connect 3 ve X rite Monitor Compare Setup Ethernet Input IP_ X a Serial Serial Port COM1 ba p Connect i Offline Browsing 2 Connect C me xrite Communication between the hub and computer is established in one of two ways 1 Selecting the known COM port using the Serial Port control or clicking Auto Connect 2 Selecting a previous IP address from the Ethernet control or typing in an IP address With either case the Connect button is clicked to establish the connection Refer Ethernet Notes in the Appendices for additional information on Ethernet setup The
7. any products previously manufactured Correction of defects by repair or replacement shall constitute fulfillment of all warranty obligations on the part of X Rite THIS WARRANTY IS EXPLICITLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY OBLIGATION IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE UNIT RETURNED TO X RITE OR AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR THAT PURPOSE This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan and jurisdiction and venue shall lie with the courts of Michigan as selected by X Rite Incorporated VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Table of Contents Overview and Setup 5 Instrument Description 5 Unpacking and Inspection 5 Setting Up the System 6 Sensor Installation 6 Attaching the Alignment Tool to the Sensor 6 Positioning the Sensor with Alignment Tool 7 Sensor Vertical Mounting 8 Sensor Dimension Drawing 8 Mounting the Hub 9 Angle Bracket Dimension Drawing 10 Connecting the Cabling 11 Hub Defintions 12 Power Supply Terminals 12 Local PLC Interface 12 PLC Input Terminals 12 PLC Output Terminals 13 Computer Interfaces 14 Front Panel Interface 14 Display 2 digit 15 Remote Sensor Interface 15 Chassis Grounding Post 15 VeriColor Hub Software Application 16 Basic System Requirements 16 Installing the Software 16 Starting the Application 16 Application Modes 17 Conne
8. as described above except all standards for the current Fixture will be marked with a lt Re Learn gt label A project cannot be downloaded to the Hub if it contains a standard that is still labeled lt Re Learn gt Each standard must be edited and relearned This assures all standards are compliant with the current setup for system reliability and performance x20 Master Sensor List Error The hub has reported a difference between its current setup and what it was setup as Take note of which Sensor s are out of place Error Reported Sensor List does not match the Master Sensor List associated with this fixture The best way to diagnose this problem is to click on the Clear Errors button the hub will be reset and the user is brought back to the first screen When the user clicks Connect and the problem still exists the Sensor List Error screen will come up This screen is more useful to seeing exactly what the problem is See above section Error Reported Sensor List does not match the Master Sensor List associated with this fixture if the current setup is acceptable Otherwise if you have sensors that are missing please refer to Hardware area for Troubleshooting under the topic of Sensors that won t communicate 57 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 58 Problem Topic Explanation Solution x30 Failed The last measurement returned Clear errors a
9. base 2 feature binary coding or in a paired combination user defined These outputs are the closure of the normally open contacts of a relay The default state during power up and 13 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM reset is open Each channel output has an individual common signal return for industrial isolation The status indicators are bi color LEDs that display resulting information in the form of color states to the user Color not displayed LED off indicates no result or unit is not active A color on indicates the feature is active Red indicates state 0 Green indicates state 1 relay on Amber indicates channel programmed relay is not active Computer Interfaces 14 Computer PC communication between the user and the hub can occur by one of two methods standard RS 232 or a 10 MB Ethernet connection The RS 485 port is an optional input intended for PLC use RS 232 Interface The computer interface is through a standard computer RS 232 port using a DB 9 connector also see the Appendices The communications protocol is serial using X Rite s RCI command set which is in a separate document Ethernet Interface An additional computer interface can be through a 10 MB Ethernet connection port RJ45 RS 485 Interface programmable logic controller An industrial computer interface for PLC control can be through the RS 485 port DB 9 connector also see Appendix B T
10. device can be clicked on to view the error condition information e Green Device is ready and operating e Yellow Device is warming up e Red Device has a system error Device Hub Fields Contains the following fields e Status The status of the hub Ready Warming up or Error e Unit The name of the hub e Number The serial number of the hub e Orange Arrow Click this icon to display the sensor graphics Clicking a second time closes the sensor graphics Sensor Fields Contains the following fields e A F Indicates the letter of the sensor s in use e Number The serial number of the sensor Log File Info Contains the following fields e Log Started The year month day time that the log file was started e Entries The number of lines in the log file out of a maximum number of 10 000 e File Name The name of the log file as it is saved on the computer e Log Start Stop button Click the Start button to turn automatic measurement logging on When this mode is on the button changes to Stop and each measurement is recorded in a log file Click the Stop button to turn logging off 32 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Project Out Of Sync Message A project out of sync message appears when the project on the computer and hub do not match one another The message that displays depends on which device s computer or hub project has changed since the last connection Computer Project Change This screen
11. for damage and verify they are firmly connected Any time a sensor gets disconnected from the system it will not be able to communicate to the hub even after it is reconnected until the hub is reset The 04 returns and all sensors can be observed to measure look for the flashing colored light from each sensor In this case the sensor indicated by amber is returning bad measurements This should be very rare but would mean that particular sensor needs replacing If the 04 error occurs in different sensors then the problem is likely environmental electronic noise that overwhelms the communications during a measure This should be a rare occurrence but additional shielding may be required Use the amber LEDs to find the problem sensor it must be replaced Flashing 06 Data Storage Error During power up the hub experienced a one time glitch was not able to properly load storage data Reset hub and see if the 06 error mode returns If so see next cause 53 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 54 Problem Topic Explanation Solution Flashing 06 Data Storage Error cont User settings are corrupt Two causes for this error are erroneous values being sent to the hub from a software application or a new version of hub firmware has a different data storage structure than the previous Clear out user settings with the Factory Pre
12. in the fixture are held in the same position consistently one measurement per part should be adequate Repeated measurements of the same part without moving replacing is unnecessary Ideally the part should be taken in and out of the fixture several times and measured to take into account any positional variations This does not mean that the part should move freely under the sensor while measuring various spots The area measured should be held consistently Identical parts from different lots should also be measured in case their colors vary slightly between production runs 1 Position the part in the fixture that is to be used for a standard color 2 Press the Select Up arrow button or the Select Down arrow button to choose a location 1 50 to store the standard data NOTE Care should be taken when selecting a standard location Pre existing standards can be easily overwritten in manual learn mode The Enable LED indicates whether the selected standard is enabled or disabled An illuminating Enable LED indicates the standard is enabled refer to Enable Disabling Standard later in this section for more information Also the output LEDs A F illuminate amber if data is stored for the selected standard For example if standard VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 3 is selected on a two sensor system LEDs A and B will light if data is stored in the location 3 Press the Learn button once to activate the learn mode
13. in the log file Enter the information in the field and click Enter to include a note 19 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Compare Mode The Compare mode is useful for quickly determining the color difference between two separate measurements Measurements taken on this screen do not affect the current setup log file or require the hub to be setup with a project X Rite VeriColor Hub v2 0 5 x P Ee amp a e X Rite VeriColor Hub v2 0 Connect Monitor Compare Setup Tools Help Sensor Overview Measure 1 gt Measure 2 Detail View of Sensor A Difference Between Measurements ALED Reflectance n Sensor B Sensor C LED Reflectance A LED 7 4 ALED 19 3 6 55 5 45 4 35 3 145 Sensor D Sensor E Sensor F 25 2 ALED 57 6 ALED 6 4 ALED 48 5 15 41 os 0 0 Measurement 1 4 16 ZI Weasurement 2 Auto Project Device gt Log Active Panel ACM 2 Status Ready Started 2 20 2006 12 59 PM Standards Loaded 1 m r Unit Demo za 90 of 10000 0 Auto Select On 2 Update Number 12345 ji 0 Stop Measure 1 and Measure 2 A measurement taken using the Measure 1 button is displayed as Measure 1 data and a measurement taken using the Measure 2 button is displayed as Measure 2 data The results displayed are the differences between Me
14. little bit and re apply power Over voltage situation exceeds 30VDC or 26V AC Re settable fuse opens Voltage spec is 24V 2V Correct voltage supplied to hub and then re apply power Power supply does not provide enough current at power up Make sure power supply can provide at least 2 5A at start up Read input does not work system does not measure Read LED indicator lights up properly when both Read button and Read Input are used Read LED Indicator light does not work with input Hub has not been reset after sensors have been connected disconnected Reset hub and try again Hub may have just powered up and is still trying to initialize see flashing 01 state under hub operation Wait until the hub indicates a solid 01 before attempting to measure 59 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 60 Problem Topic Explanation Solution Read input does not work system does not measure cont Read LED indicator lights up properly when both Read button and Read Input are used cont Read LED Indicator light does not work with input cont All sensors may be disabled in the current project or an errant command sent to the hub Edit the current project in VeriColor Software and re download the project making sure all the required sensors are enabled If the LED light does not
15. measurements of the same part without moving replacing is unnecessary Ideally the part should be taken in and out of the fixture several times and measured to take into account any positional variations This does not mean that the part should move freely under the sensor while measuring various spots The area measured should be held consistently Identical parts from different lots should also be measured in case their colors vary slightly between production runs 1 Start the application and select the Setup screen 2 Setup new project and configure options See previous section for information on performing these tasks 3 Make sure the Colors tab is selected and click New button 4 Enter a color name in the Color Name field assign a sensor s and click Edit Readings 5 Position the part in the fixture under the assigned sensor that is to be used fora standard color 6 Click the Measure button to take the measurement 7 Reposition the part or position a different part and take additional measurements 8 Select the desired tolerancing method and accept or decline measurement as needed 9 When you have finished measuring the standard color to achieve an average click the Done button to return to the main project setup screen Color tab 10 Click Save to save the color to the color list 11 Repeat step 3 through 10 to continue with the additional standard colors 35 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Moni
16. the desired line number Accept Decline The Accept and Decline buttons are used to characterize each measurement as counting towards the standard color or not Accepted readings are displayed in green or red if they exceed the tolerance value on the bar graph while declined measurements are displayed as gray bars Simply click the measurement in the graph and select either button Once a measurement is selected in the graph the color wheel graph updates to show the selected reading versus the calculated standard color Delete The Delete button is used to remove the selected measurement from the bar graph Done After the color is set the Done button is clicked to return you back to the Colors page of the Setup screen where the color can be saved 25 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 26 Tolerancing The tolerance bar and dotted line on the graph represent the tolerance value There are three tolerancing methods that you can choose from for the standard Auto Max This tolerance is determined by setting a mid point to the next closest Color existing in the project The area below the color wheel graph contains information on how far or close the next closest color is This is the default method and allows the most buffer space between colors in a project Use this when trying to identify colors Auto Min This tolerance is determined by a certain margin over the worst deviating measurement vs the standard color This would be
17. to connect go to the start run entry box provided by Windows Type and run the line nbtstat R Make sure the R is the capital letter This utility clears a table that matches names with IP addresses maintained by Windows If there are redundant DHCP servers on the network it is possible for the wrong IP address to be assigned to the hub name Clearing the table corrects this problem Typically the table updates itself after about 15 minutes but nbtsat R clears the table causing an immediate update when necessary Remote Control Interface 64 If you would like to control VeriColor hub from a 3 party software refer to the RCI Interface manual provided on the CD ROM The commands work the same on RS 232 RS 485 and Ethernet VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM General FAQs Q When power is applied to the hub it keeps making clicking noises and never fully powers up A Not enough current is being supplied Make sure the supply is capable of supplying 2 2A peak load Q When powering up the hub the Standard displays 00 for a long time and does not respond to buttons or RCI commands A1 The most likely cause of this the Ethernet Port has been enabled but the network is down or not connected If the hub starts working normally within 7 or so seconds see options below for possible solutions If the Ethernet connection is not going to be used turn it off using VeriColor software over the RS 232 port Reset hub to
18. used if you have a certain acceptable production color variation but want to catch parts that were off color Manual This setting allows you to manually set the tolerance by dragging the tolerance bar up and down or by clicking on the field next to the Manual option and entering a value Standards Tab The Standards Tab is used to create edit and delete standards for the selected project after colors are created Up to 50 standards can exist in a project Standards can be dragged to new locations in the list Clicking on an existing standard in the list displays its sensor and color assignments in the Standards Detail list on the right side of the screen Colors Standards Select a Position to Create Edit a Standard Doolin Standard Detail Dash Standard Name Door Trim Created 3 6 2006 Modified 3 6 2006 Click Sensor to Change Assignment Sensor A Sensor B Sensor C Red 100 Red 101 Red 102 Sensor D Sensor E Sensor F Green 103 Green 104 Green 105 Delete Standard Ka Delete Standard The Delete Standard button is used to delete the selected standard from the list The other standards in the list are unaffected when a standard is deleted and retain their positions Restore Standard The Restore button is used to restore undelete the deleted standard to the list Creating a New Standard Click in a blank standard position in the list to create a new standard Once a blank position is se
19. verify fix Network might be down See IT dept Ethernet settings might have changed review them and reset the hub A2 If 00 persists for 10 seconds or more then the hub is locked up and it s possible something got corrupted in its current configuration To clear it out hold down buttons to restore factory presets while cycling power on the hub make sure the PLC input for Lockout is not active If this does not work then the hub is defective and needs replacement Q How do I know which standards are real exist A1 Use the Select Up and Down buttons to scroll through The output LEDs A F illuminate amber if data is stored for the selected standard For example if standard 3 is selected on a two sensor system LEDs A and B will light if data is stored in the location Q How do I update my hub s firmware A In the unlikely event the hub s firmware needs updating look on the VeriColor CD provided and install the Firmware Update Utility New firmware is available on the X Rite website Q When I push buttons on the hub I get no response but otherwise the system is working A1 Check the Lockout indicator on the hub If it is illuminating the buttons are disabled Remove the PLC lockout input or pull the input high to enable the buttons on the hub A2 If the Lockout indicator is not illuminating the keys may be disabled because of a configuration command sent by the software Edit the desired pr
20. 12 15 I2 Input 3 Top READ PLC screw terminal or Either 24 15 ma max Measure Manual command push Vdc button lt normal high pull low gt lt normal low pull high gt 12 15 Uses a common return path Top Lockout B PLC screw terminal Signal return isolated pair 11 Input 2 Top Lockout A PLC screw terminal LOW 4 12V_ 15 ma max base lt normal high pull low gt Top Reset B PLC screw terminal Signal return isolated pair 10 Input 1 Top Reset A PLC screw terminal or LOW 12V 15 ma max Manual command push base button Related LED anormal high pull status indicator 49 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 50 Looking right to left from top view Item Location Name Description Active Comments State Bottom Fail C PLC screw terminal Signal Return line right common Common contact isolated common O0 Bottom Fail NO PLC screw terminal with ON or 1 2 amps max Output 1 LED status indicator for active a high 24Vdc 0 5 Fail section Normal Open output state amps max contact isolated via a relay 120Vac O1 Bottom Fail NC PLC screw terminal ON or 1 2 amps max Output 2 Normal Closed contact active ahigh 24Vdc 0 5 isolated output state amps max via a relay 120Vac Bottom Pass C PLC screw terminal Signal Return line common Common contact isolated common 02
21. 5 00 01 small spot P N SE108 EUR8 03 P N VC50 803 P N VC100 162 P N VC50 32 medium spot or P N VC25 32 small spot P N VC100 25 P N VC100 35 P N VC150 500 CD P N VC150B 500 P N SD01 99 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Setting Up the System The setup consists of mounting the sensor s and hub connecting the interface cabling powering up the system and installation the software Sensor Installation An alignment tool is provided with the system to aid in the sensor installation The tool simply snaps into position providing the required angle 30 and height 1 40 needed for proper mounting CAUTION Keep the sensor port lens and illumination port lens free from dust smudge marks and finger prints Attaching the Alignment Tool to the Sensor 1 Position the end of the alignment tool shown over the tab on the sensor port side of the sensor The tab should insert into a slotted opening in the tool 2 Rotate the other end of the tool upward until it snaps into place over the tab on the illumination port of the sensor Tab Tab Illumination port Sensor port Alignment guide NOTE The alignment tool will only install in one direction Correct Alignment Incorrect Alignment VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Positioning the Sensor with Alignment Tool 1 Locate the sensor in the fixture with the flat surface of the alignment tool on the part to meas
22. 50 10 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Connecting the Cabling Connect the first cable between the hub and the first sensor If more than one sensor is used connect a cable from the first sensor to the second sensor Continue the daisy chain connection method for additional sensors up to six maximum The VeriColor system includes a three meter cable P N SE108 EUR8 3 Each additional sensor includes a one meter cable P N SE108 EUR8 1 A 10 meter cable P N SE108 EUR8 10 and a three meter right angle cable P N SE108 EUR8 3RA are also available Cables may be daisy chained together to obtain additional lengths Female Connector Male Connector SS Sensor Connector JE mri o o o o H l n HoHHHHHHHHHH Honma U o ol NE gt waa To Sensors 8 4 5 amp 6 Connect the control lines to the terminal screws and or communication cables to the I O ports Connect the 24 volt power source to the power terminal screws 24v Power Terminal PLC Input Terminals Chassis Grounding Post Sensor ZAVAC DC xrite RS 485 Port
23. Distance 35 mm 5 mm 1 4 in 2 in Measurement Time sseceseeeees 250 ms Cycle TIME ccccecceeeeeseeeseeeaeeees 1 sec time interval between measurements LED Illuminator Life Life of the unit Environmental USAGES ican ative era a eet Indoor Only Altitude i feos imaan ea eevee de 2000m Pollution Degree eeeeeeee ees 2 Overvoltage cceeceee eee aia Category II Enclosure SENSORS enr eN cde a ere aera ees ws xh Designed to meet NEMA 4 IP56 HUD seccceeecunetdeet aces ontas a Designed to meet NEMA 12 IP52 VIDratiON cece eceesee eee eeeeeeeeeees 5 10 Hz 0 200 inch displacement pk pk 10 500 Hz at 1G Shockers rana a a Operational at 15 g amplitude 18 ms duration Non Operational at 30 g amplitude 11 ms duration Package Drop eeseeeeeeeeeeeees NSTC Project 1A 47 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories UL 61010 1 Canadian Standards Assoc CSA 22 2 No 1010 1 92 International Electrotechnical COMMITEE rst ete aw tae hes IEC EN 61010 1 1wWhen operating in environments above 40 C the instrument should be calibrated and standards should be learned at the operating temperature to maintain best performance and color resolution Design and specifications subject to change without notice Accessories The following accessory items can be purchased from X Rite by calling 1 888 826 3042 or by visiting our w
24. LC control Activation is dependent on your configuration as noted above using the common terminal set up There is an associated green LED status indicator for this group LED off indicates discrete standard select mode is inactive LED on illuminated indicates active and standards can be selected Std Sel standard select must be continuously applied for this function to exist During this on period the 10 and 1 inputs can be pulsed to choose a standard from the ones stored Up to 50 standards can be stored The 10 input is a momentarily applied condition that will select standards only while std sel is active Executing from 1 to 5 pulses will command the HUB to process a tens digit operation Each pulse has to be on between 100 and 200 milli seconds then off between 100 and 200 milli seconds If no pulses happen during the std sel activation then no tens digit operation occurs The 1 input is a momentarily applied condition that will select standards only while std sel is active Executing from 1 to 9 pulses will command the HUB to process a ones digit operation Each pulse has to be on between 100 and 200 milli seconds then off between 100 and 200 milli seconds If no pulses happen during the std sel activation then no ones digit operation occurs PLC Output Terminals There are two multi position plugs located along the bottom edge of the unit The
25. Off line Browsing control lists all the hubs that have locally stored projects When a hub is selected the program switches to the Setup screen where the projects can be viewed and edited 17 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 18 Monitor Mode The Monitor screen is the main mode of the application The Monitor mode is used to view measurement results once the projects colors and standards are setup Sample results from measurements activated remotely also appear on this screen X Rite VeriColor Hub v2 0 X Rite VeriColor Hub v2 0 Connect Monitor Compare Setup Tools Help Detail View of Sensor A UPLOADED COLOR 2_1 Difference Between Measurements Sensor Overview Measure Dash a ALED Alntensity amp A Color leei LED Reflectance Project Device gt Log Active Door Panel ACM 1 A Status Ready Started 3 21 2006 2 43 PM Standards Loaded 2 o Unit Demo z 24 of 10000 0 l Update Nawber Stop Auto Select on lumber 12345 aia Ke x rite Measure The Measure button is used to activate a measurement by the Hub Standard Selection The current standard used by the Hub is displayed at the Sensor Overview window of the screen The same control can be used to select a different standard if more than one exists in the current project Sensor Overview The Sensor Overview area disp
26. Operation is performed utilizing the buttons 2 digit display and LEDs located on the hub Operation of the system consists of three main modes targeting learning and sample measurements For information on operating the hub utilizing the VeriColor hub software refer to VeriColor Hub Software Operation earlier in this document NOTE The LOCK Lockout input terminal must be disabled for the hub s panel buttons to function Deactivation depends on your choice of pull up or pull down configuration For status you can visually reference the lock LED to verify the functional state green illumination indicates lockout is active Remember lockout can also be activated through software or remote commands so they must also be deactivated Manual Standard Learning Mode 42 Learning is the method of measuring a color that will be used as a standard color for sample comparison The manual learn mode allows you to measure standard colors and store them in the hub without using the VeriColor software application For more advanced setups and greater control it is suggested that you use the VeriColor software application when learning standard colors NOTE When operating in environments above 40 C the sensor s should be calibrated and standard colors should be learned at the operating temperature to maintain best performance and color resolution Important Learn Mode Notes As long as the fixture is repeatable parts placed
27. VeriColor Identification System covers ver B Hub and ver 2 0 Software Setup and Operation re X rite VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM CE Declaration Manufacturer s Name X Rite Incorporated Authorized Representative X Rite Incorporated SiemensstraBe 12b e 63263 Neu Isenburg Germany Phone 49 0 61 02 79 57 0 e Fax 49 0 61 02 79 57 57 Model Name VeriColor Identification System Model No VC100B Hub VC25 Small Spot Sensor VC50 Medium Spot Sensor Directive s Conformance EMC 89 336 EEC LVD 73 23 EEC Note This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures RoHS WEEE X Rite products meet the Restriction of Hazardous Substances ROHS Directive 2002 95 EC and European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC Please refer to www xrite com for more information on X Rite s compliance with the ROHS WEEE directives Federal Communications Commission Notice NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accorda
28. appears when the project in the computer has changed Clicking the Yes button causes the changed computer project to overwrite the project in the hub Projects Out Of Sync x The project on the computer has been changed since the last connection Would like to update the VeriColor device with these changes 2 Yes J 38 No Hub Project Change This screen appears when the project in the hub has changed since the last connection Clicking the Yes button causes the changed project in the hub to overwrite the same project in the computer A backup copy of the existing project in the computer is automatically created and stored in the VeriColor projects folder i e C Program Files VeriColor Hub System v2 0 Projects when Yes is selected Projects Out Of Sync x The project on the VeriColor device has been changed since the last connection Would like to update the project on your computer with these changes 2 Yes No Computer Project and Hub Project Changed This screen appears when both the project in the computer and the project in the hub have changed Clicking the Download button causes the project in the computer to overwrite the project in the hub Clicking the Upload button causes the project in the hub to overwrite the project in the computer In the case of an upload a backup of the current computer project is created as explained earlier Projects Out Of Sync X The project on the VeriCo
29. asure 1 and Measure 2 The last measurement taken using either button remains current until the application is restarted Sensor Overview and Detail View Windows The bar graphs and color wheels display the same as in the Monitor mode without tolerancing The color wheel controls are the same as on the Monitor screen 20 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Setup Mode The Setup mode is used to create projects standards and their colors A single project can consist of up to 50 standards and configuration settings Once created a project is downloaded and stored in the hub Once the hub is programmed with a project it can be executed independent of the software application See Manual Hub Operation later in this manual for an explanation nlx r eS a amp amp X Rite VeriColor Hub v2 0 Connect Monitor Compare Setup Tools Help ae E y Door Panel 1 ha SP New Project 3 Delete Project Pass Fail Indicator On Advanced Options Auto Select Standard On Colors Standards Select Color to Edit Color Name Status Red 101 Red 102 Red 103 Red 104 Red 106 Green 100 Green 101 Green 102 Green 103 Green 104 Assigned Unassigned Unassigned Unassigned Unassigned Unassigned Unassigned Assigned Assigned moowre nmo 0 ofa Project Device Active Door Panel ACM 1 Status Standards Loaded 2 fa Unit Auto Select On i Upda
30. ct Mode 17 Monitor Mode 18 Compare Mode 20 Setup Mode 21 Tools Mode 28 Device Logging Controls bottom screen 32 Project Out Of Sync Message 33 Sensor List Warning Message 34 VeriColor Hub Software Operation 35 Learning Standard Colors 35 Monitoring Sample Measurements 36 Targeting Mode 37 Calibration Verification Mode 40 Manual Hub Operation 42 Manual Standard Learning Mode 42 Enabling Disabling Standard in Manual Mode 43 Measuring Sample in Manual Mode 43 Manual Targeting Mode 44 Restoring Factory Presets in Manual Mode 45 General Maintenance 46 Repair Information 46 Cleaning the Hub 46 Cleaning the Sensor s 46 Cleaning the Calibration Tool 46 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Appendices Specifications Accessories Hub Electrical Interface Details RS 232 and RS 485 Electrical Interface Details Hub to Sensor Electrical Interface Details Hub 2 Digit LED Display Codes Error Log in VeriColor Hub Software Hardware Troubleshooting Ethernet Notes Remote Control Interface General FAQs 47 47 48 49 51 51 52 55 59 64 64 65 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Overview and Setup Instrument Description Pass fail output terminals The VeriColor Identification System is used to evaluate and identify colors in an industrial type application It provides the means necessary to learn measure standard colors and measure samples for comparison The system uses these comparisons to determine the closest
31. e verification process B c D E F a 8 u Sensor A Last Verification 3 21 2006 3 43 30 PM Sensor A Last Calibration 3 21 2006 3 43 30 PM Step 1 of 4 Verify Log File Tab The log file tab displays details on the log file You can view archive and clear the current log as well as past log files Device Communications Targeting Calibration Log File Current Log Past Logs Log Name Door Panel 1 VeriColorLog G X Log Started 3 6 2006 10 02 AM View Log Clear Log Entries 128 A re Selected Archive Archive Based On Time Size Log Name Log Started J Log Completed F Entries Daily Weekly Monthly Small Medium Large s P Delete Archive View Archive Archive l Current Log Group The Current Log group displayed is the log file in use by the current project in the hub The View Log button launches an Excel viewer of the current log file The Clear Log button empties the current log information Deleted log files cannot be restored The Archive control allows you to determine how frequently log files are automatically archived to the hard drive and a new one started Log file names are based on the project name and current date The directory name is based on the hub s serial number You can archive based on Time weekly bi weekly or monthly or Size small medium or large 30 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM The Archive button allows you to manuall
32. ebsite at www xrite com 1 Meter Interconnect Cable 8 circuit P N SE108 EUR8 1 3 Meter Interconnect Cable 8 circuit P N SE108 EUR8 3 10 Meter Interconnect Cable 8 circuit P N SE108 EUR8 10 1 Meter Right angle Interconnect Cable 8 circuit P N SE108 EUR8 1RA Medium Spot 50 Targeting Sticker Kit P N VC50 32 Small Spot 25 Targeting Sticker Kit P N VC25 32 48 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Hub Electrical Interface Details These are the 2 part screw terminal blocks used for power input and local PLC interfacing The hub interface has the following screw terminal Inputs and Outputs Looking left to right from top view Item Location Name Description Active Comments State Top left Power 24 Volts AC or 24 Power supply 2 1 amps max Vdc Related LED status indicator Top Power 24 Volts AC or DC Power supply Ground 15 Input 6 Top PLC 1 PLC screw terminal Either 24 15 ma Max Ts Vdc lt normal high pull low gt lt normal low pull high gt 14 Input 5 Top PLC 2 PLC screw terminal Either 24 15 ma Max 10 s Vdc lt normal high pull low gt lt normal low pull high gt 13 Input 4 Top PLC 3 PLC screw terminal Either 24 15 ma Max Discrete Vdc Select lt normal high pull low gt lt normal low pull high gt Top Signal Common PLC screw COMMON Common terminal Signal return
33. ed The brackets are mounted to the side plates of the hub see figure 2 The hub must be grounded using the chassis grounding post System grounds should be tied to a common grounding bus bar in the enclosure and to the Hub enclosure chassis grounding post figure 1 and figure 2 using low impedance ground straps Silver tinned flat copper braid at least 0 25 inches 6 mm wide is ideal for this purpose Use of braid rather than conventional wire is more important on switching power supplies than linear supplies Braids are also excellent for EMC purposes which can better attenuate RF events Ideally such grounding straps should be less than 4 inches 100 mm long The ground strap should be used in addition to any safety ground wires required by applicable electrical codes If you use conventional wire be sure that it is multi strand wire at least 14 AWG for best results Note If not using a common grounding bus bar system and grounding is accomplished directly through the enclosure be sure that the connection between the chassis grounding post and the enclosure is unimpeded with paint or any other insulated surface Use of a star washer is helpful Chassis Grounding Post Figure 1 Mounting Channel DIN Rail Mounting Adapter DIN Rail VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Figure 2 Flange Mounting Angle Bracket 2 Lock washer 4 Bracket Screw 4 Angle Bracket Dimension Drawing 56 j 2 250 4X 1
34. eral inputs and outputs with their respective status indicators LEDs are available Refer to figure 1 for front panel layout details and the Appendices for electrical details PLC Input Terminals There is a 9 position plug screw terminals located on the top right side of the hub These are intended as low voltage discrete control line inputs having bi directional isolated capabilities The bi directionality allows electrical configuration of either pull up or pull down operation If the configuration is pull up you must externally energize the control signal between 12 and 24 voltage dc and when activation is requested electrically ground that signal line to zero volts dc The other screw terminal input is continuously energized If the hub configuration is pull down you must externally de energize the control signal to zero volts dc and when activation is requested electrically energize the control signal between 12 and 24 voltage dc The other screw terminal input is continuously grounded The Lock lockout and Reset features have paired inputs while the Discrete Select 10s 1s and Read input control lines utilize a common terminal The common terminal will have the continuously applied level either energized or grounded Lock and Reset do not use the common terminal Reset A and B Input This input is a hardwired line for local PLC control Activation is de
35. erface section for procedure 45 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM General Maintenance Repair Information The VeriColor Identification System is covered by a one year limited warranty and should be referred to the factory or an authorized service center for repairs within the warranty period Attempts to make repairs within this time frame may void the warranty X Rite provides a factory repair service to their customers Because of the complexity of the circuitry all repairs should be referred to the factory or an authorized service center call 1 888 826 3042 or fax 1 616 534 0067 X Rite will repair any instrument past warranty Shipping cost to the factory or authorized service center shall be paid by the customer Cleaning the Hub Normally use low pressure air to blow away any dust or debris between the connectors and top surface Cleaning the Sensor s Normally use low pressure air to blow away any dust or debris on the lenses or use a soft lens brush To remove dirt or finger prints clean with a soft cotton cloth rubbing in a circular motion Use of a coarse cloth or unnecessary rubbing may scratch the lens surface and eventually cause permanent damage For a more thorough cleaning photographic lens tissue and photographic type lens cleaning fluid or isopropyl alcohol may be used Always apply the fluid to the cleaning cloth never directly on the lens Cleaning the Calibration Tool 46 Caution sho
36. est the fixture s alignment and repeatability by removing and installing the sample several times as done in a production environment If the ALED s value differs significantly when the part is placed in and out then the fixture needs to become more precise Otherwise the results will be unsatisfactory Each time targeting mode is started the sensor will need to relearn the white sticker only target 1 Start the application select the Tools screen and then the Targeting tab 2 Place the white sticker over the target area of the part you intend on measuring 3 Place the part in the fixture to begin targeting 4 Click the icon of the Sensor A F you are targeting and then click Next Step One Select which sensor you would like to target Then click Next B c D E F u ua u uj l Step 1 of 5 Next gt 5 Click Next on Step 2 window to start the continuous measurement sequence Sensor A Step Two Place solid white sticker over the area you wish to target Click Next to initiate measurements Step 2 of 5 lt Back Next gt 6 Without disturbing the pre aligned height and angle position of the sensor carefully adjust the sensor x and y coordinates so the flashing spot is centered in the middle of the white sticker 37 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM White Targeting Sticker Sample Part After the desired positioning is achieved click Next on Step 3 window This takes the last measuremen
37. he 2 digit display Use the Select Up or Select Down arrow buttons to choose the standard location The LED next the Enabled button illuminates green when the selected standard is enabled Pressing the Enable button again will disable the standard LED not illuminating When the LED is off the standard is disabled and will not be evaluated during a standard search The standard can be reselected by pressing the Enable button again If no standard is stored in the selected location the LED will not illuminate when the Enable button is pressed Measuring Sample in Manual Mode This is the mode the hub operates in most of the time The hub will operate in its default configuration Any changes to configuration require the VeriColor software After each sample measurement the closest passing standard smallest ALED to the sample becomes the current standard If the sample was within tolerance per sensor then the Pass output LED illuminates If one sensor fails its tolerance in a multi sensor fixture then the Fail Output LED illuminates When a measurement passes the LED Array Output will illuminate with green lights activating the output relays as the binary representation of the Standard number If a measurement fails the LED Array Outputs will all turn off if they aren t already Outputs LEDs illuminate for 15 seconds default setting after a measurement or until a new measurement is taken 43 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
38. his interface can externally control the hub through serial communications but must be configured by the user using the standard X Rite RCI protocol Front Panel Interface Manual hub operation can be established through the front panel to allow control and or set up of the system Several switches with their respective status indicators LEDs are available Refer to Connecting the Cabling section for front panel layout button location details and Manual Hub Operation section for operational mode details Reset Button O This is a momentary push button Activation generates a signal that commands the hub to process a RESET operation It momentarily re cycles the internal power supply Lockout does not affect this control There is an associated red LED that illuminates to indicate when in a reset condition Enable Button This is a momentary push button Activation generates a signal that commands the hub to process an enable operation Note that when Lockout is active it prevents this front panel control from operating There is an associated green LED status indicator that displays operational information LED off indicates no action and green LED on indicates ENABLED Select Up Button and Down Button These are momentary push buttons Activation of either generates a signal that commands the hub to process either a select up or select down operation Note that when Lockout is act
39. ill more than likely increase This is due to the fact that the flashing spot from the sensor may be measuring part of the black outer ring If this occurs fine tune the sensor to get the smallest ALED value possible Be careful not to change the sensor s height and angle adjustment A ALED value of 2 0 or under is considered acceptable Black Targeting Ring Sticker Sample Part Illuminating Spot 10 Press the Select Up or the Select Down arrow buttons to advance to the next sensor and repeat step 9 11 After all sensors are targeted simultaneously press the Learn button and Measure button to exit targeting mode Restoring Factory Presets in Manual Mode Factory Presets are restored by pressing and holding approx 2 seconds the Up arrow Down arrow and Enable buttons simultaneously The output LED array illuminates amber and then red At this point the Factory Settings are restored The reset process can be aborted by releasing the buttons before the LED s illuminate red Restoring Factory Presets clears following data Master Sensor List All Standards Projects and Fixture data Configuration settings Communication settings Ethernet defaults to Off and must be setup again from software and RS 485 Serial port s Baud rate defaults back to 19200 e Customer calibration data Performing a factory preset does not clear the hub and sensor serial numbers Reset the hub after performing a factory preset Refer to Front Panel Int
40. in Standard s 1 Created 2 15 2006 Modified 2 15 2006 Edit Readings Delete The Delete button is used to delete the selected color from the list A color that exists in a current standard cannot be deleted until it is removed from the standard Restore The Restore button is used to restore undelete the deleted color to the list New The New button is used to create a new color for the selected project Once New is selected the Color Detail group changes to allow for sensor assignment One or more sensors can be assigned to the color Sensors not available are dimmed grayed Color Detail Color Name Select Icon to Assign Sensor to New Color I VLA Sensor A Sensor B Sensor C Sensor D Sens Color Name A name is entered in the Color Name field and then a sensor is assigned to the color by clicking on the sensor icon If you are assigning more than one sensor to a color you must first check the VLA Virtual Large Aperture box Edit Readings Clicking the Edit Readings button opens a screen where the color is learned see New Color Learn This procedure is repeated for each new color created The Edit Reading button is also used to open the learn screen when an existing color is selected From here measurements can be taken for the existing color Save The Save button is used to save the created color to the color list VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM New C
41. ive it prevents these front panel controls from operating There is an VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM associated 2 digit display that indicates operational information and as button activation occurs changes to the display indicate Select up or Select down respectively Learn Switch This is a momentary push button switch Activation generates a signal that commands the hub to process a learn operation Note that when Lockout is active it prevents this front panel control from operating There is an associated red LED status indicator that displays operational information LED off indicates no action and red LED on indicates LEARN mode Read Measure Switch This is a momentary push button switch Activation generates a signal that commands the hub to process a measure operation Note that when Lockout is active it prevents this front panel control from operating There is an associated green LED status indicator that displays operational information LED off indicates no action and green LED on indicates a MEASURE function is occurring Display 2 digit The display module indicates numbers 0 to 99 The display is typically used to indicate the current standard number of 1 through 50 In targeting mode it displays a two digit ALED value ALED values from 0 0 to 9 9 can be displayed ALED is an algorithm developed by X Rite to describe color difference without factoring in ill
42. lays a color wheel window for each sensor or a color wheel window for a collection of sensors knows as a VLA Virtual Large Aperture Each color wheel window shows the sensor pass fail status tolerance and ALED or AIntensity and AColor values When a color wheel window is clicked on in the Sensor Overview area the zoomed view of the color wheel window selected is displayed in the Detail View of Sensor window on the right side of the screen Tie PASS Reading Tol A LED 1 00 7 46 Detail View of Sensor The Detail View window contains a color wheel and bar graphs that displays the ALED or AColor and AIntensity values The bar graphs display ALED or AIntensity and AColor values between the current sample and standard color The graph displayed is dependent on the current color s active tolerance You can switch between graph modes by clicking on either tab at the top of the graph VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM e ALED represents the total color difference from a learned standard e AIntensity represents the difference in light dark black white or changes in gloss and or appearance e AColor represents the difference from a learned standard moving in any direction to red green or blue yellow change in color hue AIntensity and AColor mode would be used when measuring parts that have the most variable intensity changes such as textiles Each graph contains a colored bar with a dotted tolerance line The bar is the val
43. lected the Standard Detail group clears to allow you to assign a color sensor to the new standard VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Standard Name A name is entered in the Standard Name field and then a color is assigned to the sensor s by clicking on the Sensor icon Sensors not available are dimmed grayed Standard Detail Standard Name Click Sensor to Change Assignment Sensor A Sensor B Sensor C Sensor D SensorE Sensor F Save Do Reset i When the Sensor icon is clicked a list of available colors that where created using the selected sensor displays Select the color from the list that will be assigned to the standard and click OK Detail View of Sensor A Available Colors Continue with additional color sensor assignments as needed Save When finished assigning colors to sensors click the Save button to save the new standard The new standard saved will be placed in the Standard list on the left side of the screen Reset The Reset button is used to return the colors assigned to each sensor back to their original settings If this is a new standard then the sensors are set to no assigned colors 27 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Tools Mode 28 The Tools mode is used to access instrument information communication setup targeting procedure calibration procedure and the log file Device Tab The device tab provides the status for the hub a
44. ll continue with the download and no changes will occur However this message will appear every time you connect to the computer or attempt to download this project to the hub Or until the original sensors that match the project are returned to the hub Update Project List Button Clicking this button will cause the hub to update the sensor list in the current project keeping this message from reappearing VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM VeriColor Hub Software Operation This section will guide you through the requirements for learning standards monitoring samples targeting and verifying calibration using the VeriColor Hub software As mentioned earlier you can also access specific information on the application utilizing the online help system For information on operating the hub manually refer to Manual Hub Operation later in this document Learning Standard Colors Learning is the method of measuring a color that will be used as a standard color for sample comparison Colors are then assigned to standards and downloaded to the hub NOTE When operating in environments above 40 C the sensor s should be calibrated and standard colors should be learned at the operating temperature to maintain best performance and color resolution Important Learn Mode Notes As long as the fixture is repeatable parts placed in the fixture are held in the same position consistently one measurement per part should be adequate Repeated
45. ll need replacement Although having a hub s communications damaged is very unlikely it is much easier to replace a hub than a sensor Some customers may prefer to do this before replacing sensors 03 Invalid Sensor A command sent to the hub has instructed it to use a sensor it doesn t believe exists This is more likely to occur in 3 party Software Applications or direct user commands If the sensor being accessed is connected to the system perhaps it was added without resetting the hub afterwards Reset the hub so it initializes the new sensor s Improper command sent to hub Check command format and check for typos Error Reported Sensor List does not match the Master Sensor List associated with this fixture This screen can only happen when a user attempts to Connect in VeriColor Software If a difference between the hub s current setup and what Software remembers a warning screen will appear giving the user three options Descriptions and when to use these options appear to the right Continue Temporarily ignore data from missing sensors This option will allow the user to attempt to use the system as is This is not recommended for normal use as the system will do its best to operate but operation will be different depending on the situation This option should only be used for very temporary situations where the system is required to limp along or for diagno
46. lor device and the project on the computer have both changed since the last connection Which project would you like to update a esc Downtoad vl ha Upload Ej 33 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Sensor List Warning Message 34 The hub keeps track of the sensors that were used on the selected project via their serial numbers If a sensor is changed for example the serial number of the changed sensor no longer matches the serial number in the project so a warning message appears This is also true if a sensor is added or removed This check for the current sensor list is made when the hub is connected to the computer or an attempt is made to download a project from Setups to the hub X Rite recommends that if sensors are changed the colors should be relearned for the current project to ensure consistency Warning x The current list of sensors connected to the hub does not match the sensor list associated with the current project Sensor Serial Numbers Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 Sensor 4 Sensor 5 Sensor 6 Exa m ple of a Current List 828 1802 Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used warn i ng screen Project List 828 1806 Not Used NotUsed Not Used Not Used Do Not Update Update Project List If you update the project sensor list you are advised to re learn all colors associated with the current project to ensure consistency with the new sensor list Do Not Update Button Clicking this button wi
47. mum screen resolution 1024x768 Installing the Software The software uses a standard Windows installation procedure 1 Insert the software CD into your computer s CD ROM drive The setup should start automatically If it does not start automatically double click the setup exe file on the CD 2 The setup program guides you through the rest of the installation process Follow the instructions on each setup screen to complete the installation Starting the Application The software application can be launched using the VeriColor short cut on your desktop or from within the Programs gt X Rite application group X Rite eriColor Hub v2 0 E loj xj X Rite VeriColor Hub v2 0 ea 2 lee Connect Monitor Compare Setup Tools Help d Serial Ethernet erial Por id n p gt X M SeriatPort com Z papur a First screen that PF Connect appears when the Offline Browsing application is 2 Connect started fa Auto Connect mex rite The following pages provide you with a detailed overview of the software application You can also refer to the on line help system within the application for operation instruction The help system can be accessed at any point in the application by clicking the Help button at the top of the screen Refer to the Operation section for information on using the application with the VeriColor system 16 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Application
48. n though their input LED illuminates Read LED Remove Lockout input to use hub buttons Current Project or software setting has activated the software key lockout There is a setting that also allows keys to be disabled This does not illuminate the Lockout Input One way to tell is when the Read button on the hub still prompts measurements but none of the other buttons do anything except Reset Go into VeriColor software and under Project settings Disable buttons on hub after download is selected Unselect this if you wish to have the hub buttons remain active Problems with discrete Outputs Wiring Electrical problems Terminal screws are not tightened firmly on wires Terminal is not plugged in properly Loose or broken wires Contamination has entered the terminal and is preventing a reliable connection Too much current greater than 1Amp or voltage 200V AC or DC will cause damage requiring hub repairs Sensors that won t communicate or are missing Check cables first It might be a quick fix and are the cheapest parts to replace Go over the entire system looking for loose or obviously damaged cables A cable that is shorted out can cease all communications between the hub and sensors even if the cable exists downstream A cable that is loose might cause intermittent communications and constant resetting of sensors Ens
49. nce with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Equipment Information Use of this equipment in a manner other than that specified by X Rite Incorporated may compromise design integrity and become unsafe WARNING This instrument is not for use in explosive environments ADVERTENCIA NO use este aparato en los ambientes explosivos AVVERTIMENTO NON usare questo apparecchio in ambienti esplosivi WARNUNG Das Ger t darf in einer explosiven Umgebung NICHT verwendet werden AVERTISSEMENT Cet instrument ne doit pas tre utilis dans un environnement explosif VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Proprietary Notice The information contained in this manual is derived from patent and proprietary data of X Rite Incorporated The contents of this manual are the property of X Rite Incorporated and are copyrighted Any reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited Publication of this information does not imply any rights to reproduce or use this manual for any purpose other than installing operating or maintaining this instrument No
50. nd each sensor and a list of errors Factory setting can also be restored on this tab page Device Communications Targeting Calibration Log File Name Errors Lock Device Buttons Device Name Device Lock Status Off Demo Software Command l om PLC Input Off P Apply Revert Clear Errors amp Print Factory Settings To restore the default settings to the current device click the button below Performing ths action will cause you to lose all of your current preferences A Restore Factory Settings Name Group The device group provides the ability to edit the instrument s name Enter a name in the device name field and click Apply The Revert button is used to change the device name back to the name it was before it was changed Errors Group The Clear Errors button will clear the errors shown in the Error list and remove the errors stored in the hub The Print Report button will print all error shown in the list to the default printer Factory Settings Group Clicking the Restore Factory Settings button will restore the hub to its default configuration Lock Device Buttons Group The Lock Device Buttons group is used to lock the PLC Input and Software Command The option button toggles between On and Off When the button is On the option is disabled and when the button is Off the option is enabled VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Communication
51. nd resume normal operation If the same Measurement an error code that indicated one sensor fails again it has either been damaged or or more sensors as failing Take defective and requires replacement note to see which sensor s are indicated 50 Hub Load While powering up data was not May be a one time glitch reset hub If this problem Storage Failure able to be loaded properly happens more than once replace the hub 51 Hub Save Storage Failure An attempt to store data in the hub permanently has failed If this ever does happen not likely then the hub s memory is damaged and needs to be serviced replaced x51 Sensor Save Storage Failure An attempt to store dataina sensor permanently has failed The only times something gets stored in the sensor is when the user calibrates or wants to update the cal verify date This failure should be extremely rare but if seen the sensor should be replaced Sensor may work just fine otherwise except for not being able to change the current Calibration or verify date 52 Invalid Factory Settings When the hub powered up it noticed its Factory Settings were corrupt Any data stored in the hub is likely corrupt so it needs replacing 53 Invalid User Settings Unknown Error Code User settings somehow got set to an invalid value Perform Factory Presets on hub then reset hub Current hub configuration will have to be se
52. oject to enable the button on the hub and then download Q Why do I keep getting NA for Pass Fail response in VeriColor Software A1 Pass Fail option has been disabled either in the current project or by a command sent to the hub Edit the current Project in software and make sure the Check for Pass Fail after each measurement box is checked A2 The current standard selected on the hub is empty or doesn t have a tolerance One option is to change to a standard that has a valid tolerance with the Select Keys or serial command The likely cause is Select the closest standard after each measurement box is not checked in the current project which causes the NA if the current standard selected on the hub is invalid 65 yY i 4 X rite Corporate Headquarters USA 4300 44th Street SE Grand Rapids Michigan 49512 Phone 1 800 248 9748 or 1 616 803 2100 Fax 1 800 292 4437 or 1 616 803 2705 Corporate Headquarters Europe Althardstrasse 70 8105 Regensdorf Switzerland Phone 41 44 842 24 00 Fax 41 44 842 22 22 Corporate Headquarters Asia Room 808 810 Kornhill Metro Tower 1 Kornhill Road Quarry Bay Hong Kong Phone 852 2 568 6283 Fax 852 2 885 8610 Please visit www xrite com for a local office near you P N VC150B 500 Rev G
53. olor Learn this screen appears when the Edit Readings button is clicked The learn screen allows you to create new colors or edit existing colors from a project The purpose of this screen is to take several measurements that are averaged together to represent a standard color You can work from a history of measurements and determine which ones are used to average into the color This screen assists you in selecting the best tolerance values for reliable performance and color identification You can view the measurement data as ALED or AIntensity and AColor by selecting the tabs at the top of the screen Readings for Green 102 Sensor B Measure Import A LED A Intensity amp A Color LED Reflectance 054 Tol 10 81 Standard Current Measurement Next Closest Color Green 104 Search Method A LED A LED 31 46 Tolerance Method Auto Max AutoMin Manual 10 81 a Reading 1 of 8 Delete Decline Accept Done Measure The Measure button is used to activate a measurement by the hub on the color Each time the button is clicked a measurement is taken and results are appended to the end of the bar graph and automatically accepted The new measurement becomes the selected measurement and all graphs are updated Import The Import button is used to import a sample from a stored log file for use as a color The log file can be opened in Excel first to obtain
54. on then click Verify to initiate verification process Sensor A Last Verification 2 27 2006 9 20 57 AM Sensor A Last Calibration 2 27 2006 9 20 57 AM Step 1 of 4 Verify 3 Snap the white end of the calibration tool onto the optics end of the sensor Make sure that the white disk is located directly below the illumination port The illumination port can be identified by the line that runs along the side of the sensor After the tool is properly positioned click Next on Step 2 window Sensor A Step Two This line must align with the white SRM disk side of the calibration tool Place calibration tool onto sensor and click Next to continue a Step 2 of 4 lt Back Next gt VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 4 Click Measure on the Step 3 window The ALED bar graph appears and a PASS or FAIL status is indicated The tolerancing can be changed by clicking on tolerance arrow and dragging it up and down to the desired level Each time the Measure button is clicked a new verification test is performed Sensor A Step Three Click Measure to verify again or click Next to start the calibration process gt Measure PASS Tol 1 Step 3 of 4 verity Another Sensor lt Back Next gt 5 Ifthe verification passed remove the calibration tool and click Verify Another Sensor to return to the first verify window From here you can verify another sensor or exit
55. ontinue One or more sensors have been removed from the system Even if they were reconnected the hub has not been reset Reset the hub and observe hub while it powers up to see if it finds any missing sensors 02 flashing number If the 02 error mode occurs then refer to Hardware area for Troubleshooting under the topic of Sensors that won t communicate Intermittent noise has temporarily impeded communications between the hub and sensor Reset the hub and observe hub while it powers up to see if finds any missing sensors 02 flashing number If the 02 error mode occurs then refer to Hardware area for Troubleshooting under the topic of Sensors that won t communicate If this problem keeps occurring intermittently but no problems are found during power up then the likely problem is a faulty cable or loose connection Check and or replace any cables between the hub and sensors Any cables that exist between the problem sensor and hub should be suspect 55 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 56 Problem Topic Explanation Solution x02 Sensor Timeout cont A particular sensor has not responded to a command sent by the hub cont If the error seems to occur frequently after a certain time period after power up and all suspect cables have been replaced then the sensor that has the problem probably has incurred some damage to its communications and wi
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57. pendent on your configuration as noted above and uses 2 terminals A and B Reset is a momentarily applied condition Executing a 1 second pulse commands the HUB to process a software reset operation There is an associated red LED status indicator that displays operational information LED off indicates no action or unit is okay and red LED on indicates a RESET is occurring Lock A and B Lockout Input This input is a hardwired line for local PLC control Activation is dependent on your configuration as noted above and uses 2 terminals A and B Lockout MUST be continuously applied for this function to exist This action disables all front panel manual controls except RESET There is an associated green LED status indicator LED off indicates no action and green LED on indicates LockOut mode active VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Read Input Measure This input is a hardwire line for local PLC control Activation is dependent on your configuration as noted above but uses a common terminal set up Read is a momentarily applied condition Executing a 1 second pulse commands the HUB to process a measurement operation There is an associated green LED status indicator LED off indicates no action and green LED on indicates Measure is occurring Std Sel Standard Select 10 s and 1 s Inputs This group of 3 hardwired line inputs is for local P
58. r s removed Sensors changed order in the daisy chain If the changes made to the system are intentional refer to FAQ section on resetting the Master Sensor List A hardware failure has occurred giving the appearance that sensors have been removed from the system Refer to the Hardware area for Troubleshooting under the topic of Sensors that won t communicate VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Problem Topic Explanation Solution Flashing 03 Sensor Timeout Error The hub has tried to communicate to a specific sensor and failed Refer to the Hardware area for Troubleshooting under the topic of Sensors that won t communicate Flashing 04 Measurement Failed Error Flashing 05 Sensor Hardware Failure During a measurement one or more sensors had communication problems During system test a sensor has returned an error code to the hub indicating a problem Take note of which Output LEDs are amber This will identify the problem sensor s Reset the hub If the 02 error mode occurs then refer to Hardware area for Troubleshooting under the topic of Sensors that won t communicate If the 02 did not occur after reset then try a few measurements to see if the 04 error mode returns If not a likely cause is a sensor may have been disconnected and reconnected by accident or by a loose connection Check all cables
59. rd as indicated by the 01 and is ready to measure samples Flashing 01 System Test Mode Each time VeriColor powers up it will enter Test Mode This is normal operation VeriColor will remain in this state until all sensors confirm they have warmed up to operating temperature and are ready to measure While sensors are warming up Output LEDs on the hub will indicate which sensors are warming or ready Sensors still warming up are indicated by a red light while ones that are ready will be amber Once all sensors are ready all LED s will turn off and the system is ready for measurements also the 01 will cease to flash Typical warm up time for a system at room temperature 22 C should be 20 40 seconds The colder the sensor is the longer it will take to warm up VeriColor remains in test mode for longer than three minutes Reset the hub and see if problem repeats itself after three minutes For each sensor that still indicates a red warming up status it is likely they are defective and should be replaced The sensor may otherwise work fine but will not be thermally color stable for the specified temperature operating range Flashing 02 Master Sensor List Error After power up the hub has detected a difference between the Master Sensor List and the system s current configuration If any of the following changes were made to the system Sensor s added Senso
60. right Sensor Serial for Reported Sensor List Remember to reset the hub after connecting the spare sensor If the original hub works with the spare sensor the problem exists in one or more of the original sensors VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Problem Topic Explanation Solution Sensors that won t communicate or are missing cont Dealing with a bad missing sensor One bad sensor can disrupt all communications with sensors further downstream Always start with the first sensor that is identified as missing Replace the first faulty sensor with a spare unit That position will still indicate an error in the LEDs but the software should indicate MISMATCH instead of MISSING Once one bad sensor is replaced others behind it may suddenly be functional again Possibly only one sensor is defective damaged Use VeriColor Software through this process each time a change is made to the system The best way to troubleshoot this problem is to remain in the Connect screen reset the hub and then click on Connect If a problem still exists the Master Sensor List error page will come up indicating the current state of what the Hub currently sees vs what it was setup with 63 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Ethernet Notes Make sure the instrument is connected to an Ethernet port either part of an existing network or a direct connec
61. rt you intend on measuring 2 Place the part in the fixture of the first sensor to begin targeting 3 Simultaneously press and hold the Read button and the Learn button on the hub until targeting mode is entered Targeting mode is indicated by Learn LED illuminating red Output LED A illuminating amber 2 digit display fluctuating values example 8 9 9 9 etc First sensor taking rapid measurements 2 per second 4 Without disturbing the pre aligned height and angle position of the first sensor carefully adjust the sensor x and y coordinates so the flashing spot is centered in the middle of the white sticker White Targeting Sticker Sample Part Illuminating Spot 5 After the desired positioning is achieved press the Learn button This takes the last measurement and saves it as the target value for the sensor The 2 digit display should indicate 0 0 as long as the fixture is stable VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 6 If additional sensors require targeting press the Select Up or the Select Down arrow buttons to advance to the next sensor and repeat steps 4 and 5 7 Remove the part from the fixture and remove the white sticker Place the black ring sticker in the same location The black ring is used to help fine tune the alignment 8 Place the part back in the fixture and select the first sensor using the Select Up or the Select Down arrow buttons 9 The value indicated on the 2 digit display w
62. s Tab This communications tab is used to configure the Ethernet connection Consult your IT department for specific setting requirements Device Communications Targeting Calibration Log File Ethernet Settings Fixture Name Demo Hub Serial Number 12345 off pHcp off Network Name HubName IP Address 0000 Subnet Mask 0000 Default Gateway 0000 DNS Server 0000 Ethernet Support Save Settings Targeting Tab The targeting tab provides a wizard format that takes you through a number of steps required to verify sensor s positioning on a part Targeting the sensor s in conjunction with the software application will be covered in greater detail in the Operation section later in this document Device Communications Targeting Calibration Log File Step One Select which sensor you would like to target Then click Next Step 1 of 5 Next gt 29 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Calibration Tab The calibration tab provides a wizard format that is used to verify sensor s performance and calibrate the sensor s if needed Verifying sensor performance and calibration will be covered in greater detail later in the Operation section of this document Device Communications Targeting Calibration Log File Sensor A Step One Select which sensor you would like to Calibrate View last Verification and Calibration then click Verify to initiat
63. se plugs are the hub s isolated outputs that can control external devices through several screw terminals These are low current relay style outputs LockOut does not affect these controls Fail Output 3 connections This output group is activated to indicate that a fail resulted after processing a measure command with the resulting reading being out of tolerance The output group has a normally closed and open set of relay contacts with a common input line The default state during power up and reset is the normally closed contact There is an associated red LED status indicator LED off indicates no action and red LED on indicates FAIL active Pass Output 3 connections This output group is activated to indicate that a pass resulted after processing a measure command with the resulting reading being in tolerance The output group has a normally closed and open set of relay contacts with a common input line The default state during power up and reset is the normally closed contact There is an associated green LED status indicator LED off indicates no action and green LED on indicates PASS active Channel Outputs 12 connections This output group can be activated after processing a hub command or during set up The output activation can control an external device indicating that an action is required The action will be on or off There are 6 outputs that can be used individually in a
64. sets Procedure see FAQ or user manual for details Reset hub and see if 06 returns If not normal operation can resume 06 returns even after performing Factory Presets Procedure Either factory settings are corrupt or there is a hardware problem with the hub In either case the hub must be replaced and serviced VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Error Log in VeriColor Hub Software When using this table some errors numbers that appear in the VeriColor software may be 3 digits In those cases the first digit always identifies in which sensor the error occurred For example an error of 220 means a Master Sensor List error occurred in sensor 2 Errors that are possibly 3 digits can be found in the table below with an x before the number x02 Sensor Timeout receive it in time A particular sensor has not responded to a command sent by the hub Problem Topic Explanation Solution 01 Bad An invalid command has been This type of error can for the most part be ignored Command sent to the hub 02 Command The hub was expecting further Check communication cable to see if it s loose or Timeout input to a command but did not disconnected Clear errors and continue Improperly entered command by a user or some Software application Clear errors and continue If cable is fine this error may have been caused by temporary interference Clear errors and c
65. standard or pass fail a sample based on a tolerance The VeriColor system is composed of three main components the VeriColor sensor s which captures sample color the VeriColor hub which provides interface to the sensor s and the software application VeriColor Hub VeriColor Sensor s RS 485 Port RS 232 port PLC output terminals Additional sensor connection Sensor connection Hub connection E 2 Digit display Chassis grounding post 24V Power terminals PLC Input terminals Illumination port Sensor port Unpacking and Inspection After removing the instrument from the shipping carton inspect it for damage If any damage has occurred during shipping immediately contact the transportation company Do not proceed with installation until the carrier s agent has inspected the damage Your instrument was packaged in a specially designed carton to assure against damage If shipment is necessary the instrument should be packaged in the original carton along with all the accessories If the original carton is not available contact X Rite to have a replacement shipped to you Packaging Contents VeriColor Hub Sensor Interconnect Cable 3 meter Alignment Tool Calibration Tool Targeting Stickers 4 DIN Rail Mounting Bracket Flange Mounting Brackets VeriColor Application Software CD Setup and Operation Manual Registration Material P N VC100B 00 01 P N VC50 00 01 medium spot or P N VC2
66. stics This error screen will come up every time the user connects if Continue is chosen the previous time VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Problem Topic Explanation Solution Error Reported Sensor List does not match the Master Sensor List associated with this fixture cont This screen can only happen when a user attempts to Connect in VeriColor Software If a difference between the hub s current setup and what Software remembers a warning screen will appear giving the user three options Descriptions and when to use these options appear to the right cont Update Master Sensor List DON T Re learn Standards This option gets chosen when the configuration for the Reported Sensor List column is to become the new setup for the current Fixture Using this option will save the Reported setup as the new Master Sensor List This option also does not force all standards in the fixture to be relearned before downloading This feature should be only used if the new Master Sensor List does not affect the fixture s standards Sense sensors are not currently interchangeable and cannot be expected to read samples in exactly the same way If all fixture standards have large color differences 3 00 ALED or more apart then a different sensor probably won t matter Update Master Sensor List Re learn ALL Standards This option works much the same
67. t 5V base differential pair RS485 6 GND DC Ground RS485 8 A Serial communications Float 5V base differential pair RS485 shell C GND Chassis Ground Hub to Sensor Electrical Interface Details Remote Sensor Interface RS 422 Item Location Name Description Active State Comments 1 Output a Power 24 Volts DC Power supply 1 0 amps max 2 Output b Power DC Ground Power supply 3 Output Cc HTX a Serial communications Float 5V differential pair RS422 Transmit line base Ka 4 Output d HTX b Serial communications Float 5V pair RS422 Transmit line base p 5 Input f HRX a Serial communications Float 5V differential pair RS422 Receive line base a 6 Input g HRX b Serial communications Float 5V pair RS422 Receive line base p 7 shell shell C GND Chassis Ground 51 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Hub 2 Digit LED Display Codes VeriColor was designed to be robust and reliable Below is a list of display codes and their meaning Many error situations are recoverable Error codes are indicated any time the 2 digit display is flashing on off You can also visit our website at www xrite com for the latest update information 52 Problem Topic Explanation Solution Non Flashing 01 Hub Ready Mode Learn LED Off LED Array all off After System Test Mode completes the hub always selects the first standa
68. t again in the Setup Diagnostics screen The current project should be downloaded again It s hard to say what caused the problem perhaps 3 Party Software loading in values that got past the initial check Might be common if switching between different versions of firmware An error that has occurred that has not yet been documented If one release has a different data structure than the previous this error will likely happen Follow instructions above to reset the user memory Please contact customer support as this document will be updated time to time VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Hardware Troubleshooting This section deals primarily with troubleshooting problems with the PLC discrete inputs its sensors have arrived at operating temperature Problem Topic Explanation Solution Hub is initializing Is the hub This message remains until the hub has No problem just wait until all sensors locked up sent the OK to software indicating all of have warmed up Hub won t power up hub loses power or keeps cycling on and off Improper power connection Terminal screws not tightened firmly on wires Terminal not plugged in properly Loose or broken power wires Contamination has entered the terminal and is preventing a reliable connection Over current situation caused by a short or overload Re settable fuse opens Fix the short or overload problem wait a
69. t and saves it as the target value for the sensor Sensor A Step Three Center sensor s light pattern over the white sticker as much as possible Click Next Step 30f5 lt Back C neas i 8 Remove the part from the fixture and remove the white sticker Place the black ring sticker in the same location The black ring is used to help fine tune the alignment Black Targeting Ring Sticker Sample Part Illuminating Spot Place the part back in the fixture and click Next on the Step 4 window Sensor A Step Four Remove white sticker and place the black ringed sticker over same target area Click Next to initiate comparison to the previous sticker s white to the new sticker s white area O Step4of5 lt Back Next gt 38 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 10 View the bar graph on the Step 5 window If the ALED value has increased you will need to fine tune the sensor This is due to the fact that the flashing spot from the sensor may be measuring part of the black outer ring If this occurs fine tune the sensor to get the smallest ALED value possible Be careful not to change the sensor s height and angle adjustment A ALED value of 1 0 or under should be achievable Sensor A Step Five The object is to adjust the sensor to see the most white on this sticker as possible You are looking for the smallest A LED possible Lowest 5 Step 5 of 5 lt Back Target Another Sensor 11
70. te Number Color Detail Color Name Red 100 Created with Sensor s A Tolerance 2 1 0 1 Number of Readings 10 Included in Standard s 1 Created 3 6 2006 Modified 3 6 2006 Edit Readings gt Log Ready Started 3 6 2006 10 02 AM Demo f 12345 112 of 10000 0 O Stop j ae xrite The following is an example of a project setup Standard 1 consists of color 1 with sensors A B and C assigned as a VLA virtual large aperture Standard 2 consists of two colors with individual sensors C and D assigned to each color Standard 1 Color 1 Sensor A Sensor B VLA Setup with Color 1 Project 1 Standard 2 Color 2 Single Color Sensor Setup More Standards up to 50 More Colors Color 3 Assignments Additional Sensor 21 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 22 Project Selection The current project name is displayed at the top portion of the screen The same control can be used to select a different project if more than one exists New Project The New Project button is used to create a new project Once clicked you are prompted to enter a new project name Delete Project The Delete Project button is used to delete the currently selected project Deleted projects cannot be restored Pass Fail Indicator The Pass Fail Indicator option is used to assign a pass fail status to each sample measurement based on
71. the calibration mode If a failure occurred make sure the calibration tool is on correctly and that the SRM disk inside the tool is clean You may also want to clean the illumination port and sensor port on the sensor Refer to the General Maintenance section for cleaning procedures After checking the tool and cleaning the instrument click Measure again to verify calibration If a failure still occurs a calibration will be required Advance to Step 6 6 Click the Next button on the Step 3 window to advance to the Step 4 window where calibration is performed IMPORTANT Calibration should only be performed if absolutely necessary Calibrating the sensor may require stored standard colors for that particular sensor to be relearned 7 Click Calibrate on the Step 4 window to calibrated the sensor Sensor A Step Four Calibration should be done only if absolutely necessary Calibrating your sensor may require you to relearn all your colors Calibrate Step 4 of 4 lt Back I Exit 41 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Manual Hub Operation In manual mode inputs from the front panel buttons of the hub or local PLC control the hub The hub has limited configuration capabilities along with local control In local PLC mode the hub only runs a predefined sequence program with results displayed locally while providing external control signals via relay outputs Manual hub operation requires no computer interface
72. the tolerancing Selecting On activates this option and selecting Off disables this option Auto Select Standard The Auto Select Standard option allows the hub to select the closest standard from the list of standards in the project during sample measurements Selecting On activates this option and selecting Off requires you to manually select the standard before a sample measurement Advanced Options The Advanced Options screen contains several project options that you typically do not have to change The options are contained in three tab pages that are selected at the top of the screen After the options are set the Done button is clicked to return you back to the main Project Setup screen Input Operations Tab Advance d Options Input Oj ns Output Operations Search Method Averaging Sampling Measure Trigger Delay PLC Input Number of Measurem ants 1 Second af dslay Averaging Sampling Determines the amount of measurement taken to obtain an average and how much time elapses between measurements The averaging control can be turned off set to one or adjusted from 2 to 10 measurements to average Time delayed between measurements can be set from Manual to 9 9 seconds When the control is set to manual the measure button much be clicked to take the measurement When set to a time increment the hub will pause between measurements Measure Trigger Delay PLC input Determines the amo
73. tion to a PC with a 10Base T Ethernet card installed For an existing connection an RJ 45 straight through cable is required For a direct connection an RJ 45 crossover cable is required Before Ethernet communications can work it is necessary to configure the hub using the VeriColor software By default the Ethernet ability is disabled in the hub and must be enabled If the hub does not have an assigned IP address and a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server is available on the network enable the use DHCP option Using DHCP automatically sets up critical Ethernet parameters using the hub name The default hub name is the letters VC followed by the instrument serial number The VeriColor software allows the hub name to be changed if necessary NOTE Valid names for Ethernet follow strict rules Generally alphanumeric names work best with no special characters If your network administrator has assigned a static IP address to the instrument DHCP may be left unchecked but then the IP address and Netmask are required to be entered The DHCP method is recommended for a quick and temporary connection For more permanent installations it is recommended that a permanent IP address be reserved for the hub and the hub should operate in the static mode DHCP disabled If there is a failure to communicate check the cables and the communication configuration to make sure they are correct If the Ethernet has worked previously but fails
74. toring Sample Measurements Use the Monitor screen to measure sample parts and monitor the Pass fail status 36 1 2 Start the application and select the Monitor screen Verify the correct project is selected If not select the desired project from the Setup screen and click the Update button to upload the project to the hub If auto color is not used select the standard that will be used for sample comparison Position the sample in the fixture Click the Measure button to measure the sample The software will automatically select the closest standard from the project if auto color is activated and display the result in the bar graph and color wheel s Select a sensor color wheel graphic in the Sensor Overview group to view individual sensor results Remove the sample and continue with additional sample parts VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Targeting Mode Because the sensor s over illuminates it is sometime difficult to tell exactly where the sensor is viewing to determine color This is particularly true for small part measurements Targeting a part is the method of adjusting the sensor s on the fixture to the required position for part measurements Performing the targeting procedure is only needed if the location of the part to be measured is critical For example the measurement area is small or very close to the spot size of the sensor Important Targeting Mode Notes Before leaving target mode t
75. tus output state amps max indicator for Channel D via a relay 120Vac Bottom ChnD C PLC screw terminal Signal common Common contact isolated common O8 Bottom ChnE NO PLC screw terminal ON or 1 2 amps max Output 9 Normal Open contacts active a high 24Vdc 0 5 Related LED status output state amps max indicator for Channel E via a relay 120Vac Bottom ChnE C PLC screw terminal Signal common Common contact isolated common O9 Bottom ChnF NO PLC screw terminal ON or 1 2 amps max Output 10 Normal Open contacts active a high 24Vdc 0 5 Related LED status output state amps max indicator for Channel F via a relay 120Vac Bottom ChnF C PLC screw terminal Signal common Common contact isolated common VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM RS 232 and RS 485 Electrical Interface Details These are the two DB 9 connectors used for RS 232 and RS 485 interfacing RS 232 only pins 2 3 and 5 are used the rest are not connected Item Pin Name Description Active State Comments RS232 2 TX Serial communications Float 5V base RS232 3 RX Serial communications Float 5V base RS232 5 GND DC Ground RS232 shell C GND Chassis Ground RS 232 only pins 2 3 and 5 are used the rest are not connected Item Pin Name Description Active State Comments RS485 3 B Serial communications Floa
76. ue and the dotted line represents the current tolerance value The bar s color can be green Pass red Fail or blue no tolerance These graphs are automatically scaled depending on the circumstance For most cases the graph is scaled to the tolerance or value whichever is greater There are a few exceptions to this rule but they will be described in each mode ALED Intensity 4 Color 16 16 14 14 12 12 1 1 08 08 06 06 0 4 0 4 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 30 1 20 The color wheel allows direct comparison between the standard color and sample measurements The color wheel utilizes automatic and manual controls for adjusting the scaling of the standard color and sample In auto mode each new measurement adjusts the scale automatically If one of the scaling arrows is scrolled the graph updates as the bar is moved This causes the auto button to turn off The center point of the circle represents the origin or the bottom range of the scale while the color bars at the edges represent the top range The greatest benefit of graphing two colors at once is that it gives you the ability to discern color differences bluer darker greener etc Reflectance OfFNHNEFEOMDAN DOO 1 00 LED Reflectance 48 Y P 0 Standard Current Measurement Auto Notes The Note box at the bottom right of the screen is used to enter information for the current measurement displayed The information is added to a column
77. uld be used not to touch the SRM Standard Reflection Material disk ONLY use clean dry compressed air to remove any contaminates from the SRM disk in the calibration tool Store the calibration tool in the bag provided when not in use SRM Disk VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Appendices Specifications General Instrument Type ceeeeeeeeeeeeees Hi Res Reflective Color Geometry 2 cece ccc ee eaeeeeneneaeenens 0 30 Measurement Area cceseeeeeeeees 12 mm 5 in or 6 mm 25 in spot sizes Color Difference Resolution 0 25 ALED typical ALED is a proprietary color difference calculation which is based on VeriColor LED color response and is scaled similar to CIE AE for small color differences Operating TEMP ceeeeeeeeeeeeees 0 50 C 32 122 F Operational Humidity 0 95 non condensing HUB SiZE tiasar intarsia ia aani L 6 9 17 5 cm W 4 2 10 7 cm H 3 2 8 1 cm Hub Weight sssssssssssrerrrrrrrrrrsres 20 oz 670 g Sensor Size s a aaa AATA L 5 1 13 cm W 2 9 7 4 cm H 1 3 3 3 cm Sensor Weight eeeeeeeeees 12 oz 338 g Power SOUICE cccceeeeeee tenet eens ees 24V 50 60 Hz AC or DC 2 5 Amps Max Performance Black Repeatability cce 0 3 ALED 1 reflectance black O 40 C 32 104 F White Repeatability 00 0 05 ALED 99 reflectance white 0 40 C 32 104 F Measurement
78. umination or eye response As with Delta E CIELab it attempts to describe a minimum noticeable difference as a value of 1 0 Remote Sensor Interface The remote sensors use daisy chain communications and control signals serial that are presented through one I O port on the hub The connector is a non standard mini circular 6 pin DIN employing the RS 422 standard The hub automatically assigns sensor identification in the order they are located in the communications chain Refer to the Appendices for electrical details Chassis Grounding Post The chassis grounding post located near this power input is used for grounding the hub The chassis grounding post must be used to ground the hub Without this connection remote sensor measurements may be sensitive to nearby noise sources Refer to Mounting the Hub described earlier in this manual for additional information on grounding 15 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM VeriColor Hub Software Application The VeriColor system includes a software application that provides an interface for the VeriColor Hub The application is used to configure the hub store projects which consist of standard colors and provide visual feedback of sample measurements Before installing the software make sure the sensor s and hub are set up as explained earlier and the hub is connected to serial port or Ethernet on the computer Basic System Requirements e Windows OS 2000 or greater e Mini
79. unt of time the hub will pause after receiving a measure command from the PLC The control can be adjusted from 0 to 2 0 seconds Digital Filtering The Digital Filtering option is an alternative to simply averaging a set of readings This method applies a weighting factor across multiple readings The option can be set to off or from a range of 2 to 21 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Sensor Measure Determines how the measurements are taken when more than one sensor is used Measurements can be taken simultaneously all sensors at the same time or sequentially one after the other starting with the first sensor Output Operations Tab Advanced Options Input Operations Output Operations Search Method Programmable Output This option configures the hub such that the LED for each sensor either represents the Standard number in binary or the Pass Fail status of each sensor If set to Pass Fail status the Make Output Active option become available The Make Output Active on toggles between normally closed and normally opened for the pass and fail output options Output Timeout Determines how long the instrument holds its outputs active after a measurement occurs This setting can range from Off to 10 seconds at a one second increment Search Method Tab Set Search Importance The Set Search Importance group box contains a series of
80. ure Using the groove that runs along the bottom of the flat surface as a guide position the sensor to the desired measurement spot The groove is the location where the measurement will take place 2 When the sensor is properly located secure it to the fixture using the four mounting holes Remove the part from the fixture Mounting hole 4 Measurement spot tool groove Sample part 3 Remove the alignment tool by pulling outward 1 on the sensor port side of the tool and rotating downward 2 1 ae ZA VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Sensor Vertical Mounting As an alternative to tilted mounting you can mount the sensor in a vertical position However X Rite recommends mounting the sensor at a 30 angle utilizing the alignment tool ALLL Mounting Hole 4 ee Fixture D L Sensor Port 1 40 4 125 Illumination Port Sample Part Sensor Dimension Drawing VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Mounting the Hub A The hub should be mounted in an area where it can be easily viewed and accessed The hub is mounted to the DIN rail by means of a channel located at the bottom of the hub A DIN rail mounting bracket included is required to mount the hub to the DIN rail see figure 1 The hub can also be mounted using the flange mounting angle brackets provid
81. ure a proper connection and reset the hub 61 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 62 Problem Topic Explanation Solution Sensors that won t communicate or are missing cont Check cables first It might be a quick fix and are the cheapest parts to replace cont A cable that has shorted out has the potential to cause damage to multiple sensors A good test of the cables in multiple sensor systems is to temporarily disconnect cables so that only the first sensor is connected to the hub If all is well after a hub reset the first sensor should not be indicated as a problem on the LEDs or VeriColor Software when connecting Now add on one sensor at a time giving the hub a reset each time Check back with the hub s LEDs or consult software Eventually one connection will still reveal a sensor to be missing or cause other previously working sensor s to missing too This is the cable to be replaced If replacing cables do not fix the problem go to the next section Check Hub s communications This is not very likely to have gone bad but it s much easier to replace a hub than any sensor If you have a spare hub connect the sensor s to it and apply power If you are able to measure with all sensors then your original hub was the problem If you have a spare known good hub and cable connect them up to the original hub and use software to determine if it found the
82. vertical sliders that represent the search priority for each sensor in the project Each slider is labeled with the name of the sensor and a pictorial representation The highest priority is at the top of the scale with the least being at the bottom The search priority can be set the same for more than one sensor Search importance can also be set to Off for individual sensors However one sensor must always be set with a priority Standard Search Determines which math formula is used by the software and the hub to find the next closest color in the project The method can be set to ALED AColor or AIntensity The hub uses it for determining the closest color after a measurement and the software uses this setting during the Learn mode to help with Auto Max tolerancing 23 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 24 Colors Tab The Colors Tab is used to create edit and delete colors for the selected project A color is assigned to a specific sensor before it is learned Clicking on an existing color in the list displays its sensor tolerance readings and standard assignment in the Color Detail list on the right side of the screen Colors Standards Select Color to Edit Color Name Status Color Detail Greene Assigned Color Name Green 101 Green 102 Assigned Green 103 c Assigned Created with Sensor s A Green 104 Assigned Red 101 A Unassigned Blue 101 Unassigned Tolerance 8 3 Number of Readings 8 Included
83. work when the button on the hub is pressed then the hub is defective and needs service If the LED lights for the button but not the input it s a wiring problem See next section for getting discrete inputs to work Problems getting discrete inputs to work Most often the problem would be wiring electrical problems Each input has a corresponding LED that will light when the input is active Terminal screws not tightened firmly on wires Terminal not plugged in properly Loose or broken wires Contamination has entered the terminal and is preventing a reliable connection Providing voltage DC or otherwise to the input is not correct Activating an input entails pulling it low usually with a ground connection in the input terminal block Supplying too much voltage 24V or more or AC can cause damage to the circuitry Hub will need servicing Inputs need to be held low for at least 100ms If the hub is already busy with a previous command the input pulse may be missed as inputs are not buffered It s OK to hold down an input until an action is observed Another action won t be executed until that input has been released VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Problem Topic Explanation Solution Hub button doesn t seem to be doing anything Check PLC Lockout status If the Lockout LED is light all buttons on the hub will be inoperative eve
84. y archive the current log file at anytime You can rename the file if desired and determine where it should be saved Past Logs Group The Past log control allow you to selected previously stored log files The View Archive button is used to view the selected log file The Delete Archive button is used to delete the selected log file Deleted log files cannot be restored 31 VERICOLOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Device Logging Controls bottom screen The bottom of the screen contains the Project Device and Log controls Project Device gt Log Status Ready Started 3 21 2006 2 43 PM Unit Demo 84 of 10000 0 Number 12345 ss Stop __ Sensor s appear when the orange arrow is clicked Active Door Panel ACM 1 Standards Loaded 2 Auto Select On 2 Update Project Device gt Active Door Panel ACM 1 Status Ready Standards Loaded 2 Fa i Unit Demo muta Soei On Update Number 12345 Project Fields Contains the following fields e Active Name of the current project loaded in the hub e Standards Loaded Current standards loaded in the hub e Auto Select Displays the status of the auto select feature for the current project e Update Button Click to download the selected project to the hub Device Status Graphic The status of hub and each sensor is displayed at the bottom of screen The background color reflects the current condition of each device If red appears the

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