With The
Industry’s First
Oil-Resistant
Construction
IP67G
Robust Reading of 2D Codes.
For Direct Marking on Metal Parts.
2D Code Reading Sensor PD60/PD65
ARCT1B270E ’06.7
http://www.nais-e.com/vision/
Panasonic... the new name for
New
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
Image detection capability improved by image
correction using our new pre-processing functions
and original decoding functions.
In manufacturing environments, 2D codes are used to record and store various kinds
of data, using direct marking, as a method for product quality improvement and as a
response to quality-related problems.
Panasonic has produced the PD60/PD65 to realize high accuracy in the highly
problematic reading of the direct marking of 2D codes on metal parts.
Main Characteristics
1. Realization of highly accurate reading using original algorithm
2. Industry's first*
1
oil-resistant construction (IP67G*
2
), ensuring maintainability
3. 2 types of image storage functions (write to main unit memory, export from USB port)
4. Simple setup of even high-level functions using powerful software tool "PDTOOL"
PDTOOL can be downloaded free of charge from our Web site (www.nais-e.com/vision/).
*3
*3
[Stationary Type]
Field of View
Integrated Light
Light Configuration
Protection Construction
Read Method
Pre-processing
110mm: 12×10mm
200mm: 25×20mm
White LED
4 Control Sections
IP67G *
2
Triggered by I/O
FPGA Pre-processing +
Software Pre-processing
Field of View
Integrated Light
Light Configuration
Protection Construction
Read Method
Pre-processing
25×20mm
White LED
Dual Side Lighting/Diffuse Lighting
IP67G *
2
Triggered by button push
FPGA Pre-processing +
Software Pre-processing
[Handy Type]
*1 As of 25 May 2006 (as surveyed by Panasonic)
*2 Fulfils IP67G only when USB connector cap is fitted.
*3 Reads when Special Read is carried out. However, there are conditions under which reading is not possible.
2
200mm Long Range.
A 200mm long range lens (ANPD060-25) is fitted out of consideration for the attachment locations possible with industrial equipment.
200
mm
Control of Lighting Possible
Control of lighting sections.
Allows for stable reading regardless of variations in
background, reflective properties and material
quality of the marked object.
48
mm
Contact Type
Equipped with handy
hook hole for hanging.
41.5
mm
Oil-resistant construction
(IP67G*
2
) allows for peace-
of-mind even in oily conditions.
Out of consideration for actual usage
environments, we have created the industry's
first oil-resistant construction (IP67G*
2
) to allow
peace-of-mind when using even with gloves
covered in machine oil or detergent.
The lower part is too
bright so uniformity is
not possible and the
image is not stable.
The lower light sections
are turned off, the
brightness becomes
uniform and a stable
reading can be taken.
*1
Industry’s
first.
PD60
Control of Lighting Possible
Dual lighting
Reading under the optimum lighting
conditions is made possible by the
automatic light switching function, which
switches between 2 lighting patterns to
allow greater improvement of the
accuracy of reading of direct marking.
Read Button
Side
Lighting
Diffused
Lighting
USB Connector
Double Signal Notification
PD65
Equipped with handy
hook hole for hanging.
Whether reading is possible or not can
be confirmed visually during operation.
Ready to Read
Green Light + Buzzer
Read Not Possible
Orange Light
USB Connector
OK
3
NG
4
Improved Reading Accuracy
Development of original algorithm with image
processing technology cultivated over 20
years by MEW.
We have greatly improved the accuracy of
reading direct marking on metal, which is
highly problematic for automatic reading, and
greatly improved the image detection abilities
with image correction using our new pre-
processing functions and a new library.
With weak stamping pressure
With a coating of detergent
Further Improvement of Decoding Capabilities
with Pre-Processing Functions
In pre-processing, various original algorithms are applied to images of
difficult-to-read 2D codes to improve their readability.
In the past, read accuracy was improved for stamp errors (stained, chipped,
tilted, flipped or black/white reversed codes) on hard-to-read metal surfaces.
Read Error
Read OK
Improvement of
Read Accuracy due
to Pre-processing.
Pre-
processing
Detergent is caught in the
code, making donuts shapes.
The stamp is restored
by correcting the image.
Symbol reading error
Symbol reading error
Read OK
14 types of pre-processing are available.
Settings are made by simply selecting from a
pull-down menu.
No detergent
Read OK
Read OK
Detection Error 1
Read Error
Read OK
Pre-processing
Pre-processing
Make black points larger
Equalize
Real-time Image Storage.
Construction with Emphasis
on Maintenance
Just in case some problem occurs with the
product, the controller part and cable part
are connected with an oil-resistant
connector, allowing the controller part
to be replaced immediately. This
practical construction eliminates
the need for troublesome cable
tracing and re-laying and
allows priority to be given
to restoring the work
environment.
Realization of traceability. Images with read
errors (or all images) can be stored in the
main unit.
In addition, using the free utility tool PDTOOL,
images can be transferred to a PC and stored
in specified folders in real time.
With detergent
Blacken cells
Equalize
Guide light
red LED
enables easy fitting and installation
Two red-LED guide lights allow quick installation of the unit in the optimum position.
Guide Light
Suitable Distance and Position
Too Close
Too Far
(Blurred)
Advanced Oil-Resistant
Construction (IP67G*
2
)
With its oil-resistant capabilities, an industry
first for a 2D code reader, the unit can be
used with peace-of-mind even in automobile
parts manufacturing environments (with
engines, transmissions, etc.) in which
machine oil and detergents are used.
*1
Application
Supports 2D codes indicated on a great variety of applications
GAutomotive
components (e.g. metal parts, engines)
GAutomotive
components
GPrinted
circuit board assemblies
Industry’s
first.
Printing type
(Direct printing)
GLaser
marking
Glass boards, wafers,
printed circuit boards, etc.
GStamping
Dedicated Software Tool
“PDTOOL” for Easy Setup
The software tool "PDTOOL" has been enhanced to allow settings
to be made easily even with the more advanced functions.
PDTOOL can be downloaded free-of-charge from our Web site.
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Metal parts, engines, etc.
GInk
jet printing
Automotive components,
packages, paper, cardboards,
printed circuit boards, etc.
Simple setup using the free software "PDTOOL".
PDTOOL provides the customer with 4 convenient functions
The latest version of PDTOOL, the setup software tool which aims at ease of use with multiple functions, is available for
download from the Web.
Simple
Setup
One-step
automatic
settings
Automatic exposure adjustment
Adjustment to the optimum exposure is
also automatic.
Real-time image display
Settings can be checked while
looking at the actual image.
Settings Help Display
One-step automatic setup
Screen
Resolution
Brightness
distribution
graph display
Free selection of part of image to be
analyzed.
Image display can be zoomed to 2x
and 4x.
Traceability
Record
displayed of
read results.
Record data is displayed as reading is carried out and read-in images
and record data can also be saved.
File name and link
to saved images.
Examine mode
Settings
Support
Images undergoing read retry processing
and read results can be saved on a PC.
Debug Mode
Image data saved in PDTOOL can be
downloaded to the PD60 and settings
made or read executed on the
downloaded image, without having to
acquire an image of a 2D code.
PDTOOL can be downloaded free of charge from our Web site
www.nais-e.com/vision/
Interface
PD60/65
Setup Software Tool
Commercially available USB cable
PC
(1) Perform teaching.
PDTOOL
• Settings
• Image monitoring
• Upload of rejected images
I/O cable (I/O+ES232C)
ANE8870
Attachment Bracket
(option)
Inspection trigger input,
or
product type switching input,
readability signal output, etc.
(2) Trigger Input
(3) Read Data Output
PLC
PC
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