XG Visionterminal: User'S Manual

96107E
Data Logging and

Remote Control Software
for the XG Series
XG VisionTerminal
User's Manual
Read this manual before using this system.
Always keep this manual in a safe place
for future reference.
Introduction
Introduction
This manual explains how to install, handle, and operate the data logging and remote control software for
the machine vision system XG Series (XG-8000/XG-7000: herein referred to as the [XG Series], XG
VisionTerminal [herein referred to as XG Vision Terminal]. It also covers precautions regarding use of the
software. Read this manual thoroughly to understand the XG VisionTerminal functions in order to
maximize performance of the system.
Additionally, this manual can be used in conjunction with Ver. 5.∗ for the XG-8000 or Ver.4.∗ for the XG-
7000 but understand that in addition to the restrictions for the specific version that are described as
"notes" there may be slight differences in the screen structure and other such elements when reading this
manual.
Always keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Please ensure the manual is passed to the end user of the software.
Related manuals
When using the XG Vision Terminal, read all the various manuals included with the XG Series that will be
used.
Symbols
The following warning symbols are used to ensure safety and to prevent human injury and/or damage to
property when using the system.
DANGER
Indicates that the operator is at risk of death or serious physical injury if the system is improperly
operated or this precaution is not followed.
Warning
Indicates that the operator is at risk of physical injury if the system is improperly operated or this
precaution is not followed.
Caution
Indicates that property could be damaged (product malfunction, etc.) if the system is improperly
operated or this precaution is not followed.
Note
Indicates important operating procedures that could be easily overlooked.
Reference
Indicates items to enhance system understanding and other useful information.
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Introduction
Trademarks
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Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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• Other company names and product names noted in this document are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective companies. The ™ mark and ® mark have been omitted in this manual.
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Introduction
General Cautions
• Before using the XG VisionTerminal to communicate with the XG Series controller, confirm that all
system functions of the XG controller are working properly.
• Before starting or operating the system, check to make sure all system functions are working correctly.
• If the system is operated beyond its published specifications or if the system is modified, its functions
and performance cannot be guaranteed.
• Please note that when the system is used in combination with other devices, its functions and
performance may be negatively affected.
• Do not use the system to protect the human body.
Precautions
• Do not launch more than one instance of the XG VisionTerminal.
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Software License Agreement
NOTICE TO USER: PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ("THIS AGREEMENT")
CAREFULLY. BY USING ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE XG VisionTerminal ("THIS SOFTWARE"), YOU
ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU
DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE.
If you install, copy and or use all or a portion of this Software on a device or computer, you will be
deemed to have agreed to all the terms of this Agreement, and this Agreement will come into effect.
1. Definitions
1.1 "Use" or "using" refers to the accessing, installing, downloading, copying, operating and or
otherwise benefiting from the utilization of this Software.
1.2 "This Software" denotes the software and all associated documentation provided by KEYENCE.
1.3 "User" or "User's" infers the company or persons who have had the license to use this Software
granted to them by KEYENCE.
2. Grant of License.
2.1 In compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, KEYENCE grants the non-
exclusive and non-transferable license to install and use this Software.
2.2 The granting of the license permits the single reproduction and or copying of this Software for the
User's backing up or archiving purposes.
2.3. This Software maybe installed on multiple devices and computers for the User's benefit and use.
2.4. The transfer of this Software via devices and computers with this Software installed on them by the
User to third parties is permitted. In such a case, the third party who receives this Software may
continue to use this Software in the same manner as the previous User.
2.5. With the transfer of this Software to a third party, the original User may install this Software to
additional devices and computers for further use as required. In such a case, the third party who
receives this Software may continue to use this Software in the same manner as the previous User.
2.6. The User maintains and guarantees that any thirdparties (as detailed in the previous two sections)
who receive and use this Software agree to this license Agreement and comply with all the terms
and conditions.
3. Restrictions.
3.1. This Software may not be modified by the User in any form except from the installation of updates or
new functions provided by KEYENCE.
3.2. The reverse engineering, decompiling or disassembling of this Software by any persons are not
permitted.
3.3. Without the prior permission of KEYENCE, the User may not reproduce or copy this Software for
selling or distributing to a third party
4. Intellectual Property Rights.

Except as stated herein, KEYENCE reserves all rights, titles and interests in this Software, along with all
associated copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights.
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5. Disclaimer.
This Software is licensed to the User "AS IS" and without any warranty of any kind. In no event does
KEYENCE or its suppliers accept or assume any liability for any damages, claims, costs or profit loss as
a result of operating this Software.
6. Termination.
6.1 Under this Agreement the User's license will automatically terminate if this Software and any
associated copies of this Software are destroyed or voluntarily returned to KEYENCE.
6.2 Under this Agreement the User's license will terminate immediately and automatically without any
notice from KEYENCE if there is any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. Upon termination, the using of this Software shall cease, and all copies (full or partial)
of this Software should be destroyed or returned to KEYENCE.
6.3 Compensation will be sought by KEYENCE should any violation or breach of this Agreement result
in any incurred costs or lost profit to KEYENCE.
7. Governing Law.
7.1 This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of
Japan.
7.2 If any part of this Agreement is found void and unenforceable, the rest of this Agreement will remain
intact, valid and enforceable according to the associated terms and conditions.
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Contents
Contents
Introduction .............................................................2 Chapter 4 XG VisionTerminal

General Cautions .................................................. 4
Precautions ........................................................... 4
Application Menu
Software License Agreement ..................................5 XG VisionTerminal Application Menu .................. 4-1
Contents ..................................................................7 File Menu ............................................................. 4-2
Creating a New Settings File (New) ..................4-2
Opening a Settings File (Open) ......................... 4-2
Chapter 1 Introduction Saving the Settings File (Save) ..........................4-2
Confirming the Package Contents ...................... 1-1 Saving the Settings File (Save as) .....................4-3
Overview of the XG VisionTerminal .................... 1-2 Exiting the XG VisionTerminal (Exit) ..................4-3
System Configuration .......................................... 1-3 View Menu ........................................................... 4-4
System Operating Environment .......................... 1-4 Show/Hide the Connections view
(Connections) ..............................................4-4
Chapter 2 Preparations Operating the Remote Desktop
(Show Handheld Controller View) ................ 4-4
Installing the XG VisionTerminal ......................... 2-1
Temporarily Disabling Remote Desktop
New Installation from the CD-ROM ....................2-1
Operations (Locking Handheld Controller) .. 4-6
Uninstalling the Software ...................................2-3
Changing the Displayed Contents for Each
Downloading and Installing the Latest
Connection ................................................... 4-6
Version .........................................................2-3
Starting and Exiting XG VisionTerminal .............. 2-5 Connections Menu .............................................. 4-9
Registering a New Connection
Starting XG VisionTerminal ................................2-5
(Add Connection) ........................................4-9
Exiting XG VisionTerminal ..................................2-5
Understanding the Respective Windows ............ 2-6 Operation Menu ................................................. 4-10
Connecting to All Registered XG Series
Basic Window ....................................................2-6
controllers (Connect All) ............................ 4-10
Toolbar ...............................................................2-7
Disconnecting the Connected XG Series
Connecting to the XG Series ............................... 2-8
Before Connecting .............................................2-8 Controllers (Disconnect All) ....................... 4-10
Ethernet (1:1) Connection ..................................2-8 Starting Logging (Start Logging) ..................... 4-10
LAN Connection ................................................2-9 Stopping Logging (Stop Logging) .................. 4-10
USB Connection ..............................................2-10 Window Menu .................................................... 4-11
Switching View Layout in the XG VisionTerminal
Window (Select Layout). ............................ 4-11
Chapter 3 Typical Uses Aligning the Views in the XG VisionTerminal
Typical Uses of XG VisionTerminal ..................... 3-1 Window (Arrangement) ..............................4-11
Controlling the XG Series Remotely Bringing a View to the front (View Name) ........4-11
(Remote Desktop) .......................................... 3-2 Settings Menu ................................................... 4-12
1. Registering a Controller .................................3-2 Acquiring a File From a Connected
2. Connecting to the Controller ..........................3-3 XG Series Controller (Acquire File) ............ 4-12
3. Displaying the Remote Desktop ....................3-3 Changing the XG VisionTerminal Global
4. Controlling the Remote Desktop ....................3-4 Settings (Options) ......................................4-13
Logging Data from the XG Series ....................... 3-6 Observing 3D images (3D viewer) .................. 4-14
1. Registering a Controller .................................3-6 Help Menu ......................................................... 4-16
2. Connecting to the Controller ..........................3-7 Displaying the Help File (Help) ....................... 4-16
3. Start Logging .................................................3-7 Displaying the Version Number of the XG
4. Viewing the Log .............................................3-8 VisionTerminal (Version Info) ..................... 4-16
Chapter 5 Appendix
Error Messages ................................................... 5-2
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Contents
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Confirming the Package
Chapter
Contents
This package contains the following equipment and
accessories. Check that all accessories are included
Introduction
before using this system.
V-Works for XG (Integrated Management Software for

the XG Series machine vision system)
Introduction
(Model Number: XG-H7E or XG-H8NE)
1 x CD-ROM
• This disc contains the installer, program files, and PDF

instruction manual files for the XG VisionTerminal. Keep
this disc in a safe place following installation.
• A backup should be made in case the CD-ROM or case
are accidently damaged.
Note
While we have taken the utmost care in packing these
components, should you find any items missing or damaged,
please notify your nearest KEYENCE sales office.
Reference
For details on the contents of the CD-ROM, see the Installation CD
Instructions found in the CD-ROM case.
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Overview of the XG VisionTerminal
Overview of the XG VisionTerminal
The XG VisionTerminal is specifically designed for the Major functions

machine vision system XG Series.
Remote desktop
The XG VisionTerminal allows you to view the monitor
Overview
output from the XG Series on a PC. Not only is it possible to
The XG VisionTerminal uses a remote desktop function that update and check image output in real time, it is also
allows you to issue console commands from the PC and possible to operate the XG Series directly with a PC
view the monitor output from the XG Series on your PC. mouse.
Data acquisition (logging)

The XG VisionTerminal can collect and store inspection
results, images, and archived data output from the XG
Series. A log view provides the most recent results in real
time.
Connection via Ethernet or USB
Console input
The XG VisionTerminal also collects image and While using the remote desktop, users can send console
measurement data from the XG Series via an Ethernet or button instructions to the XG Series. In addition to clicking
USB connection. console buttons visualized on the PC, users can also use a
joypad connected to the PC to send instructions.
Note
The XG Vision Terminal Ver. 4.* has some items that are File acquisition
unsupported for log data collection and remote desktop The XG VisionTerminal can acquire files from the SD1 or
between it and the XG-8000 Series. SD2 card of the XG Series controller containing program
When connecting with XG-8000 Series, use XG files, global settings, and archived images for storage on
VisionTerminal Ver.5.0 or later, and when using the 3D the PC.
viewer (Page 4-14), use XG VisionTerminal Ver.5.3 or later.
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System Configuration
System Configuration
Example of a standard system of XG-7000 Series setup with two cameras using the XG VisionTerminal.
Controller
XG-7700/7500/7000 Handheld Controller
(OP-84231, option)
SD card (OP-87133, 512 MB*)
(Loaded in slot SD1 on controller)
Introduction
*XG-7700 comes with 1 GB
Camera cable
CA-CN3 (3 m)/
CA-CH3* (3 m) (option)
* Used to connect
high-speed cameras
24 V DC power supply
CA-U3 (option)
Lenses (option)
Monitor Camera 1 Camera 2

CA-MP81
(option) XG-200C*1/XG-035C
XG-S200C*1/XG-S035C
XG-200M*1/XG-035M
Supported
XG-S200M*1/XG-S035M
cameras
XG-H100C*1/XG-H035C
(option)
XG-H100M*1/XG-H035M
XG-H500C*2/XG-H200C*1
XG-H500M*2/XG-H200M*1
*1 XG-7700/7500 only.
*2 XG-7700 only.
Connection cable product numbers

• Ethernet cable (1 Gbps, cross): OP-66843
• USB cable (Ver 2.0): OP-66844
Note
• Ethernet connection supports up to 8 controllers.
• Ethernet and USB connections may be used at the same time, but only one USB connection is allowed.
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System Operating Environment
System Operating Environment
The XG VisionTerminal requires a personal computer that meets the following conditions.
Supported OS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP 2 or later

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, Enterprise
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise
• Supports the 32bit/64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 only. For all other operating systems,
only the 32-bit version is supported.
• Operating systems not listed are not supported.
Runtime environment • CPU:
Minimum: Core2Duo (1.06 GHz or faster) or an equivalent processor.
Recommended: Core2Duo (1.80 GHz or faster) or an equivalent processor.
• RAM: 1 GB or more (2 GB or higher for Ver. 5.0 or later).
• HDD: 500 MB or higher available space. *Additional available space is required for storing
images.
• Monitor: 1024 x 768 resolution of higher (1280 x 1024 resolution or higher recommended).
• Optical drive: An optical drive is required to use the installation CD-ROM.
• USB port: USB port must be Ver. 2.0 compatible if using the USB connection.
Note
Only one XG Series controller can be connected to the USB port.
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Installing the XG
Chapter
VisionTerminal
Installation procedures will differ depending on whether
the program is being installed from the CD-ROM or by
Preparations
downloading from the User Support page.
Reference
This example below explains the installation procedures for
Windows XP.
Preparations
New Installation from the CD-ROM
Install the XG VisionTerminal from the CD-ROM by using
the following procedures.
Note
• If the PC you are installing to does not have the necessary
runtime components used by this software, you will be asked to
install those components. Follow the instructions and install all
components as necessary.
• Do not connect the USB cable to the PC and XG Series
controller prior to installation.
• Installation must be performed by a user with Administrator
privileges.
• Uninstall any previous version of this software (Page 2-3).
• When installing on a notebook PC, be sure to connect the AC
adapter power supply.
1 Insert the XG-H7N or XG-H8N CD-ROM into the CD-

ROM drive of the PC.
The installation guide appears.
Reference
If the installation guide does not appear, double-click
\XG\VisionTerminal\setup.exe located on the CD-ROM.
2 Click [Install XG VisionTerminal Ver.[the version the

will be installed]].
The installer launches and the [Installer Language]
appears.
Reference
If the installer does not appear, double-click setup.exe in the
CD-ROM menu.
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Installing the XG VisionTerminal
3 Select language and click [OK]. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
[Setup Wizard for XG VisionTerminal] appears. installation.
6 When the [Installation completed] menu appears,

click [Finish].
Reference
The version number will differ depending on the model and
period when purchased.
The XG VisionTerminal installation is completed.

4 Click [Next]. • The shortcut icon for the [XG VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗]
The [User License Agreement] appears. appears on the desktop.
• A shortcut will be added to the Windows Start menu under
KEYENCE Applications → V-Works for XG Ver. ∗.∗ → XG
VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗.
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Uninstalling the Software Downloading and Installing the

Uninstall the XG VisionTerminal using [Add/Remove
Latest Version
Programs] in the Windows Control Panel.
Note
• If the PC you are installing to does not have the necessary
1 Click the Start menu and select [Control Panel]. runtime components used by this software, you will be asked to
The [Control Panel] appears. install those components. Follow the instructions and install all
Preparations
components.
• Do not connect the USB cable to the PC and XG Series prior to
2 Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon. installation.
The [Add/Remove Programs] menu appears. • Installation must be performed by a user with Administrator
privileges.
3 Select [XG VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗] and click

1 Uninstall any previous version of the XG
[Remove].
VisionTerminal.
A confirmation screen appears.
2 Download the latest files from the User Support

4 Click [Yes].
page.
The XG VisionTerminal is removed.
XG Series Users Support page
Reference
http://www.keyence.com.sg/support/index.php
If asked to confirm whether to delete shared files, click [Yes] to
remove all files.
3 Double-click the downloaded file.
The installer launches and the [Installer Language]
appears.
4 Select language and click [OK].

[Setup Wizard for XG VisionTerminal] appears.
Reference
The version number will differ depending on the model and
period when purchased.
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5 Click [Next].
The [User License Agreement] appears.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the

installation.
7 When the [Installation completed] menu appears,

click [Finish].
The XG VisionTerminal installation is completed.

• The shortcut icon for the [XG VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗]
appears on the desktop.
• A shortcut will be added to the Windows Start menu under
KEYENCE Applications → V-Works for XG Ver. ∗.∗ → XG
VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗.
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Starting and Exiting XG VisionTerminal
Starting and Exiting XG VisionTerminal
This section explains how to start and exit the XG

VisionTerminal. Exiting XG VisionTerminal
Click [File], and then [Exit].
Starting XG VisionTerminal Or, click the close button at the upper right of the
window.
Click the shortcut in the Windows Start menu under
The XG VisionTerminal exits.
All Programs → KEYENCE Applications → V-Works
Preparations
for XG Ver. ∗.∗ → XG VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗.
Or, double-click the shortcut icon for the [XG
VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗] on the desktop.
The initial window appears.
Reference
• After the XG VisionTerminal has been launched for the first
time, it will automatically load the last saved settings files.
• If [Automatic connection on startup] and [Start logging on
startup] are selected in the [Options] menu (Page 4-13),
the XG VisionTerminal will automatically begin logging the
next time it is started.
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Understanding the Respective Windows
(5) Remote desktop

Basic Window This view shows monitor output from the connected XG
The basic window for the XG VisionTerminal is outlined Series controller. See "Controlling the XG Series Remotely
below. (Remote Desktop)" (Page 3-2) for more details.
(1)(2) (3)
(6) Handheld controller view

This view allows you to operate the handheld controller
from the XG VisionTerminal while displaying the remote
(1) Controller view
desktop view. See "Operating the Remote Desktop (Show
This view displays the name of the XG Series controllers Handheld Controller View)" (Page 4-4) for more details.
that the XG VisionTerminal is connected to, as well as
logging information and a remote desktop operation menu.
(2) Menu bar

This bar displays the menus for executing commands. See
"XG VisionTerminal Application Menu" (Page 4-1) for more
details.
(3) Toolbar
This bar contains button icons for the major commands.
Clicking an icon executes the command. See "Toolbar"
(Page 2-7) for more details.
(4) Log Summary view

This view shows the most recent data as it is being logged.
See "Viewing logs (Log Summary)" (Page 4-6) for more
details.
(7) 3D viewer
By using information acquired from the 3D camera or LJ-V,
the 3D image of object for the inspection is displayed
(supported by XG VisionTerminal Ver.5.3 or later versions).
See "Observing 3D images (3D viewer)" (Page 4-14) for
more details.
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Icons and names Functions

Toolbar on the toolbar
By using information acquired from the
The most frequently used functions and settings in the XG
3D camera or LJ-V, the 3D image of
VisionTerminal can be accessed by clicking these icons on object for the inspection is displayed
the toolbar. 3D viewer (supported by XG VisionTerminal
Ver.5.3 or later versions). See
Icons and names Functions "Observing 3D images (3D viewer)"
on the toolbar
Preparations
Registers a XG Series controller
connection to log data from and to the
Add monitor using the remote desktop
Connection function in the XG VisionTerminal. See
"Connecting to the XG Series" (Page 2-
8) for more details.
Connection to all registered XG Series
controllers begins. See "Connecting to
Connect All All Registered XG Series controllers
(Connect All)" (Page 4-10) for more
details.
Disconnects all connected XG Series
controllers. See "Disconnecting the
Disconnect
Connected XG Series Controllers
All
(Disconnect All)" (Page 4-10) for more
details.
Logging from all connected XG Series
Start controllers begins. See "Starting
Logging Logging (Start Logging)" (Page 4-10)
for more details.
Logging from all XG Series controllers
Stop for which logging is in progress stops.
Logging See "Stopping Logging (Stop Logging)"
Changes the XG VisionTerminal global
settings. Displays the [Options] menu.
Options See "Changing the XG VisionTerminal
Global Settings (Options)" (Page 4-13)
for more details.
Zoom Ratio Changes the zoom ratio of the remote
(%) desktop window.
Automatically adjusts the zoom ratio of
Auto-fit the remote desktop to fit the window
size of the XG VisionTerminal.
Manually update the remote desktop
Update
display. See "Switching the update
Remote
method for the remote desktop" (Page
Desktop
4-7) for more details.
Switches through each view layout of
View the XG VisionTerminal window. See
Layouts 1 to "Switching View Layout in the XG
5 VisionTerminal Window (Select Layout)."
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Connecting to the XG Series
After connecting the PC with XG VisionTerminal installed

and a XG Series controller, the controller must be Ethernet (1:1) Connection
registered as the connection.
Connect the XG Series directly to the PC using an Ethernet
cable (cross cable: OP-66843).
Before Connecting
Check the following settings.
Settings on the PC
Set the information required for the Ethernet connection (IP
address, Subnet mask, Port number, etc.). For more Ethernet connection
details, see the PC and XG Series manuals.
Settings on the XG Series

Start up the XG Series controller and verify the Ethernet
settings are correct. For details, see the user manual for
Connect the Ethernet cable (cross cable: OP-66843) to
the XG series that will be used.
the Ethernet ports on the XG Series controller and the
PC.
Registering the XG Series in the XG

VisionTerminal
The XG Series must be registered as a connection so that
the XG VisionTerminal can recognize it.
1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add Connection].

The [Add Connection] menu appears.
2 Select [Search for Connections/Controllers].
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3 Click [Search].
The XG Series connected to the PC appears in the list.
LAN Connection
Connect the XG Series and PC over an Ethernet-based
LAN.
Preparations
HUB
(Router)
Note
• Clicking [Search] will only display controllers that exist in
the same subnet.
Connect the Ethernet cable (commercial straight
• The controller may not show up initially if there are multiple
controllers on the network. In this case, repeat the search a cable) to the Ethernet ports on the XG Series
few times. controller and a hub or LAN port device.
4 Check the box next to the XG Series controller to

register it as a connection and click [OK].
Registering the XG Series in XG
The new connection is added and appears in the VisionTerminal
system view. The XG Series must be registered as a connection so that

2 Select [Search for Connections/Controllers].
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3 Click [Search].
The XG Series controllers that are connected on the
USB Connection
LAN appear in the list. Connect the XG Series directly to the PC using a USB
cable.
USB connection
Note
The XG VisionTerminal and XG VisionEditor cannot connect over
the USB cable simultaneously.
Note Installing the driver

Connect the XG Series and PC and install the driver.
the same subnet.
• When there are multiple controllers connected to the Reference
network, some of them may not show up initially. Repeat The driver installation is not required if the USB driver was already
the search as necessary. installed for the XG VisionEditor.
Note
4 Check the box next to the XG Series controller to • The installation wizard does not appear on Windows 7. To
register it as a connection and click [OK]. install on Windows 7, connect the system and the PC, then use
The new connection is added and appears in the Device Manager to manually install the USB driver.
In Device Manager, click [Update driver] on the property page
system view.
for the [XG-8000/7000 Series] under [Other devices], and
specify the folder that contains the USB driver.
• The USB driver is stored in \driver\USB in the enclosed
CDROM. Note, this driver is also installed in the
[c:\drivers\VWorks for XG] (For Ver. 5.∗, c:\drivers\V-Works for
XG H8N) following installation of the XG VisionTerminal.
• When using Windows 7 64-bit version, execute dpinst.exe
located in \drivers\USB\x64\ in the enclosed CDROM and then
install the USB driver.
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1 Connect the XG Series to the PC using the optional Registering the XG Series in the XG
USB cable (OP-66844).
VisionTerminal
[Found New Hardware Wizard] will appear on the PC
screen. The XG Series must be registered as a connection so that
Note
Only one XG Series can be registered as a USB connection.
Preparations
2 Select "No, not this time", and click [Next].
3 Select [Install from the list or specified location]

and specify the folder that contains the USB driver.
Installation of the USB driver starts.
Reference
• The USB driver is stored in \driver\USB in the enclosed CD-
ROM. Note, this driver is also installed in the [c:\drivers\V-
Works for XG] (For Ver. 5.∗, c:\drivers\V-Works for XG H8N)
following installation of the XG VisionTerminal. 2 Click [USB].
• When you install a driver in the Windows XP environment,
Windows may display a warning message. When a
warning message appears, click [Continue] to complete
3 Click [OK].
the driver installation.

The new connection is added and appears in the
system view.
4 When the USB driver installation is completed,
click [Finish].
The XG Series and PC are now connected through the

USB.
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3
Typical Uses of XG
Chapter
VisionTerminal
This Chapter explains the operations outlined below used
to accomplish basic tasks in the XG VisionTerminal.
Typical Uses
• Controlling the XG Series remotely (remote desktop)
(Page 3-2).
• Logging data from the XG Series (Page 3-6).
Reference
To utilize the other features available in the XG VisionTerminal, see
"XG VisionTerminal Application Menu" (Page 4-1).
Typical Uses
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Controlling the XG Series Remotely (Remote Desktop)
Controlling the XG Series Remotely

(Remote Desktop)
View the monitor output from the XG Series controller in XG 3 Click [OK].
VisionTerminal. The new connection is added and appears in the
Note system view.
XGA image output is not supported in Ver. 4.∗.∗∗∗.
1. Registering a Controller
Register the XG Series controller as a connection in the XG
VisionTerminal to view the screen output.
1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add

Connection].
2 Specify the XG Series controller to register it as a

connection.
For a USB connection

Click [USB].
For an Ethernet connection

Select [Search for Connections/Controllers], and then
click [Search]. The XG Series connected to the PC
appears in the list. Check the box next to the XG
Series controller you wish to register as a connection.
Note
the same subnet.
• When there are multiple controllers connected to the
network, some of them may not show up initially. Repeat
the search as necessary.
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To register an XG Series controller that does not display as
connected to the network after searching, select [IP Address]
and manually enter the IP address.
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2. Connecting to the Controller 3. Displaying the Remote Desktop

This procedure connects the XG Series controllers that are This procedure displays the monitor output from the
registered as connections in the XG VisionTerminal. connected XG Series controller.
Note
Click [Connect All] from the [Operation] menu. XGA image output is not supported in Ver. 4.∗.∗∗∗.
When the connection is completed, icons for each
connection in the system view change from to 1 From the [View] menu, select the desired XG series
. connection and then click [Launch Remote
Typical Uses
Reference Desktop].
The remote desktop window appears.
You can also connect to the controllers by clicking icon on
the toolbar.
Note
• If any of the connections fail, a confirmation screen will appear.
• When multiple connections are registered, it is not possible
select individual controllers to connect to, all of them will be
connected.
• The XG VisionTerminal and XG VisionEditor cannot connect
over the USB cable simultaneously.
Note
If you select [Launch Remote Desktop] from the XG
VisionTerminal for a controller already displayed in a remote
desktop window in the XG VisionEditor, operations for that
remote desktop will take priority.
2 If required, you can change how the remote

desktop screen is updated. To do this, click the
[View] menu - and select the desired connection
and change the screen update method.
There are three methods available for updating the
remote desktop. Choose the method based on the
operating conditions of the XG Series connected and/
or the PC running XG VisionTerminal.
• Asynchronous: Updates at regular intervals.
• Continuous: Updates in real time.
• Manual: Updates by clicking [Update] under the [View]
menu for the selected connection.
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4. Controlling the Remote Desktop
• Displaying remote desktops for multiple controllers using
[Continuous] may result in slow screen updates for all
connected XG Series controllers. In this case, select Sending remote console keystrokes
[Asynchronous].
• The update interval for [Asynchronous] cannot be user This procedure displays the console view for operating the
specified to an arbitrary value because the interval is XG Series controller currently displayed in the remote
determined automatically based on the current connection desktop window.
status. In addition to sending remote console keystrokes by
• A check mark will appear next to the selected update method clicking buttons visualized in the console view, users can
when the menu is displayed. also use the keyboard or joypad connected to the PC.
• You can also specify the update method from the shortcut
menu displayed by right-clicking on the remote desktop 1 From the [View] menu, click [Handheld Controller].
window. The [Handheld Controller] window appears.
• The remote desktop icon for connections in the system view will
reflect the update method selected.
- : asynchronous or continuous
- : manual
Closing the remote desktop

Click the close button on the upper right side of the remote
desktop window.
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You can also display the handheld controller view by clicking
[Handheld Controller] in the shortcut menu displayed by
right-clicking on the remote desktop window.
2 Operation using the handheld controller window.
Target
Select the XG Series controller to operate from the
drop down list.
Cursor button
Click to move through the screen as the 8-way button
does on the handheld controller.
Buttons 0 to 8
Click to execute the same action assigned to the
button on the handheld controller.
Functions assigned to each button number are listed
to the right of the number.
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H button Operating with a mouse

This button is used to enter multiple key combinations.
Click the H button next to buttons 1 or 7 then click the Mouse control can be used for most of the operations of
the XG Series currently monitored in the remote desktop.
other button in the key combination to simulate the key
The main operations are as follows.
combination on the handheld controller. • Selecting items: Use the mouse to click the button that you
wish to select on the remote desktop.
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• You can also send keystrokes using the keyboard or joypad. • Displaying the function menu: Right click with the mouse on
The button assignments can be set in the [Options] menu the remote desktop.
(Page 4-13). • Displaying the touch menu: Use the mouse the click areas
Typical Uses
• The console view must be displayed to enter keystrokes from that are not displayed on the remote desktop (Ver. 4.1 or later
the keyboard. controller only).
• If multiple remote desktop windows are open, you can change • Closing the screen: Click (Close), displayed in the upper-
the operating target for the handheld controller window as right corner of the screen that you wish to close.
follows.
- Select the operating target from the drop down list at the top
of the handheld controller window.
Saving the remote desktop screen to a file
- From the [View] menu, select the desired connection and (Capture screen)
click [Handheld controller].
This procedure saves the contents of the currently
- The active connection in the handheld controller window is
displayed remote desktop as an image file.
indicated by a check mark next to the remote desktop
icon in the system view.
From the [View] menu, select the connected controller
Closing the handheld controller window and then click [Capture Screen].
Click the close button on the upper right of the handheld The image shown in the current remote desktop will be
controller window. saved to a 24-bit bitmap image file (.bmp) on the PC.
The file will be stored in the [Capture] folder located
under the path set in the [Save file to this base path]
field on the [Options] menu (Page 4-13).
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• You can also save the remote desktop by clicking [Capture
screen] in the shortcut menu displayed by right-clicking on the
remote desktop window.
• The destination folder can be changed in the [Downloaded File
Basepath] field in the [Options] menu.
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Logging Data from the XG Series
The XG VisionTerminal can log (collect) inspection results, 2 Specify the XG Series controller to register it as a
images, and archived data output from the XG Series connection.
during operation.
Note
Click [USB].
• To log data, the flowchart program created in XG VisionEditor
must include either a data output step, an output image step, or For an Ethernet connection
an archived output location step that specifies the [PC Select [Search for Connections/Controllers], and click
program] as the destination device. For more details, see the [Search]. The XG Series connected to the PC appears
XG VisionEditor Reference Manual (Programming Edition).
in the list. Check the box next to the XG Series
• To store images and archived data output from the XG-8000
controller you wish to register as a connection.
Series as logs, Ver. 5.0 or higher is required.
Note
1. Registering a Controller the same subnet.
• When there are multiple controllers connected to the
Register the XG Series controller as a connection in the XG
network, some of them may not show up initially. Repeat
VisionTerminal to log data from it.
the search as necessary.
1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add Reference

Connection].
connected to the network after searching, click [IP Address]
and manually enter the IP address.
3 Click [OK].
The new connection is added and appears in the
system view.
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Log file destination

2. Connecting to the Controller
Log files are output to [Documents\KEYENCE\XG
This procedure connects the XG Series controllers that are
VisionTerminal\(IP address or [USB]] (by default) for the
registered as connections in the XG VisionTerminal.
user currently logged in.
Click [Connect All] from the [Operation] menu. Example:

When the connection is completed, icons for each If the destination folder in the data output step
connection in the system view will change from programmed in XG VisionEditor is set to [SD2:\xg\result\],
to . the default log destination will noted as follows.
Typical Uses
• For Windows versions other than Vista/7:
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C:\Documents and Settings\name of logged in user\My
You can also connect to the controllers by clicking on the Documents\KEYENCE\XG VisionTerminal\(IP address or
toolbar. [USB])\SD2\xg\result
Note • For Windows Vista/7:
• If any of the connections fail, a confirmation screen will appear. C:\Users\name of logged in user\Documents\
KEYENCE\XG VisionTerminal\(IP address or
select individual controllers to connect to, all of them will be
[USB])\SD2\xg\result
connected.
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• The logging destination can be changed in the [Downloaded
3. Start Logging File Basepath] field. See "Changing the XG VisionTerminal
Global Settings (Options)" (Page 4-13) for more details.
This procedure starts logging data from the XG Series
• The log file destination folder can be opened directly by
connected and enabled as a logging target.
clicking [Open destination] in the properties menu displayed
by right-clicking on each logging icon, or by double-clicking
From the [Operation] menu, click [Start Logging].
the icon. When archiving is in progress, this shortcut always
Logging starts and the logging icon in the system view opens the following location.
changes from to . - For Windows versions other than Vista/7:
Clicking on the [+] to the left of the logging icon C:\Documents and Settings\name of logged in user\My
expands the logging targets. Documents\KEYENCE\XG VisionTerminal\(IP address or
[USB]).
- For Windows Vista/7:
C:\Users\name of logged in user\Documents\KEYENCE\XG
VisionTerminal\(IP address or [USB]).
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4. Viewing the Log

This procedure opens the log summary which displays the
latest data as it is being logged.
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• Up to 32 log views can be displayed at one time.
• The log summary only displays the output results.
1 From the [View] menu, click the [(XG Series

controller to operate)] and then [Show log view].
The [Log Summary] appears.
2 Select the data output step for the log you wish to
view from the [Unit Name] box.
The most recent log data of the selected data output
unit appears in the menu.
Understanding the log view

• Unit name: Select the data output unit for the log you
wish to view.
• Log display: The most recently logged items and values
for the selected output unit will be displayed.
Note
The display updates may be delayed if multiple log summary
windows are open.
Closing the log summary

Click the close button on the upper right corner of the log
summary window.
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4
XG VisionTerminal
Chapter
Application Menu
Commands in the XG VisionTerminal are organized under
the following seven menus.
XG VisionTerminal Application Menu
• File (Page 4-2)
• View (Page 4-4)
• Connections (Page 4-9)
• Operation (Page 4-10)
• Window (Page 4-11)
• Settings (Page 4-12)
• Help (Page 4-16)
Note
The commands available depend on the type of window being

displayed.
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File Menu
File Menu
This section explains the commands in the [File] menu.

Opening a Settings File (Open)
Creating a New Settings File (New) This command opens an existing settings file.
This command creates a new settings file for the XG 1 From the [File] menu, click [Open].
VisionTerminal.
The [Open file] menu appears.
1 From the [File] menu, click [New]. If the currently open file has unsaved changes
A confirmation screen appears. To save the settings,
A confirmation screen to save your changes appears.
click [Yes]. Otherwise click [No].
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If clicking [New] is the very first operation performed after the
XG VisionTerminal starts, the confirmation screen will not
2 Select the settings file and click [Open].
All XG VisionTerminal windows open at this point are
appear (and those steps following 2 are not required).
closed, and then a new XG VisionTerminal window
2 Clicking [Yes] opens up the [Save as] menu. opens under a new settings file.
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• If you click [No] on the confirmation screen, any changes Saving the Settings File (Save)
to the current settings will not be saved and a new file will
be created. This command will save the settings to the current file
• Clicking [Cancel] will not create any new files. overwriting the previous file.
3 Enter the file name, then click [Save]. From the [File] menu, click [Save].
All XG VisionTerminal windows open at this point are This command overwrites the settings file that is
saved together with the specified settings file, and currently open.
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new settings file. If the settings file is being saved for the first time, the [Save as]
menu appears instead.
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The settings file contains the following information.
• List of XG Series controllers registered as connections in the
XG VisionTerminal.
• View layout information.
• Settings on the [Options] menu (Page 4-13).
• The folder path of the controller for the last list acquired using
the acquire files command (Page 4-12).
• Window size and display position of the XG VisionTerminal.
• Logging targets.
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File Menu
Saving the Settings File (Save as)

This command saves the settings file currently open to a
file with a different name.
1 From the [File] menu, click [Save as].

The [Save as] menu appears.
2 Enter the file name, then click [Save].

The file is saved as a [Settings file] with the extension
".xgn".

Exiting the XG VisionTerminal
(Exit)
This command exits the XG VisionTerminal.
From the [File] menu, click [Exit].

The XG VisionTerminal exits. If there are any unsaved
changes, a confirmation screen to save the changes
will appear. Click [OK] to save the changes, [No] to
disregard changes and exit, or [Cancel] to return to
VisionTerminal.
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View Menu
View Menu
This section explains the commands in the [View] menu.

Operating the Remote Desktop
(Show Handheld Controller View)
Show/Hide the Connections view
(Connections) This command shows the handheld controller view which
is used to operate the XG Series controller currently
The connections view is displayed when a check mark monitored in the remote desktop.
appears next to this command.
With the check mark visible, open the [View] menu

and click [Connections].
This hides the connections view.
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By default, a check mark appears next to this command and the
connections view is displayed.
To show the connection view again

From the [View] menu, click [Connections] again to restore
the check mark.
In addition to sending remote console keystrokes by

clicking buttons visualized in the handheld controller view,
users can also use the keyboard or joypad connected to
the PC.
From the [View] menu, click [Handheld Controller].

The [Handheld Controller] appears.
Closing the handheld controller view

Click the close button on the handheld controller view.
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View Menu
Using the handheld controller view Button numbers for each input device
Target Button numbers on the console

Select the connected XG Series to operate. Each button on the console corresponds to the numbers
shown below.
Arrow buttons
Clicking the arrow buttons navigates through the screen in (7)
the same way the 8 way button on the handheld controller
does. (0)
(8)
Buttons 0 to 8 FUNCTION TRIGGER
(1) ESCAPE (3)

These buttons perform the same function as the 0 to 8 SCREEN MENU
(6)

buttons on the handheld controller. (4) VIEW
Functions assigned to each button number are listed to the

(5) (2)
right of the number.
H button
This button is used to enter key combinations with the
function key.
Click the H button next to buttons 1 or 7 then click the other Button numbers when using a joypad
button to simulate the key combination on the handheld Each button on the joypad corresponds to the numbers
controller. shown below by default (example using an Elecom joypad
JC-U2410TBK).
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• You can also send keystrokes using the keyboard or joypad. To (0)
do this, change the button assignments in the [Options] menu
(5)
(Page 4-13).
• If multiple remote desktop windows are open, you can change
the operating target for the console view as follows.
- Select the operating target from the drop down list at the top
of the console view. (2)
- From the [View] menu, click the [(XG Series controller to (3)
operate)] and then [Capture console operation focus]. (7)
(6) (4)
(5) (1)
USB joypads tested by KEYENCE

• Elecom:
Model: JC-U241-TBK
• Sanwa Supply:
Model: JY-P68US
• Logicool:
Model: GPX-200
Note
Other joypads that have not been tested by KEYENCE may not
function correctly.
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View Menu
Temporarily Disabling Remote Changing the Displayed Contents

Desktop Operations (Locking for Each Connection
Handheld Controller) The sub menu located within each connection under the
This command temporarily disables input from the remote [View] menu allows the you to change the information
desktop using the handheld controller view to prevent displayed for each connection.
unintentional operation.
Viewing logs (Log Summary)

From the [View] menu, click [Lock Handheld
Controller]. This command opens a log summary view that displays
"Locked" will appear in the handheld controller view's the latest data as it is being logged.
title bar and the buttons will be grayed out. Reference

Up to 32 log summary views can be displayed at once.
To unlock the handheld controller
From the [View] menu, click [Unlock Handheld Controller]. 1 From the [View] menu, select the desired controller
Note connection and then click [Log Summary].
Closing the handheld controller view will also unlock it as well. The [Log Summary view] appears.
2 Select the data output step for the log you wish to
view from the [Unit Name] box.
The log for the selected data output unit appears in
the menu.
Closing the log summary view

Click the close button on the log summary view.
Understanding the log summary view

• Unit name: Select the data output unit for the log you
wish to view.
• Log Summary display: The latest value for each item of
the selected data output unit being logged will be
displayed.
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View Menu
Monitoring the XG Series remotely (View Saving the remote desktop screen to a file
remote desktop) (Screen Capture)
This procedure displays the screen output from the This procedure saves the contents of the currently
connected XG Series controller. displayed remote desktop screen as an image file.
Note
XGA image output is not supported in Ver. 4.∗.∗∗∗. From the [View] menu, select the controller
connection and then click on [Screen Capture].
From the [View] menu, select the controller connection The image shown in the current remote desktop will be
to operate and click [Launch Remote Desktop]. saved to a 24-bit bitmap image file (.bmp) on the PC.
The remote desktop appears. The file will be stored in the [Capture] folder located

under the path set in the [Downloaded File Basepath]
field in the [Options] menu (Page 4-13).
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• The destination folder can be changed in the [Options] menu.
• The captured image file will be named as follows: "controller
name_year-month-date_hour-min-sec.bmp".
Changing the target in handheld controller

view
This command changes the target controller for the

handheld controller view when multiple XG Series are
Closing the remote desktop connected.
Click the close button on the remote desktop window.
From the [View] menu, select the desired controller
connection and then click [Handheld Controller].
Switching the update method for the
The selected XG Series controller becomes the target
remote desktop
of handheld controller view operations.
Change the update method based on the processing load
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of the XG Series connections and the PC that is running
You can switch the target controller from the drop down list at the
the XG VisionTerminal.
top of the handheld controller view.
From the [View] menu, select the XG Series Note

connection and then select the desired update Controllers cannot be selected unless they appear in a remote
method. desktop window.
The following three update methods are available.
• Asynchronous: Updates at regular intervals.
• Continuous: Updates in real time.
• Manual: Updates manually by clicking [Update] under
the controller connection in the [View] menu.
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• Displaying remote desktops for multiple controllers using
[Continuous] may result in slow screen updates for all
connected XG Series controllers. In this case, select
[Asynchronous].
• The update interval for [Asynchronous] cannot be specified to
an arbitrary value because the interval is determined
automatically based on the current connection status.
• A check mark will appear next to the selected update method
when the menu is displayed.
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View Menu
Viewing the properties of an XG Series

connection (Properties)
This command displays the properties menu of an XG
Series connection.
1 From the [View] menu, select the desired

connection and then click [Properties].
The [Properties] menu for the specified XG Series
connection appears.
Reference
• Clicking [Reference] opens the log file destination folder.
- Default location for Windows versions other than Vista/7:
C:\Documents and Settings\name of logged in user\My
Documents\KEYENCE\XG VisionTerminal\(IP address or
[USB]).
- Default location for Windows Vista/7:
C:\Users\name of logged in user\Documents\KEYENCE\XG
VisionTerminal\(IP address or [USB]).
• The logging destination can be changed in the

[Downloaded File Basepath] field. See "Changing the XG
VisionTerminal Global Settings (Options)" (Page 4-13) for
more details.
2 After confirming the properties, click [OK].
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Connections Menu
Connections Menu
This section explains the commands on the [Connections] 3 Click [OK].

menu. The new connection is added and appears in the
connection view.
Registering a New Connection

(Add Connection)
1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add

Connection].

Deleting connections
Note
Always disconnect the connection before deleting it.
1 Click [Delete connection] from the shortcut menu

displayed by right-clicking on the connection in the
2 Specify the XG Series controller to register it as a
connection view.
connection.
A confirmation screen appears.
Click [USB]. 2 Click [Yes].
For an Ethernet connection The XG Series controller selected in Step 1 is deleted

Select [Search for Connections/Controllers], and then from the list of connections. Click [No] to exit without
click [Search]. The XG Series connected to the PC deleting the connection.
appears in the list. Check the box next to the XG
Series controller you wish to register as a connection.
Note
Clicking [Search] will only display controllers that exist in the
same subnet.
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connected to the network, click [IP address] and manually
enter the IP address of the connected controller.
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Operation Menu
Operation Menu
This section explains the commands on the [Operation]

menu. Starting Logging (Start Logging)
This procedure starts logging data from the XG Series
Connecting to All Registered XG connected and specified as a logging target.
Series controllers (Connect All) Note

To store images and archived data output from the XG-8000
This procedure connects the XG Series controllers that are Series as logs, Ver. 5.0 or higher is required.
registered as connections in the XG VisionTerminal.
From the [Operation] menu, click [Start Logging].
Click [Connect All] from the [Operation] menu. Logging starts and the logging icon in the system view
When the connection is completed, icons for each changes from to .
connection in the system view change from to
.
Specifying the XG Series controller as a
Note
• If any of the connections fail, a confirmation screen will appear. logging target
select individual controllers to connect to, all of them will be Remove the check mark be clicking [Enable Logging]
connected. from the shortcut menu displayed by right-clicking
those connections in the system view you wish to
exclude from logging.
Disconnecting the Connected XG
The specified XG Series controllers are excluded as
Series Controllers (Disconnect All)
logging targets.
This command disconnects all connected XG Series
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controllers.
By default, all controllers have a check mark and are set as
logging targets.
From the [Operation] menu, click [Disconnect All].
When all connections are disconnected, icons for Setting a connection as a logging target
each connection in the system view change from From the shortcut menu displayed by right-clicking the
to . desired connection, click on [Enable Logging] to restore
the check mark.
Note
• A confirmation screen will appear if logging is in progress.
• When multiple connections are registered, it is not possible Stopping Logging (Stop Logging)
select individual controllers to disconnect, all of them will be
disconnected. This command stops logging data from all controllers for
which logging is in progress.
From the [Operation] menu, click [Stop Logging].

Logging stops and the logging icon in the system view
changes from to .
Note
It is not possible to stop logging on only a selected controller, all
logging will be stopped.
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Logging will stop the moment the connection is excluded as a
logging target. To resume logging, specify it as a logging target,
then click [Start logging].
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Window Menu
Window Menu
This section explains the commands in the [Window]

menu. Bringing a View to the front
(View Name)
Switching View Layout in the XG This command brings the desired view to the front when
VisionTerminal Window (Select multiple log views and remote desktops are displayed in
the XG VisionTerminal window.
Layout).
The XG VisionTerminal can store up to 5 view layouts From the [Window] menu, click [(name of view)].
(window locations and layout), from No. 1 to No. 5. The The selected view appears in front of the others.
view layout can be changed by specifying the view layout
number.

From the [Window] menu, highlight [Select Layout]
and click the desired [Layout No.(1 - 5)].
The view layout changes to the selected view layout
number.
Aligning the Views in the XG

VisionTerminal Window
(Arrangement)
This command aligns the log summary views and remote
desktops displayed in the XG VisionTerminal window.
Splitting the views
From the [Window] menu, click [Arrangement] - [Tile].

This command will automatically arrange the views
side by side within the VisionTerminal screen.
Cascading the views
From the [Window] menu, click [Arrangement] -

[Cascade].
This command will automatically arrange the views so
that they are overlapping each other.
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Settings Menu
Settings Menu
This section explains the commands on the [Settings] 3 In the files list, click the file to download and select
menu. it.
Acquiring a File From a Connected 4 In the [Transfer To] box, specify the destination
path to store the downloaded files on the PC.
XG Series Controller (Acquire File)
Enter the location directly, or click [Reference] to
The XG VisionTerminal can download files from connected specify the destination.
XG Series controllers such as programs, global settings,
and registered images for storage on the PC.
5 Click [Execute].
The files specified in Step 3 are stored in the location
1 From the [Settings] menu, click [Download from
specified in Step 4.
Controller].
The [Download from Controller] menu appears.
6 When the files have been downloaded click the
close button on the [Download from Controller]
menu.
Note
Files cannot be downloaded if the target XG Series controller is
not connected.
2 Specify the location where the files to download

are stored.
Connection/Controller name
Select the XG Series controller to download files from.
Path
Specify the folder location directly, or click the folder in
the files list where the files you wish to acquire are
currently stored.
• Double-clicking a folder will display the contents of that
folder.
• Double-clicking ".." will return one level higher in the folder
hierarchy.
File List
This button displays a list of the latest files in the
specified folders at the [Path].
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Settings Menu
Handheld controller button assignments

Changing the XG VisionTerminal The commands assigned to the buttons in the
Global Settings (Options) handheld controller view are configurable. For more
details, see "Changing the handheld controller button
This command changes the XG VisionTerminal operating
environment settings. assignments" (Page 4-13).
1 From the [Settings] menu, click [Option]. 3 After completing the changes, click [OK].
The [Option] menu appears.
Changing the handheld controller button

assignments

When using a keyboard or a joypad to operate the buttons
in the handheld controller view, each key can be assigned
a desired button.
1 From the [Settings] menu, click [Option].

The [Option] menu appears.
2 Under Keyboard Input, click [Key Assign].

The [Key Assign] menu appears.
2 Change the settings as required. 3 Change the key assignments as required.
Selecting [Automatic connection on startup] To change the assignments for keyboard operation
When this option is checked, the XG VisionTerminal • Change the column labeled [Keyboard].
will automatically connect to all registered XG Series • The keys labeled [NUM] indicate the numeric keypad.
connections when it is started. To change the assignments for joypad operation

• Change the column labeled [Joypad].
Selecting [Start logging on startup]
• Specify the button number on the joypad for each button
When this option is checked, the XG VisionTerminal
on the console.
will automatically start logging from all registered XG
Series connections when it is started.
4 After completing the changes, click [OK].
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This option can only be checked if the [Turn on automatic 5 Click [OK] to exit the [Option] menu.
connection] option is checked.
Downloaded File Basepath

This option defines the base path used for storing
captured screens (Page 4-7) and acquired files (Page
4-12). Click [Reference] to specify the destination.
Note
The [Reference] button is disabled when logging is in
process.
Automatically adjust remote desktop window size

If this option is checked, the XG Series controller
screen in the remote desktop will automatically adjust
according to the size of the window.
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Settings Menu
Switches the height display

Observing 3D images (3D viewer) Color method (Rainbow1 (initial set
By using images acquired from the 3D camera or LJ-V, the Palette value)/Rainbow2/Cyan/Magenta/
3D images of the objects for the inspection are displayed Yellow).
(supported by XG VisionTerminal Ver.5.3 or later versions).
Note Reference
In order to use the 3D viewer, "Height Image" and "Grayscale Changing the height-display range is possible by directly
(excluding LJ-V)" that are captured by the 3D camera or LJ-V are operating the color bars with a mouse.
necessary. In particular, if "Height Image" is not provided, no
image will be displayed. 2 Specify a folder storing "Height Image" and
"Grayscale" which are necessary for the 3D image
display, by clicking (Open Files) on the tool
1 Select [3D Viewer] from [Settings] menu.
bar.
[3D Viewer] screen opens.
Specifies folders, in which "Height Image" and

"Grayscale" are stored respectively. (Specified folders
will stay effective from the next or further start-ups.)
Note
When "Height Image" and "Grayscale" are stored in one
folder, proper folder processing will be unavailable.
Next Image 3D image display is executed. Therefore, use different folders.
Previous 3D image display is executed in a Reference

Image reverse direction. When "Height Image" file is directly dragged and dropped in
Specify a folder that is storing the view window, a height distribution image can be
Open "Height Image" and "Grayscale" temporarily displayed.This display disappears when "Next
Files which are necessary for 3D image Image" or "Previous Image" in step 3 is executed.
display.
Wide Range Expands the height range. 3 Click (Next Image) or (Previous Image) on
the tool bar.
Narrow Range Reduces the height range.
The 3D image synthesized by using "Height Image"
Shifts the height range to the
Range and "Grayscale" is displayed on the view window.
lower direction (further direction
Shift (Low)
from the camera). Reference
Shifts the height range to the • When the "C" key is pressed while the "Ctrl" key is kept
Range pressed, the view window image currently displayed can
higher direction (nearer direction
Shift (High) be copied on the clip board.
to the camera).
• File names of "Height Image" and "Grayscale" which are
Displays in colors by fitting to the
Range used for the currently displayed 3D image, can be
height range currently being
Fit checked on the status bar at the bottom of the view
displayed.
window.
Displays in colors by fitting to the
Range upper/lower limits of the height
Reset measurable range of the 3D
camera.
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Settings Menu
4 Change the display method by using a mouse.
Adjusting the distribution of the height image and

the Grayscale image.
Move the "Height <-->Grayscale" slider. When the
slider is moved to the left end, only the height image is
displayed. When the slider is moved to the right end,
only the Grayscale image is displayed.
Return the display location of the 3D image.

Click "Reset Position" or double-click the right button of
the mouse.

Rotating the 3D image
Drag the image while continuing to press the mouse
button.
Zooming in/zooming out on the 3D image

Scroll the mouse wheel.
When the image is dragged while the mouse wheel is
kept pressed, the display position moves to the Z
direction.
Translating and displaying the 3D image

Drag the image while continuing to press the right
mouse button.
Always Display in Front

When a checkmark is put, hiding the 3D viewer while
operating XG VisionTerminal or other applications
operating on the PC can be avoided.
5 Exiting the 3D viewer

Clicking the close button at the upper right corner of
the 3D viewer screen allows exiting the 3D viewer.
Reference
When XG VisionTerminal is exited while the 3D viewer is being
displayed, the 3D viewer is also exited. When only the 3D image
display is exited, click the close button at the upper right corner of
the 3D viewer.
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Help Menu
Help Menu
This section explains the commands in the [Help] menu.

Displaying the Version Number of
the XG VisionTerminal
Displaying the Help File (Help)
(Version Info)
This command displays the PDF version of this manual.
This command displays the version number of the XG
VisionTerminal.
From the [Help] menu, click [Help].
This manual appears. Note
Always provide the version number of the XG VisionTerminal when
contacting Keyence for technical support.
From the [Help] menu, click [About XG

VisionTerminal].
The [XG VisionTerminal Version information] menu
appears.
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Chapter
5
Appendix
Appendix
5-1
Error Messages
Error Messages
Message Cause Remedy

Connection to the controller The controller at the connection is • Check that the LAN cable is connected correctly
(connection) failed. disconnected from the network between the controller, PC and the hub.
physically or otherwise. (Only • Make sure power to the hub is turned on.
applies to Ethernet connections.)
The IP address is set incorrectly. • Check the IP address settings for the controller.
(Only applies to Ethernet • Register the connection again using the correct IP
connections.) address (Page 2-8, 2-9).
The USB cable is not connected • Check that the USB cable is connected correctly
properly. (Only applies to USB between the controller and the PC.
connections.) • Do not use a USB hub. Connect the PC and
controller directly using a single USB cable.
The controller has no power. Check the power to the controller.
The connection failed due to a slow Close all applications using the network bandwidth.
response caused by heavy network
traffic.
The camera cable is unplugged. Check that the camera cable is connected correctly to
the controller.
A communication error occurred. The controller at the connection is • Check that the LAN cable is connected correctly
Results logging from the disconnected from the network between the controller, PC and the hub.
(connection) failed. physically or otherwise. (Only • Make sure power to the hub is turned on.
traffic.
the controller.
Image logging from the disconnected from the network between the controller, PC and the hub.
traffic.
the controller.
5-2
Error Messages

Archive logging from the disconnected from the network between the controller, PC and the hub.
Appendix
traffic.
the controller.
An error occurred while trying to The XG VisionTerminal is already Uninstall any previous visions of XG VisionTerminal,
install the XG VisionTerminal. installed. then re-install it.
Failed to establish a remote disconnected from the network between the controller, PC and the hub.
desktop (connection). physically or otherwise. (Only • Make sure power to the hub is turned on.
traffic.
the controller.
Console commands to the disconnected from the network between the controller, PC and the hub.
traffic.
the controller.
5-3
Error Messages

File list acquisition from the disconnected from the network between the controller, PC and the hub.
applies to Ethernet connections.) • Execute the [Connect all] command (Page 4-10).
traffic.
the controller.
File acquisition from the disconnected from the network between the controller, PC and the hub.
traffic.
the controller.
The number of controllers that can The maximum number of controllers Delete unnecessary connections, then add the desired
be registered exceeded. that can be added to the connection connection (Page 4-9).
view is 256.
Could not start logging from the Not enough memory on the PC. Close any unused applications and retry logging.
controller (connection).
Failed to write unit result file(s) due Not enough disk space available at Make space available by deleting files on the PC.
to low disk space. the destination.
Could not start logging from the
Failed to write image data due to Not enough disk space available at Make space available by deleting files on the PC.
low disk space. the destination.
Failed to write archive data due to Not enough disk space available at Make space available by deleting files on the PC.
low disk space. the destination.
5-4
Error Messages

Failed to write results data. Could The drive at the destination could • Make sure the drive specified in the file destination
not start logging from the controller not be found. base path (Page 4-13) exists.
(connection). • Specify a drive that currently exists in the
downloaded file basebath (Page 4-13).
The number of output items in the • Make sure the drive specified in the file destination
data output unit exceeds the output base path (Page 4-13) exists.
buffer. • Specify a drive that currently exists in the file
Failed to write image data. Could The drive at the destination could • Make sure the drive specified in the file destination
not start logging from the controller not be found. base path (Page 4-13) exists.
(connection). • Specify a drive that currently exists in the file
Failed to write archived data. The drive at the destination could • Make sure the drive specified in the file destination
Could not start logging from the not be found. base path (Page 4-13) exists.
controller (connection). • Specify a drive that currently exists in the file
Appendix
The selected remote desktop view A remote desktop connection has Connect the remote desktop (Page 4-7) and retry.
is disconnected. not been established for the target
controller.
The specified folder does not exist The specified folder path does not Create the required folder in the [View Files] screen on
on the controller (connection). exist on the controller. the controller.
An illegal path was entered. Specify a folder path that exists on the controller.
No SD card inserted in the The controller does not contain the Insert an SD card targeted for acquiring a file list.
controller (connection). SD card targeted for acquiring a file
list.
The SD card is not inserted. • Properly insert an SD card that has been tested by
KEYENCE.
• If the SD card is already inserted, remove it and
reinsert it again.
No SD card inserted in the The file that existed when the list Check the list of latest files on the controller by clicking
controller (connection). was acquired has since been [File List] on the [Download Files from Controller] menu
deleted from the controller. (Page 4-12).
Failed to write the files due to Not enough disk space available at Make space available by deleting unneeded files on
insufficient disk space. the destination. the PC.
Abort file acquisition from the
controller (connection)
Failed to write the files. Connection not established. Execute the [Connect all] command (Page 4-10).
Abort file acquisition from the
controller (connection)
Connection to the controller The controller at the connection is • Check that the LAN cable is connected correctly
(connection) failed. disconnected from the network between the controller, PC and the hub.
An error occurred while physically or otherwise. (Only • Make sure power to the hub is turned on.
communication was in progress. applies to Ethernet connections.) • Check that the LANcard on the PC is not disabled.
the controller.
5-5
Error Messages

The settings file contains corrupt The settings file is corrupt. Create a new settings file.
or invalid data. Tried to open an incompatible Open a file compatible with the XG VisionTerminal.
Starting with a new file. settings file.
Failed to save the settings file. - Contact your local KEYENCE office.
Failed to save the captured image Not enough disk space available at Make space available by deleting unneeded files on
file. the destination. the PC.
Not enough disk space at the
destination.
Failed to save the captured image The drive at the destination could • Make sure the drive specified in the file downloaded
file. not be found. file basepath (Page 4-13) exists.
• Specify a drive that currently exists in the
downloaded file basepath (Page 4-13).
Failed to stop logging. The controller power was off, or the • Make sure the power to the controller is turned on.
cable was disconnected when • Check whether the cable is connected correctly.
stopping the logging of results and
images.
The [Folder location] path or the The specified file name or Make the file name shorter.
[File destination] path is invalid. destination path is too long.
Failed to launch XG The PC may have insufficient Check the operating environment of the PC.
VisionTerminal. memory.
A communication error occurred The LAN cable is unplugged from Make sure the LAN cable is connected to the PC.
while detecting all controllers. the PC.
A communication error occurred An internal processing problem may Contact your local KEYENCE office.
while detecting controllers. have occurred in the application.
Failed to display the log view. An internal processing problem may Contact your local KEYENCE office.
have occurred in the application.
The remote desktop failed to The connection is not established. Execute the [Connect all] command (Page 4-10).
connect to the controller
(connection).
The remote desktop failed to The connection is not established. Execute the [Connect all] command (Page 4-10).
disconnect from the controller
(connection).
Continuous updates with the The connection is not established. Execute the [Connect all] command (Page 4-10).
controller (connection) failed.
Failed to start up the 3D Viewer. It happens when displaying a 3D Use the PC with sufficient memory capacity and the
image is not possible due to a video card, for which 3D image display is available.
deficiency of the PC memory and
video memory.
Could not display because the The PC memory capacity is Re-activate the 3D viewer.
memory is insufficient. deficient.
Could not display because the The video memory capacity is Change the video card.
video memory is insufficient. deficient.
The monitor does not support 3D Functions to display 3D viewer are Enter "dxdiag" on the command line. Check the display
display. not supported. on the opened dialog and check that "Direct3D
accelerator" is effective.
If it is not effective, change the status to effective.
If changing the status is not possible, change the
display to one that is supported.
Failed to initialize Direct 3D. DirectX 9.0c is not installed. Install DirectX runtime.
5-6
Error Messages
Appendix
5-7
Revision History
Revision History
Printing date Edition Revision

January 2009 Official release
June 2009 2nd edition Changed version indication to Ver. 2.1.
February 2010 3rd edition Edited for Ver. 3.0.0000.
September 2010 4th edition
September 2011 5th edition Edition for Ver. 4.1/5.0
March 2012 6th edition Edition for Ver. 4.2/5.1
October 2012 7th edition Edition for Ver. 4.2.0020/5.1.0020
November 2013 8th edition Edition for Ver. 5.3.0000
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Introduction .............................................................2 Chapter 4 XG VisionTerminal

V-Works for XG (Integrated Management Software for

• This disc contains the installer, program files, and PDF

Overview of the XG VisionTerminal

The XG VisionTerminal is specifically designed for the Major functions

Data acquisition (logging)

Monitor Camera 1 Camera 2

Connection cable product numbers

System Operating Environment

Supported OS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP 2 or later

1 Insert the XG-H7N or XG-H8N CD-ROM into the CD-

2 Click [Install XG VisionTerminal Ver.[the version the

6 When the [Installation completed] menu appears,

The XG VisionTerminal installation is completed.

Uninstalling the Software Downloading and Installing the

3 Select [XG VisionTerminal Ver. ∗.∗] and click

2 Download the latest files from the User Support

4 Select language and click [OK].

6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the

7 When the [Installation completed] menu appears,

The XG VisionTerminal installation is completed.

Starting and Exiting XG VisionTerminal

This section explains how to start and exit the XG

Understanding the Respective Windows

(5) Remote desktop

(6) Handheld controller view

(2) Menu bar

(4) Log Summary view

Icons and names Functions

Connecting to the XG Series

After connecting the PC with XG VisionTerminal installed

details, see the PC and XG Series manuals.

Settings on the XG Series

Registering the XG Series in the XG

1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add Connection].

2 Select [Search for Connections/Controllers].

4 Check the box next to the XG Series controller to

1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add Connection].

2 Select [Search for Connections/Controllers].

Note Installing the driver

2 Select "No, not this time", and click [Next].

3 Select [Install from the list or specified location]

the driver installation.

The XG Series and PC are now connected through the

Controlling the XG Series Remotely

1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add

2 Specify the XG Series controller to register it as a

For a USB connection

For an Ethernet connection

2. Connecting to the Controller 3. Displaying the Remote Desktop

2 If required, you can change how the remote

Closing the remote desktop

2 Operation using the handheld controller window.

H button Operating with a mouse

the keyboard. controller only).

Logging Data from the XG Series

1 From the [Connections] menu, click [Add Reference

Log file destination

Click [Connect All] from the [Operation] menu. Example: