Mechanical Installation#
Problems with the VisionController#
Problem |
Possible Causes |
Solutions |
|---|---|---|
VisionController overheats and automatically switches off |
• Insufficient ventilation (space < 50mm) • Ambient temperature > 50°C |
• Check clearance of at least 50mm on all sides • Move to cooler room or add air conditioning |
VisionController does not attach correctly to DIN rail |
• Non-compliant DIN rail (not 35mm) • Damaged coupling mechanism • Rail not securely fastened |
• Check that the rail is DIN 35mm standard • Inspect coupling mechanism for damage • Improve fastening of DIN rail to the panel |
VisionController comes loose from the panel (mounting with screws) |
• Insufficient tightening torque • Unsuitable screws (not M4) • Incorrect panel drilling |
• Tighten the 4 M4 screws to a torque of 1.2 Nm • Use M4 screws as specified • Check drilling pattern according to technical drawings |
Insufficient IP protection |
• Mounting outside the electric panel • Panel with IP < 40 • Presence of dust/humidity |
• Mount inside IP54 electric panel • Verify minimum protection IP40 • Improve electric panel sealing |
Problems with the Camera#
Problem |
Possible Causes |
Solutions |
|---|---|---|
Image not focused |
• Incorrect working distance for FlexiBowl® model • Lens not fully screwed in |
• Measure and correct distance according to Optimal Distance Calculation • Tighten the lens completely (metal-to-metal contact) |
Image distorted or with incorrect perspective |
• Camera not centred on FlexiBowl® vision area (error > ±5mm) • Camera inclined compared to the surface (tilt > ±1°) |
• Measure centring with tape measure/gauge and correct • Check squareness with precision level |
Problems with the Toplight#
Problem |
Possible Causes |
Solutions |
|---|---|---|
Uneven lighting with obvious shadows |
• Incorrect toplight distance from the surface • Toplight not parallel to FlexiBowl® disc • Illumination angle not perpendicular (tilt ≠ 0°) |
• Position toplight at a distance similar to that of the camera • Check parallelism with spirit level • Correct orientation at 0° tilt |
Indirect reflections towards the camera |
• Surface not compatible with illuminator |
• Check compatibility with the surface |
Ambient Light Shielding Problems#
Problem |
Possible Causes |
Solutions |
|---|---|---|
Inconsistent readings at different times of day |
• Variable direct or indirect sunlight • Windows not shaded • Artificial lighting with dimmers |
• Install blackout curtains or opaque panels • Completely shade windows in the cell • Use fixed, non-adjustable lighting |
Reflections from surrounding surfaces |
• Reflective surfaces in the vicinity (machines, panels) |
• Cover reflective surfaces with opaque material • Reposition reflective elements • Paint surfaces with matt varnish |