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Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software. Helge Jordfald Marketing Director Visit us at: www.scorpionvision.com. Tordivel AS. Developing, distributing and supporting Scorpion Vision Software

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Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

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  1. SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  2. Introductionto Scorpion Vision Software Helge Jordfald Marketing Director Visit us at: www.scorpionvision.com

  3. Tordivel AS • Developing, distributing and supporting Scorpion Vision Software • An independent Vision Software Company incorporated in 1992, focusing on Vision Software and Industrial Automation. • Programming vision solutions for Ericsson production facilities in late 90’s based on 3rd party vision libraries combined with proprietary hardware • The competence is represented by merging Vision-, Automation- and Software knowledge for developing, configuring, operating, and monitoring Vision Systems • Owned by employees and private investor SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  4. Scorpion Vision Software • Sold in more than 30 countries to Component Suppliers, Integrators, Machine Builders and End Users • Distributors in: • Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Netherlands, USA, Brazil, India, Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan • Tordivel AS deliver Turn-Key solutions based on Scorpion Vision Software in Norway and Sweden SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  5. Selection of Customers Furniture manufacturing Material selection Automotive Assembly verification Lear Automotive Quality verification Industrial Robots Robot Vision Sensors/ Automotive Quality Verification Aluminium production Quality Inspection SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  6. Selection of Customers Desktop Robots Quality and Assembly Inspection Paper mill Material Selection Multicrystaline Wafers Quality Verification Food and Beverage Label Inspection Food and Beverage Identification SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  7. Our vision • To be a successful global supplier of machine vision software through: • Continuous development of world class software • Seeking industrial partners wanting to increase their competitiveness and to stay in the forefront of the market development for Machine Vision Systems • Direct and dedicated support to our partners SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  8. Our mission Develop a Machine Vision Software for smart, expedious and cost effective development and maintenance of advanced 2D and 3D vision systems SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  9. Content • Scorpion Design Criteria • Scorpion Applications • Scorpion System Overview • Installation of Scorpion Vision Software • Scorpion Development and License policy • How to get Scorpion Vision support? • Scorpion Methodology • How to make a Scorpion Vision system? • Scorpion Product Overview SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  10. Design criteria • Complete machine vision and automation system software • Low component cost using standard components • Powerful, flexible including customised solutions • DIY - Do it Yourself! • Low maintenance cost with Open Software The smartest and expedious way to implement and maintain real vision systems. SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  11. Low Component Cost • Standard/commodity hardware • Standard PC with Windows 2000/XP/MS Vista • SmartCamera with XP embedded • Highend Multicore PC with raid disks • Industry standard communication links • Camera interface through USB, FireWire, GigE standard PC ports • Communication to external system through: • RS232, TCP/IP standard PC ports • I/O using standard PC modules or external I/O modules • OPC and dB access with ODBC SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  12. USB and FireWire interface By complying with Microsoft WDM and DirectX/Show specification, Scorpion Vision Software can acquire images from any WDM based camera hardware, and the transfer of images is 100% standardised SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  13. USB, FireWire and GiGE Cameras To 8.000 € • Benefits from the multimedia revolution • No proprietary hardware like Framegrabbers and Vision Sensors • Standardised multi camera support • Free selection of camera for your application(Low Cost or/and High Quality) AVT SONY Basler Prosilica Unibrain From 100 € SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  14. Powerful & Flexible • Benefits from the ever increasing power of Intel processors • Multiple camera connections direct to PC through FireWire, GiGE and USB imaging • Customised sequence of operation • Extensive remote communication features • Upgrade for more functionality, more cameras, more resolution, 3D Machine Vision and more processing power SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  15. Image Processing Robust, fast and flexible in a non-programming and point & click environment with more than 137 powerful 2D and 3D tools SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software SL-2007-0005-a Scorpion 5 in Automotive Industry February 2007 Page 15

  16. Customised vision solutions • Python scripting at all levels • .Net support for customised operator functionality • Smart DataInput pages • Interface with plug-ins • dynamic link libraries (DLLs) • Active-X • .Net Objects SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  17. DIY - Do it Yourself! Designed for production engineers that want to develop or maintain their own systems Smart and expedious non programming user interface SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software February 2007 Page 17

  18. Vision Software for most applications Scorpion Vision Software, is ideal for all types of Machine Vision Applications, has robust performance proven in: • 2D and 3D Robot Vision • 2D and 3D Robot Inspection • 2D and 3D Assembly verification • Identification • Surface inspection • Colour verification • 2D and 3D Gauging • Print and Label inspection SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  19. Robot Vision • Major Scorpion Application • 2D and 3D support • Scorpion interfaced to major robots vendors • Motoman, ABB, Bosch Rexroth and more SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  20. Complete 3D and stereo vision support 3D Robot Vision SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  21. Scorpion Robot Inspection • Semiautomatic Inspection • Zero Defects – 100 % Inspection • 2D and 3D assembly verification and color identification SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  22. Special gauging tools Lens calibration eliminating perspective and lens distortion 2D and 3D High Precision Gauging SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  23. Saw marks down to 3 micrometer are measured with a 1 mikrometer standard deviation Solar Cell Wafer Sawmark System SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  24. Text verification (OCV) using advanced Template matching technique Barcode and Matrix code reading tools Identification – Code Verification SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  25. Fully automated car cockpit inspection Repair loop From assembly stations To delivery Vision station Automotive Assembly Verification EOL Cockpit verification, 11 Cameras SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  26. Color/Presence/Dimensioning Automated control thru vision Colour/Presence/Dimensioning SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  27. Operator operated stationfor door panel verification Colour and presenceverification 5 Cameras SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  28. Scorpion System Overview • PC configuration • Smart Camera configurations SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  29. Configuration using PC Control systems Robots External databases Etc. TCP/IP Internal FireWire portor PCI FireWire card RS232 I/O with PCI IO cardor external IO module SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  30. Multiple application on one PCScorpion Vision Server Control systems Robots External databases Etc. Multiple TCP/IP Internal FireWire portor PCI FireWire card Multiple RS232 Control systems Robots External databases Etc. Multiple I/O SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  31. Multiple PCsStandard tcp/ip command protocol TCP/IP Control systems Robots External databases Etc. TCP/IP RS232 TCP/IP I/O SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  32. Standalone Sony Smart Cameras Operation TCP/IPor RS232 Robot orcontrol system Configuration Keyboard and mouse SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  33. Networking Sony Smart Cameras Network configuration TCP/IP Remote desktop and/or Scorpion Maintenance SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  34. Get Started with Scorpion Vision • Acquire Software • 1. Download the complete software from our support web • To request a download visit our website: www.scorpionvision.com • 2. Request a Scorpion CD - Contact vision@tordivel.no • Request a demo license • At our web site: www.scorpionvision.com • Install Software • Scorpion supports Windows 2000, XP and Vista • Start exploring Scorpion Vision with your own images • Use your web cam to get live images direct into Scorpion • Use your digital camera to take images and import them directly into Scorpion • Buy a FireWire camera (if needed drivers are on our support web or CD) • Learn more about Scorpion Vision • Exploit the Scorpion profiles/applications on the support web or CD • Open Scorpion and Restore the zipped Scorpion profiles from the profile selection dialog SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  35. Scorpion development policy • 100% backward compatibility • All Scorpion Vision Software Systems can be upgraded to current version without modification • Continous development • Short time from customer request to customer satisfaction = frequent releases • New internal build/(version) every week • Minor official release available very 12 weeks • Major release every 11 months – Scorpion seven is due 12/2008 • Software patches and beta versions available for customer evaluation and test every week – require software maintenance contract SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  36. Scorpion license policy • Free demo license valid for 30 days • Visit our web site: www.scorpionvision.com • One Scorpion system license per PC • Valid license linked to the MAC address • You can run multiple Scorpion application on one PC – require a profile addon licence • Scorpion Maintenance Contract needed for free upgrades of major versions SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  37. Scorpion Support web • Download Software upgrades • Start-up exercises • Demonstration videos • Examples • Documentation SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  38. Scorpion Vision Support ScorpionSupport Centre Customer Site Send images or back-up zip files over e-mail or use the phone Network or file copy connections Use all available information on the web X number of operational systems One or more office computers running Profile Maintenance www.scorpionvision.com Documentation,FAQ, examples Download software and license upgrades Upgrades SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  39. Scorpion ftp server for partners • Frequent patch updates releases • ftp://ftp.tordivel.no • User: scorpion • Password: vision98 • Customer Specific ftp areas for each customer • ftp://ftp.tordivel.no • Require maintenance contract SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  40. Scorpion Methodology • Connect the image input(s) • Define the Logical States(events that may occur in the Production Process) • Define inspection criteria • Vision strategy and configuration of vision tools • Establish basic states needed for the Logical States • Configure the Communication links to external systems • Configure the user interface SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  41. Starting point • Operation mode: (No password) • For operators • Can start and stop the inspection • Read history list, curves and statistics • No access to any configuration • Settings mode: (Password: 1234) • For operators certified to adjust logical states and alarm limits • Service mode: (Password: 911) • Full access to all functions • Camera, vision tools, communication set-up SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  42. Connecting Image Sources • Camera connections are handled by Windows (plug and play) • Cameras recognised by Windows are automatically available in Scorpion • Note: Can also connect to IP Video Servers and other Cameras – may require different scorpion camera interface dll SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  43. One camera – several images SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  44. Several cameras SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  45. Colour with HSI conversion SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  46. Methodology • Connect the image input(s) • Define the Logical States(events that may occur in the production process) • Define inspection criteria • Vision strategy and configuration of vision tools • Establish basic states needed for the Logical States • Configure the Communication links to external systems • Configure the user interface SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  47. Inspection: Inspection Passed Inspection Failed No object present Cannot measure and inspect Undefined object Type XX object identified Robot Vision Picking point located Cannot measure rotation No object present Undefined object Type XX object identified Define the System States SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  48. System States • These production events are in Scorpion called: “States” • The States are created and defined in the “Settings” mode SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  49. Example of States SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

  50. State Display • The name of the State is displayed in the Inspection Result Panel • Text and colour is user defined SL-2005-022-d Introduction to Scorpion Vision Software

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