Mechanical Installation#
VisionController issues#
Problem |
Possible Causes |
Solutions |
|---|---|---|
VisionController overheats and shuts down automatically |
• Insufficient ventilation or clearance below 50 mm • Ambient temperature above 50°C |
• Verify at least 50 mm of free space on all sides • Move the unit to a cooler environment or add cabinet cooling |
VisionController does not lock correctly onto the DIN rail |
• DIN rail not compliant, not 35 mm • Locking mechanism damaged • Rail not firmly secured |
• Verify that the rail is standard 35 mm DIN • Inspect the locking mechanism for damage • Secure the DIN rail more firmly to the panel |
VisionController becomes loose on the panel during screw mounting |
• Tightening torque too low • Incorrect screws, not M4 • Incorrect panel drilling pattern |
• Tighten the 4 M4 screws to 1.2 Nm • Use M4 screws as specified • Verify the drilling pattern against the technical drawings |
Insufficient IP protection |
• Installed outside the electrical cabinet • Cabinet with IP rating lower than 40 • Presence of dust or humidity |
• Install inside an IP54 electrical cabinet • Verify a minimum protection rating of IP40 • Improve the cabinet sealing |
Camera issues#
Problem |
Possible Causes |
Solutions |
|---|---|---|
Image out of focus |
• Incorrect working distance for the FlexiBowl model • Lens not fully screwed in |
• Measure and correct the distance according to Optimal Working Distance Calculation • Fully screw in the lens until metal-to-metal contact |
Distorted image or incorrect perspective |
• Camera not centered on the FlexiBowl viewing area, error greater than ±5 mm • Camera tilted relative to the surface, tilt greater than ±1° |
• Measure the centering with a ruler or caliper and correct it • Verify orthogonality with a precision level |
TopLight issues#
Problem |
Possible Causes |
Solutions |
|---|---|---|
Non-uniform lighting with visible shadows |
• TopLight distance from the surface is incorrect • TopLight not parallel to the FlexiBowl plate • Lighting angle not perpendicular, tilt not equal to 0° |
• Position the TopLight at a distance similar to the camera distance • Verify parallelism with a level • Correct the orientation to 0° tilt |
Indirect reflections toward the camera |
• Surface not compatible with the illuminator |
• Check compatibility with the inspected surface |
Ambient light shielding issues#
Problem |
Possible Causes |
Solutions |
|---|---|---|
Inconsistent detections at different times of day |
• Variable direct or indirect sunlight • Windows not shielded • Artificial lighting with dimmers |
• Install blackout curtains or opaque panels • Fully shield windows inside the cell • Use fixed, non-adjustable lighting |
Reflections from surrounding surfaces |
• Reflective surfaces nearby, such as machines or panels |
• Cover reflective surfaces with opaque material • Reposition reflective elements • Paint surfaces with matte paint |