ARGOS

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User Manual
TIAMA INSPECTION WORLDWIDE
955-90-0001-V5 i
EN
 TIAMA INSPECTION WORLDWIDE

ZA des Plattes
1 Chemin des Plattes
69390 Vourles
FRANCE
Telephone: + 33 4 37 20 15 80
Fax: + 33 4 78 07 94 50

Web site: http://www.tiama.eu

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Software copyright
Reproduction of any part of the software provided with the machine, by any means
whatsoever, is strictly prohibited.
Only backup copies are permitted, for the exclusive use of the customer.

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Barring TIAMA's written permission, reproduction of any part of the documentation supplied
with the machine, by any means whatsoever, is strictly prohibited.
Only copies for the exclusive use of the customer are permitted.

Patents
The ARGOS machine is protected by patents.

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The information in this manual is provided for information only. It is liable to be modified
without notice. TIAMA shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever arising from the use of any
of its products.

Original version
The original version of the ARGOS user manual is in French.
Versions available in other languages are translations of the original version.

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Table of contents
1 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3 About the ARGOS documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.1 Documented software version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Details of modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.1 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Warning signs and stickers affixed to the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Personal protective equipment/Accreditations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3.1 Personal protective equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3.2 Accreditations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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4.4 Electrical hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4.4.1 Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.4.2 Checking safety devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1 Temperature and humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.2 Power supply and capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3 Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.4 Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.4.1 Required space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.4.2 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

6 Presentation of the ARGOS machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

6.1 Detected defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.2 Finish Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.2.1 Available options for finish inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.2.2 Inspected finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.3 Description of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.4 Description of the machine's moving parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.5 Main parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.5.1 Main control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.5.2 Main disconnecting switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.5.3 Stack light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.5.4 I/O Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.5.5 Processing PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.5.6 Electrical rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.5.7 UPS unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.5.8 DH01 optical head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.5.9 DH04 optical head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.5.10 The machine's name plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

7 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.1 Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.1.1 Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.1.2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.1.3 Precautions for sea transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.1.4 Packing list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.1.5 Handing the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.1.6 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.2 Adjusting the legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.2.1 Lengthwise adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.2.2 Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.2.3 Adjusting the legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.3 Positioning in relation to the conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.3.1 Adjusting the heads in the moving part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.3.2 Adjusting the zero point of the heights of the moving part . . . . . . 56

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7.4 Connecting and installing devices ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

7.4.1 Electrical connection . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.4.2 Installing the encoder . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.4.3 Installing the ejector . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.4.4 Article guide . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.5 Recommended configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.5.1 Line configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.5.2 Choice of conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.6 SIL principle and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
8.1 User procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.1.1 Starting the operating mode of the ARGOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.1.2 Switching off the ARGOS machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8.2 Running the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.2.1 Running the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.2.2 Loading the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.3 Switching off the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
8.4 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8.4.1 Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8.4.2 Restrictions according to user level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8.5 User management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.5.1 Creating and configuring a new user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.6 Menu architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.6.1 Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.6.2 Structure of the lateral menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.6.3 Structure of the horizontal menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.6.4 File menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.6.5 Users menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.6.6 Ejector menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.6.7 Config. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.6.8 “?” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
8.7 Production/View menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
8.7.1 View Mode (Article tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
8.7.2 View Mode (Ejection rate tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
8.7.3 View Mode (Last defects tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
8.8 Production/Modification menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
8.8.1 Modification Mode (Thresholds tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
8.8.2 Modification Mode (Last rejects tab (Update mask)). . . . . . . . . . 101
8.8.3 Modification Mode (Mask tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
8.8.4 Modification Mode (Enrichment tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
8.9 Dynamic masks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
8.9.1 Dynamic masks deactivated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
8.9.2 Dynamic masks activated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
8.10 Placing restrictions on dynamic masks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
8.10.1 Dynamic masks activated with Standard restraining . . . . . . . . . 112
8.10.2 Dynamic masks activated with Strict restraining . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
8.11 The list of alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

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9 Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
9.1 Changing the optical heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
9.1.1 Dismantling and assembling a head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
9.1.2 Hardware configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
9.2 Moving the optical heads (old ARGOS machines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
9.2.1 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
9.2.2 Saving the work position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
9.3 Adjusting the sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
9.3.1 Adjusting the sensors and optical heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
9.3.2 Adjusting the outfeed sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

10 Job change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

10.1 Job change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
10.2 Logging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
10.3 Creating an article record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
10.3.1 Defining the article to be inspected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
10.3.2 Moving the optical heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
10.4 Load an existing article record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
10.5 Fitting the diffuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
10.5.1 Raising the optical heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
10.5.2 Fitting the diffuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
10.6 Centring articles (heads DH01 and DH04) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
10.7 Adjusting the DH01 head (vertical checks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
10.7.1 Adjusting the zoom setting of the DH01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
10.7.2 Adjusting the lateral receivers of the DH01. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
10.7.3 Setting the DH01 head's luminous intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
10.8 Adjusting the DH04 head (vertical checks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
10.8.1 Adjusting the zoom setting of the DH04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
10.8.2 Adjusting the lateral receivers of the DH04. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
10.8.3 Setting the DH04 head's luminous intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
10.9 Dynamic adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
10.9.1 Initializing the sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
10.9.2 Adjusting the article guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
10.9.3 Adjusting the sensor of detector head DH01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
10.9.4 Adjusting the sensor of detector head DH04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
10.9.5 Repeat initialization of the sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
10.10 Adjusting angle C (head DH04) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
10.11 Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
10.12 Saving the article record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
10.13 Adjusting the ejectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
10.14 Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
10.14.1 Stabilization with dynamic masks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

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11 ARGOS machine maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

11.1 General points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
11.2 Servicing and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
11.2.1 Changing the filter of the main ventilation system . . . . . . . . . . . 164
11.2.2 Cleaning the optical heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
11.3 EATON UPS unit set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
11.3.1 Setting up the IPP 1.40.104 software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
11.3.2 Checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
11.4 Using the backup hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
11.4.1 Use cases for the backup disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
11.4.2 Replacing the hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
11.4.3 Operation with a single ACTIVE drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
11.4.4 Installing a new BACKUP drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
11.4.5 Configuring a BACKUP drive (ATEMATION PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
11.5 Settings of OMRON sensor Type: E3X-DAG11-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
11.5.1 Description of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
11.5.2 Configuring the sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
11.5.3 Setting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
11.6 Settings of OMRON sensor Type: E3X-DAG11-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
11.6.1 Description of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
11.6.2 Configuring the sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
11.6.3 Setting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

12 Alarm messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

13 Customer's responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

13.1 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
13.2 Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
13.3 Energy supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
13.4 Local standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
13.5 Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
13.6 Compliance with CE standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

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Welcome
Dear Customer,

You have just acquired an ARGOS detection system and we would like to thank you for the
confidence you have shown in TIAMA.

The ARGOS machine has been designed to meet all your glass article inspection
requirements; it is one of the most advanced machines currently on the market.

This high-performance, user-friendly and functional machine will help you deliver quality
products to your customers.

To help you use this machine, we have put all our rigour and know-how into producing the
ARGOS user manual.

This very visual documentation, which comes in both paper and electronic form (CD-ROM),
strives to provide clear information that is easy to understand and apply.

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Technical assistance
• Contact After-Sales for technical assistance by e-mail at:
[email protected], or call +33 4 37 20 15 80
• Consult the online Spare parts catalogue at:
http://www.tiama.com and click the Spare parts button.
To gain personalized access to the online catalogue, click the Contact us link at the
bottom and in the centre of the home page, fill in the access request form and
confirm.
You will receive an e-mail with your user ID and temporary password as soon as
possible.
• Contact the Variable equipment Service to order any variable equipment (feed
screw, body and neck starwheels, plastic guides, gauges, etc.) by e-mail at:
[email protected]

Liaison form

We welcome any comments and remarks you may want to send us.
To do so, please post or fax this liaison form to TIAMA at:

TIAMA
Service Commercial
ZA des Plattes
1 Chemin des Plattes
69390 Vourles
FRANCE

Fax: +33 4 78 07 94 50

Comment Fill in the relevant box

on the
documentation

on a particular
chapter

on a diagram

Information
to remove

to add

to modify

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3.1 Documented software version

The table below shows the version of the software for which this ARGOS user manual is
documented.

Documented Documentation Documentation Date

software number version documentation

Version XXX 99ARG0087543 1 xxxxx

Version 0.72 99ARG0087543 2 04/2011

Version E 99ARG0087543 3 10/2012

Version F 955-90-0001 4 04/2013

Version J 955-90-0001 5 12/2017

3.2 Details of modifications

Documentation Documentation
Subject of the modification
number version

• Characteristics chapter
Updated characteristics of the ARGOS machine
• Presentation chapter
New PC
New UPS unit
Updated presentation of the optical heads.
• Operation chapter
Description of the “Sensor settings tab”, “Ejection
config. tab”, “Production configuration tab” menus
Updated “?” menu
Presentation of the dynamic masks
955-90-0001 5 Description of the “Alarms” window
• Job change chapter
Updated information on setting luminous intensity
on the DH01 head
• Installation chapter
Updated information on the SIL
• Maintenance chapter
Updated procedure for replacing the backup hard
drive
Configuration of the EATON UPS unit
• Alarms chapter
Description of the operator alarms and actions

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Safety

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4.1 Warnings
In this manual, important indications regarding the safety of personnel and the machine are
brought to your attention with the following designations and pictograms:

‘Danger’ type warnings

DANGER
Failure to follow instructions highlighted by this pictogram and the word DANGER
could lead to bodily injury and pose a risk to the machine.

DANGER
Failure to follow instructions highlighted by this pictogram and the word DANGER
could lead to electrical bodily injury.

DANGER
Failure to follow instructions highlighted by this pictogram and the word DANGER
could lead to bodily injury through use of a laser.

DANGER
Failure to follow instructions highlighted by this pictogram and the word DANGER
could lead to bodily injury through use of rotating parts.

‘Warning’ type warning

WARNING
Failure to follow instructions highlighted by this pictogram and the word WARNING
could pose a risk to the machine or cause malfunctions.

WARNING
Failure to follow instructions highlighted by this pictogram and the word WARNING
could cause damage to the machine's standard mechanical components.

“Important” type warnings

IMPORTANT
Instruction markings for more efficient use of the machine.
These instructions do not indicate a dangerous or harmful situation for the
equipment.

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4.2 Warning signs and stickers affixed to the machine

WARNING
Markings, warning signs and stickers must not be removed!
Damaged or illegible warning signs and must immediately be replaced!

There are devices that generate an alarm and/or stop the machine.
Bands hatched in black and yellow indicate hazardous areas.

The ARGOS machine features the warning labels below indicating potential risks (next to or
on the potentially hazardous component).

Voltage
This warning label indicates the presence of an electrical hazard if the panel is
removed.

Regularly check that warning labels are always where they should be on the machine (replace
them if need be).

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4.3 Personal protective equipment/Accreditations

4.3.1 Personal protective equipment

Operatives must protect themselves with the following items of equipment:

• safety gloves,
• safety eyeglasses,
• ear muffs,
• overalls,
• safety boots,
• safety helmet,
• other personal protective equipment (as required by the customer's rules and
regulations).

4.3.2 Accreditations

4.3.2.1 Handling the machine

The operator of the handling machine must be duly accredited.

4.3.2.2 Operation and maintenance

Operatives must be fully trained in:

• the machine's start and stop procedures,
• working on electrical devices,
• electromechanical maintenance.

Only qualified personnel are permitted to work on the machine: Unqualified personnel are
prohibited from working on the machine. If this requirement is breached, TIAMA would be
not liable in the event of an accident.

Qualified personnel must have service instructions and the technical documentation at their
disposal at all times.

4.3.2.3 Definition

By "qualified personnel" is meant those who by virtue of their:

• training,
• experience,
• knowledge of the standards, provisions, occupational injury prevention rules and
operating conditions,

have been called on by the safety officer of the installation to carry out the necessary work.

They must know the hazards liable to arise and know how to avert them.

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4.4 Electrical hazards

4.4.1 Electrical connections

Electrical connections must be made:

• by a qualified electrician,
• in accordance with the supplied wiring diagrams.

4.4.2 Checking safety devices

When powering up the machine, a complete check of the safety devices must be performed
to ascertain they are in good working order.

If a safety device is faulty, it must be repaired or changed.

WARNING
When any fault or abnormal phenomenon is observed:
• the machine must be shut down,
• the faulty part must be repaired or replaced.

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Characteristics

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5.1 Temperature and humidity

• Storage temperature: -20° to +60°C
• Operating temperature: +10° to +40°C
• Storage humidity: 20 to 90% (without condensation)
• operating humidity: 90% maximum (without condensation)
• Air transport: +40°C at 265 mbar (10,000 m) exposure for 10 hours

i Contact us if the mains (local) power suffers numerous power cuts or dips.

5.2 Power supply and capacity

• Power supply: 220/240 VAC two-phase 50/60 Hz
• Power: 1000 VA
• Protective circuit breaker: 25 A, curve D
IMPORTANT
Tips on enhancing performance
• Use voltage filtered to computing standards.
• Earth the machine's exposed conductive part.
• Use dry and clean air.

5.3 Acoustics
• Sound level: Under 70dB

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5.4 Mechanical

5.4.1 Required space

All measurements are given in mm.

Figure 5.1: Overall dimensions 1/4

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Total width excluding the sensor support

Figure 5.2: Overall dimensions 2/4

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Upper
position:

1390 mm

Lower position: 900 mm

Minimum lower position:
roughly 880 mm

Figure 5.3: Overall dimensions 3/4

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Figure 5.4: Overall dimensions 4/4

5.4.2 Weight
• Weight of the machine: 800 kg (gross weight)

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6.1 Detected defects

The ARGOS machine detects the following defects:

Name of detected Representation Inspection zone

defect

Vertical checks Top of the finish.

Horizontal checks Finish and neck.

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6.2 Finish Inspection

6.2.1 Available options for finish inspection

The ARGOS machine inspects the top of finishes between 6 and 35 mm in diameter. The tops
of the inspection zone are:
• 4 mm for a DH01-D9
• 7 mm for a DH01-D15
• 12 mm for a DH01-D25

For a DH04 head, you can cover all finish heights and inspect the neck by choosing a DH04
head.

TIAMA has developed various different optical heads for each type of defect that may appear
during production.
Detection of vertical checks

Finish surface diameter Optical head

6 to 12 mm DH01 - D9

12 to 22 mm DH01 - D15

22 to 35 mm DH01 - D25

Detection of horizontal checks

Finish surface diameter Optical head

6 to 12 mm DH04 - D15

12 to 22 mm DH04 - D15

22 to 35 mm DH04 - D25

6.2.2 Inspected finishes

The ARGOS machine can inspect all types of finish on all round or shaped articles with a crown
and screw-top finish.

Figure 6.1 : Inspected finishes

Ref. Description

1 Crown finish.

2 Screw-top finish.

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6.3 Description of the machine

The ARGOS system is a contactless machine that detects checks in the finish. This machine
can be equipped with one or two optical heads.
• The DH01 optical head detects vertical checks in the finish.
• The DH04 optical head detects horizontal checks in the finish and neck.

The ARGOS system comprises a mechanically welded frame, a raise/lower system for setting
the height of the optical heads, an electrical cabinet, a processing PC, a screen, a keyboard
and one or two optical heads.

Figure 6.2 : General description of the ARGOS machine

Ref. Description

1 Frame

2 Optical heads DH01 and DH04

3 Raise/lower system

4 Stack light
See 6.5.3 “Stack light”, page 32

5 User interface viewing screen

6 Control panel for the raise/lower and emergency stop system

See 6.5.1 “Main control panel”, page 31

7 Keyboard and mouse

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6.4 Description of the machine's moving parts

Figure 6.3 : Description of the moving parts

Ref. Description

1 DH01 head
See 6.5.8 “DH01 optical head”, page 40

2 DH04 head
See 6.5.9 “DH04 optical head”, page 41

3 Moving carriage

4 Gear motor + brake assembly

5 Guide rail

6 Ball screw spindle

7 Travel limit stops

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6.5 Main parts

Figure 6.4 : Main parts

Ref. Description

1 I/O Rack
See 6.5.4 “I/O Rack”, page 33

2 LED rack. This rack handle the control and power of the lighting LEDs.

3 Main disconnecting switch

See 6.5.2 “Main disconnecting switch”, page 31

4 Processing PC
See 6.5.5 “Processing PC”, page 35

5 Electrical rack
See 6.5.6 “Electrical rack”, page 37

6 UPS unit
See 6.5.7 “UPS unit”, page 38

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6.5.1 Main control panel

Figure 6.5 : Main control panel

Ref. Description

1 Keyboard

2 Adjusting key/Production:
- In Adjusting position, the heads can be moved
- In Production position, the heads cannot be moved

3 Motor action button

4 Screen

5 Emergency stop button

6 Machine switched on

7 UPS unit

8 Trackball

9 Handle for moving the control panel

6.5.2 Main disconnecting switch

The main disconnecting switch on the rear panel is used to start up or shut
down the ARGOS machine.

WARNING
This is the machine's main power switch.
It should only be used advisedly.
The consequences of an uncontrolled shutdown, besides stopping inspection, are the
same as for any computer: data loss, possible damage to the equipment.

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6.5.3 Stack light

Figure 6.6 : Stack light

Ref. Description

1 Base

2 Green flashing light: machine in production (normal) mode or adjustments mode,

3 Steady red light: machine in alarm mode or software inoperative

4 Cover

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6.5.4 I/O Rack

The I/O rack is the interface between the machine's electrical and electronic components and
the processing PC.

Figure 6.7 : I/O rack

Ref. Description

1 Video output connectors CAM1, CAM2 and CAM3

2 TRX/TRY connector (triggers filming on cameras 2 and 3)

3 TRX connector (triggers filming on camera 1)

4 DB50 output connector (linked with the I/O board in the PC rack)

5 TRIG connector. Controls LED operation.

6 8-pin encoder DIN connector for encoder input (differential or asymmetrical

encoder). This connector is equipped with 2 green LEDs that when they alternate
indicate proper operation and direction of counting of the encoder.

7 DIN 4-pin connector Cell 1, Cell 2, Cell Out for filtered cell input. Each connector
is equipped with a yellow LED.
For Cell 1 and Cell 2, the LED comes on in the presence of an article.
For Cell 3, the LED comes on in the absence of an article and goes off in the
presence of an article.

8 Video input connectors CAM1, CAM2 and CAM3 (linked with the cameras).

9 Power unit comprising:

• one male IEC C14 connector, 3 pins, one of which is the earth electrode to
connect to the power network,
• one fuse holder with 1 5x20 mm 16 A - 220 VAC delay fuse,
• one switch.

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Ref. Description

10 LED Power. When the rack is powered up, this LED come on yellow then turns
blue if no alarm is detected.
When this LED flashes red, it indicates the following malfunctions:
• 1 flash: problem in the BALISE1 board (it needs replacing)
• 2 flashes: BALISE1 board configuration problem
• 3 flashes: BALISE1 board configuration error
• 4 flashes: encoder alarm (simultaneous counting on asymmetrical and
differential channels)
• 5 flashes: temperature alarm. Temperature strictly higher than a setpoint
value (45°C by default)
• continuous flashing: short-circuit on the 24 V power supply.

11 Ejector connector with one LED:

• Steady yellow: normal operation, on when the ejector is actuated
• Flashing red: short-circuit on the ejector.

12 SIL connector (in-line information system) with 5 LEDs:

• Steady yellow: normal operation, on when a pulse is sent to the SIL
• Flashing red: short-circuit on the output.

13 Alarm inputs connector with 5 red LEDs. Each LED indicates that this alarm input
is activated.

14 Stack light connector with 4 LEDs and one

"watchdog" LED.
The alarm output pins no. 5 and 6 of the Output
connector can be used to control a relay in order to
operate an external system (siren, conveyor
stopping device, lock jack, etc.).

LED states:
• Roof lights LED [Ref. a] - stack light green flashing.
When it flashes yellow, this indicates a stack light with green flashing light
(normal operation).
Red flashing: short-circuit on the output.
• Roof lights LED [Ref. b] - stack light red steady.
When it is yellow steady, this indicates a stack light with red steady light
(machine in alarm mode or software inoperative).
Red flashing: short-circuit on the output.
• Red LED [Ref. c] - alarm relay (dry contact).
On, indicates a machine in alarm mode and closing of the relay. Option of
connecting the customer's alarm system (10 A max. on 220 V max.).
Off, indicates an open relay (functioning without alarm).
• LED [Ref. d]: Use reserved for TIAMA.
• LED [Ref. e] - "watchdog".
When this LED flashes green, this indicates normal operation of the PC.
When it is on steady or off, this indicates a problem on the PC.

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6.5.5 Processing PC

Older PC

The ARGOS PC is in charge of processing and managing the interface user. It comprises an
arithmetic unit, an acquisition board and an I/O board. It is an industrial PC in 4U format.

Figure 6.8 : Processing PC

Ref. Description

1 - Red LED on steady: all OK

- Red LED flashing: Alarm

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New PC

The ARGOS PC is in charge of processing and managing the interface user. It comprises SSHD
hard drives, an arithmetic unit, an acquisition board and an I/O board. It is an industrial PC
in 4U format.

Figure 6.9 : Processing PC

Ref. Description

1 Location of the SSHD hard drives.

2 USB ports.

3 Indicator lights. From left to right:

• PC power light (blue LED)
• Hard drive activity light
• LAN 1 and 2 network lights.

4 PC power button.

5 PC restart button.

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6.5.6 Electrical rack

This rack contains the machine's electrical components. It contains a current-operated relay
to detect normal operation of the lamps. If a lamp is faulty, a software and hardware alarm is
generated.

Figure 6.10 : Electrical rack

Ref. Description

1 Q11 isolating switch for the mains power

2 Q12 isolating switch for stabilized power

3 Q13 isolating switch for non-stabilized power

4 Q15 isolating switch for the 230VAC socket

5 230VAC 10A socket. This socket can only be used by accredited personnel and
TIAMA After-Sales.

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6.5.7 UPS unit

Old UPS unit

The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) provides instantaneous emergency power for
sensitive units in the event of a power cut. The 24V circuits, the PLC controlling the Raise and
Lower system and the PC and screen are thus protected by the UPS. If the power cut lasts for
more than 10 minutes, the machine should be turned off by exiting Windows.
A double sound alarm indicates
that the operation has been
acknowledged

Figure 6.11 : UPS unit

Ref. Description

1 Keep the two buttons depressed for 3 seconds to turn on the uninterruptible power
supply

2 Keep the two buttons depressed for 3 seconds to turn off the uninterruptible power
supply

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New UPS unit

The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) provides instantaneous emergency power for
sensitive units in the event of a power cut. The 24V circuits, the PLC controlling the Raise and
Lower system and the PC and screen are thus protected by the UPS. If the power cut lasts for
more than 10 minutes, the machine should be turned off by exiting Windows.

Figure 6.12 : UPS unit

Ref. Description

1 On/Off button

2 Menu navigation buttons

3 LCD screen

4 Indicator lights:
Green: The UPS unit is operating normally in Online or high-efficiency
mode.

Orange: The UPS unit is in battery mode.

Orange: The UPS unit is in Bypass mode

Red: The UPS unit has an active alarm or fault.

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6.5.8 DH01 optical head

The DH01 optical head detects vertical checks in the finish. It is equipped with 20 receivers
connected to a matrix array camera and a clockwise and anticlockwise lighting system.

Figure 6.13 : Optical head DH01 with LED light source

This optical head is available in three versions:

• DH01-D09 for finishes with an outer diameter of between 6 and 12 mm

2 white light
sources
25 mm

• DH01-D15 for finishes with an outer diameter of between 12 and 22 mm

2 red light
sources
25 mm
2 cyan light
sources

• DH01-D25 for finishes with an outer diameter of between 20 and 35 mm

2 red light
sources
35 mm
2 cyan light
sources

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6.5.9 DH04 optical head

Optical head DH04 detects horizontal checks in the finish and neck. It is equipped with 40
receivers connected to two matrix array cameras and a lighting system interchangeable
according to the diameter of the finish.

Figure 6.14 : Optical head DH04 with LED light source

This optical head is available in two versions:

• DH04-D15 for finishes with an outer diameter of between 6 and 22 mm

2 white light
sources
25 mm

• DH04-D25 for finishes with an outer diameter of between 22 and 35 mm

2 white light
sources
35 mm

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6.5.9.1 Diffusers

Tow types of diffusers are available according to the type of article to be inspected.

Figure 6.15 : Diffusers

Ref. Description

1 Diffuser

Diffusers available for the DH04-D15 head

Reference Description

D01A0220 Diffuser Ø = 15 mm

D01A0240 Diffuser Ø = 6 mm

D01A0250 Diffuser Ø = 10 mm

D01A0260 Diffuser Ø = 20 mm

Diffusers available for the DH04-D25 head

Reference Description

D01A0230 Diffuser Ø = 25 mm

D01A0260 Diffuser Ø = 20 mm

D01A0270 Diffuser Ø = 30 mm

D01A0280 Diffuser Ø = 35 mm

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6.5.10 The machine's name plate

The machine's name plate is located on the bottom right-hand side of the machine.

Figure 6.16 : The machine's name plate

Ref. Description

1 Machine description

2 Serial number

3 Year of manufacture

The EC mark indicates that the machine meets European standards.

See 13.6 “Compliance with CE standards”, page 212.

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7.1 Handling

7.1.1 Safety instructions

When handling the ARGOS machine, follow the instructions below to ensure your safety. (See
“Safety”, page 13, chapter 4).

7.1.1.1 Accredited personnel

The operator of the handling machine must be duly accredited.

"Accredited" personnel means persons having:

• a permit, or
• authorization, or
• trained for accreditation,

to carry out a particular task in the company.

7.1.1.2 Personal protective equipment

Before moving the machine, protect yourself with the aid of the following items:
• safety gloves,
• safety eyeglasses,
• ear muffs,
• overalls,
• safety boots and
• other types of personal protective equipment (as required by the plant's rules and
regulations).

7.1.1.3 Hoisting gear

Use appropriate handling gear to move the ARGOS machine:

• pallet truck or
• forklift truck adapted to the weight of the ARGOS (800 kg).
WARNING
The doors must be closed when the machine is moved.
Make sure no cables or objects are caught between the forks of the handling machine
and the machine itself.

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7.1.2 Unpacking

7.1.2.1 Checking appearance

As soon as the ARGOS is delivered, and before opening the crate, make sure it has not been
damaged in transit:
• crate open,
• signs of shocks,
• deformed,
• traces of humidity.

7.1.2.2 Reservations after transport

If the crate has been visibly damaged:

1. Make written reservations at the time of delivery on the delivery note (a copy of which is
handed over to the haulier).

2. Have the driver endorse this observed damage on the delivery note then sign it.
IMPORTANT
If the machine has been damaged by the haulage firm,
TIAMA cannot be held liable.

7.1.2.3 Opening the crate

Undo the crate's cleats to release its sides. Make sure not to damage the machine with any
tools used to unpack the crate or handle its sides.

7.1.3 Precautions for sea transport

The conditions of the guarantee offered to the customer (see start of manual) apply:
• The pallets must not be removed.
• The waterproof sea-going covers must not be pierced or damaged.

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7.1.4 Packing list

When the ARGOS machine is delivered, check that all extra parts have been delivered.

To that end, check the packing list: this lists the parts shipped with the machine in separate
boxes.

Store these parts in a safe place, they will be needed for maintenance and/or subsequent
adjustments.
WARNING
Certain parts are fragile, the optical components in particular.

7.1.4.1 Missing parts

If any parts are missing, proceed as follows:

If Then

Installation is carried out by Make a record of installation operations with the TIAMA
TIAMA technician on delivery.

The customer installs the Make sure no parts were left in the packing crates.
machine.

Report all missing parts to TIAMA by fax.

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7.1.5 Handing the machine

WARNING
The machine weights approximately 800 Kg.

To move the ARGOS machine, proceed as follows:

1. Insert the forks of the forklift truck under the ARGOS machine from the front and
between the legs of the machine.

Figure 7.1: Moving the machine

i This enables the fork-lift truck to take up the weight under its frame and ensures
the machine is stable while it is being handled.

2. Lift the machine and set it down carefully on the floor to avoid any knocks that could
damage it.

7.1.6 Storage

To prevent any damage to the ARGOS machine during storage, store it:
• in a dry place,
• sheltered from dust,
• on a flat and stable floor, to ensure it is stable.

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7.2 Adjusting the legs

7.2.1 Lengthwise adjustment

Depending on free space, the front part of the legs can be extended for better stability.

Figure 7.2: Lengthwise adjustment

Ref. Description

1 Remove the five locking screws with a 17 mm spanner

2 Pull out the leg to the desired position. Several positions are possible.
Then replace the five locking screws and screw in tightly.

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7.2.2 Height adjustment

A wide range of conveyor and article heights is covered thanks to the upward/downward
adjustment of the ARGOS heads. However, if the ARGOS system is installed on a line or if
the conveyor is particularly high, the machine can be raised by extending its legs. The machine
can be raised by 150 mm in increments of 50 mm.

Figure 7.3: Height adjustment

Ref. Description

1 Remove the four retaining screws (17 mm spanner). Set the leg at the desired
height then replace end tighten the screws.

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7.2.3 Adjusting the legs

The ARGOS machine can be levelled on three axes in relation to the line conveyor (See 7.3
“Positioning in relation to the conveyor”, page 53). To do so,, adjust the four legs as shown
below. When the machine is in place, the four legs must rest firmly on the floor.

Figure 7.4: Adjusting the legs

Ref. Description

1 Loosen the lock nut with a 32 mm spanner. The leg should be adjusted as low
as possible. When adjusted, tighten it.

2 Adjust the leg with a 17 mm spanner. Adjust the four legs one after the other.

i To avoid stress on the threaded rods of the legs, the latter should be set as low as
possible on the rod.

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7.3 Positioning in relation to the conveyor

First and foremost, it is essential that the machine be perfectly positioned in relation to the
conveyor, in all three planes.

Figure 7.5: Positioning in relation to the conveyor (1/3)

Ref. Description

1 Conveyor's centreline

2 90° angle

If this positioning is incorrect, you will not be able to obtain simultaneously a centred view on
both heads (Vertically to the screen).

Figure 7.6: Positioning in relation to the conveyor (2/3)

The two distances represented by arrows must be equal.

Figure 7.7: Positioning in relation to the conveyor (3/3)

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7.3.1 Adjusting the heads in the moving part

7.3.1.1 Height adjustment

The purpose of this precision height adjustment is

to place the 2 bases of heads DH01 and DH04
rigorously at the same height [Ref. H]

Unlock the lock and open the hood [Ref. 1].

For each of the two heads DH01 and DH04:

• Unscrew the 2 locking screws [Ref. 3] and [Ref. 4].
• to raise/descend the head in direction (A), screw/unscrew each screw [Ref. 2] and
[Ref. 5].
• Unscrew the 2 locking screws [Ref. 3] and [Ref. 4].

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7.3.1.2 Depth adjustment

The purpose of this precise depth adjustment is to

place the 2 bases of heads DH01 and DH04
rigorously at the same depth [Ref. L]

Unlock the lock and open the hood [Ref. 1].

For each of the two heads DH01 and DH04:

• Unscrew the 3 lock nuts [Ref.2].
• Screw/unscrew the screw [Ref. 3] to set the depth of the head in direction (B).
• Screw in the 3 lock nuts [Ref. 2].

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7.3.2 Adjusting the zero point of the heights of the moving part

The purpose of this adjustment is to learn the lowest position of the heads just above the
conveyor. In this way, the conveyor cannot collide with the optical heads and damage them.

Proceed as follows:

1. Make sure the machine is correctly

positioned in relation to the conveyor.
See 7.3 “Positioning in relation to the
conveyor”, page 53.

2. Run the ARGOS software and log on as

a Super User
See 8.2.1 “Running the software”,
page 71.
See 10.2 “Logging in”, page 133.

3. Select the Settings menu [Ref. 1] then

the Centring tab [Ref. 2] to access the
Head movement menu [Ref.3].

4. Select the Config. > Machine menu.

5. Click the Motor safety settings tab.

6. Deselect Conveyor safety [Ref. 4].

7. Enter the value of the Minimum article offset [Ref. 5] (see table).

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8. Place the appropriate calibration cube (see table).

Optical head used Minimum article offset Calibration cube

DH01-DH04 /D15 25 27.5 mm

DH01-DH04 /D25 35 37.5 mm

9. Move the heads until they brush against the calibration cube.
(See 10.3.2 “Moving the optical heads”, page 137).

10. Press the Apply button [Ref.6] to save the new position of the heads.

11. Reactivate conveyor safety Conveyor safety[Ref. 4]. This way the
machine, knowing the height of the conveyor, makes sure at all times that heads cannot
collide with the conveyor.

See also: See 8.6.7 “Config. menu”, page 86.

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7.4 Connecting and installing devices

7.4.1 Electrical connection

The machine must be connected to a 230VAC 50Hz 16A power supply with a cable threaded
through the compression gland [Ref. 1] and connected to master switch S1 [Ref. 2] (refer to
the wiring diagram supplied with the machine for this connection, ref: FE3ARG0086816).
The machine is equipped with an uninterruptible power supply; if there is a power cut the PC,
I/O rack and lighting system remain powered.

Figure 7.8: Electrical connection

Ref. Description

1 Compression gland

2 Main switch

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7.4.2 Installing the encoder

The encoder measures the progress of the conveyor. It is advisable to place the encoder less
than 10 metres from the ARGOS machine to avoid chain tension that leads to errors between
the position measured by the encoder and the actual position on the machine.

An encoder comprises a wheel [Ref. 1] coupled to a coil [Ref. 2] whose 24 V power supply
generates a constant number of pulses for each revolution of the wheel. The 10-metre encoder
cable [Ref. 3] with a DIN connector is connected to the encoder input (ENCODER) on the front
panel of the ARGOS machine.
See 7.4.3 “Installing the ejector”, page 60.

Figure 7.9: Installing the encoder

Encoder function

When the conveyor is running, it rotates a wheel that generates a given number of pulses per
minute. This pulse frequency is proportional to the linear speed of conveyance. The position
of each article can thus be accurately determined as soon as the article passes the infeed
sensor.

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7.4.3 Installing the ejector

The ejector must be placed near the machine to ensure high precision. Its control solenoid
valve is connected to the EJECTOR output on the front panel of the machine.

These connectors are on the front panel

of the machine.

Figure 7.10: Installing the ejector

Ref. Description

1 Connect this output to the ejector

2 Connect the encoder cable here

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7.4.4 Article guide

The article guide is an important component in achieving good performance with the ARGOS
machine; it must be positioned as close as possible to the ARGOS machine. TIAMA offers an
article guide that ensures effective product guidance and easy adjustment for centring articles
in relation to the optical heads.

Figure 7.11: Article guide

The TIAMA article guide is designed to optimize article guidance. The deflector and the
particular curvature of the guides ensure proper orientation and reproducible positioning even
for ovoid products.

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7.5 Recommended configuration

7.5.1 Line configuration

Here is a typical line configuration:

Figure 7.12: Line configuration

Ref. Description

1 Ejector table or cullet return

2 Ejector

3 ARGOS system

4 Encoder

5 TIAMA article guide.

6 Spacer. This guarantees constant spacing between articles, thereby avoiding

production rate peaks.
It is strongly recommended for rapid lines.

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7.5.2 Choice of conveyor

The quality of the conveyor is an important aspect for optimizing the performance of the
ARGOS system:
• preferably the conveyor should not be made of metal to avoid stray reflections,
• ideally there should be no gaps between the conveyor battens to avoid article
instability during inspection,
• the conveyor must be level and must not generate vibrations. Vibrations can cause
the article to move between the outfeed of the article guide and the inspection zone.
• the conveyor should be a dark colour, ideally matt black.

Figure 7.13: Example of a recommended conveyor

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7.6 SIL principle and connections

Details of the connections:
• Connectors 1,2,8 are used for our solenoid valves, so they cannot be used for the SIL
connection.
• Connectors 9 to 15 are connected to an exposed conductive part.
• Connectors 3 to 7 are set aside for the SIL connection (24V).

Signal pairing for the SIL:

• Connectors 3 to 7 are set aside for the SIL connection.
• The signals available on the DB15 (SIL) connector are shown in the next diagram.

Connector DB15 pin Colour ARGOS title

LED
7 Orange Horizontal ejection
6 Orange Vertical ejection
5 Orange Miscellaneous Ejection
(Bad Grabbing, Error,
Not seen.)
4 Red ejected
3 Blue Inspected

DB15 female

Figure 7.14: SIL connections (I/O Rack - front panel)

Ref. Description

1 SIL connector (in-line information system) with 5 LEDs:

• Steady yellow: normal operation, on when a pulse is sent to the SIL
• Flashing red: short-circuit on the output.

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Example Signals retrieved on the SIL on a sample of 11 bottles.

• Sample A is good, terminal 3 is activated for 50 ms.

• Sample B is bad and rejected due to a horizontal check. Terminals 4 and 7 are
activated, as is the ejector.
• Sample C is good, terminal 3 is activated for 50 ms.
• Sample D is bad and rejected due to a vertical check. Terminals 4 and 6 are
activated, as is the ejector.
• Sample E is bad and rejected due to a miscellaneous defect (no image, sampling
error, too long a process). Terminals 4 and 5 are activated, as is the ejector.
• Sample F is good, terminal 3 is activated for 50 ms.
• Sample G is bad and rejected due to a vertical check and a horizontal check.
Terminals 4, 6 and 7 are activated, as is the ejector.
• Sample H is good, terminal 3 is activated for 50 ms.
• Sample I is bad and rejected due to a miscellaneous defect and a horizontal check.
Terminals 4, 5 and 7 are activated, as is the ejector.
• Sample J is bad and rejected due to all possible defects. Terminals 4, 5, 6 and 7 are
activated, as is the ejector.
• Sample K is good, terminal 3 is activated for 50 ms.

For more information on the SIL, contact TIAMA.

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8.1 User procedure

8.1.1 Starting the operating mode of the ARGOS

The following procedure lists the instructions to follow to power up the machine.

1. Turn the main disconnecting switch (see rear panel) to 1.

See 6.5.2 “Main disconnecting switch”, page 31.

2. Check that the emergency stop button on the main control panel is not engaged.
See 6.5.1 “Main control panel”, page 31, [Ref. 5].

Older PC and UPS unit

3. Press simultaneously and hold down the ON buttons of the

UPS unit (2 buttons [Ref. 1]) for 3 seconds.
See 6.5.7 “UPS unit”, page 38.

The uninterruptible power supply starts up.

Normally the complete system starts (in/out rack and the
machine's PC).

If that is not the case:

• Power up the I/O rack
Turn the switch on the rear panel of the I/O rack ON,
See 6.5.4 “I/O Rack”, page 33, [Ref. 9].

• Power up the ARGOS PC

Open the compartment with the key [Ref. 1] and turn 1
the switch to ON [Ref. 2].

When the system starts up, the detection part rises to its Homing
position, then Windows starts up and runs the ARGOS software
automatically.

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4. Press and hold down the On/Off button [Ref. 1].

See 6.5.7 “UPS unit”, page 38.

The uninterruptible power supply starts up.

Normally the complete system starts (in/out rack and the
machine's PC).

If that is not the case:

• Power up the I/O rack
Turn the switch on the rear panel of the I/O rack ON,
See 6.5.4 “I/O Rack”, page 33, [Ref. 9].
• Power up the ARGOS PC
Open the compartment with the key [Ref. 1] and
press the start button [Ref. 2].

When the system starts up, the detection part rises to its
Homing position, then Windows starts up and runs the
ARGOS software automatically.

i If the ARGOS software fails to start, you can run it manually,

See 8.2 “Running the software”, page 71.

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8.1.2 Switching off the ARGOS machine

The following procedure lists the instructions to follow to shut down the machine.

1. Quit the ARGOS software.

2. Shut down Windows and wait for the PC to shut down.

3. Press the main OFF button on the rear panel of the I/O rack
See 6.5.4 “I/O Rack”, page 33, [Ref. 9].

Old UPS unit

4. Press simultaneously and hold down the OFF buttons of the

UPS unit (2 buttons [Ref. 2]) for 3 seconds.
See 6.5.7 “UPS unit”, page 38.

The uninterruptible power supply shuts down, as does the power

supply of the I/O rack and the ARGOS PC.

Turn the main disconnecting switch (see rear panel) to 0.

See 6.5.2 “Main disconnecting switch”, page 31.

New UPS unit

5. Press and hold down the On/Off button [Ref. 1].

See 6.5.7 “UPS unit”, page 38.

The uninterruptible power supply shuts down, as does the power

supply of the I/O rack and the ARGOS PC.

Turn the main disconnecting switch (see rear panel) to 0.

See 6.5.2 “Main disconnecting switch”, page 31.

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8.2 Running the software

8.2.1 Running the software

The ARGOS software starts up automatically when the PC starts up. To restart the ARGOS
software, double-click the ARGOS icon on the desktop.

8.2.2 Loading the software

The software is ready when the progress bar reaches 100%.

Figure 8.1: Loading the software

By default, the software loads configuration settings as they were when the

i software was last closed down.

To run the software with a blank configuration record, press and hold down the Esc
key on the keyboard for at least 2 seconds when the software loads.

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8.3 Switching off the machine

In order to keep the system sound and robust, you are strongly advised to follow this
procedure when switching off the machine:
• Exiting the inspection software.

Figure 8.2: Exiting the inspection software

Ref. Description

1 Click File in the menu in the top left-hand corner of the screen.

2 In the dropdown menu that appears, click Quit.

• Shut down the operating system

Figure 8.3: Shutting down the operating system

Ref. Description

1 Click Start on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

2 Click Shut down in the dropdown menu that appears

3 Click OK after selecting option Shut down the system under the phrase: What
do you want to do?

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8.4 Overview

8.4.1 Principle

The ARGOS user management system lets the person responsible for inspection machines
assign permissions to the machine's various users.
Only the Super user can access this set-up menu.

During installation of the machine, the person installing the system, who thus has After-
Sales permissions, creates the user with Super user permissions. The person responsible for
inspection machines, who thus has the Super user profile, must be in attendance to enter his
identifier and password and to create other users with the aid of the After-sales engineer.

By default, one Super User is created:

• User ID: customer
• Password: customer

8.4.2 Restrictions according to user level

8.4.2.1 Super user rights

The Super user can access all menus on the right-hand panel and all higher-level menus. The
only menu he cannot access is the TIAMA menu. He alone can access the User management
menu.

Figure 8.4: Super user rights

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8.4.2.2 Expert technician rights

The Expert technician can access all the menus on the right-hand panel but not the higher-
level menus of the User Management and Deco. Auto menus.

8.4.2.3 Technician rights

The Technician cannot access the Settings/Article, Settings/Grey level and Settings/
Learning menus. He can access all Production/View menus and all Production/
Modification menus from the Enrichment menu.

In the higher-level menus, he has the same access rights as Expert technician except for
the Config. menu, which he cannot access. He cannot reset the counters.

8.4.2.4 Operator rights

The Operator cannot access the Settings or Modifications menus. In the higher-level
menus, he can only access Settings note. He cannot reset the counters.

Figure 8.5: Operator rights

Interface with Operator rights, only the View/Ejection rate and View/Last rejects
screens are accessible.

8.4.2.5 Quality rights

The user with Quality rights can only access the View/Article and View/Ejection rate
screens. He can also reset the counters.

8.4.2.6 Custom rights

The user with Custom rights has the same rights as the Operator. You can then activate or
deactivate certain menus to create a specific profile.

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8.4.2.7 Logged off rights

If no users are logged on, the system is in Production/View/Article mode and no action
can be taken in the user interface. Only the User menu is accessible in order to log on.

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8.5 User management

8.5.1 Creating and configuring a new user

8.5.1.1 Logging on as Super user

Go to the Users menu, click Log on then enter the identifier and password.

Figure 8.6: Logging on as Super user

You are now logged on with Super user rights.

i Only a Super user can access the user management window and carry out the
procedures described in steps 7.5.1.2 to 7.5.1.7).

8.5.1.2 Opening the user management window

Return to the Users menu and click User management. The following window appears.

Figure 8.7: Opening the user management window

In the above example the Super user identifier is Supervisor.

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8.5.1.3 Adding a new user

Click New user, a new window pops up, enter the user's name.

Figure 8.8: Adding a user (1/5)

Click Next.

A new window is displayed, enter the password then confirm it.

At least 6 characters long.

Figure 8.9: Adding a user (2/5)

Click Next.

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A new window is displayed, select the user's access level.

For information on rights assigned according to the selected access level:
See 8.4.2 “Restrictions according to user level”, page 73.

Figure 8.10: Adding a user (3/5)

Click Next.

A new window is displayed to confirm creation of the new user.

Figure 8.11: Adding a user (4/5)

Click OK.

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In the list of users, a new user with the identifier Paul with an Operator access level appears.

Figure 8.12: Adding a user (5/5)

To add more users, follow the same procedure.

8.5.1.4 Deleting a user

To delete a user, select the user in the list and click Delete the user.

Figure 8.13: Deleting a user

Click Yes to confirm the deletion:

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8.5.1.5 Changing a user's password

Select the user in the list to change the password and click Change password, a window
appears. Enter the new password in both fields then click OK.

Figure 8.14: Changing a user's password

8.5.1.6 Changing a user's profile

Select the user in the list to change his profile then click Change default profile. Select the
new access level and click OK.

Figure 8.15: Changing a user's profile

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8.5.1.7 Customizing user rights

Select the user in the list to configure access rights and click Customize access rights.

Figure 8.16: Customizing user rights (1/3)

A new window is displayed, listing the adjustment menus the user can access. The selected
menus are accessible, the others are not. The order of the menus in this window, from left to
right, matches the order of the menus in the interface from top to bottom. When you move
the mouse pointer in the menu selection zone, a preview of the screen in question appears.
Use the right and left arrows to scroll through the menus. You can thus modify the list of
menus a user can access.

Figure 8.17: Customizing user rights (2/3)

Several users can be selected, the use of this window is identical.

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Figure 8.18: Customizing user rights (3/3)

Click Validate to apply the changes.

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8.6 Menu architecture

8.6.1 Principle

The ARGOS 1.5 software is organized around two main menus: Settings and Production.

In order for the machine to be ready to switch to Production (or Run) mode, you need to
chronologically check the sub-menus of the Settings menu from top to bottom.
In one of the Settings menus, passing articles are not inspected.
In one of the Production menus, passing articles are inspected.

8.6.2 Structure of the lateral menus

Settings:
This menu comprises six sub-menus that
must be checked from top to bottom.
After performing all the operations in each
sub-menu, the machine is ready to switch to
Production mode.

Production:
This menu comprises two main sub-menus.

The Production/View menu comprises three

sub-menus. These menus give the user
information on the current production run.

The Production/View menu comprises three

sub-menus. These menus let the user make
machine adjustments to fine-tune detection
performance.

Figure 8.19: Structure of the lateral menus

8.6.3 Structure of the horizontal menus

The horizontal menus are located at the in the

top left-hand corner of the interface. They are
used for machine configuration and for
backup file management.

Five menus can be used:

• File (See 8.6.4 “File menu”, page 84)
• Users (See 8.6.5 “Users menu”, page 84)
• Ejector (See 8.6.6 “Ejector menu”, page 85)
• Config. (See 8.6.7 “Config. menu”, page 86)
• Visiglas (visible only to TIAMA users)
• ? (See 8.6.8 ““?” menu”, page 93)

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8.6.4 File menu

Figure 8.20: File menu

Ref. Description

1 Click New record to start a new production run. The system settings are retained
but manual operations on masks are deleted.

2 Click Load to load a backup. This retrieves thresholds and manual operations.

3 Type in the file name and click "Save".

This is the Windows "Save As" dialogue. You cane create directories and organize
your backups by job. You can save jobs several times under different names, with
the date and time for instance

4 Click Settings note to save information on adjustments or the job (production

run). This adjustment note is linked to the backup, and this information is retrieved
when you subsequently load the file.

5 The default language is configured when the machine is installed. To change it, click
language, pick your desired language from the list and click OK.

8.6.5 Users menu

When the software starts up, the system prompts you for a user name and password. This
connection lets you define the list of accessible menus.

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Figure 8.21: Users menu

Ref. Description

1 Click Log on to use the interface. A window appears.

2 Click Log off to exit the software. The system is then locked and in production
mode.

3 Enter a user name and password then click OK

For User management, See 8.5 “User management”, page 76.

8.6.6 Ejector menu

Figure 8.22: Ejector menu

Ref. Description

1 measured ejector offset: the measured distance in mm between the first sensor
and the ejector. The value in mm is a conversion of the encoder ticks.

2 Duration of ejection.

3 Ejector offset setting (enter as a number of encoder Ticks).

4 Ejection duration setting (enter as a number of encoder Ticks).

To adjust ejectors: See 10.13 “Adjusting the ejectors”, page 159.

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8.6.7 Config. menu

Figure 8.23: Config. menu

8.6.7.1 Config. > Auto Logoff

Auto Logoff automatically logs the user out of

the system and can be activated (ON) or
deactivated (OFF) [Ref. 1].

Duration can be configured to the nearest

minute. [Ref. 2].

When this time elapses, a window is displayed

for 30 seconds before the system logs off. Click
Cancel [Ref. 3] to stay logged on.

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8.6.7.2 Config. > Machine - Sensor Settings tab

Figure 8.24: Sensor settings tab

Ref. Description

1 Offset tolerance: Configures the article position tolerance range for head
sensors

2 Bounce tolerance: Configures the ignored range of a double sensor signal

3 CellOut Offset Tolerance: Configures the article position tolerance range at the
level of the head sensors for the outfeed sensor

4 CellOut Bounce Tolerance: Configures the ignored range of a double sensor

signal for the outfeed sensor

5 Click to save your changes

6 Exit without saving

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8.6.7.3 Config. > Machine - Ejection Config. tab

Figure 8.25: Ejection Config. tab

Ref. Description

1 Ejection of articles without finish

• Select ON to eject articles on their side or without finish,
• Select OFF to not eject articles on their side or without finish
This setting increments the Other ejections counter with or without ejections.
Click Details to see the incrementation of the Without finish counter.

2 Systematic ejection in Settings mode

• Select ON to eject articles in Settings mode,
• Select OFF to not eject articles in Settings mode

3 Systematic ejection in Production mode

• Select ON to eject articles in Production mode,
• Select OFF to not eject articles in Production mode

4 Ejecting articles for clearing: articles in the machine when you switch from
Settings to Production mode
• Select ON to eject articles for clearing purposes,
• Select OFF to not eject articles for clearing purposes

5 Exit without saving

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8.6.7.4 Config. > Machine - Job configuration tab

Figure 8.26: Job Configuration tab

Ref. Description

1 An alarm is generated if:

• X consecutive articles are inspected as good (here X = 10000)
and
• Y consecutive articles are inspected as bad (here Y = 10000)

2 This option activates the updating of the dynamic mask in production mode. It
also lets you select standard or strict restraining for changes in these dynamic
masks in production mode
See 8.9 “Dynamic masks”, page 109
See 8.10 “Placing restrictions on dynamic masks”, page 112

3 This option lets you choose the reference dynamic mask for Strict restraining
(Learning or Production)

4 Exit without saving

WARNING
Activating the dynamic mask can have repercussions on detection.
See 8.9 “Dynamic masks”, page 109.

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8.6.7.5 Config. > Machine - Default threshold values tab

This option lets you adjust default threshold values (detection threshold and decision
threshold). These values are restored after thresholds are reset.

Figure 8.27: Default threshold values tab

Ref. Description

1 Detection threshold

2 Decision threshold

3 Exit without saving

4 Click to save your changes

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8.6.7.6 Config. > Machine - Machine Config. tab

This option lets you declare the use of optical head DH01 and/or DH04 and select the version
used for each of these heads.

Figure 8.28: Machine Config. tab

Ref. Description

1 Click (box ticked) to declare optical head DH01

2 Select the diameter of the DH01 head used (9, 15 or 25 mm)

See 6.5.8 “DH01 optical head”, page 40

3 Click (box ticked) to declare optical head DH04

4 Select the diameter of the DH04 head used (15 or 25 mm)

See 6.5.9 “DH04 optical head”, page 41

8.6.7.7 Config. > Machine - Motor safety setting tab

Figure 8.29: Motor safety setting tab

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Ref. Description

1 Conveyor safety
Conveyor safety is activated when settings are updated with the Apply button
[Ref. 6]

2 Encoder step conversion factor. Number of encoder steps for a movement of

1 mm

3 Current position (in mm and number of encoder steps)

4 Minimum article offset

Height of the smallest article used on this conveyor. This avoids the heads hitting
the article
The value must be entered in mm. The conversion into a number of encoder
steps is displayed on the right
This value is recalculated when settings are updated with the Apply button
[Ref. 6]

5 Conveyor safety
Determines the height of the conveyor, so that the head cannot descend into it.
This value is recalculated when settings are updated with the Apply button
[Ref. 6]

6 Apply button

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8.6.8 “?” menu

This menu lets you check the versions of the boards and the software.

To ascertain that version numbers, select the “?” menu > Versions.

Figure 8.30: “?” menu

The following window lists the IMC2 board versions and the software versions.
• A green indicator means that the board and software versions are correct.
• A red indicator indicates a problem, or the absence of an IMC2 board in an earlier
version of the pack.

You can find the update pack version [Ref. 1] on the

information bar in the bottom right-hand corner of
the operating window.

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8.7 Production/View menu

To access this menu, click the Production menu then
the Display option.
This menu can be accessed with any user access level.

8.7.1 View Mode (Article tab)

Figure 8.31: Article tab (1/2)

Ref. Description

1 Displays bad and good articles

2 Displays only defective articles

3 Read mode:
Displays articles in the production run (the display filter defines whether you
display all products or only bad ones)

4 Next mode:
Freezes the image of the next article.
(Depending on which display filter is selected, the image of the next product is
frozen, whether it is good or bad, or only the image of the next defective article).

5 Pause mode:
Freezes the image of the current article:

6 On the source image: Displays the defect in red on the acquired image

7 On the source image: Displays the defect in red on the mask image

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Figure 8.32: Article tab (2/2)

Ref. Description

1 Indicates the defect weight of the displayed receiver

2 Indicates the decision threshold of the displayed receiver

3 Graphic representation of the defect weight.

It is displayed in green when the defect weight is below the decision threshold
(represented by the yellow line) and in red when the defect weight is above the
decision threshold

4 No. of the displayed receiver, marked by a black dot

5 Indicates the average of the decision thresholds of the crown of receivers

When an article is displayed, the receiver where the largest defect appears is

i automatically selected on each crown.

To select a receiver other than the default one, freeze the image of the article
(pause button).

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8.7.2 View Mode (Ejection rate tab)

Figure 8.33: Ejection rate tab

Ref. Description

1 The orange bars show the proportion of ejection between the Top, Clockwise and
Anticlockwise receivers of the DH01

2 The green bars show the proportion of ejection between DH01 and DH04.

3 The yellow bars shows the proportion of ejection between the angle A, angle B and
angle C receivers of the DH04.

4 The blue graphically shows the ejection rate of each receiver.

5 Average ejection rate:

Shows the average of the ejection rates of the crown of receivers.

6 Ejection rate:
Shows the ejection rate of the selected receiver (marked by a number and a black
dot)

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8.7.3 View Mode (Last defects tab)

During a job, the machine stores the last ejected defects. This memorizes all the information
on the article with the 60 views. The machine can store up to 10 articles per receiver level,
with a maximum of 60 articles for the six receiver levels.

When the maximum number of stored articles is attained (10), the system works in FIFO (first
in first out) mode, that is to say if another bad article appears, the first article in memory is
erased and the new bad article is added.

For the figure indicated in the right part of the menu, number 1 is the last ejected article, 2 is
the last but one, etc.

For the figure indicated for each receiver, the logic is the same; number 1 is the last ejected
article for this receiver level.

When the "Last rejects" screen is selected, the last rejects list is frozen on the screen. This
ensures that the defect numbers do not change while you are viewing. However, the machine
continues to store the defects in parallel. Click "Refresh defects" to refresh the list of defects.

Figure 8.34: Last Defects tab

Ref. Description

1 Number of the previous defect in relation to the main list

2 Defect number for this receiver level

3 Number of the next defect in relation to the main list

4 Number of the defect in the main list

5 Next defect selected in the main list

6 Previous defect selected in the main list

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Ref. Description

7 Refreshes the list of defects

8 Erases the list of defects

9 Next defect selected for this receiver level

10 Previous defect selected for this receiver level

In the example below, we view the 8th defect in the list. For Angle C receiver level, it is the
3rd defect. This means that 3 of the last 8 rejects were at this receiver level. The figures 6 and
9 above the navigation arrows shows that the previous defect for this receiver level (defect 2)
is defect no. 6 in the main list. The next defect (no. 4) will be defect no. 9 in the main list.

Figure 8.35: View of a defect in the list

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8.8 Production/Modification menu

8.8.1 Modification Mode (Thresholds tab)

8.8.1.1 Overview
WARNING
The binarization threshold is now called the detection threshold.
The acceptance threshold is now called the decision threshold.

Click the “Ejection rate” tab to view the

rejects of the receivers

Figure 8.36: Organization of the threshold setting screen

Ref. Description

1 Selection tools per receiver

2 Adjustment of detection and decision values

3 Tools for selecting sets

4 Indicates the average of the decision thresholds of the selected receivers

5 Indicates the average of the detection thresholds of the selected receivers

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8.8.1.2 Selecting receivers and modifying thresholds

Here, all the machine's receivers are selected. When you select +1 or -1 on detection
or decision, all the receivers are incremented or decremented by 1 while retaining the
differences between the receivers.

Here, all the receivers of optical head DH04 are selected. The same operating principle
as in the first case.

Here, all the receivers of crown C are selected. The same operating principle as in the
first case.

Here, only receiver 1 of crown C is selected. To select a receiver, click the crown's
graphic representation. The white dot and no. in the centre indicate which receiver is
selected. You can enter values on the keyboard or use the + and - buttons.

Figure 8.37: Selecting receivers and modifying thresholds

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8.8.2 Modification Mode (Last rejects tab (Update mask))

This screen works in the same way as the Last defects screen; however, it can be used to
modify the mask. You can add a signal reporting a false reject in the mask so that the machine
no longer ejects this type of article.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to check that the article in question is a false reject, otherwise the machine's
detection capacities will be reduced.

See 8.7.3 “View Mode (Last defects tab)”, page 97 for the operating logic of the Last rejects
screen. Select the article that was ejected and does not present a defect. Select the view that
caused ejection and click the Update mask button [Ref. 1]. 1] (to update the mask). A x1
zoom appears [Ref. 2]. You can either update the mask with the whole the image (in which
case the enrichment factor is 1) or draw a window around the specific zone that caused the
ejection (in which case the enrichment factor is 1.2).

i It is more efficient to draw a window around the specific zone that caused
the false reject.

If there is more than one view that caused ejection, repeat the above for each of them.

Figure 8.38: Last rejects tab

Ref. Description

1 Click Update mask and a selection window appears [Ref. 2].

2 Click Whole image to select the entire view or use your mouse to draw a
rectangle around the zone that caused the false reject.

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8.8.3 Modification Mode (Mask tab)

8.8.3.1 Using the tools

Figure 8.39: Mask modification screen - using the tools (1/2)

Ref. Description Ref. Description

1 Selecting a receiver, the same 4 Amplification.

method as for selecting The value under the icon indicates
thresholds. amplification gain.
A value of 1.1 = +10%

2 Selecting a set of receiver, the 5 Expansion.

same method as for selecting The value under the icon indicates
thresholds. the grey level from which expansion
is active.

3 Tools for manually modifying 6 Median

masks.
7 Average

Here, all the receivers of angle A crown are selected. When performing expansion for

i example, all the masks of the crown's receivers are expanded. Click the icon several times
to perform several expansions.
All the receivers in the selection on the left will undergo the operations.

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Figure 8.40: Mask modification screen - using the tools (2/2)

Ref. Description Ref. Description

1 Image of the mask resulting 5 Accumulation of defects.

from learning and enrichment Indicates graphically the accumulation of
defects by frequency and weight

2 Selection by receiver: 6 Operations on the masks.

Here we work on receiver 1 of
Angle A crown.

3 Image resulting from manual 7 Manual alteration tool, Paint Brush

alterations and operations.

4 Active mask. The mask 8 When alterations and operations are

currently used for processing. complete, click Apply to activate the
modifications (the result mask becomes
the active mask). Click Cancel to discard
the modifications.

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8.8.3.2 Examples of the impact of operations on the mask

a. Basic mask b. Amplification (*10)

c. Expansion (*10) d. Erosion (*10)

e. Average (*10) f. Median (*10)

Figure 8.41: Examples of the impact of operations on the mask

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8.8.3.3 Details on manual alterations

Figure 8.42: Details on manual alterations

Ref. Description

1 Make manual alterations in this zone according to the shape and colour selected.

2 The Reset button erases all manual operations. You are asked to confirm this
operation (click OK).

3 Click the shape and size of the desired alterations (the selected tool appears with a
blue edge).

4 Click the desired colour for the alterations (the selected colour appears with a blue
edge). To change the grey level value (0-255), click the + or - buttons.

5 If this box is selected and you use grey, image alteration will only occur for each
pixel having a lower level of grey than the one you have selected.

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8.8.3.4 Details on the operations

Figure 8.43: Details on the operations

Ref. Description

1 In this zone, you can select a region in which the next operation will be applied (or
the selected one in applied operations where appropriate). To select the zone,
click at the desired point and hold the button down, move over the image until
you have drawn the desired frame then release the mouse button.

2 Selects the entire image as the zone.

3 Click an icon to perform the matching operation on the selected zone of the
image. From left to right and from top to bottom: expansion, erosion,
amplification, mean and median.

4 List of operations applied to the mask of this receiver. The figure above the icons
represents the number of times this operation has been applied, the figure below
(where applicable) represents the operation's parameter.

5 Removes all operations already applied to the mask (all operations in the Applied
operations frame).

6 Remove the selected operation from the Applied operations frame. To select an
operation, click its icon (a blue frame highlights a selected operation).

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Tip for adding an operation with a different zone:

Figure 8.44: Adding an operation with a different zone.

Ref. Description

1 Make sure no operations are selected. Otherwise, click the selected operation to
deselect it.

2 Select a new zone.

3 Apply the new operation by clicking it.

i
To change the zone of application of an operation that has already been added, just
select it in the Applied operations frame and change the zone on the mask as
explained earlier.

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8.8.4 Modification Mode (Enrichment tab)

Use this function in Settings mode or Production only if there are important changes in
production conditions.

If you choose "The next X

You can enrich one crown, several articles", enrichment
crowns or all crowns automatically stops when
X is attained.
4 3

Figure 8.45: Enrichment tab

Ref. Description

1 Choose Undefined to be able to stop enrichment manually by clicking the Stop

button.

2 Click Start enrichment to start enrichment.

3 Here, all the crowns are selected.

4 Here only Angle A crown is selected.

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8.9 Dynamic masks

The dynamic mask is a self-learning and stabilization tool. The algorithms used filter the
defects signal.

In Settings mode, a learning mask is created. This becomes the reference mask.
In Production mode, the learning mask is applied to the current job, with 4 options:
• Dynamic masks deactivated
See 8.9.1 “Dynamic masks deactivated”, page 110
• Dynamic masks activated
See 8.9.2 “Dynamic masks activated”, page 111
• Dynamic masks activated with Standard restraining
See 8.10.1 “Dynamic masks activated with Standard restraining”, page 112
• Dynamic masks activated with Strict restraining
See 8.10.2 “Dynamic masks activated with Strict restraining”, page 115

i
In extreme production conditions where defective products outnumber good
products, use the restraining function (Standard or even Strict) for dynamic
masks and as a final resort deactivate dynamic masks.

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8.9.1 Dynamic masks deactivated

8.9.1.1 Definition

When dynamic masks are deactivated, the reference mask does not change during production
and remains the same as the learning mask created in Settings mode.
The following problems appear:
• If during learning certain small bottles appear with defects, these defects are
definitively inserted into the reference mask.

i • Changing a mould in the IS machine can lead to a series of false rejects, as the
mask does not accept any deviation.

These problems can be partially resolved by activating the masks,

See 8.9.2 “Dynamic masks activated”, page 111.

8.9.1.2 Deactivating the dynamic masks

To deactivate the dynamic masks:

1. Log on as Super user.

See 8.5.1.1 “Logging on as Super user”, page 76.

2. Select the Config. > Machine menu.

3. Click the Production configuration tab.

Figure 8.46: Deactivating the dynamic masks

4. Deactivate the dynamic masks by clicking OFF [Ref. 1].

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8.9.2 Dynamic masks activated

8.9.2.1 Definition

When the dynamic masks are activated, the reference mask changes during production. When
the same defect appears several times, it is learned in the mask after a number of passes and
will no longer be considered a defect by the algorithm.
If a real defect is repeated several times, it is learned in the mask and will no longer

i be detected.
This problem can be partially resolved by activating Standard restraining,
See 8.10.1 “Dynamic masks activated with Standard restraining”, page 112.

8.9.2.2 Activating dynamic masks

To activate dynamic masks:

1. Log on as Super user.

See 8.5.1.1 “Logging on as Super user”, page 76.

2. Select the Config. > Machine menu.

3. Click the Production configuration tab.

Figure 8.47: Activating dynamic masks

4. Activate the dynamic masks by clicking ON [Ref. 1].

5. Check the Standard restraining is deactivated: the OFF button [Ref. 2] should be red.
If necessary click the OFF button [Ref. 2].

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8.10 Placing restrictions on dynamic masks

In Settings mode, a reference mask is created. Changes to a reference mask that may be
enriched (See 8.8.4 “Modification Mode (Enrichment tab)”, page 108) can be restrained
during production.

Restraining dynamic masks offers additional safety during inspection. They prevent a mask
being corrupted in the event of a failure during inspection, intensive sampling tests, handling
of abnormal articles or in the presence of defects that are worse than expected.

The ARGOS implements 2 types of mask restraining:

• Standard restraining
• Strict restraining

8.10.1 Dynamic masks activated with Standard restraining

8.10.1.1 Definition of Standard restraining

When Standard restraining is activated, the reference mask changes during production, but
changes are restrained by a comparison algorithm between two consecutive masks:
• the previous mask validated as the reference mask
• the new mask

Standard restraining is the least severe. It rejects excessive production deviations but can
accept constant and small deviations.
This process prevents learning of repeated defects, but in the long term the

i reference mask may be totally different from the learning mask.

This problem can be partially resolved by activating Strict restraining,
See 8.10.2 “Dynamic masks activated with Strict restraining”, page 115.

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8.10.1.2 Standard restraining

1. After each sequence of N articles, the machine filters then produces a new mask
[Ref. 1, 2, 3, 4] based on the light or dark zones of the articles in the sequence.

2. If the difference between 2 masks [Ref. 1, 2] is big, the previous mask [Ref. 1] is
retained as the reference mask. The new mask [Ref. 2] is discarded.

3. If the difference between 2 masks [Ref. 1, 3] is small, the new mask [Ref. 3] is validated
as the reference mask. The previous mask [Ref. 1] is discarded.

i Dynamic masks always function in the background and do not interfere with article
inspection.

Figure 8.48: Standard restraining of dynamic masks

Ref. Description

1 Mask calculated according to the sequence of articles N-1.

2 Mask calculated according to the sequence of articles N.

This mask presents a big difference compared with this mask [Ref. 1], so it is
discarded by the restraining.

3 Mask calculated according to the sequence of articles N+1.

This mask presents a small difference compared with this mask [Ref. 1], so it is
validated as the new reference mask.

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8.10.1.3 Configuring Standard restraining

Proceed as follows to programme Standard restraining of dynamic masks:

1. Activate dynamic masks [Ref. 1]:

See 8.9.2.2 “Activating dynamic masks”, page 111.

2. Activate Standard restraining of dynamic masks click ON [Ref. 2].

3. Check that Strict restraining is deactivated: the OFF button [Ref. 3] should be red.
If necessary click the OFF button [Ref. 3].

Figure 8.49: Activating Standard restraining of dynamic masks

A production run with Standard

restraining of dynamic masks is
run by default if the Good option

i
[Ref. 1] was entered for the 1
quality level in the article record.
See 10.3.1 “Defining the article
to be inspected”, page 134, [Ref. 8].
With a Very Good quality level, Strict restraining is used by default.
With Normal quality level, no restraining is used by default.

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8.10.2 Dynamic masks activated with Strict restraining

8.10.2.1 Definition of Strict restraining

When Strict restraining is activated, the algorithm adds an additional limitation to mask
verification. Now one can choose between two reference masks to compare with the new
mask:
• the learning mask retaining in memory (Learning reference),
See 8.10.2.2 “Strict restraining (Learning)”, page 115.
• the last production mask validated by the operator (Production reference),
See 8.10.2.3 “Strict restraining (Production)”, page 116.

Strict restraining is the most severe. It rejects all deviations (including small yet constant
ones) in the production run. In the long term this guarantees detection quality, because the
new mask generated in production by the dynamic masks system is compared with a fixed
reference mask.

8.10.2.2 Strict restraining (Learning)

The Learning reference mask [Ref. 1] is fixed. This is the learning mask created in Settings
mode then retained in memory. This mask can only change if the operator:
• performs a new learning operation in Settings mode,
See 10.11 “Learning”, page 157.
• opts for the Production reference,
See 8.10.2.4 “Configuring Strict restraining”, page 117.

1. After each sequence of N articles, the machine filters then produces a new mask
[Ref. 1, 2, 3, 4] based on the light or dark zones of the articles in the sequence.

2. If there is a big between 2 masks [Ref. 1, 2]:

• the Learning reference mask [Ref. 1] is retained as the reference mask,
• the new mask [Ref. 2] is discarded.

3. If there is a small difference AND bigger than a set threshold between 2 masks
[Ref. 1, 3]:
• the Learning reference mask [Ref. 1] is retained as the reference mask,
• the new mask [Ref. 3] is discarded.

4. If there is a small difference BUT smaller than a set threshold between 2 masks
[Ref. 1, 4]:
• the Learning reference mask [Ref. 1] is retained as the reference mask,
• the new mask [Ref. 4] is temporarily validated by the restraining.

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Figure 8.50: Strict restraining of dynamic masks (Learning)

Ref. Description

1 Learning reference mask, calculated according to the sequence of articles N-1.

2 Mask calculated according to the sequence of articles N.

This mask presents a big difference compared with this mask [Ref. 1], so it is
discarded by the restraining.

3 Mask calculated according to the sequence of articles N+1.

This mask presents a small difference and above the set threshold compared with
this mask [Ref. 1], so it is discarded by restraining.

4 Mask calculated according to the sequence of articles N+2.

This mask presents a small difference BUT below the set threshold compared with
this mask [Ref. 1], so it is temporarily validated by restraining.

8.10.2.3 Strict restraining (Production)

The Production reference mask [Ref. 1] is fixed. This is the production mask validated by the
operator in Production mode. This mask can only change if the operator:
• decides to modify it as the Production reference,
See 8.10.2.5 “Configuring Strict restraining of the reference mask”, page 119.
• opts for the Learning reference,
See 8.10.2.4 “Configuring Strict restraining”, page 117.

1. After each sequence of N articles, the machine filters then produces a new mask
[Ref. 1, 2, 3, 4] based on the light or dark zones of the articles in the sequence.

2. If there is a big between 2 masks [Ref. 1, 2]:

• the Production reference mask [Ref. 1] is retained as the reference mask,
• the new mask [Ref. 2] is discarded.

3. If there is a small difference AND bigger than a set threshold between 2 masks
[Ref. 1, 3]:
• the Production reference mask [Ref. 1] is retained as the reference mask,
• the new mask [Ref. 3] is discarded.

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4. If there is a small difference BUT smaller than a set threshold between 2 masks
[Ref. 1, 4]:
• the Production reference mask [Ref. 1] is retained as the reference mask,
• the new mask [Ref. 4] is temporarily validated by the restraining.

Figure 8.51: Strict restraining of dynamic masks (Production)

Ref. Description

1 Production reference mask, calculated according to the sequence of articles N-1.

2 Mask calculated according to the sequence of articles N.

This mask presents a big difference compared with this mask [Ref. 1], so it is
discarded by the restraining.

3 Mask calculated according to the sequence of articles N+1.

This mask presents a small difference and above the set threshold compared with
this mask [Ref. 1], so it is discarded by restraining.

4 Mask calculated according to the sequence of articles N+2.

This mask presents a small difference BUT below the set threshold compared with
this mask [Ref. 1], so it is temporarily validated by restraining.

i
The operator can also change the Production reference mask at any time. This is
done by resetting Strict restraining in Production mode.
See 8.10.2.5 “Configuring Strict restraining of the reference mask”, page 119.

8.10.2.4 Configuring Strict restraining

Proceed as follows to programme Strict restraining of dynamic masks:

1. Activate dynamic masks [Ref. 1]:

See 8.9.2.2 “Activating dynamic masks”, page 111.

2. Activate Standard restraining of dynamic masks click ON [Ref. 2].

3. Activate Strict restraining of dynamic masks click ON [Ref. 3].

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Figure 8.52: Activation of Strict restraining of dynamic masks

4. Choose the reference mask for comparison with the new mask in production:
• Learning [Ref. 4].
A confirmation message appears, click OK.

• Production [Ref. 5].

A confirmation message appears, click OK.

A production run with Strict

restraining of dynamic masks is
used by default if the Very good

i
option [Ref. 1] was entered for 1
the quality level in the article
record.
See 10.3.1 “Defining the article to be inspected”, page 134, [Ref. 8].
With a Good quality level, Standard restraining is used by default.
With Normal quality level, no restraining is used by default.

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8.10.2.5 Configuring Strict restraining of the reference mask

In Learning mode, a new learning operation is required to modify the reference mask.
See 10.11 “Learning”, page 157.

In Production mode, Strict restraining needs to be reset to change the reference mask. To
do this:

1. Deactivate Strict restraining of dynamic masks click OFF [Ref. 1].

The Reference line [Ref. 3] is greyed out.

2. Wait until a new satisfactory reference mask is obtained.

3. Reactivate Strict restraining of dynamic masks: click ON [Ref. 2].

The Reference line [Ref. 3] appears in Production mode.

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8.11 The list of alarms

If an Alarm is activated, the Alarms window appears.

Figure 8.53: List of alarms

Ref. Description

1 Alarm status frame

Lists of alarms

2 Alarm status
• Red dot: active alarm blocking the system
• Yellow dot inactive alarm raised automatically or by corrective action by the
user

3 Reset button
Resets the list of inactive alarms (yellow dots). If all the alarms are inactive, the
current job can be resumed.

4 Close button
Quits the Alarms window

5 Alarm button
Displays the Alarms window at any time.
• Green: no alarm is active
• Red: at least one alarm is active (red dot)

For a full list of alarms and related fixes,

See “Alarm messages”, page 203.

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Set-up

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9.1 Changing the optical heads

There are five types of head for the ARGOS system.
See 6.2.1 “Available options for finish inspection”, page 27.

9.1.1 Dismantling and assembling a head

 Stop the ARGOS software and power down the machine

1. Remove the 6 screws on the hood located on the front

panel to access the optical heads.

2. Disconnect the camera cables [Ref. 1], the LED

source power cables [Ref. 2], the sensor cable
[Ref. 3].

3. Loosen the 4 head retaining screws [Ref. 4].

4. Remove the head from the frame by its handles and

insert the other head in the same position.

5. Reconnect the various connectors and replace the 4 screws without fully tightening them.

Figure 9.1: Loosen the 4 retaining screws

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9.1.2 Hardware configuration

1. Restart the ARGOS software.

2. Select the Config. > Machine menu.

See 8.6.7 “Config. menu”, page 86.

3. Click the Machine Config. tab.

See 8.6.7.6 “Config. > Machine - Machine Config. tab”, page 91.

i To access this menu, you need to be on the Settings/Article screen [Ref. 1] and
have sufficient user rights.

Figure 9.2: Hardware configuration (1/2)

4. Select the type of optical head used [Ref. 2] (DH01 or DH04 and the head diameter) and
click the Update button [Ref. 3].

In the example below, the ARGOS machine can be equipped with one DH01D15 or DH01D25
and one DH04D15 or DH04D25.

Figure 9.3: Hardware configuration (2/2)

The usable head types are accessible and have thus been configured by the after-sales
service. Head types that cannot be used are greyed out. Head types may be added in due
course.

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9.1.2.1 Check head alignment

1. Select the Settings/Centring menu.

2. Perform a Sensor Initialization.

3. Run an article through to check correct alignment of the optical heads.

4. Check head alignment.

5. Adjust the head that has just been fitted until it is correctly aligned.

6. Tighten the 4 retaining screws

See Figure 9.1: “Loosen the 4 retaining screws”, page 122.

7. Put back the front hood of the machine. The operation is finished.

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9.2 Moving the optical heads (old ARGOS machines)

For current ARGOS machines, this procedure is an integral part of the Job change chapter:
See 10.3.2 “Moving the optical heads”, page 137chapter 10.
WARNING
When the machine is powered up, the heads rise automatically to their upmost
position to be initialized and to record the reference point (zero point).
The procedure below is thus a manual procedure for adjusting the height of the
optical heads.

9.2.1 Procedure

When the system starts up, the Festo control screen displays the menu below. Use the Left
arrow to select the language; Fr = French Gb = English.

Figure 9.4: Moving the optical heads by hand (1/3)

When you have selected your language, press ESC (F4 key) to access the next menu.

Figure 9.5: Moving the optical heads by hand (2/3)

To move the head upwards or downwards, press EDIT (F2 key).

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Select the speed by pressing STEP (F1 key) for step-by-step mode, SLOW (F2 key) for slow
movement and RAPID (F3 key) for rapid movement.

The selected mode is dhow in

capital letters

Figure 9.6: Moving the optical heads by hand (3/3)

Then press the Up arrow to move the head upwards and the Down arrow to move the head
downwards.

STEP: in this mode, the head moves step by step, each press on -the Up or Down arrow
moves the head in steps of 0.125 mm.

SLOW: in this mode, the head moves slowly and steadily. Press and hold down the Up or
Down arrow to move the head.

RAPID: in this mode, the head moves quickly and steadily. Press and hold down the Up or
Down arrow to move the head.

WARNING
In RAPID mode, when you release pressure on the ON key, the head will slow down
before stopping.

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9.2.2 Saving the work position

This functionality saves a position in order to subsequently reposition it identically.

First, move the head to the desired position

See 9.2 “Moving the optical heads (old ARGOS machines)”, page 125.

To access the menu below, press the ESC (F4) key

The ESC key lets you switch from one menu to the next.

Figure 9.7: Saving the work position (1/2)

Press Band (F2 key) to save the current position , NO! (F3 key) to cancel, ESC (F4 key) to
return to the previous menu.

To return to the saved position: return to the DEPL screen, EDIT, press DEPL (F1 key) then
press Band (F2 key). The head moves to the previously saved position.

Figure 9.8: Saving the work position (2/2)

If the system has been powered down, when it is powered up, the heads rise to the zero point.
To return to the memorized position, manually lower the heads to quit the limit stop and follow
the above procedure to recall the memorized position.

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9.3 Adjusting the sensors

9.3.1 Adjusting the sensors and optical heads

Below, you can view the level of the sensor with and without an article. To set the activation
threshold, remove the 6 screws from the hood on the front panel to access the optical heads
(See 9.1.1 “Dismantling and assembling a head”, page 122), turn the mode selector [Ref. 2]
to ADJ and use the Right and Left arrows to adjust the activation threshold. In the example
below, the activation threshold can be set to between 500 and 600. Then switch the mode
selector back to RUN.

Sensor level in the presence of an article Sensor level in the absence of an article

Figure 9.9: Adjusting optical head sensor activation

Ref. Description

1 Detection indicator

2 Mode selection

3 Value measured by the sensor

4 Arrow to adjust the threshold

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9.3.2 Adjusting the outfeed sensor

9.3.2.1 Adjusting the position of the sensor and the reflector

Adjust the position of the outfeed sensor [Ref. 1]. It

must face the reflector [Ref. 2]. The outfeed sensor
should also be low enough and as close as possible
to the conveyor to detect articles on their side.

To adjust the height of the outfeed sensor, loosen the

2 locking wheels [Ref. 3], set height in direction A
then tighten the locking wheels [Ref. 3].

To adjust the depth of the outfeed sensor, loosen the

2 locking wheels [Ref. 4], set height in direction B
then tighten the locking wheels [Ref. 4].

To adjust the depth of the reflector, loosen the 2

locking wheels [Ref. 5], set height in direction B then
tighten the locking wheels [Ref. 5].

9.3.2.2 Adjusting sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor should be adapted to

the colour of the glass of articles in production. The
sensor has a 4-way selector [Ref. 1]:
• 1: dark glass
• 2: moderately coloured glass
• 3: clear glass (flynt)
• 4: teach (calibration)

To adjust sensor sensitivity:

1. Make sure there are no articles in front of the

sensor.

2. Switch the selector to Teach, the "teach" LED

flashes then goes steady.

3. Switch the selector to the colour of the glass in

production.

4. Check that the sensor is working by running

through an article.

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10.1 Job change

Carrying out the job change in the right order cuts machine downtime.

A job change includes the following phases:

1. Logging in with adequate user permissions (Expert Technician or Super User)

See 10.2 “Logging in”, page 133.

2. Creating an article record

See 10.3 “Creating an article record”, page 133.
or loading an existing article record.
See 10.4 “Load an existing article record”, page 140.

3. Fitting the diffuser (DH04 heads only).

See 10.5 “Fitting the diffuser”, page 141.

4. Switching to static mode (conveyor stationary) and continuous mode:

• Centring articles under each head.
See 10.6 “Centring articles (heads DH01 and DH04)”, page 142.
• Adjusting the DH01 head
See 10.7 “Adjusting the DH01 head (vertical checks)”, page 143.
• Adjusting the DH04 head.
See 10.8 “Adjusting the DH04 head (vertical checks)”, page 148

5. Switching to dynamic mode (conveyor moving) and non-continuous mode:

• initializing the sensors
See 10.9.1 “Initializing the sensors”, page 153.
• adjusting the article guide
See 10.9.2 “Adjusting the article guide”, page 154.
• adjusting the sensor of detector head DH01
See 10.9.3 “Adjusting the sensor of detector head DH01”, page 154.
• adjusting the sensor of detector head DH04
See 10.9.4 “Adjusting the sensor of detector head DH04”, page 155.
• initializing sensors again (inspection)
See 10.9.1 “Initializing the sensors”, page 153.

6. Switching back to static mode (conveyor stationary) and adjusting angle C.

See 10.10 “Adjusting angle C (head DH04)”, page 156.

7. Performing the learning process (creating the reference mask)

See 10.11 “Learning”, page 157.

8. Adjusting the ejectors

See 10.13 “Adjusting the ejectors”, page 159.

9. Saving the article record.

See 10.12 “Saving the article record”, page 158.

10. Switching to production mode and testing samples.

See 10.14 “Production”, page 160.

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10.2 Logging in
When the software starts, a login window
is displayed.
Enter a user name and password with an
adequate access level to perform a job
change (Expert Technician or Super
User level).
See 8.5 “User management”, page 76.
Throughout this manual, all displayed
menus are accessible, which matches the Super User level.

10.3 Creating an article record

Creating an article record cancels manual operations (modifying a mask with Paint, expansion
and erosion tools etc., and additions to the hides done in the Last rejects (Update mask))
menu. On the other hand, all machine settings are retained (ejector offset, alarm
configuration, etc.).

1. Select the Settings menu [Ref. 1]

then the Article tab [Ref. 2].

2. Select the File menu and click New

[Ref. 4].

3. If an article record is currently

loaded, confirm the loss of masks
relating to the said record by clicking
Yes.

4. Enter the new article record's settings.

See 10.3.1 “Defining the article to be inspected”, page 134.

5. Apply the article record settings: click the Apply changes button [Ref. 3]. The system
calculates and memorizes the inspection settings and indicates which diffuser should be
used.

i These settings need to be confirmed (button [Ref. 3]) before continuing to adjust
the settings (centring, optical settings, etc.).

6. Set the height of optical heads DH01 and DH04 (roughly 2 or 3 mm between the finish
and the bottom of the head)
See 10.3.2 “Moving the optical heads”, page 137 for how to move the heads.

7. Perform steps 3 to 10 of the job change.

See 10.1 “Job change”, page 132.

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10.3.1 Defining the article to be inspected

This menu lets you describe the article to be inspected, production conditions and the desired
quality. A blue frame around the thumbnail pictures means that the criterion is selected.

Figure 10.1: Defining the article to be inspected

Ref. Description

1 The light diffuser to use. Depends on the diameter of the finish you set in
[Ref. 10].
After clicking the Apply changes button, the software frames in blue the type of
light diffuser to use. In the above example, a light diffuser 15 mm in diameter.

2 Orientation of the article. See 10.3.1.9 “Orientation of the article”, page 136.

3 Centring of the finish. See 10.3.1.8 “Centring of the finish”, page 136.

4 Guide quality. See 10.3.1.7 “Guide quality”, page 136.

5 Body shape. See 10.3.1.6 “Body shape”, page 135.

6 Shoulder type. See 10.3.1.5 “Shoulder type”, page 135.

7 Type of finish. See 10.3.1.4 “Type of finish”, page 135.

8 Detection quality. See 10.3.1.3 “Detection quality”, page 135.

9 Maximum throughput per minute. See 10.3.1.2 “Max. throughput”, page 135.

10 Diameter of the finish in millimetres. See 10.3.1.1 “Diameter of the finish”,

page 135.

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10.3.1.1 Diameter of the finish

Enter in this field the outer diameter of the finish to be inspected. If it is a threaded finish,
enter the maximum diameter, screw thread included. You can enter values in tenths of
millimetres, for instance 12.3.

10.3.1.2 Max. throughput

Enter in this field the highest possible instantaneous throughput. Please note: this is indeed
the instantaneous throughput, not average throughput; for instance, if two articles touch each
other from time to time, the throughput to enter should be; the width of the article divided by
conveyor speed.

For example, if two articles can touch each other:

• if the width of the article is 50 mm and conveyor speed is 500 mm/s,
• then the instantaneous throughput = 600 articles per minute.

10.3.1.3 Detection quality

Select one of the three criteria, Normal, Good, Very good. The higher the quality of
detection is, the higher the machine's check detection will be, but this also increases the risk
of false rejects.

Furthermore, the default quality level fixes the dynamic mask restraining method in
production:
• With Normal quality, there is no restraining
• With Good quality, standard restraining is performed
• With Very good quality, strict restraining is performed

You can always modify the dynamic mask restraining method before starting production in the
Machine Config. screen, Production Configuration tab.
See 8.10 “Placing restrictions on dynamic masks”, page 112.

10.3.1.4 Type of finish

Select one of the three thumbnails. From left to right, we have; screw-top finish; small bottle
finish; bottle or beer finish.

10.3.1.5 Shoulder type

Select one of the three thumbnails. From left to right, we have; flat shoulder; slightly angled
shoulder; sharply angled shoulder.

10.3.1.6 Body shape

Select one of the three thumbnails. From left to right, we have; round article; oval or
rectangular article. If an article has facets, for instance a hexagon, select the oval article.

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10.3.1.7 Guide quality

Select one of the three thumbnails. From left to right, we have;

• poorly guided article (the position of the finish in relation to the centreline of the optical
heads is within a range of ±6 mm),
• reasonably guided article (the position of the finish in relation to the centreline of the
optical heads is within a range of ±3 mm),
• properly guided article (the position of the finish in relation to the centreline of the optical
heads is within a range of ±1 mm).
WARNING
Guide quality strongly influences machine performance.

10.3.1.8 Centring of the finish

Select one of the two thumbnails. From left to right, we have:

• asymmetrical article (the finish is not centred on the body),
• symmetrical article (the finish is centred on the body).

10.3.1.9 Orientation of the article

Select one of the two thumbnails. From left to right, we have:

• oriented articles (100% of the articles arrive in the same position),
• non-oriented articles (the articles arrive with a different orientation (the most common
case)).

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10.3.2 Moving the optical heads

To move the optical heads on old ARGOS machines:

See 9.2 “Moving the optical heads (old ARGOS machines)”, page 125chapter 9.
IMPORTANT
If the ARGOS is restarted, the system will
prompt you to perform Homing before
allowing the heads to be moved.
Click OK then press the motorization
control button [Ref. 12] to start homing.
When homing has ended, the Homing light
[Ref. 10] turns green.

1. Position an article under head DH01 or DH04.

WARNING
Place the article under the lowest source to avoid any risk of collision once the height
adjustment has been made!

2. Select the Settings menu [Ref. 1] then the Centring tab [Ref. 2] to access the Head
Movement menu [Ref.3].

Figure 10.2: Head height adjustment screen

3. Check that indicator [Ref.10] is green. This indicates that homing has been performed.

4. Select either the Raise button [Ref. 3] or the Lower button [Ref. 4].

5. Select one of the 3 available speeds [Ref. 5] (Single-step, Slow or Fast).

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6. Switch to Settings mode by turning

the key [Ref. 11] on the main control
panel to Settings ( ).

7. Press the motor control button

[Ref. 12] until the desired height is
attained (roughly 2 or 3 mm between
the finish and the bottom of the head).

Roughly 2 to 3 mm

The current position [Ref. 6] is displayed in real time during this operation. It indicates
the instantaneous height of the optical heads in relation to the zero point.

i In high speed, if you release the motor control button, you switch to slow speed.
You can then finely adjust the height of the head.

8. Click the Save button [Ref. 9] and confirm with OK that

you want to save the height of the heads.
This operation replaces the previously saved height
[Ref. 7] with the current height of the heads [Ref. 6] (the 2
displayed values [Ref. 6] and [Ref. 7] are now identical).

WARNING
This must be done before quitting the head height adjustment screen.

If you try to quit this screen without

saving, the software detects this and
displays the following prompt.
• Click Cancel to return to the
height adjustment screen and
save your changes.
• Click OK to quit the screen
without saving your changes (possible but inadvisable).

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10.3.2.1 Resetting the heads to the saved position

The Recall button [Ref. 8] lets you reset the heads to the last saved position at any time
(step 8). This functionality is very useful, in particular after having moved the heads several
times when testing adjustments for instance.

Proceed as follows to restore the saved position (this example

moves the head from current position 390.12 mm [Ref. 6] to
saved position 389.75 mm [Ref. 7]):
• If not already done, switch to Adjustments mode (see
step 6 above).
• Click the Recall button [Ref. 8].

• The software tells you that the heads will be

moved from the current position to the
saved position.
• Click OK.
Click Cancel to quit this procedure without
resetting the heads
• Press the motor control button [Ref. 12] (see
step 6 above). The heads are set to the saved height.
This operation replaces the current position [Ref. 6] with the
saved position [Ref. 7]. The 2 displayed values are now identical
(389.75 mm in our example).

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10.4 Load an existing article record

1. Select the Settings menu [Ref. 1]
then the Article tab [Ref. 2].

2. Select the File menu and click Load

[Ref. 4].

3. If an article record is currently

loaded, confirm the loss of masks
relating to the said record by clicking
Yes.

4. When the article record is loaded and

after homing, if the software sees
that the current position of the heads
is different from the position saved in
the article record, it pops up a user
prompt. You can then reset the
heads to the position saved in the
article record as follows:.
• Click OK to accept this setting or
Cancel to discard it.
WARNING
Clicking Cancel loads the article record without positioning the optical heads. It is
then up to the user to make this adjustment. Follow the article record creation
procedure (See 10.3.2 “Moving the optical heads”, page 137).

• Switch to Settings mode by turning the key [Ref. 5] on the

main control panel to the Settings position ( ) then
press the motor control button [Ref. 6]. The heads are set
to the height saved in the article record.
The 2 displayed values Current position [Ref. 7] and
Saved position [Ref. 8] are now identical (275.45 mm in
our example).
• Check that the heads are correctly positioned by placing an
article under head DH01 or DH04 (there should be roughly 2
or 3 mm between the finish and the bottom of the head).
If need be, adjust the height of the heads and save this
setting.
See 10.3.2 “Moving the optical heads”, page 137.

5. Perform steps 3 to 10 of the job change.

See 10.1 “Job change”, page 132.

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10.5 Fitting the diffuser

The diffuser should be fitted to the head of the DH04. The type of diffuser depends on the
diameter of the finish of the article to be inspected. The relevant diffuser is specified in the
definition screen of the article to be inspected.
See 10.3.1 “Defining the article to be inspected”, page 134, [Ref. 1].

10.5.1 Raising the optical heads

Raise the optical heads to facilitate access to the heads.

See 10.3.2 “Moving the optical heads”, page 137.

10.5.2 Fitting the diffuser

The diffuser is held in place by a magnet.

Changing the diffuser

To remove a diffuser, take hold of the conical part and pull. Insert the other diffuser and make
sure it is correctly positioned.

Figure 10.3: Changing the diffuser

Ref. Description

1 Magnetized housing without the diffuser

2 Magnetized housing with a Ø 25 diffuser

3 Magnetized housing

4 Diffuser

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10.6 Centring articles (heads DH01 and DH04)

When making Centring and Optics adjustments, you can improve your viewing by
adjusting gain.

i For LED light sources, a gain setting between 0 and 100 is an optical setting; over
100, it becomes software gain.
However these settings are only used for viewing. They are inoperative in
production.

1. Stop the conveyor

2. Place the head roughly 2 or 3 mm pour above the finish.

See 10.3.2 “Moving the optical heads”, page 137

Roughly 2 to 3 mm

3. Select the Settings menu then click the Centring tab.

4. Click the Continuous button.

CONTINUOUS mode must be

enabled (continuous filming)

5. Paint the top of the finish with white paint.

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10.7 Adjusting the DH01 head (vertical checks)

All these settings must be made with the conveyor stationary and in CONTINUOUS mode
(the LEDs flash continuously).

Start by centring the article under head DH01.

See 10.6 “Centring articles (heads DH01 and DH04)”, page 142.

10.7.1 Adjusting the zoom setting of the DH01

1. Centre the product manually under head DH01.

2. Use the zoom wheel [Ref. 1] to adjust the size of the image of the finish (which should be
between 2/3 and 3/4 of the total image size).

View of the finish:

Correct zoom setting

Figure 10.4: Setting the zoom of the DH01

Ref. Description

1 Zoom wheel

2 Wheel to adjust the lateral receivers

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10.7.2 Adjusting the lateral receivers of the DH01

1. Place an article under head DH01 and centre it.

2. Select the Settings menu and click the Optical tab

Figure 10.5: Optical tab selected

Ref. Description

1 Receivers of the DH01 for detection of vertical checks

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3. Use the crank [Ref. 2] to adjust the lateral receivers

Finish centreline in the centre of the

view

Figure 10.6: Adjustments for the lateral receivers of head DH01

Ref. Description
1 Zoom wheel
2 Wheel to adjust the lateral receivers

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10.7.3 Setting the DH01 head's luminous intensity

DH01-D09 head

1. Select the Settings menu then click the Grey scale tab.

2. Set the White value in the menu (below) from 1 to 100, to have a shade of grey of
around 100 in the grey of the acquired image. The aim of this adjustment is to have an
unsaturated image of the finish.

X and Y coordinates of the pointer in X

the image.
Top left-hand corner 1,1 Y
Lower right-hand corner 140,120

Shade of grey: Indicates

the pixel's shade of grey
value:

Values between 0 and 255

(0 for black; 255 for white)

Move the pointer in the

light part of the image
and adjust the light level
until you attain a value of
roughly 90

Figure 10.7: Adjusting luminous intensity

Ref. Description

1 Set the White value to between 1 and 100% to adjust the grey level

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DH01-D15 and DH01-D25 heads

1. Select the Settings menu then click the Grey scale tab.

2. Set the Green and Red values in the menu (below) from 1 to 100, to have a shade of
grey of around 100 in the grey of the acquired image. The aim of this adjustment is to
have an unsaturated image of the finish.

X and Y coordinates of the pointer in X

the image.
Top left-hand corner 1,1 Y
Lower right-hand corner 140,120

Shade of grey: Indicates

the pixel's shade of grey
value:

Values between 0 and 255

(0 for black; 255 for white)

Move the pointer in the

light part of the image
and adjust the light level
until you attain a value of
roughly 90

Figure 10.8: Adjusting luminous intensity

Ref. Description

1 Set the Red value to between 1 and 100% to adjust the grey level of the
Anticlockwise receivers

2 Set the Green value to between 1 and 100% to adjust the grey level of the
Clockwise receivers

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10.8 Adjusting the DH04 head (vertical checks)

All these settings must be made with the conveyor stationary and in CONTINUOUS mode
(the LEDs flash continuously).
Start by centring the article under head DH04.
See 10.6 “Centring articles (heads DH01 and DH04)”, page 142.

10.8.1 Adjusting the zoom setting of the DH04

This setting must be made with the conveyor stationary and in CONTINUOUS mode (the
LEDs flash continuously).

1. Centre the product manually under head DH04.

2. Use the light source height adjustment wheel to obtain a large enough view of the finish.
WARNING
Turn the wheel gently [Ref. 1]. Do not force it

View of the finish: Correct zoom setting

Figure 10.9: Adjusting the zoom setting of the DH04

Ref. Description

1 Light source height adjusting wheel. To raise the lighting system turn it clockwise.

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10.8.2 Adjusting the lateral receivers of the DH04

1. Place an article under head DH04 and centre it.

2. Select the Settings menu and click the Optical tab

Figure 10.10: Optical tab selected

Ref. Description

1 Receivers of the DH04 for detection of horizontal checks

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Figure 10.11: Adjustments for the lateral receivers of head DH04

Ref. Description
1 Wheel for adjusting receivers Angle A.
2 Light source height adjusting wheel. To raise the lighting system turn it clockwise
3 Wheel for adjusting receivers Angle B.
4 Wheel for adjusting receivers Angle C. To raise the lighting system by angle C, turn
it clockwise.

3. Using this wheel [Ref. 1], adjust the receivers Angle A to the top of the finish (lower the
receivers until the top of the finish disappears)

16 receivers
Angle A

4. Using this wheel [Ref. 3], set the receivers Angle B centred on the bottom of the neck.

16 receivers
Angle B

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5. Using this wheel [Ref. 4], set the receivers Angle C centred on the shoulder.

8 receivers
Angle C

You should no longer be

able to see the top of
the finish

The diffuser should not

be visible in the fields of
view

Figure 10.12: Fields of view of the DH04 after adjustment

WARNING
Turn these wheels [Ref. 1], [Ref. 3] and [Ref. 4] gently.
Do not force them.

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10.8.3 Setting the DH04 head's luminous intensity

1. Select the Settings menu then click the Grey scale tab.

2. Place an article without white paint under head DH04.

3. Adjust the diffuser to the low position, it should be 2 or 3 mm above the finish.

4. Set the White value in the menu (below) from 1 to 100, to have a shade of grey of
around 100 in the grey of the acquired image.

X and Y coordinates of the pointer in X

the image.
Top left-hand corner 1,1 Y
Lower right-hand corner 140,120

Shade of grey: Indicates

the pixel's shade of grey
value:

Values between 0 and 255

(0 for black; 255 for white)

Move the pointer in the light

part of the image and adjust
the light level until you
attain a value of roughly 90

Figure 10.13: Adjusting luminous intensity

Ref. Description

1 Set the White value to between 1 and 100% to adjust the grey level

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10.9 Dynamic adjustments

Repeat the centring of the article under each of
the heads
See 10.6 “Centring articles (heads DH01 and
DH04)”, page 142.

1. Select the Settings menu then click the

Centring tab.

2. Click the Non-continuous button

(sequential snapshots).

3. Start the conveyor.

10.9.1 Initializing the sensors

1. Click the Initialize sensor button [Ref. 2].

2. Select the direction of movement of the articles [Ref. 1].

3. Click the Initialize button [Ref. 3] then confirm by clicking OK.

The sensors are on The sensors are initialized,

hold, you can feed in a you can close the window
single bottle

Figure 10.14: Initializing the sensors

i
If one of the indicators is not green after running an article through, repeat sensor
initialization.
If the problem persists, check the sensors and/or the encoder.

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10.9.2 Adjusting the article guide

This consists in adjusting vertical alignment on the screen.

See 7.4.4 “Article guide”, page 61.

Use the article guide's wheel [Ref. 1] to

make this adjustment.

View of DH04 View of DH01

centring centring

Here the vertical alignment is correct

10.9.3 Adjusting the sensor of detector head DH01

This adjustment should ensure that the finish is centred with the horizontal alignment on the
screen.

Use the potentiometer [Ref. 1] of the detection sensor to make this adjustment.

View of DH01
centring

Here the horizontal

alignment is correct

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10.9.4 Adjusting the sensor of detector head DH04

This adjustment should be made based on angle C of camera 3 to ensure that the finish is
centred with the horizontal alignment on the screen.

Use the potentiometer [Ref. 1] of the detection sensor to make this adjustment.

View of DH04
centring

Here the horizontal

alignment is correct

10.9.5 Repeat initialization of the sensors

To repeat initialization of the sensors:

See 10.9.1 “Initializing the sensors”, page 153.

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10.10 Adjusting angle C (head DH04)

1. Stop the conveyor

2. Select the Settings menu then click the Centring tab.

3. Click the Continuous button.

CONTINUOUS mode must be

enabled (continuous filming)

4. Place an article with the top of its finish and shoulder painted white under head DH04.

5. Turn the wheel for angle C until the finish practically disappears from the image.

Figure 10.15: Adjusting the zoom angle of the DH04

Ref. Description

1 Wheel for adjusting receivers Angle C. To raise the lighting system by angle C, turn
it clockwise.

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10.11 Learning
1. Select the Settings menu then click the Learning tab.

2. Click Start learning.

Figure 10.16: Starting the learning process

Ref. Description
1 A message appears telling you that the current masks will be deleted, click OK to
start the learning process
2 Start learning button.

There are 2 learning options (to be defined before starting the learning process):
• By entering a number of articles to
learn [Ref. 2].
• Undefined (click this option
[Ref. 1]), the user can then stop the
learning process by clicking the
S t o p b u t to n w h e n t h e d e si r e d
number of articles is reached.

Process between 50 and 100 articles,

depending on the complexity of the model.

3. Save this setting in the article record.

See 10.12 “Saving the article record”,
page 158.

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10.12 Saving the article record

It is advisable to save your settings after a learning process, then again after modifying
thresholds and masks or after making any adjustments (head positions, optical settings, etc.).

Click File then Save

Type in the file name and click

"Save".
Do not change the default file
extension (.arg).
You cane create directories and
organize your backups by job.
You can save jobs several times
under different names, with the
date and time for instance.

Figure 10.17: Saving your settings

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10.13 Adjusting the ejectors

1. Select the Production menu [Ref. 1].

2. Select the Ejector menu [Ref. 2].

3. Process an article and check whether ejection

occurs at the right moment (neither too soon, nor
too late).

4. Depending on this test, adjust the Offset [Ref. 3] and Duration [Ref. 4] values in encoder
steps (Tick.) then click Apply.

5. Repeat until you find the right Offset and Duration values.

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10.14 Production
WARNING
To switch to Production mode, turn the key (See 6.5.1 “Main control panel”,
page 31, [Ref. 2]) to the production position (normal operating mode).

IMPORTANT
In Production, be sure to space the articles far enough
apart on the conveyor at the machine's infeed, so that
distance D between two finishes is at least 15 mm,
whatever the size and shape of the article.
Insufficient spacing between the articles increases the
risk of false rejects.

10.14.1 Stabilization with dynamic masks

In Production, the machine stores data on processed articles in order to construct a new
mask thanks to filtering parameters. One bar graph [Ref. 2] indicates the robustness of the
mask and thus the stability of the machine, and the other [Ref. 1] indicates the number of
times the mask was rejected by the restraining function.
Masks can be changed in production without restraining, with standard restraining

i or with strict restraining.

See 8.9 “Dynamic masks”, page 109.
See 8.10 “Placing restrictions on dynamic masks”, page 112.

Figure 10.18: Stabilization with dynamic masks

Ref. Description
1 Number of calculated masks.
2 Robustness of the mask.
• from the weakest (level 1)
• to the strongest (level 4)

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Ref. Description
3 Number of restrained masks (rejected by standard or strict restraining).

When switching to production mode, the numbers of calculated and restrained masks are
reset to 0 and the robustness of the mask is at level 1 (the lowest) or 3 if learning has been
performed before starting production.

Then the number of restrained masks is incremented as and when masks are rejected. If a
mask is accepted in the process, the restrained masks counter reverts to 0.
Mask robustness rises or falls according to production. When the system is stable and the
masks are sufficiently robust, it will indicate the maximum value (level 4).
IMPORTANT
it is preferable to wait for the system to stabilize before making any modifications
(thresholds, enrichment with the last rejects, manual modification of the masks).

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ARGOS machine
maintenance

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11.1 General points

This document describes routine and preventive maintenance of the ARGOS Machine. TIAMA
strongly recommends following the maintenance instructions given in this document to
guarantee smooth running and, where relevant, benefit from the guarantee.

See “Technical assistance”, page 10.

11.2 Servicing and cleaning

11.2.1 Changing the filter of the main ventilation system

1. Loosen the cover with a screwdriver.

2. Then swivel the cover.

3. Replace the filter with a new one.

WARNING
Filters must be changed every 2 to 6 months, depending on the level of dust in the
place of operation.

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11.2.2 Cleaning the optical heads

To guarantee good detection performance of the ARGOS system, the main optical
components must be cleaned at regular intervals. Depending on the level of dust in the place
of operation, they should be cleaned every 1 or 2 months.

11.2.2.1 Cleaning the DH01

To easily access the parts needing to be cleaned, raise the heads to their upper position.

For cleaning, use a cotton bud and ethanol or a window cleaning product. The parties to be
cleaned are:
• the panes protecting the light transmitters,
• the receiver colour filters,
• the detection sensor lens,
• the detection sensor reflector.

Figure 11.1 : Cleaning the DH01

Ref. Description

1 Detection sensor lens

2 Panes protecting the light transmitters
3 Receiver colour filters
4 Detection sensor reflector

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11.2.2.2 Cleaning the DH04

To easily access the parts needing to be cleaned, raise the heads to their upper position.

For cleaning, use a cotton bud and ethanol or a window cleaning product. The parties to be
cleaned are:
• the receiving fibre lenses,
• the detection sensor lens,
• the detection sensor reflector,
• the diffusing part of the lighting system.

Figure 11.2 : Cleaning the DH04

Ref. Description

1 Diffusing part of the lighting system

2 Receiving fibre lenses
3 Detection sensor reflector

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11.3 EATON UPS unit set-up

UPS installation requires the following steps:
• Set up the IPP 1.40.104 software,
See 11.3.1 “Setting up the IPP 1.40.104 software”, page 167.
• Check operation,
See 11.3.2 “Checking operation”, page 171.

11.3.1 Setting up the IPP 1.40.104 software

11.3.1.1 Running the UPS's interface

1. In the Start\Programs\Eaton menu, select

Open Eaton Intelligent Power Protector,

2. Dismiss this screen if it appears,

Internet Explorer connects directly to http:\\127.0.0.1:4679\default.html.

3. In the Login field, type admin (case-

sensitive),

4. In the Password field, type admin (case-

sensitive),

5. Click Login,

6. Click OK.

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11.3.1.2 Display the list of memorized UPSs

1. go to the Auto Discovery menu,

The list of memorized UPSs is displayed.

The serial numbers are displayed on each
line.

11.3.1.3 Display the settings of the UPS on its front panel

Press the scroll buttons [Ref. 1] on the front

panel of the UPS unit to display its various
settings [Ref. 2] on the screen.

Screen Description Screen Description

The unit's charge

Battery status
level and status

Operating status Unit's efficiency

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Screen Description Screen Description

Information about
the groups of
sockets

11.3.1.4 Delete memorized UPSs that are unneeded

1. Select the serial number that does not

match the UPS,

2. Click Remove nodes,

3. Click Yes,

4. Repeat from step 1 for all lines not

matching the UPS's serial number.

11.3.1.5 Find the connected UPS and

declare it as the active one

1. Click Quick scan.

The interface searches for the UPS.

This step may take some time. The new UPS's line may not necessarily appear
straight away, even if the Quick scan running message disappears.
You may need to click Quick scan several times and/or press F5 on the keyboard
to refresh the screen.

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2. The line matching the connected UPS is

displayed.
Select this line,

3. Click Set as power source,

4. Click Save,

5. Check that the Status field validates the

selected UPS,

6. Check that the displayed serial number

matches the one on the UPS.

11.3.1.6 Quit the interface

1. Click Logout ’admin’,

2. Click Yes,

3. Quit Internet Explorer.

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11.3.2 Checking operation

11.3.2.1 Automatic shutdown

1. Shut off the machine's power supply.

The UPS should emit regular beeps.
Roughly 60 seconds later, the PC should
start shutting down.

11.3.2.2 Autostart

1. Restore the machine's power supply.

A few seconds later, the PC should power up and start up.

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11.4 Using the backup hard disk

11.4.1 Use cases for the backup disk

If the system fails to start or the software functions erratically, it is advisable to use the
backup hard disk.

This disk is an image of the disk installed in the machine when it is delivered. Modifications or
additions made during use of the machine are not copied to the backup disk.

11.4.2 Replacing the hard disk

11.4.2.1 Older PC

Opening the PC

1. Disconnect the machine's power supply, take out the PC and remove its upper hood
[Ref. 1].

Removing the hard disk

2. Remove the retaining screws from the hard disk housing.

Figure 11.3 : Removing the retaining screws

Ref. Description
1 Retaining screws
2 Hard disk unit

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3. Removing the hard disk housing.

4. Remove the hard disk from its metal housing (there are 4 screws).

Figure 11.4 : Removing the hard disk

Ref. Description
1 Retaining screws
2 Metal housing

5. Disconnect the power cable and the SATA connector

Figure 11.5 : Removing the power cable and the SATA connector

Ref. Description
1 Power cable
2 SATA connector

Fitting the backup hard disk

6. Connect the backup hard disk to the same connectors and repeat the above steps in
reverse order.

You can now restart the system.

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11.4.2.2 New PC

Opening the PC

1. Disconnect the machine's power supply, take out the PC and remove its upper hood
[Ref. 1].

Removing the hard drive's enclosure

2. Extract the hard drive:

• Press the lug [Ref. 2] then flip
the lever [Ref. 3] on the PC

3. Remove the hard drive [Ref. 4]

from its slot.

Inserting the hard drive's enclosure

• Flip the lever [Ref. 2] then
press in the lug [Ref. 3] on the
PC

You can now restart the system.

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11.4.3 Operation with a single ACTIVE drive

All operations are carried out with the ScanConfig set-up software, and apply to
all types of PC (IPO and ATEMATION).

IMPORTANT
To facilitate the use of the ScanConfig software, the recommended options are
always shown in yellow.
Always click the option displayed in yellow!

The machine no longer starts further to a fault on the left-hand (ACTIVE) drive. This procedure
starts the machine normally on the right-hand (BACKUP) drive, pending procurement of a
spare part.
WARNING
In this configuration, no data backups are guaranteed!
So you need to install and configure a new BACKUP drive in the right-hand slot after
completing this procedure.

1. Power down the PC,

2. Remove the ACTIVE drive from the lower slot,

See “Removing the hard drive's enclosure”, page 174.

3. Remove the BACKUP drive from the upper slot,

See “Removing the hard drive's enclosure”, page 174.

4. Insert the BACKUP drive into the lower slot,

See “Inserting the hard drive's enclosure”, page 174.
The upper slot must remain empty throughout the procedure.

5. Power up the PC.

Case 1 the BACKUP drive is configured

1. Wait for the services to start up,

2. Wait for the ARGOS application to

start up,

3. When the ARGOS application has

started up, exit it,

4. Install and configure a new BACKUP drive in the upper slot,

See 11.4.4 “Installing a new BACKUP drive”, page 179,
See 11.4.5 “Configuring a BACKUP drive (ATEMATION PC)”, page 180.

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Case 2: the BACKUP drive is not configured

1. Wait for the PC to fully restart.

After restarting, the BACKUP drive is
detected.

2. Click the Finish button,

3. Click No,

4. Remove all USB keys or external hard drives,

5. Log out as Operator,

6. Log in with the visiglas profile.

Password: screwdriver (in lowercase).
After a few moments the ScanConfig software starts automatically.

7. If necessary, select a language from

the list on the left of the screen

8. Click the START VERIFICATION

button,

9. Wait for the set-up check to end,

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10. ScanConfig says that the second

(right-hand) drive is missing.
Click the USE ONLY ONE DISK
button,

11. Click the CONTINUE button,

12. Wait for the operation to end without

touching the PC,

13. The most recent backup is

automatically highlighted.
Click the RESTORE THE DUMP FILE
button,

14. Wait for the database restore

operation to end.
The BACKUP drive is now ACTIVE.

15. Click the FINISH button,

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16. In the Start>Programs menu, click

Automatic Logon.
This logs you in as Operator by
default.

17. Quit the Windows operating system,

18. Restart the PC,

19. Wait for the services to start up,

20. Wait for the ARGOS application to

start up,

21. When the ARGOS application has

started up, exit it,

22. Install and configure a new BACKUP drive in the upper slot,
See 11.4.4 “Installing a new BACKUP drive”, page 179,
See 11.4.5 “Configuring a BACKUP drive (ATEMATION PC)”, page 180.

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11.4.4 Installing a new BACKUP drive

All operations are carried out with the ScanConfig set-up software, and apply to
all types of PC (IPO and ATEMATION).

This procedure replaces the previous BACKUP drive used to replace the faulty ACTIVE drive.
IMPORTANT
The new BACKUP drive to install in the right-hand slot must have at least as much
capacity as the ACTIVE drive installed in the left-hand slot.

1. Power down the PC,

2. Insert the BACKUP drive in the empty upper slot,

See “Inserting the hard drive's enclosure”, page 174.

3. Power up the PC,

4. Configure the BACKUP drive,

See 11.4.5 “Configuring a BACKUP drive (ATEMATION PC)”, page 180.

5. Quit the Windows operating system,

6. Check the BIOS settings when the PC restarts:

• On the Boot tab, select Boot Device Priority,
• Check the start-up sequence:
- HDD1: 1st Boot Device,
- HDD2: [Disabled].
This ensures that the PC starts and the application runs on partition C: and that the
data is stored on partition D: of the ACTIVE drive.

7. Run the Windows operating system,

8. Wait for the services to start up,

9. Wait for the ARGOS application to

start up,

10. When the ARGOS application has

started up, exit it,

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11.4.5 Configuring a BACKUP drive (ATEMATION PC)

All operations are carried out with the ScanConfig set-up software, and apply to
the ATEMATION PC.

This procedure starts up the machine normally on the BACKUP drive in the event of a fault on
the ACTIVE drive, and consists in:
• Cloning the ACTIVE drive on the BACKUP drive,
See 11.4.5.1 “Cloning the ACTIVE drive on the BACKUP drive”, page 180.
• Starting up on the BACKUP drive to finalize its configuration,
See 11.4.5.2 “Finalize the BACKUP drive”, page 184.
• Running an autostart on the BACKUP drive,
See 11.4.5.3 “Run an autostart on the BACKUP drive”, page 186.
• Replacing the 2 drives (ACTIVE and BACKUP) in their original slots and testing
autostart on the ACTIVE drive,
See 11.4.5.4 “Finalize the installation with the two drives (ACTIVE and BACKUP)”,
page 187.

11.4.5.1 Cloning the ACTIVE drive on the BACKUP drive

IMPORTANT
If the BACKUP drive contains data, it will be erased by the cloning. To avoid any
loss of data, insert a blank BACKUP drive in the right-hand slot.
See 11.4.4 “Installing a new BACKUP drive”, page 179.

1. Quit the ARGOS application

2. Remove all USB keys or external hard drives,

3. Log out as Operator,

4. Log in with the visiglas profile.

Password: screwdriver (in lowercase).

5. In the Start>Programs menu, click

Manual Logon.
This logs you in with the desired user
profile.

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6. In the Start>Programs menu, click

ScanConfig,

7. If necessary, select a language from

the list on the left of the screen

8. Click the START VERIFICATION

button,

9. Wait for the set-up check to end,

10. If the BACKUP drive contains data, it

is detected.
Repeat the procedure after inserting
a blank hard disk drive,

OR

Click the ERASE RIGHT HARD DISK

button,

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11. Click the CONTINUE button,

12. Click the CLONE button,

13. Click the CONTINUE button,

14. Wait for the operation to end without

touching the PC.
After the copy, the PC restarts
automatically.

IMPORTANT
This operation lasts at least 10 minutes, depending on the volume of data to be
cloned.
Do not interrupt this process!

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15. Wait for the PC to fully restart.

After restarting, the BACKUP drive is
detected.

16. Click the Finish button,

17. Click No.

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11.4.5.2 Finalize the BACKUP drive

This step validates the installation (cloning) of the BACKUP drive.

1. Power down the PC,

2. Remove the ACTIVE drive from the lower slot and the BACKUP drive from the upper
slot,
See “Removing the hard drive's enclosure”, page 174.

3. Insert the BACKUP drive into the lower slot,

See “Inserting the hard drive's enclosure”, page 174.

4. Power up the PC,

5. Log in with the visiglas profile.

Password: screwdriver (in lowercase).
After a few moments the ScanConfig software starts automatically.

6. If necessary, select a language from

the list on the left of the screen

7. Click the START VERIFICATION

button,

8. Wait for the set-up check to end,

9. ScanConfig says that the second

(right-hand) drive is missing.
Click the USE ONLY ONE DISK
button,

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10. Click the CONTINUE button,

11. Wait for the operation to end without

touching the PC,

12. Click the FINISH button,

13. After the operation, the BACKUP

drive is detected.
Click the Finish button,

14. In the Start>Programs menu, click

Automatic Logon.
This logs you in as Operator by
default.

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11.4.5.3 Run an autostart on the BACKUP drive

This step validates autostart on the BACKUP drive that has just been finalized.

1. Quit the Windows operating system,

2. Restart the PC,

3. Wait for the services to start up,

4. Wait for the ARGOS application to

start up,

5. When the ARGOS application has

started up, exit it.

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11.4.5.4 Finalize the installation with the two drives (ACTIVE and BACKUP)

This step validates machine start-up in normal operating conditions (ACTIVE drive and
BACKUP drive in their original slots).

1. Power down the PC,

2. Remove the BACKUP drive from the lower slot,

See “Removing the hard drive's enclosure”, page 174.

3. Insert the ACTIVE drive into the lower slot and the BACKUP drive into the upper slot,
See “Inserting the hard drive's enclosure”, page 174.

4. Power up the PC,

5. Log in with the visiglas profile.

Password: screwdriver (in lowercase).

6. In the Start>Programs menu, click

Automatic Logon.
This logs you in as Operator by
default.

7. Quit the Windows operating system,

8. Restart the PC,

9. Wait for the services to start up,

10. Wait for the ARGOS application to

start up,

11. When the ARGOS application has

started up, exit it.

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11.5 Settings of OMRON sensor Type: E3X-DAG11-N

11.5.1 Description of the system

Overview

The ARGOS machine comprises two optical heads, DH01 and DH04.
Each head comprises an article detection sensor.

Type: OMRON sensor- ref: E3X-DAG11-N

Figure 11.6 : Article detection sensor

11.5.2 Configuring the sensor

1. Move the slider to SET

Figure 11.7 : Position the slider to SET

Ref. Description

1 Slider on SET

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2. Press the MODE button for 1 second.

Figure 11.8 : Press the MODE button for 1 second

Ref. Description

1 Press MODE

Choosing detection mode

3. Choose HS: high-speed mode.

F - st ST: standard mode

LD: long distance

HS: high-speed mode

Arrow for choosing detection mode

Press the DOWN button for 1 second
Down

Choosing the Timer

4. Choose 0.

T-0 :0

Press the DOWN button for 1 second

Down

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Choosing spotlight brilliance

5. Choose L - OFF.

L - OFF OFF

ON

Press the DOWN button for 1 second

Down

Choosing the display selector

6. Choose H - OFF.

H - OFF OFF

BO

PE

Press the DOWN button for 1 second

Down

Choosing screen display orientation

7. Choose d 123.

D - 123 d123

321 d

Press the DOWN button for 1 second

Down

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11.5.3 Setting procedure

1. Move the slider to SET

Figure 11.9 : Position the slider to SET

Ref. Description
1 Slider on SET

2. Mask the sensor with your hand

Figure 11.10 : Masking the sensor with your hand

Ref. Description
1 Sensor lens

3. Press and hold down the TEACH button for 3 seconds

Figure 11.11 : TEACH button

Ref. Description
1 TEACH button

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A red bar is displayed.

Figure 11.12 : Red bar

Then a green bar appears after 2 seconds

Figure 11.13 : Green bar

A value X is displayed on the screen - this is the measured value

Figure 11.14 : Measured value

Ref. Description
1 X value

4. Place the slider on ADJ

Figure 11.15 : Placing the slider on ADJ

Ref. Description
1 Measured value
2 Slider ADJ

This detection value should be close to the measured value.

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5. Press the orange arrows to modify the detection value

Figure 11.16 : Pressing the orange arrows to modify the detection value

Ref. Description
1 Left arrow: decrements detection value
2 Right arrow: increments detection value

For this example, 800 is an appropriate value.

6. Place the slider on RUN to confirm this value and put it in operating position.

Figure 11.17 : Placing the slider on RUN

Ref. Description
1 Slider on RUN

7. Run some articles through the machine and check that the sensor detects the passage of
each of these articles.
The orange detection indicator should light up on each pass.

Figure 11.18 : Test mode

Ref. Description
1 Orange detection indicator.

8. If the "fallen", "on its side", "not seen" errors are displayed in production, adjust the
trigger value with the aid of the slider.

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11.6 Settings of OMRON sensor Type: E3X-DAG11-S

11.6.1 Description of the system

Overview

The ARGOS machine comprises two optical heads, DH01 and DH04.
Each head comprises an article detection sensor.

Type: OMRON sensor- ref: E3X-DAG11-S

Figure 11.19 : OMRON sensor description

11.6.2 Configuring the sensor

1. Move the slider to SET

Figure 11.20 : Position the slider to SET

Ref. Description
1 Slider on SET

2. Press the MODE button:

Figure 11.21 : Pressing the MODE button:

Ref. Description
1 Press MODE

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Choosing detection mode

3. Choose HS: high-speed mode

1-fn stnd stnd: standard mode

hrES: high resolution

SHS: super high-speed mode

HS: high-speed mode

Arrow for choosing detection mode

Press the DOWN button once
Down

Choosing the Timer

4. Choose ---- (timer deactivated)

2-tf ---- : ----

: off d

: on-d

1 sht

Press the DOWN button once

Down

Choosing learning mode

5. Choose Auto: Teaching

3 - nd PtUn PtUn

0 r St

2 Pnt

Auto

Press the DOWN button once

Down

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Choosing the display selector

6. Do not select anything for the display selector

4 - dp

Press the DOWN button once

Down

Choosing screen display orientation

7. Choose d 123.

5 - ru d123 d123

321 d

Press the DOWN button once

Down

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11.6.3 Setting procedure

1. Move the slider to SET.

Figure 11.22 : Position the slider to SET

Ref. Description

1 Slider on SET

2. Mask the sensor with your hand.

Figure 11.23 : Masking the sensor with your hand

Ref. Description

1 Sensor lens

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3. Press the DOWN arrow to perform a TEACH

Figure 11.24 : Pressing the DOWN arrow to perform a TEACH

Ref. Description

1 DOWN button for TEACH

The readout indicates TECH - - - -

followed by 5 2Pnt"

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4. Press the DOWN button once.

The readout indicates:

After 1 second, the readout flashes on TECH 263 and 272 263.

Figure 11.25 : Reference value displayed

Ref. Description

1 Reference value

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5. Move the slider to RUN

Figure 11.26 : Placing the slide control on RUN

Ref. Description

1 Slider on RUN

6. Set the detection threshold.

Figure 11.27 : Setting the detection threshold

Ref. Description

1 Measured value
2 Detection threshold value

WARNING
This detection value should be close to the measured value.
For this example, 390 is an appropriate value.

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7. Press the UP and DOWN buttons.

Figure 11.28 : Pressing the UP and DOWN buttons

Ref. Description

1 UP: increments detection value

2 DOWN: decrements detection value

8. Run some articles through the machine and check that the sensor detects the passage of
each of these articles.
The orange detection indicator should light up on each pass.

Figure 11.29 : Test mode

Ref. Description

1 Orange detection indicator

9. If the "fallen", "on its side", "not seen" errors are displayed in production, adjust the
detection value with the aid of the sliders.

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Alarm messages

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Alarm messages

These alarm messages are displayed in a separate Alarm that appears when an
Alarm is activated window, or when you click Alarm in the bottom right-hand
corner of the screen.
See 8.11 “The list of alarms”, page 120.

About trouble-shooting

If in difficulty, contact TIAMA Customer Service:

TIAMA Customer Service tel: + 33 4 37 20 15 80
TIAMA Customer Service fax: + 33 4 37 20 94 50
TIAMA Customer Service email: [email protected]

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Temperature alarm

The temperature of the electrical cabinet is strictly higher than a setpoint value (45°C by
default).

Operator action

1. Check the filter of the main ventilation system and replace it if necessary.
See 11.2.1 “Changing the filter of the main ventilation system”, page 164.

2. If the alarm remains active, contact the TIAMA Customer Service.

See “Technical assistance”, page 10.

Lamps alarm

One or more lamps of the system are faulty.

Operator action

1. Replace any faulty halogen lamps.

For LED lamps, contact the TIAMA Customer Service.

2. If the alarm remains active, contact the TIAMA Customer Service.

See “Technical assistance”, page 10.

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Alarm messages

X Good Articles

At least X consecutive articles are inspected as good.

Operator action

1. Select the Config. > Machine menu.

2. Click the Production configuration tab.

3. In the Alarm configuration frame, set the threshold of consecutive articles

inspected as good [Ref. 1] activating this alarm to the desired value.

Figure 12.1 : Setting the threshold that activates this alarm

4. If the alarm remains active, contact the TIAMA Customer Service.

See “Technical assistance”, page 10.

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Y Bad Articles

At least Y consecutive articles are inspected as bad.

Operator action

1. Select the Config. > Machine menu.

2. Click the Production configuration tab.

3. In the Alarm configuration frame, set the threshold of consecutive articles

inspected as bad [Ref. 1] activating this alarm to the desired value.

Figure 12.2 : Setting the threshold that activates this alarm

4. If the alarm remains active, contact the TIAMA Customer Service.

See “Technical assistance”, page 10.

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Alarm messages

White LED alarm DH01

The white LED of optical head DH01-D09 is faulty or not detected.

Operator action

Contact the TIAMA Customer Service.

See “Technical assistance”, page 10.

Green LED alarm

The green LED of optical head DH01-D15 or DH01-D25 is faulty or not detected.

Operator action

Contact the TIAMA Customer Service.

See “Technical assistance”, page 10.

Red LED alarm

The red LED of optical head DH01-D15 or DH01-D25 is faulty or not detected.

Operator action

Contact the TIAMA Customer Service.

See “Technical assistance”, page 10.

White LED alarm DH04

The white LED of optical head DH04-D15 or DH04-D25 is faulty or not detected.

Operator action

Contact the TIAMA Customer Service.

See “Technical assistance”, page 10.

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LED communication alarm

Communication problem with the LED rack.

Operator action

1. Check the RJ45 connection between the PC and the LED rack.

2. Check the 220VAC plug on the LED rack.

3. If the alarm remains active, contact the TIAMA Customer Service.

See “Technical assistance”, page 10.

IMC2-PC diff files

At least one Password and/or Configuration file saved on the IMC2 board is different from the
one saved on the PC.

Operator action

Contact the TIAMA Customer Service.

See “Technical assistance”, page 10.

Version problem

At least one of the versions installed on the machine is obsolete or non-compliant with the
pack.

Operator action

Contact the TIAMA Customer Service.

See “Technical assistance”, page 10.

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Alarm messages

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Customer's
responsibilities

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Customer's responsibilities

13.1 Warning
Before doing any work on the machine: See “Safety”, page 13.

13.2 Electrical connections

When supplying a standard machine, TIAMA is not responsible for ensuring the electrical
cables match the customer's application.

The customer is more particularly responsible for the following connections:

• the On/Off system,
• the emergency stop.

13.3 Energy supply

The customer must respect the power supply characteristics of the ARGOS machine:

Electrical energy • 220/240 V, AC two-phase, 50/60 Hz.

• 1000 VA
• Protective circuit breaker: 25 A, curve D.

The power cable must comprise: a 2-phase earth conductor of the appropriate diameter.

If any of these specifications are disregarded, TIAMA shall not be held liable.

13.4 Local standards

The user is responsible for applying the safety standards and particular operating conditions
in force in the country of use.

13.5 Modifications
The data in the technical description only applies to the specified versions of the hardware and
software.

The customer is responsible for any alterations it makes to the machine.

13.6 Compliance with CE standards

The ARGOS machine, which is subject to CE self-certification, is compliant with the provisions
of the following European directives:
• 2006/42/EC (Machines directive).
• 2006/95/EC (Low voltage).

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