Initial System Configuration#
This section guides the user through the complete setup of the FlexiVision One hardware and software components. It is essential to follow the steps in the indicated order to ensure correct system operation.
Note
Prerequisites
Before starting software configuration, make sure that:
Mechanical installation of all components has been completed (Mechanical Installation)
All cables are connected correctly (Wiring and Connections)
Setup process overview#
The initial configuration process consists of eight main steps:
Enter the license key supplied with the kit
Login - access the software using user credentials
If a backlight illuminator is present: Configure the FlexiBowl IP address and turn on the backlight
Camera Setup - configure the camera
FlexiBowl Setup - connection and configuration of the FlexiBowl
Hopper Setup - configuration of the hopper
Robot Setup - configuration of communication with the robot
Protocol Setup - configuration of protocol parameters
Rename and save the base recipe - configuration of the application profile
Note
The complete setup flow diagram is not yet available as an exported image in this repository. Refer to the guided sequence described below.
Warning
Step order
The setup sequence is important. Do not skip steps or change the order, because some configurations depend on previous ones.
Preliminary operations#
Important
Before starting FlexiVision One, the first operation is entering the license key supplied with the kit.
Step 1: Login to the system#
When FlexiVision One starts, the Home page is displayed.
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Click Setup |
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Select user ARS from the dropdown menu at the top right. |
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Enter password |
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Click LOGIN to access the interface. |
Tip
User management
FlexiVision One supports multiple user profiles with different permission levels:
ARS
Engineer
Technician
Operator
Step 2: Turn on the backlight if present#
After the first login, if it is necessary to activate the FlexiVision One license, follow these steps:
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From the main software page, click |
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In the SETUP page, identify and click the FlexiBowl Setup icon Setup page
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The FlexiBowl configuration screen opens |
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Enter the FlexiBowl IP address, default |
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After entering the IP address, click Connection Test |
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The system performs a communication test, or ping, to the FlexiBowl |
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Check the Status indicator:
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Click |
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A window opens with the configurable FlexiBowl parameters |
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Turn on the backlight by enabling the |
Recommended setup sequence#
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Component |
Description |
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Configure image acquisition and test the camera |
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Connect and test communication with the FlexiBowl |
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Configure the external hopper if present |
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Configure the TCP/IP port and test communication with the robot |
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Configure data exchange parameters and operating statistics |
Warning
Sequence importance
Following the indicated order is important because the camera requires the FlexiBowl to be configured in order to test illumination, and some parameters depend on previous configurations.
Step 8: Save and rename the base recipe#
Before configuring the hardware components, it is necessary to create a base recipe defining the system parameters.
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Open the |tasto_recipes| section from the top button |
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Enter the recipe name. Use a descriptive name, for example Avoid special characters or spaces, and use underscores |
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Click Save Recipe to save the recipe |
Tip
Recipe organization
FlexiVision One allows multiple recipes to be created for different part types or configurations. Recommended naming convention:
Use names that clearly identify the part, for example
"Zincated_M6_Screw"
For more details about recipe management, refer to Create a new recipe.
Hardware component configuration#
Once the preliminary operations are completed, proceed with hardware configuration in the following order.
All hardware setup sections are accessible from the central SETUP page of the software.
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From the main menu, click |
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The icons of the various components to configure are displayed |
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Click the icon of the desired component to access its specific configuration |