Omnivision III ASEBI-Operation-English-47750-0515

Omnivision III Operation Guide
Document 47750-0515
Industrial Dynamics Company, Ltd.
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Contact Information
Corporate Headquarters 3100 Fujita Street,

Torrance, California
90505-4007
U.S.A.
Telephone:(310) 325-5633
FAX: (310) 530-1000
Internet: www.filtec.com
Mailing Address P.O. Box 2945,

90509-2945
U.S.A.
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90505-4007
U.S.A.
Customer Service (800) 733-5173

Table of Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Topics That This Guide Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Audience of This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
Conventions That Appear in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
1. Overview of Omnivision III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Section Page
1.1 Omnivision III Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2 Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
1.3 How Omnivision III Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23
1.4 Overview of Omnivision III Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
1.5 Base Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
1.6 Outer Sidewall Inspection Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
1.7 Polycarbonate Safety Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
1.8 Monitor Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-29
1.9 Signal Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
1.10 Container Handling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
1.11 Starwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-40
1.12 Main Power Switch and Emergency Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-41
2. Turning On and Turning Off Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Section Page
2.1 Turning On Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2 Turning Off Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
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3. Using Omnivision III System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Section Page
3.1 Common Parts of Omnivision III Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2 Status Overview Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.3 Status System Current Period and Previous Period Screens. . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.4 Status Base Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
3.5 Status ISW Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
3.6 Status Finish Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
3.7 Status Thread Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
3.8 Status OSW Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
3.9 Status Test Bottle Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
3.10 Status Reject History Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35
3.11 Status CCRP History Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39
3.12 Control Test Bottle Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42
3.13 Show Pop Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45
3.14 User Logon Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48
3.15 Help Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-51
4. Operating Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Section Page
4.1 Testing Containers and Analyzing Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2 Determining the Cause of a Failed Test Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.3 Changing Over Containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.4 Clearing Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
5. Maintaining, Servicing, and Troubleshooting Omnivision III . . 5-1
Section Page
5.1 Routine Preventative Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2 Alarms and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index-1
Documentation Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feedback-1
Help Us Improve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feedback-1

Ways to Submit Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feedback-1
Documentation Feedback Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feedback-2
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List of Figures
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
1. Overview of Omnivision III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Figure 1-1. Crimping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Figure 1-2. Typical Press or Crown Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Figure 1-3. Overpress Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Figure 1-4. Image of an Overpress on a Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Figure 1-5. Inspection Setup OSW Image Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Figure 1-6. A Typical ROPP Finish Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Figure 1-7. A Scuffed Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Figure 1-8. A Typical Twist Off Finish Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
Figure 1-9. Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Figure 1-10. Major Components of Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
Figure 1-11. Base Unit With the Optional Door Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
Figure 1-12. Outside the Outer Sidewall Inspection Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
Figure 1-13. Opened Front Polycarbonate Doors on the Omnivision III Base Unit . .1-29
Figure 1-14. Monitor Station on Recent Models of Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
Figure 1-15. Monitor Station on Earlier Models of Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
Figure 1-16. Signal Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32
Figure 1-17. Container Handling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33
Figure 1-18. Outer Sidewall (Rotator) Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-34
Figure 1-19. Rolling and Staggering of Containers in the Outer Sidewall Guides. . .1-34
Figure 1-20. Progression of Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35
Figure 1-21. Infeed Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-36
Figure 1-22. Components in the Starwheel Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-37
Figure 1-23. Neck and Body Belt Guides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-38
Figure 1-24. Starwheel, Starwheel Motor, and the High Resolution Encoder . . . . .1-39
Figure 1-25. Deadplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-40
Figure 1-26. Air Knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-41
Figure 1-27. Outfeed Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-41
Figure 1-28. Starwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-42
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Figure 1-29. Main Power Switch and Emergency Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43
2. Turning On and Turning Off Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
3. Using Omnivision III System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Figure 3-1. Common Parts of Omnivision III Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
4. Commissioning Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
5. Maintaining, Servicing, and Troubleshooting Omnivision III . . 5-1
Documentation Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feedback-1
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Preface
Introduction
The Omnivision III documentation provides operators, techni-

cians, and service personnel with complete information about
Omnivision III. Other documents that describe Omnivision III that
you can consult include:
• The first volume of the Omnivision III Service and Installation

Guide, which is titled Volume 1 Installing and Starting,
describes how to install the Omnivision III, associated
equipment, and configure, and start Omnivision III.
• The second volume of the Omnivision III Service and Instal-
lation Guide, which is titled Volume 2 Software, describes the
Omnivision III software that you use keep Omnivision III
running and the screens that you use to set up, configure, and
monitor the inspection of containers on your production line.
• The third volume of the Omnivision III Service and Installation
Guide, which is titled Volume 3 Commissioning, describes how
to set up downstream rejection, set up inspection functions,
and service, maintain, and troubleshoot your Omnivision III.
• Omnivision III Drawing Pack contains system drawings and
schematics that you might need to complete procedures.
• Omnivision III Parts Catalog contains a pictorial parts catalog
of spare and service parts that you might need to maintain
and service Omnivision III.
Topics That This Guide Covers
Omnivision III Operation Guide tells you how to use and how to
maintain Omnivision III.
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Audience of This Guide
This guide is intended for use by operators who use Omnivision III
on a daily basis.
Conventions That Appear in This Guide
Use the following chart to learn about the typographic conven-

tions that appear in this guide.
This typeface or symbol... Indicates... Example...
abcd1234 A link to another document Omnivision III Operation Guide

or page in the current
document, which, when you
click on it, displays the other
document or the other page.
Important: Important information that

you might find helpful or Important: Send oddly shaped
useful and best practice (non-round) and plastic containers
suggestions. to filtec for testing and evaluation
before you use them with
Omnivision III.
Caution: That there is a potential for

damage to the equipment. Caution: To ensure your complete
Depending on the particular safety, run all power cables
damage that can result, harm through liquid tight conduit.
to a person can also occur.
Warning: That there is a potential for

harm to an individual. As Warning: Before you attempt to
harm can be mild or severe, install Omnivision III, turn off
strictly observe the power and disconnect all
information that is provided. electrical power cables from
Omnivision III.
Failure to turn off power and
disconnect all cables can result in
serious injury or death from
electrocution.
abcd1234 Emphasis, a definition of a Before you attempt to install Omnivision III, turn
new concept, or a variable off power and disconnect all electrical power
for which you provide actual cables from the system.
text.
A text field is a set of alphanumeric characters
in a product code that do not change.
+x or -x
abcd1234 Text, including titles, menus, Press Key 5 until the inspection system displays
commands, and other Maximum Container Diameter on the screen.
information that you see or
type on a screen.
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This typeface or symbol... Indicates... Example...
abcd1234 A best practice to follow, a Best Practice:

note, an example, a range of
values that you can type in a Note:
field on a screen, and a
document to which to refer. Example:
Range:
See Also:
abcd1234 A file name or directory path. Omnivision III stores all user data and passwords
in the file users.mdb.
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1. Overview of Omnivision III
This chapter presents an overview of Omnivision III.
Topics that this chapter covers include definitions of terms and

definitions, descriptions, and diagrams of components that make
up the Omnivision III product. It also includes specifications of
Omnivision III.
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1.1 Omnivision III Concepts
1.1.1 Definition: Alarm Message
An alarm message is diagnostic information that Omnivision III

displays in red in the lower left corner of all Omnivision III
screens, which are described later.
If you turn on the Omnivision III beacon, and Omnivision III

encounters a problem, Omnivision III also stops the conveyor.
Omnivision III continues to display the message until you clear it.
Omnivision III also adds this type of message to the list of
messages on the screen, which is described
later.
1.1.2 Definition: Applied Ceramic Label
An applied ceramic label, or ACL, is a notch on a container,

which sometimes looks like paint, that is used in the application
of labels to containers.
1.1.3 Definition: Base
A base is the bottom rim of a container.
1.1.4 Definition: Base Backup Zone
The base backup zone is the inspection zone that is circular in

shape and is limited to the base area of the container in inner
sidewall inspection.
1.1.5 Definition: Base Inspection
Base inspection is the inspection system on Omnivision III that

uses a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera to inspect the base of
containers.
1.1.6 Definition: Bottle
A bottle is referred to as a container in this documentation.
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1.1.7 Definition: Bottom Rim
A bottom rim is the same as base, or the bottom rim of a

container.
Bottom rim is sometimes abbreviated B/R.
1.1.8 Definition: Bottom Zone
The bottom zone is the inspection zone that is circular in shape

and limited to the center part of the container bottom.
1.1.9 Definition: Bottles Per Hour
Bottles per hour, or BPH, is the number of containers that

Omnivision III inspects per hour.
1.1.10 Definition: BPM
Bottles per minute, or BPM, is the number of containers that

Omnivision III inspects per minute.
1.1.11 Definition: Brightness
Brightness is the f-stop adjustment on the digital camera inside

Omnivision III.
1.1.12 Definition: CCW
CCW, or counter clockwise, is the direction in which you turn a

knob, screw, or other piece of hardware to loosen it.
1.1.13 Definition: Combiner
A combiner is an upstream device that takes containers that are

in mass and combines them into single file on a conveyor.
1.1.14 Definition: Container
A container refers to a bottle, can, or jar.

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1.1.15 Definition: Count
A count is an instance where the number of detection points

within a particular zone or lane exceeds a threshold value that
you have defined and Omnivision III declares a defect for that
zone or lane.
1.1.16 Definition: Crimping
Crimping is the pressing and fastening of an airtight metal closure

or crown onto the lip or flange of a container by compressing it
into small folds or ridges.
Special crowning heads on high speed fillers crimp containers.
No. Description
1
1 Crimping
Figure 1-1. Crimping
1.1.17 Definition: Crown
A crown is a type of closure that is attached to a container by

crimping.

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Crown closures are often used on glass bottles.
Figure 1-2. Typical Press or Crown Container
1.1.18 Definition: Current Value
A current value is the value based on the actual number of

detection points that occur in a zone or lane in real time.
1.1.19 Definition: CW
CW, or clockwise, is the direction in which you turn a knob,

screw, or other piece of hardware to tighten it.
1.1.20 Definition: Defect (or Detect)
A defect, or detect, is a flaw on a container that an inspection

system detects and possibly the reason that the inspection system
rejects that container.
1.1.21 Definition: Detection
Detection is the process of identifying a flaw in a container and

possibly the reason an inspection system rejects that container.
1.1.22 Definition: Detection Point
A detection point is a combination of black and white or red dots

that appears on or along the edges of an object when that object
is detected as a flaw within an inspection zone.

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A detection point is one pixel from the raw inspection image that
has been flagged as a fault.
1.1.23 Definition: Diagnostic Message
A diagnostic message, which Omnivision III displays in orange in

the lower left corner of all Omnivision III screens, is a message
that indicates that something is wrong with Omnivision III, an
incorrect entry has been made, or that data files are missing or
defective.
Omnivision III continues to display the message until you clear it.
Omnivision III also adds this type of message to the list of
later.
1.1.24 Definition: Diffuser Spot
A diffuser spot is a stain or blot caused by soap or another liquid

or debris that has become attached to the surface of the diffuser
panel or camera window on the outer sidewall inspection unit,
and consequently detected by the outer sidewall camera during
inspection.
1.1.25 Definition: Downstream
Downstream is any point away from a fixed reference point,

along the direction of flow.
Flow
Reference point ---------------> Downstream
1.1.26 Definition: Drop or Dropout
A drop or dropout is the decrease of light or a dark area on a

particular area on the finish of a container that should be bright.
Omnivision III detects this decrease of light in a particular area as

a dropout in the inspection lane on the finish of a container.
Example: An outer chip or broken neck.

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1.1.27 Definition: Embossing
Embossing is the raised surface on a container that usually

depicts an emblem or logo.
1.1.28 Definition: Exception Points
An exception point is a combination of black and white or red

dots that appears on or along the edges of an object when that
object is detected as a flaw within an inspection zone.
An exception point is another name for a detection point.
1.1.29 Definition: False Accept
A false accept is a bad container which is accepted by an

inspection system as a good container.
Also see Missed Reject.
1.1.30 Definition: False Reject
A false reject is a good container that is rejected by an inspection

system as a bad container.
You use false rejects to establish the performance capability of

an inspection system.
1.1.31 Definition: Finish
finish is the term that describes the top sealing surface of a glass
container.
1.1.32 Definition: Finish Image
The finish image is the reflected light from the finish of a

container that is received by the camera.

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1.1.33 Definition: Finish Inspection
Finish inspection is a subsystem of Omnivision III that inspects the

sealing area of a container.
Note: filtec formerly referred to finish inspection as UltraLine.
1.1.34 Definition: Fluting
Fluting is the strait vertical grooves on the outer sidewall surface

of a container.
1.1.35 Definition: FPM
FPM, or feet per minute, is the number of feet per minute at

which a conveyor travels as it passes an inspection system.
1.1.36 Definition: Housekeeping
Housekeeping is the tasks or operations that you or Omnivision III

needs to complete on a regular or scheduled basis.
1.1.37 Definition: Infeed
The infeed is the entrance (upstream) side of a container

inspector or any system.
1.1.38 Definition: Information Message
An information message is diagnostic information that Omnivision

III displays in green in the lower left corner of all Omnivision III
screens.
Omnivision III does not add this type of message to the list of
later.

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1.1.39 Definition: Inner Sidewall Inspection
Inner sidewall inspection is a subsystem of Omnivision III that

inspects the inner sidewall of containers.
1.1.40 Definition: Inspection
Inspection is a complete process, which consists of scanning and

identifying (or detecting) a flaw in a container, tracking the
container, and rejecting it from the production line.
Also see Detection.
1.1.41 Definition: Inspection Donut
An inspection donut is the circular area within two rings on the

image of a container that Omnivision III inspects for defects.
No. Description
1 Inner ring of an inspection donut
2 Outer ring of an inspection donut
1.1.42 Definition: Knurling
Knurling is small ridges found on the bottom of a container.

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1.1.43 Definition: Lane
A lane is a ring, which a user specifies and positions, that defines

an inspection area on a finish image.
Note: filtec formerly used the term window to refer to the

inspecting of a particular area of the finish that makes up a
container. filtec now uses the term lane in place of the term
window.
Omnivision III can use up to five lanes with which to inspect the
finish.
Use this table to determine how the terms window and lane
correspond to the finish inspection that Omnivision III performs or
performed at one time.
Lane... Inspects for...
A Dropouts
B Dropouts or marks
C Dropouts or marks
D Dropouts or marks, whichever you choose
E Dropouts or marks, whichever you choose
1.1.44 Definition: Last Detect
A last detect is the last value that exceeded the detection point
threshold that you specified for a zone or lane.
1.1.45 Definition: Line Control Module (LCM)
The line control module, or LCM, is a card that monitors the

conveyor speed and adjusts the speed of the starwheel to run
slightly slower to create a little slippage on the containers.
The line control module (LCM) also generates the “pin signal” and
tells the strobe to fire when a starwheel pocket is aligned. The
signal to the camera is also generated by the line control module
(LCM). All of the line sensors, solenoids, and lights are controlled
by the line control module (LCM).
Omnivision III routes all input and output signals through this
card.

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1.1.46 Definition: Lower Rim Zone
The lower rim zone is an inspection zone that is shaped like a

donut just outside the bottom zone in base inspection.
1.1.47 Definition: Lower Sidewall Zone
The lower sidewall zone is the inspection zone that is shaped like
a donut just outside the bottom, or base, backup zone in inner
sidewall inspection.
1.1.48 Definition: Mark
A mark is a surface defect that causes a surplus of light in a

particular area on the finish of a container that should be dark.
Omnivision III detects this surplus of light in a particular area as a

bright spot in a “mark” inspection lane on the finish of a
container.
Example: An inner chip or a surface scuff.
1.1.49 Definition: Marker
A marker is the colored highlight or highlights that Omnivision III

overlays on the monitor station screen to identify particular
elements in an image.

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These markers represent the different inspection zones that
Omnivision III uses or turns on for that container.
No. Description
1 Green marker
2 Purple marker
3 Blue marker
1.1.50 Definition: Mask
A mask is an area of a container that Omnivision III does not

inspect and ignores.
You mask an area on a container usually because an element or

protuberance on a container interferes with the ability of
Omnivision III to accurately inspect a container zone.
1.1.51 Definition: Missed Reject
A missed reject is a bad container that is accepted by an

inspection system as a good container or a bad container that an
inspection system misses and fails to reject because of a system
failure.
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1.1.52 Definition: Normalization
Normalization is a process that is used to change the range of

pixel intensity values in a specified area, that is, kernel, in an
effort to achieve a consistent and controlled dynamic range for
an image.
A pixel area that is normalized typically exhibits smaller average

variations in contrast and intensity within that area while its
more prominent features stand out in comparison.
1.1.53 Definition: Operator Menu
An operator menu is an Omnivision III screen that any assigned

person can view on Omnivision III by entering this unique
password.
1.1.54 Definition: Outer Radius (Base) or Upper Rim Zone
The outer radius (base) or upper rim zone is the inspection zone
that is shaped like a donut just outside the lower rim zone in base
inspection.
1.1.55 Definition: Outer Radius (Sidewall) or Upper

Sidewall Zone
The outer radius (sidewall) or upper sidewall zone is the

inspection zone that is shaped like a donut just outside the lower
sidewall zone in inner sidewall inspection.
1.1.56 Definition: Outer Sidewall
The outer sidewall is the outside wall of a container.
1.1.57 Definition: Outfeed
The outfeed is the exit or downstream side of a container

inspector.
1.1.58 Definition: PET
PET is an acronym for plastic containers that are made of

polyethylene terephthalate.

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1.1.59 Definition: Phase
A phase is one of three outer sidewall image acquisitions that

occurs for a single base image acquisition as a container passes
through the inspection tunnel in Omnivision III.
At three outer sidewall acquisition phases for one base container

pitch and four views for each phase, a total of 12 outer sidewall
image acquisitions is possible.
Each phase includes up to four views.
These views are shown in Figure 1-3 and labeled V1 through V4.
These views have several inspection windows. In Figure 1-3, the
setting lane in View 1, Phase 1 is detecting an object.
V1 V2 V3 V4
Figure 1-3. Inspection Setup OSW Image Screen

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1.1.60 Definition: Plug
A plug is a type of container imperfection that usually describes a

condition where a container's neck is blocked by a foreign object.
1.1.61 Definition: Reject History
Reject history is the listing on an Omnivision III screen of the

most recent causes of rejects and the number of consecutive
occurrences for each reject cause that Omnivision III has
detected.
1.1.62 Definition: Reject or Rejector Segment
The reject or rejector segment is the distance between the last,

or resynchronization 2, sensor and the first rejector downstream
from Omnivision III.
1.1.63 Definition: Rejector Timing
Rejector timing is the physical distance, which you specify in

millimeters, from the reject sensor to the center line of the
reject pad.
When you set the timing correctly, the rejector pad contacts a
container exactly at center, maximizing the efficiency of the
rejector stroke.
1.1.64 Definition: Ribbing
Ribbing is the curved circular rings on the outer sidewall surface

of a container.
1.1.65 Definition: Roll On Pilfer Proof Finish
A roll on pilfer proof finish, or ROPP finish, is a type of closure

whose seal breaks when you twist it off.

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ROPP finish closures are often used on glass, plastic, and metal
liquor and pharmaceutical containers.
Figure 1-4. A Typical ROPP Finish Container
1.1.66 Definition: Scuffing
Scuffing is the scratching, chipping, or roughened wear that

glass, and sometimes plastic, containers exhibit.

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Scuffing is usually caused by friction from containers rubbing
against each other.
No. Description
1 Scuffing ring around
the middle of the
container
2 Various scuff marks
3 Scuffing ring around
the base of the
container
Figure 1-5. A Scuffed Container
1.1.67 Definition: Slip Rate (or Slip Ratio)
Slip rate, or slip ratio, is the difference between the production

conveyor speed and the starwheel speed divided by the conveyor
speed, expressed as a percentage.
1.1.68 Definition: Stippling
Stippling is the engraved dots, painted dots, or letters that

produce a graded image on a container.

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1.1.69 Definition: Stress Cracking
Stress cracking is a circular area on the bottom of a plastic

container, that is located on both sides of the contact circle, that
is caused primarily by recycling through the washer and other
exposures to light, heat, and caustic materials.
1.1.70 Definition: Swing Gate
A swing gate is a circular protrusion in the middle of the bottom

of a plastic bottle that causes a dark spot to appear on the base
image.
The base inspection subsystem in Omnivision III performs a

different kind of inspection in this area to compensate for this
dark spot.
1.1.71 Definition: Test Container
A test container is a container with specific defects that you use

to test the inspection capabilities of Omnivision III.
1.1.72 Definition: Thread
A thread is the diagonal embossed or raised lines on the finish

portion of a container on a which a twist closure is twisted and
tightened.
1.1.73 Definition: Thread Image
A thread image is the reflected light from the threaded area of a

container finish that is received by the camera in Omnivision III.
1.1.74 Definition: Tracking Segment 1
Tracking segment 1 is the distance between the base unit

inspection point and the resynchronization sensor 1.
The distance that the tracking segment 1 covers includes the

crossover conveyor, the crossover point, and part of the customer
rejection conveyor up to resynchronization sensor 1.

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1.1.75 Definition: Tracking Segment 2
Tracking segment 2 is the distance between the tracking segment

1 and the resynchronization 2 sensor.
1.1.76 Definition: Twist Off Finish Closure
A twist off finish is a type of closure that is attached to a

container by a set of threads on the container’s neck.
Twist off finish closures are often used on glass, plastic, and
metal jars and bottles.
Figure 1-6. A Typical Twist Off Finish Container
1.1.77 Definition: Upstream
Upstream is any point away from a fixed reference point, against

the direction of the flow of containers.
Flow
Upstream ---------------> Reference Point
1.1.78 Definition: Warning Message
An warning message is diagnostic information that Omnivision III

displays in yellow in the lower left corner of all Omnivision III
screens.

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Omnivision III does not log warning messages.
1.1.79 Definition: Window
A window is a trapezoidal, rectangular, or square, user-defined

area that Omnivision III superimposes on the image of a container
when inspecting a container.
1.1.80 Definition: Zone
A zone is a circular, user-defined area that Omnivision III super-

imposes on the image of the container.
1.1.81 Wash Out
A wash out is an effect that occurs when Omnivision III strobes an

object inside a container with a very intensive light, and the light
blends in with, hides, or washes out, that object on the image
taken by the Omnivision III charge coupled device (CCD) cameras.
This effect tends to occur when the aperture of the Omnivision III
camera is set too wide and a thin layer of consistent dirt, oil, or
any material that absorbs light adheres to the inside of a
container.
Wash out is bad for any inspection. Ensure that the aperture of
your CCD cameras is set correctly.

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1.2 Omnivision III
1.2.1 Definition
Omnivision III All Surface Empty Bottle Inspector (ASEBI) is a

product manufactured by filtec that inspects—for defects—the
finish, threads, bases, inner sidewalls, and outer sidewalls of
empty glass or plastic bottles and jars.
Omnivision III also detects plugs, residual liquid, and foreign

objects in, and scuff marks on, empty glass or plastic bottles.
1.2.2 Purpose
Omnivision III ensures that all containers that your cleaning

system washes are clean before they are filled, and those that
are not, are separated and removed from the production line
before they are filled.
1.2.3 Diagram
This diagram shows Omnivision III.

No. Description
1 Outer sidewall inspection unit
2 Inspection head
3 Base unit
2
1
Figure 1-7. Omnivision III

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1.2.4 Subsystems That Comprise Omnivision III
Omnivision III consists to two primary categories of inspection

subsystems:
Subsystems in the Inspection Head
• Base inspection (base)

• Inner sidewall (ISW)
• Finish inspection (finish)
• Thread inspection (thread)
• Residual liquid inspection
Upstream Subsystems
• Radio frequency residual liquid detection (RF-RLD) inspection

subsystem
• Outer sidewall inspection (OSW)
• One or two auxiliary inspections (Aux)

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1.3 How Omnivision III Works
1.3.1 Introduction
The standard Omnivision III provides accurate container base and

residual liquid detection (RLD) inspection.
Depending upon the configuration of your Omnivision III, it may

also be equipped with the following capabilities:
• High container detection

• Down container detection
• Unsalvageable container removal
• Reject sorting
• Test container verification system
• Upstream radio frequency residual caustic carry-over
detection (RF RLD)
• Container finish inspection
• Thread inspection
• Inner sidewall inspection (ISW)
• Outer sidewall inspection (OSW)
• Container jam detection
• Bright field inspection/cellophane polarizing plastic detection
• Color sorting
1.3.2 Description
In general, the container handling system of Omnivision III

enables containers to flow smoothly:
1. On the production conveyor.
2. Through the outer sidewall inspection station (if your

Omnivision III is equipped with this option).
3. Through the Omnivision III starwheel infeed guides.
4. To the vacuum starwheel for inspection.
5. Back onto the production line or reject crossover conveyor

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Specifically, if your Omnivision III includes the optional outer
sidewall inspection system, Omnivision III first inspects containers
for contamination on containers’ outer sidewall.
Using a digital camera, Omnivision III inspects the outer sidewall

of rotating containers moving on the production conveyor chain
through the outer sidewall enclosure.
This camera takes 12 snapshots as the container moves through

the outer sidewall enclosure.
After Omnivision III inspects containers for residual caustic,

Omnivision III guides containers towards the base unit.
The vacuum starwheel then holds containers by suction and

secures them firmly as they pass through the inspection head.
There, Omnivision III uses the motor drive and encoder-based

trigger system to inspect the base, inner sidewall, and the
bottom of containers for residual liquid. These inspections occur
at almost the same moment.
The starwheel continues to rotate, carrying the containers to the

second inspection position, which examines the container's finish
and threads.
The Omnivision III software issues a timing signal that flashes a

solid state strobe light to illuminate the containers from above to
enable the Omnivision III software to capture an image correctly.
Light emanates from above the container to inspect the finish

(reflected light). Light emanates from below the container to
inspect the threads (transmitted light).
Omnivision III transmits the light through the threads and the
thread areas are then examined by the finish and thread
inspection systems.
The vacuum starwheel releases the good bottles when they are
securely positioned in the outfeed guides, enabling them to
return to the production conveyor. If the Omnivision III inspection
system detects a defective container, the Omnivision III
inspection system releases the defective container onto the
reject conveyor.

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1.4 Overview of Omnivision III Components
1.4.1 Diagram
Use this diagram to learn the major components of Omnivision III.

12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
14 13 12 11 10
No. Description
1 Down and jam sensor
2 Sonic sensor 1
3 Sonic sensor 2
4 Infeed guides
5 Outer sidewall inspection unit and color detection (shown in blue)
6 Caustic residual caustic detection (RF-RLD) transmitter and receiver
7 Starwheel
8 Monitor station
9 Production conveyor
10 Reject crossover conveyor
11 Reject takeaway conveyor (also includes encoder, resynchronization sensor, and
downstream rejectors)
12 Base unit (shown in yellow)
13 Base and finish/thread inspection point leaders
14 Rotating diffuser (under cover)
Figure 1-8. Major Components of Omnivision III

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1.5 Base Unit
1.5.1 Description
Omnivision III uses charged coupled device (CCD) cameras inside

the inspection head to inspect the finish, thread, base, and inner
sidewall.
Omnivision III uses an infrared light detector and optional radio

frequency detector to inspect the inside of the container for the
presence of residual liquid.
1.5.2 Diagram
1
No. Description
1 Signal beacon
2 Monitor station
3 Starwheel
4 Inspection head 2
4
3
Figure 1-9. Base Unit

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1.6 Outer Sidewall Inspection Unit
1.6.1 Description
The outer sidewall (OSW) inspection unit contains components

that rotate the containers through special guide rails and a
high-speed digital camera that captures images of containers as
they rotate and pass through.
1.6.2 Diagram
No. Description
1 Outer sidewall camera cabinet
2 Outer sidewall lighting cabinet (one on
each side of, and perpendicular to, the
conveyor, two in all) 1
3 Your production or throughput conveyor 2 2
4 Outer sidewall lower cabinet
3
4
Figure 1-10. Outside the Outer Sidewall Inspection Unit
1.6.3 How the Outer Sidewall Inspection Unit Works
The outer sidewall inspection unit inspects the entire outer

surface of each container.
As a container passes through the outer sidewall unit, patented

rotator guides rotate the container 360 degrees through the
inspection area. A black and white digital camera takes several
snapshots of each container during this period.
Omnivision III software then processes and evaluates the images.

If Omnivision III software determines that the container does not
meet the required criteria, it rejects the container.

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1.7 Polycarbonate Safety Doors
1.7.1 Definition
The polycarbonate safety doors, which are made of a trans-

parent, practically unbreakable, polycarbonate resin that is used
in shatterproof and bullet-resistant windows, windshields, and
other similar applications, are barriers that protect both the
inside and outside of Omnivision III.
1.7.2 Diagram
No. Description
1 Middle polycarbonate
door
2 Side polycarbonate
doors
2 2
Figure 1-11. Polycarbonate Doors on the Omnivision III Base

Unit

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1.8 Monitor Station
1.8.1 Definition
The monitor station, which rotates 270 degrees and includes a

touch screen, is the means by which you interact with Omnivision
III software, that is, how you tell Omnivision III what to do and
how to do it.
1.8.2 Diagram
No. Description
1 Touch screen
Figure 1-12. Monitor Station

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1.9 Signal Beacon
1.9.1 Definition
The signal beacon, which is located at the top of your Omnivision

III, is a stack of five different colored signal lights that indicate
the current machine status of Omnivision III.
1.9.2 Diagram
No. Description
1 Red beacon, which, if lit, indicates that Omnivision III has generated a 1
critical alarm
2 Orange beacon, which, if lit, indicates that Omnivision III has generated a 2
warning
3 Green beacon, which, if lit, indicates that power is applied to Omnivision III 3
and that Omnivision III is ready and working satisfactorily
4 Blue beacon, which, if lit, indicates that you are inspecting a test container
or running a test 4
5 White beacon, which, if lit, indicates that power is applied to Omnivision III
5
Note: If beacons are not lit, power to Omnivision III is turned off.
Figure 1-13. Signal Beacon

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1.10 Container Handling System
1.10.1 Definition
The container handling system is that part of Omnivision III that

transports all containers through the system reliably, so that the
inspection and rejection actions can perform seamlessly without
affecting the efficiency of your production line.
1.10.2 Description
The container handling system includes the outer sidewall guides,

infeed guides, neck and body belt guides, starwheel, neck and
body belts, reject conveyor and guide rails, vacuum system,
through conveyor, and outfeed guides.
1.10.3 Diagram
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
No. Description
1 Outer sidewall guides, also known as the rotator guides
2 Infeed guides
3 Deadplate, which is located underneath the starwheel
4 Neck and body belt guides
5 Starwheel, starwheel motor, and high resolution encoder
6 Reject conveyor system
7 Outfeed guides
Figure 1-14. Container Handling System

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1.10.4 How the Container Handling System Works
Outer Sidewall (Rotator) Guides
First, containers enter the outer sidewall (rotator) guides.
The outer sidewall (rotator) guides are positioned in such a way

that they support the neck and the heel of each container as it
passes.
No. Description
1 Rotator guides
Figure 1-15. Outer Sidewall (Rotator) Guides
The guides get wider as the containers enter the outer sidewall
inspection area and return to their original width as they exit the
outer sidewall inspection area.
As the containers enter this wider area, they travel outward and
begin to roll against each other in a staggered formation, as
shown here.
1 No. Description 2
1 Upstream rotation area
2 Downstream re-combination area
Figure 1-16. Rolling and Staggering of Containers in the Outer

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This rolling motion occurs due to a slight backup pressure
produced by the rotation system itself. The speed of each
container in the rotator section is slightly slower than when they
are in single-file.
Omnivision III acquires the image of each container as it passes

through the outer sidewall area in three phases, each having up
to four views.
Each container that traverses through the inspection tunnel

receives an independent inspection in up to 15 camera windows
that you define, for each view of each phase.
Figure 1-17. Progression of Images

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The preceding diagram shows four views per phase, enabling
Omnivision III to acquire a total of 12 images on which to perform
inspection (3 phases x 4 views of image acquisitions = 12 acquired
images).
Each acquisition is separated by approximately 30 degrees of

rotation, which enables Omnivision III to inspect the entire
surface of the container (30 degrees x 12 acquisitions = 360
degrees).
Infeed Guides
The infeed guides direct containers from the production conveyor

line through the outer sidewall station (if your Omnivision III is
equipped) or directly into the base system, and then to the
outfeed guides.
No. Description
1
1 Infeed guides
Figure 1-18. Infeed Guides

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Starwheel Area
After containers pass through the infeed guides, they enter the
starwheel area, which consists of the rubber neck and body belts,
air knife, diffuser or rotating glass, and the water drip valve.
1
No. Description
1 Test container sensor, which sends a signal to
the line control module (LCM) when the sensor
detects the reflective tape that you have taped
to a test container 2
2 Green neck belt
3 Orange body belt
4 Air knife blow off valve and assembly 3
(obscured), which blows and removes any soap
or water drops from the bottom of each
container
5 Diffuser or rotating glass, which protects the
base strobe unit from liquid and debris
6 Strobe lamp
7 Water drip valve, which provides water on the
rotating glass for cleaning by the rotating brush
4
5 6 7
Figure 1-19. Components in the Starwheel Area
Neck and Body Belt Guides
The neck belt guide and body belt guide, which are constructed
with a flexible rubber band that is mounted on rotational pulleys,
support and transport the containers as they pass through the
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As shown in Figure 1-19. Components in the Starwheel Area, the
neck belt guide is suspended over the body belt guide, just
underneath the inspection head and parallel with the necks of
containers. The body belt guide is suspended below the neck belt
guide, just above the base cabinet and parallel with the bodies of
containers.
No. Description
1 Starwheel 1
2 Green neck belt
3 Orange body belt
4 Container
3 4
Figure 1-20. Neck and Body Belt Guides
Starwheel
The two belts of the neck and body belt guides, which are critical
container handling parts, assist the vacuum system to stabilize
the containers during the inspection process.
The starwheel, which is driven by a servo motor and directly

controlled by, and synchronized with, the speed of the
production conveyor chain by a high resolution encoder,
accurately, reliably, and repeatedly places the container over or
under the inspection zone.

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The starwheel then moves containers through the base, inner
sidewall, infrared, finish, and thread inspection zones and back
to the production line or reject takeaway conveyor after
inspection is complete.
1 1
6 4
No. Description
1 Starwheel
5
2 Suction cups
3 Starwheel motor control unit
4 Starwheel motor
5 High resolution starwheel encoder (16000 pulses per
revolution)
6 Embossing that identifies pocket 1 on the starwheel
Note: The starwheel motor control unit (3),
starwheel motor (4), and high resolution encoder (5)
are all attached and supported by a mounting
bracket and is represented by a single part number.
Figure 1-21. Starwheel, Starwheel Motor, and the High

Resolution Encoder

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The indexed high resolution encoder that is located under the
starwheel motor provides a reference for all subsystems.
One complete revolution of the starwheel equals 16000 encoder

pulses, which Omnivision III divides according to the number of
container pockets in your particular starwheel (for example, 36
for 341 milliliter containers).
The absolute reference of the trigger for pocket 1, or the offset

from the index for pin 1, is set for each starwheel.
Deadplate
When containers pass through the infeed guides, starwheel, and

outfeed guides, they pass over the deadplate, which is made of
high-grade stainless steel.
The deadplate ensures that containers pass smoothly from the

infeed to the outfeed guides.
1
2
3 4 5
No. Description
1 Deadplate
2 Lock knob
3 Downstream support bracket
(obscured underneath)
4 Middle support bracket
(obscured underneath)
5 Upstream support bracket
Figure 1-22. Deadplate

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Air Knife Blow Off Assembly
As each container passes over the deadplate, the air knife blow
off assembly blows and removes soap and water from the bottom
of each container.
No. Description
1 1
1 Air knife
Figure 1-23. Air Knife
Outfeed Guides
After Omnivision III completes inspection, the starwheel releases

containers that pass inspection into the outfeed guides, which
guide the good containers back onto the production conveyor.
Figure 1-24. Outfeed Guides

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1.11 Starwheel
1.11.1 Definition
A starwheel is a custom-made change part that holds, positions,

and transports each container through Omnivision III.
1.11.2 Description
filtec custom manufactures the starwheel for each particular

type of container that you run through Omnivision III.
The starwheel is composed of a vacuum sealing ring, an upper

and lower ring, a hub, tubes, and suction cups. The starwheel
does not have pins to synchronize with the cameras. Rather, the
starwheel motor encoder synchronizes the cameras.
The starwheel uses vacuum that is passed through the hub and
tubes to secure each container in place at high speeds.
1.11.3 Diagram
No. Description
1 Suction cups
2 Starwheel hub
3 Hub knob
4 Tubes
5 Identifier for pocket
1 on the starwheel
1 4
2 3
5
Figure 1-25. Starwheel

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1.12 Main Power Switch and Emergency Stop
Button
1.12.1 Definition
The emergency stop button is a device that you use to immedi-

ately stop Omnivision III and production in an emergency.
The main power switch is a device that you use to turn off and
power down Omnivision III.
1.12.2 Diagram
No. Description
1 Three lock out, tag out
slots, in which you insert
a lock to lock the system
power switch in the off
position, if your company
1 maintains a lock out, tag
out policy 3
2 Main power switch
2
1 3 Emergency stop button
Note: Omnivision III

includes two emergency
stop buttons, one on the
front and one on the back
Figure 1-26. Main Power Switch and Emergency Stop Button
1.12.3 How the Emergency Stop Button Works
To immediately stop production in an emergency, you press in

the emergency stop button.
After you resolve the emergency and want to restart production,

you pull out or turn the emergency stop button clockwise.
To clear alarms, you press the button in the lower right

corner of the screen, and then press .
Important: You might need to provide a password to clear some

alarms.

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1.12.4 How the Main Power Switch Works
To turn off Omnivision III, you turn the power switch counter-
clockwise and to turn on Omnivision III, you turn clockwise.
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2. Turning On and Turning Off
Omnivision III
This chapter tells you how to use the stop buttons and main
power switch to turn on and turn off Omnivision III.
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2.1 Turning On Omnivision III
2.1.1 Steps
Follow these steps to turn on Omnivision III.
1. Ensure that both emergency stop buttons are pulled out.
Caution: Omnivision III comes equipped with two emergency

stop buttons, which are located on the front and rear left
corners of the base unit.
Both buttons are identical and have lighted push buttons. The
buttons are in the released or “pulled out” position during
normal operating conditions.
Under emergency conditions, you push in either button to stop
the starwheel and the reject takeaway conveyor.
The red light on each push button indicates that the button is
activated. You can release the buttons by twisting them to the
right or pulling them out to the normal operating position.
2. Does your company maintain a lock out, tag out policy?
If yes, remove the lock from all (up to three) lock out, tag
out slots.
Note: The section Main Power Switch and Emergency Stop

Button contains more information about these buttons and lock
out, tag out locks.
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3. At the base unit, turn the red main power switch clockwise
from the off position to the on position.
Result: Omnivision III starts. After a few minutes,

Omnivision III displays the screen on the
monitor station screen.
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2.2 Turning Off Omnivision III
2.2.1 Steps
When you are finished using Omnivision III or when you need to
perform maintenance or an upgrade, follow these steps to turn
off Omnivision III.
1. At the base unit, turn the red main power switch counter-
clockwise from the on position to the off position.
Result: After you turn off the red main power switch:
• The signal beacon power indicator goes off.

• For three to five seconds, in the diagnostics message
area at the bottom of the monitor station screen,
Omnivision III displays the message On Battery.
• The Omnivision III software closes.
• Omnivision III displays a shut down message on the
monitor station screen.
• Omnivision III shuts down the operating system.
• Omnivision III displays a blue screen for up to 20
seconds.
Important: During this period of time, Omnivision III continues

to power the card cage inside the inspection head.
• The Omnivision III monitor station goes off and

Omnivision III turns off all power.
2. Does your company maintain a lock out, tag out policy?
If yes, insert a lock into at least one or all three lock out,
tag out slots.
If no, stop, as you have successfully turned off Omnivision

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3. Using Omnivision III System
Software
This chapter describes screens that you use to administer,

configure, and monitor Omnivision III.
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3.1 Common Parts of Omnivision III Screens
3.1.1 Diagram
Here is a diagram that shows some typical Omnivision III screens.
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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Figure 3-1. Common Parts of Omnivision III Screens
3.1.2 Description
Use this table to learn about the parts of Omnivision III screens,
as shown in the previous diagrams.
No. Description Example
1 Rows of tabs that you select to perform an operation or display an

Omnivision III screen
2 Enable or disable switch, which you use to switch on or switch off a

field
3 Numeric spinner, which you use to increment or decrement a value for

a parameter, or, after pressing the numeric spinner box, type a value
in the dialog box with the graphic keyboard that Omnivision III displays
4 Image of the container that Omnivision III is currently inspecting

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5 The current date and time or a diagnostic message, as shown below
If a container fails inspection, Omnivision III displays a code that

represents the type of inspection that it failed in the diagnostic
message.
Code Description
RLD Residual liquid detection
FIN Finish inspection
THR Thread inspection
BASE Base inspection
ISW Inner sidewall inspection
OSW Outer sidewall inspection
T Test container
6 Button that cycles the display of a container by the current subsystem

to the display of the container by the next subsystem, in the following
order:
• Base
• Inner sidewall
• Finish
• Thread
• Outer sidewall 1
• Outer sidewall 1/2/3
7 Icon that represents the subsystem, or inspection, that is currently

selected
8 Button that executes a command
9 Button that indicates that you want to hold, or freeze the display of,
rejected containers
10 The number of seconds that you want Omnivision III to hold, or freeze,
a rejected container image
11 Button that displays a pop-up window that lists status and error
messages that Omnivision III generates
12 Color coded icon that represents the status of Omnivision III, as

described in Signal Beacon
13 Button that saves, in three separate files on the Omnivision III hard
drive, the next image that the currently active subsystem acquires
Note: Omnivision III saves the three images as full-resolution, 16-bit,

grayscale, tagged image format file (TIFF) images in the directory
C:\Data\Images on your Omnivision III hard drive.
Best Practice: Use this button to diagnose problems.

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14 Icons that represent the particular type of defect for which Omnivision
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15 “Traffic light” icons that represent whether rejection of containers is
turned on (green) or turned off (red)
16 “Trigger” icons that represent whether Omnivision III is currently

examining a zone or detecting a defect on the container that is passing
on the conveyor
Bright red indicates that, at present, Omnivision III is detecting a

defect or active state. Dark red or burgundy indicates that, at present,
Omnivision III is not detecting a defect or active state.
17 Radio button, which you press to select a particular field
Note: When you select a radio button, a black dot appears in the
center.
18 Button that increases or decreases the resolution of the currently

displayed image of the container that Omnivision III is inspecting
Omnivision III displays this button only when you display screens that
are associated with outer sidewall inspections.
Omnivision III automatically resets the resolution to the decreased

setting when exit the currently displayed screen or when you click the
button.
19 Button that displays each phase separately.
Note: You press this button to cycle through one phase at a time until
you see the phase that you want.

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3.2 Status Overview Screen
3.2.1 Diagram
Here is an example of the screen.
3.2.2 Purpose
You use this screen to determine the basic rejection percentage

values.
This screen includes the current number of good containers,

current number of rejected or bad containers, and the total
percentage of bad containers that Omnivision III has detected in
relation to good containers that it has detected.
You also use this screen as the jumping off point for all
Omnivision III menus and screens.

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3.2.3 Fields on the Status Overview Screen
Use this table to determine the purpose of the fields on this

screen.
Use this field... To...
Good Bottles Determine the current number of containers

that Omnivision III has inspected that have
passed inspection during the time period since
the counters were last reset.
Rejects Determine the current number of containers

that Omnivision III has rejected because the
containers do not meet inspection criteria
during the time period since the counters were
last reset.
% Determine the total percentage of bad

containers that Omnivision III has detected in
relation to good containers that it has
detected, to two decimal places, during the
time period since the counters were last reset.

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3.3 Status System Current Period and
Previous Period Screens
3.3.1 Diagram

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3.3.2 Purpose
You use these screens to determine the count and corresponding

percentage of containers that Omnivision III has rejected up to
the present time during the current shift or during the period
since the counters were last reset.
These screens include counts and percentages for each

subsystem.
Important: The total reject percentage is not typically the sum

of the subsystem rejects, since multiple subsystems can detect
the same defects.

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3.3.3 Fields on the Status System Current Period and
Previous Period Screens
Use this table to determine the purpose of the fields on these

screens.
Total Bottles Determine the total number and percentage of

containers that Omnivision III has inspected
thus far in the current period.

passed inspection in the current period.
Total Rejects Determine the total number and percentage of

containers that Omnivision III has rejected due
to flaws or foreign objects that all Omnivision
III subsystems have detected in the current
period.
Bottles Per Minute Determine the current speed of your conveyor,

in containers per minute (CPM).
Range: Omnivision III displays a value between

0 and 1350 containers per minute (CPM)
inclusive.
Conveyor Slip Ratio Determine the current slip ratio for the
starwheel versus the conveyor speed, in
percent.
Range: Omnivision III displays a value between

0 and 20 percent inclusive.
Note: Slip ratio is the difference between the

speed of the conveyor and the speed of your
starwheel, both in feet or meters per minute,
divided by the speed of the conveyor,
expressed as a percentage.
Reject Type (box) Determine the current number and percentage

of containers that Omnivision III has rejected
for each of the four virtual rejector types.
Note: You assign the names

of the four virtual rejector
types (shown as VR1 through
VR4 in the preceding
diagrams) on the
screen.
System Reject Status Determine the total number and percentage of

(box) containers that Omnivision III has rejected
altogether, and that each listed subsystem has
Subsystems Reject Status rejected individually.
(box)
All Subsystems Determine the total number and percentage of

containers that all Omnivision III inspection
subsystems have rejected altogether.

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Base Determine the total number and percentage of

containers that the base inspection subsystem
has rejected.
Inner Sidewall Determine the total number and percentage of

containers that the inner sidewall inspection
subsystem has rejected.
Finish Determine the total number and percentage of

containers that the finish inspection subsystem
has rejected.
Thread Determine the total number and percentage of

containers that the thread inspection
OSW Determine the total number and percentage of

containers that the outer sidewall inspection
RF RLD Determine the total number and percentage of

containers that the radio frequency residual
liquid detection inspection subsystem has
rejected.
Note: RF RLD stands for radio

frequency residual liquid
detection.
IR RLD Determine the total number and percentage of

containers that the infrared residual liquid
detection inspection subsystem has rejected.
Note: IR RLD stands for

infrared residual liquid
detection.
Auxiliary 1 Determine the total number and percentage of

containers that the first optional installed
auxiliary subsystem that you define has
rejected.

of the two optional
subsystems (shown as
Auxiliary 1 and Auxiliary 2 in
the preceding diagrams) on
on the
screen.

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Auxiliary 2 Determine the total number and percentage of

containers that the second optional installed
auxiliary subsystem that you define has
rejected.

of the two optional inspection
on the
screen.
Reject Filter Determine the number and percentage of

rejects that Omnivision III detects.
Note: You can limit the

scuffing rejects that
Omnivision III detects to a
percentage that you select.
3.3.4 Unique Buttons on the Status System Current

Period Screen
Use this table to determine the purpose of the unique buttons on

this screen.
Use this button... To...
Save Current Period Counters Save copies of all counter values for
containers that Omnivision III has recorded
during the current period.
Note: You can use the values of these

counters to diagnose problems.

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3.4 Status Base Screen
3.4.1 Diagram
3.4.2 Purpose
You use this screen to determine the more detailed statistics for
the base inspection subsystem.
This screen lists the total number of inspected containers, the

current number of good containers, and the current number of
bad containers that Omnivision III has rejected due to defects in
the base.

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3.4.3 Fields on the Status Base Screen

screen.
Overall Statistics (box) Determine the total number of containers that

Omnivision III has inspected, good containers
that Omnivision III has inspected, and the
number and percentage of base rejects that
Omnivision III has detected.
Total Bottles Determine the total number of containers that

Omnivision III has inspected thus far in the
current period.

passed base inspection in the current period.
Base Defects Determine the total number and percentage of

to flaws or foreign objects that the Omnivision
III base subsystem has detected in the current
period.
Status & Sensitivity (box) Determine the current sensitivity settings for
the center, inner rim, inner mid rim, middle
rim, outer mid rim, and outer rim, plug/color
base inspection zones.
You set the sensitivity settings for all of the

base inspection zones on the
screen.
Reject Enable Determine if the rejection of containers due to

defects in a base inspection zone is turned on
or turned off.

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Detection Level Determine whether inspection of a particular

inner sidewall inspection zone is turned on or
turned off as well as the total number of
detection points on the last rejected container
that Omnivision III logged when it inspected the
rejected container.
Columns under Detection Level list include:
• Count, which lists the total number of

containers that Omnivision III has rejected
due to flaws or foreign objects that it
detected in a particular inner sidewall
inspection zone since the counters were
last reset.
• Current, which lists the most recent
container that Omnivision III rejected due
to flaws or foreign objects that it detected
in a particular inner sidewall inspection
zone since the counters were last reset.
• Last Detect, which lists the previous
container that Omnivision III rejected due
to flaws or foreign objects that it detected
in a particular inner sidewall inspection
zone since the counters were last reset.
Note: The values that Omnivision III displays
under the Current field increase as the size or
the darkness of the object increases.
Center Determine whether inspection of the center

base inspection zone is turned on or turned off.
You also use this field to determine the number

and frequency of containers that Omnivision III
has rejected due to defects in the center
inspection zone for the current or some
temporary period of time.
Inner Rim Determine whether inspection of the inner rim


has rejected due to defects in the inner rim
Inner Mid Rim Determine whether inspection of the inner mid

rim base inspection zone is turned on or turned
off.

has rejected due to defects in the inner mid
rim inspection zone for the current or some
Middle Rim Determine whether inspection of the middle

off.

has rejected due to defects in the middle rim

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Outer Mid Rim Determine whether inspection of the outer mid

off.

has rejected due to defects in the outer middle
rim inspection zone for the current or some
Outer Rim Determine whether inspection of the outer rim


has rejected due to defects in the outer rim
Plug/Color Determine whether inspection of the plugged

neck or color base inspection zone is turned on
or turned off.

has rejected due to defects in the neck or
color.
Note: The color sort feature

uses the same information
and the same adjustment that
you use in plugged neck
detection.
The color sort feature detects
a container whose color
grossly differs from the color
of the container that
Omnivision III is currently
inspecting.
Example: When inspecting
amber containers, Omnivision
III detects any intermixed
flint container. When running
flint containers, Omnivision III
detects any intermixed amber
container.

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3.5 Status ISW Screen
3.5.1 Diagram
3.5.2 Purpose
the inner sidewall (ISW) inspection subsystem.

bad containers that Omnivision III rejected due to defects on the
inner sidewall.

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3.5.3 Fields on the Status ISW Screen

screen.

number and percentage of inner sidewall
rejects that Omnivision III has detected.

current period.

passed inner sidewall inspection in the current
period.
ISW Defects Determine the total number and percentage of

III inner sidewall subsystem has detected in the
current period.
the bottom, lower, lower mid, middle, upper
mid, upper, large object, and plug/color inner
sidewall inspection zones.
You set the sensitivity settings for all of the

inner sidewall inspection zones on the
screen.
Reject Enable Determine if the rejection of containers due to

defects in an inner sidewall inspection zone is
turned on or turned off.

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Detection Level Determine whether inspection of a particular

Count turned off as well as the total number of
detection points on the last rejected container
Current that Omnivision III logged when it inspected the
rejected container.
Last Detect
Columns under Detection Level list the:
• Total number of containers that

Omnivision III has rejected due to flaws or
foreign objects that it detected in a
particular inner sidewall inspection zone
(under Count) since the counters were last
reset.
• Most recent container that Omnivision III
rejected due to flaws or foreign objects
that it detected in a particular inner
sidewall inspection zone (under Current)
since the counters were last reset.
• Previous container that Omnivision III
rejected due to flaws or foreign objects
that it detected in a particular inner
sidewall inspection zone (under Last
Detect) since the counters were last reset.

Bottom Determine whether inspection of the bottom

turned off.

has rejected due to defects in the bottom
Lower Determine whether inspection of the lower

turned off.

has rejected due to defects in the lower
Lower Mid Determine whether inspection of the lower mid

turned off.

has rejected due to defects in the lower mid

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Middle Determine whether inspection of the middle

turned off.

has rejected due to defects in the middle
Upper Mid Determine whether inspection of the upper mid

turned off.

has rejected due to defects in the upper mid
Upper Determine whether inspection of the upper

turned off.

has rejected due to defects in the upper

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Large Object Determine whether inspection for a large

object in the inner sidewall inspection zone is

has rejected due to the presence of a large
object in the inner sidewall inspection zone for
the current or some temporary period of time.
Plug/Color Determine whether inspection of the plugged

neck or color base inspection zone is turned on
or turned off.

has rejected due to defects in the neck or
color.
Note: The color sort feature

uses the same information
and the same adjustment that
you use in plugged neck
detection.
The color sort feature detects
a container whose color
grossly differs from the color
of the container that
Omnivision III is currently
inspecting.
Example: When inspecting
amber containers, Omnivision
III detects any intermixed
flint container. When running
flint containers, Omnivision III
detects any intermixed amber
container.

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3.6 Status Finish Screen
3.6.1 Diagram
3.6.2 Purpose
the finish inspection subsystem.

finish.

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3.6.3 Fields on the Status Finish Screen

screen.

number and percentage of finish rejects that

current period.

passed finish inspection in the current period.
Finish Defects Determine the total number and percentage of

III finish subsystem has detected in the current
period.
the bottom, lower, lower mid, middle, upper
mid, upper, large object, and plug/color inner
sidewall inspection zones.
You set the sensitivity settings for all finish

inspection zones on the screen.
Rejects Enabled Determine if the rejection of containers due to

defects in a particular finish inspection zone is
Last Result Determine whether the inspection of a

particular finish inspection zone passed or
failed.
Period Defects Determine the number of defects that

Omnivision III has detected for a particular
finish inspection zone since the counters were
last reset.
Finish Rejects Determine if the rejection of containers due to

defects in the finish inspection zone is turned
on or turned off.
Track Locator Determine if the finish ring is found or not.
Tracking Length Determine if the finish ring is incomplete or

not.
Lane A Inspection Determine the number of defects that

Omnivision III has detected for lane A.
Lane B Inspection Determine the number of defects that

Omnivision III has detected for lane B.
Lane C Inspection Determine the number of defects that

Omnivision III has detected for lane C.

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Lane D Inspection Determine the number of defects that

Omnivision III has detected for lane D.
Lane E Inspection Determine the number of defects that

Omnivision III has detected for lane E.
Light Level Determine the average light level for the

containers that the Omnivision III finish
subsystem has inspected.
Best Practice: Typically, you set the value for

Lower Limit to a value that is less than 100.
The value in the Light Level field for a rejected
container is displayed under the heading Last
Detect.
For normal containers, specify a value in the

Light Level field that ranges from 150 to 250,
although in some cases, you can specify a
higher limit of 500.

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3.7 Status Thread Screen
3.7.1 Diagram
3.7.2 Purpose
the thread inspection subsystem.

bad containers that Omnivision III rejected due to thread defects.

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3.7.3 Fields on the Status Thread Screen

screen.

number and percentage of thread rejects that

current period.

passed thread inspection in the current period.
Thread Defects Determine the total number and percentage of

III thread subsystem has detected in the current
period.
Status & Sensitivity Determine the current sensitivity settings for

Sensitivity (box) the centering, tracking, lane A, lane B, lane C,
lane D, and lane E thread inspection zones.
You set the sensitivity settings for all thread

inspection zones on the screen.
Reject Enabled Determine if the rejection of containers due to

defects in thread inspection zones is turned on
or turned off.
Last Inspection Results Determine whether the:

Period Detects
• Inspection of a particular thread inspection
zone passed or failed (under Last
Inspection Results).
• Number of defects that Omnivision III has
detected for a particular thread inspection
zone since the counters were last reset
(under Period Detects).
Centering Determine if Omnivision III detects centering

errors.
Tracking Determine if Omnivision III detects for parts of

an image that are not found.
Lane A Determine the number of detects that

Omnivision III has detected for lane A.
Lane B Determine the number of detects that

Omnivision III has detected for lane B.
Lane C Determine the number of detects that

Omnivision III has detected for lane C.

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Lane D Determine the number of detects that

Omnivision III has detected for lane D.
Lane E Determine the number of detects that

Omnivision III has detected for lane E.

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3.8 Status OSW Screen
3.8.1 Diagram
3.8.2 Purpose
the outer sidewall (OSW) inspection subsystem.

outer sidewall.

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3.8.3 Fields on the Status OSW Screen

screen.

number and percentage of outer sidewall
rejects that Omnivision III has detected.

current period.

passed thread inspection in the current period.
OSW Defects Determine the total number and percentage of

III outer sidewall subsystem has detected in the
current period.
Algorithm 1 Display statistical information for algorithm 1,

which includes detection counters during the
current period for each window that your
Omnivision III administrator has defined.
Your Omnivision III administrator can define

from 1 to 15 unique windows for inspection.
Algorithm 2 Display statistical information for algorithm 2,

which includes detection counters during the
current period for each window that your
Omnivision III administrator has defined.
Your Omnivision III administrator can define

from 1 to 15 unique windows for inspection.
Window Results (box) Determine the number of times that Omnivision

III has detected a flaw or foreign object within
a lane in the current period since the counters
were last reset.

the
screen.
Window Determine the particular lane in which

Omnivision III detected a flaw or foreign
object.
Period Determine the number of times that Omnivision

III has detected a flaw or foreign object within
a particular lane.

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3.8.4 Unique Buttons on the Status OSW Screen

this screen.
Select Phase to Display Display each phase separately.
Note: You press the button each time to display

the particular phase that you want.

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3.9 Status Test Bottle Screen
3.9.1 Diagram
3.9.2 Purpose
You use this screen to determine the expected inspection results

by each subsystem on each test container.
Omnivision III matches these expected inspection results against

the actual results in determining a pass or fail test for each
inspection.
This screen also indicates those inspections that you specified

that Omnivision III is to ignore.

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3.9.3 Fields on the Status Test Bottle Screen

screen.
ID # Determine the identification number, from 1 to

10, that you have assigned to a particular test
container.
Bottle Defects Determine whether a particular Omnivision III

inspection subsystem that is listed in this
column detected a defect in a test container.
IR Detected Liquid Determine whether the infrared residual liquid

subsystem correctly detected a defect in one or
more test containers.
RF Detected Liquid Determine whether the radio frequency

residual liquid subsystem correctly detected a
defect in one or more test containers.
Auxiliary 1 Determine whether the first auxiliary

subsystem, which you define, correctly
detected a defect in one or more test
containers.

the
screen.
Auxiliary 2 Determine whether the second auxiliary

subsystem, which you define, correctly
detected a defect in one or more test
containers.

the
screen.
Finish Determine whether the finish subsystem

correctly detected a defect in one or more test
containers.
Thread Determine whether the thread subsystem

containers.
Base Determine whether the base subsystem

containers.

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Zone Determine whether the base subsystem

correctly detected a defect in the center,
inner, inner mid, middle, outer mid, or outer
zone in one or more containers.
Note: You select the particular zone that you

want.
Light Level Determine whether the base subsystem

correctly detected the correct light level in one
or more test containers.
ISW Determine whether the inner sidewall

Zone Determine whether the inner sidewall

subsystem correctly detected a defect in the
bottom, lower, lower mid, middle, upper mid,
or upper zone in one or more containers.
Note: You select the particular zone that you

want.
Light Level Determine whether the inner sidewall

subsystem correctly detected the correct light
level in one or more test containers.
Large Object Determine whether the inner sidewall

subsystem correctly detected a large object in
one or more test containers.
Outer Sidewall Determine whether the outer sidewall

Window Determine whether the outer sidewall

subsystem correctly detected a defect in any of
the possible 15 lanes in one or more containers.
Note: You select the particular lane that you

want.
3.9.4 Icons on the Status Test Bottle Screen
Use this table to determine the purpose of the icons on this

screen.
This icon... Indicates that Omnivision III...
Green plus Correctly detected an object in the zone, as

you or your supervisor specified on the
screen.
Green minus Correctly did not detect an object in the zone,

as you specified on the screen.
Red plus Detected an object in the zone that you or your

supervisor did not specify on the
screen.

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This icon... Indicates that Omnivision III...
Red minus Did not detect an object in the zone that you or
your supervisor specified on the
screen.
Ignore Ignored results in the zone, as you or your

supervisor specified on the
screen.
3.9.5 Unique Buttons on the Status Test Bottle Screen

this screen.
Print Results Print the results of container test runs on a

printer that you have connected to Omnivision
III.
Note: Qualified filtec service personnel or

customer personnel who have received training
from filtec install, connect, and set up the
printer or printers that you use with Omnivision
III.
3.9.6 See Also
The section Status CCRP History Screen describes another

screen that you can use to determine the expected inspection
results by each subsystem on each test container.

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3.10 Status Reject History Screen
3.10.1 Diagram
3.10.2 Purpose
You use this screen to view a scrolling list of rejects by subsystem

as Omnivision III encounters them.
You use this screen to determine which inspection zones are the
source of the most recent rejects.
Each row represents a single container.

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3.10.3 How This Screen Works
If inspection of a container by a particular subsystem passes, the

Omnivision III subsystem displays the green traffic icon .
If inspection of a container by a particular subsystem fails, the

Omnivision III subsystem displays the red traffic icon .
3.10.4 Fields on the Status Reject History Screen

screen.
Digit Determine the unique tracking identifier of a

container that failed to pass inspection.
Omnivision III assigns this unique tracking

identifier to each container to track it as it
passes through Omnivision III.
Omnivision III displays only the container

tracking identifier for containers that fail to
pass inspection.
Range: 0 to 255, inclusive
Note: Omnivision III restarts the count from 0

after assigning 255 to a container.
Omnivision III displays a maximum of 200

containers on this screen at one time.
Note: At present, you cannot scroll down the

list, as the scroll buttons do not work in the
current release.
Total Messages Determine the total number of rejected

containers that are displayed on the Status
Reject History screen.
Note: The only time that you will see the value
that is shown in this field change from 200 is
when Omnivision III detects fewer than 200
rejected containers on your production line and
when you start and stop your conveyor.

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3.10.5 Icons on the Status Reject History Screen
Use this table to determine the purpose of the icons on this

screen.
This icon... Represents...
Infrared residual inspection
Radio frequency inspection
Finish inspection
Thread inspection
Base inspection
Inner sidewall inspection
Outer sidewall inspection
Scuff filtering
Auxiliary 1 inspection
Note: You assign the names of the two

optional inspection subsystems (shown as
Auxiliary 1 and Auxiliary 2 in the
preceding diagrams) on the Machine
Configuration Subsystems screen.

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This icon... Represents...
Auxiliary 2 inspection
Note: You assign the names of the two

optional inspection subsystems (shown as
Auxiliary 1 and Auxiliary 2 in the
preceding diagrams) on the
screen.
Test container detected

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3.11 Status CCRP History Screen
3.11.1 Diagram
Note: CCRP stands for consumer complaint reduction program.
3.11.2 Purpose
You use this screen to view and print events that Omnivision III
generates.

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3.11.3 Types of Events That Omnivision III Displays
Omnivision III displays events on this screen when an:
• Operator runs a test container through Omnivision III

• Error occurs
• Operator changes a parameter or setting
3.11.4 Fields on the Status CCRP History Screen

screen.
Report Type (box) Specify the types of events that you want
Omnivision III to display in the list of events on
this screen.
You can switch on or switch off one or

more of the following fields:
• Test Bottle History

• Diagnostic Status Log
• Parameter Change Log
Test Bottle History Switch on or switch off the display of the date,
time, and the results of runs on this screen that
Omnivision III has performed on test containers
during the time frame that you specify.
Diagnostic Status Log Switch on or switch off the display of the date,
time, and error messages that Omnivision III has
generated during the time frame that you
specify.
Parameter Change Log Switch on or switch off the display of the date,
time, name of the operator, and the parameter
that that operator changed while using
Omnivision III during the time frame that you
specify.
Show Changes for All Switch on or switch off the display of container
Bottle Types types that are affected by an operator’s
changing a parameter.
Report Time Frame (box) Specify the number of previous events or period
of time during which Omnivision III generated
events that you want to display on this screen.
Previous Specify the number of previous events that you

want to display on this screen.
Range: You can specify a value between 0 and

99999 events inclusive in this field.

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Range of Dates Select the time period during which Omnivision

III generated events that you want to display on
this screen.
You can select three time periods:
• Hours
• Days
• Weeks
All Specify that you want Omnivision III to display

all events since Omnivision III was last restarted
on this screen.
3.11.5 Unique Buttons on the Status CCRP History Screen

this screen.
Print Print the list of events that Omnivision III

currently displays on the
screen.

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3.12 Control Test Bottle Screen
3.12.1 Diagram
3.12.2 Purpose
You use this screen to start, verify, or abort a test run or to print
test run results.

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3.12.3 Fields on the Control Test Bottle Screen

screen.
Summary (box) Determine the status of a test container run.
Total Test Bottles Determine the number of containers that you

intend to test.
Range: Omnivision III displays a value from 0 to

10 containers in this field, inclusive.
Current Time Determine the current time, in 24-hour format.
Test Bottle State Determine whether you are currently running a

test on containers or stopped.
Range: Omnivision III displays the values

Stopped or Inspecting in this field.
Next Scheduled Test Determine the number of containers inspected

or number of minutes until Omnivision III has
scheduled the next test container run.

99999 in this field, inclusive.
Important: If Omnivision III displays the period

of time until the next scheduled test in
containers rather than in minutes, the actual
period of time that elapses until the next test
depends on the speed of your conveyor.
Note: 99999 minutes equals approximately

69.44 days or 2.28 months.
Bottles Determine whether you are measuring the

Minutes period of time until the next scheduled test
container run in number of containers or in
number of minutes.
Range: Omnivision III displays the values

Bottles or Minutes in this field.
Operator Timeout Determine the number of seconds that

Omnivision III is going to wait after starting a
test container run before stopping because it
has not received a container at the inspection
point.
Note: This period of time enables you to insert

all test containers in the line and all containers
to get to the inspection point.

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Time to Complete Test Determine the number of minutes until

Omnivision III is expected to complete the test
container run.

99999 in this field, inclusive.
Test Bottles to Go Determine the number of test containers

Omnivision III expects to inspect before it
completes the currently running test container
run.
Range: Omnivision III displays a value from 10

to 0 in this field, inclusive.
3.12.4 Unique Buttons on the Control Test Bottle Screen

this screen.
Run Test Display the pop up window and manually

initiate a test run.
Abort Stop the test container run that Omnivision III is

currently running.
Test Verifier Test the functionality of the verifier system as a

whole.
Print Print results of the container test run.

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3.13 Show Pop Up Window
3.13.1 Introduction
Omnivision III displays this pop up window when you press the
button or when you press the Run Test button on the
screen.
3.13.2 See Also
The section Status Test Bottle Screen describes another screen

that you can use to determine the expected inspection results by
each subsystem on each test container.
3.13.3 Diagram
Here is an example of the pop up window.
3.13.4 Purpose
You use this pop up window to review and clear status messages
or determine the results of a test container run.

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3.13.5 Fields on the Show Pop Up Window
Use this table to determine the purpose of the fields on this pop
up window.
Auto PopUp Specify whether you want Omnivision III to

automatically display the pop up
window whenever Omnivision III generates an
error message.
Best Practice: Always switch on this switch .
3.13.6 Unique Buttons on the Show Pop Up Window

this pop up window.
Refresh List Update the display with any status messages or results
that Omnivision III has generated since you last updated
the list.
Clear to Run Clear alarms
Important: In some cases, you might

be restricted from clearing an alarm.
In these cases, you must provide the
password of a higher security level
user to clear the alarm.
Hide Close the pop up window
Red Display alarms.
Tan Display warning messages.
Green Display only informational messages.

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Blue Display test container requests.
White Display messages that indicate that an operator turned

on Omnivision III.

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3.14 User Logon Screen
3.14.1 Diagram
3.14.2 Purpose
You use this screen to log into Omnivision III.

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3.14.3 Fields on the User Logon Screen

screen.
Enter User ID Specify your user identification number, that

is, your one to four digit password.
Note: A user name and security level is

associated with each user identification
number.
Range: You can specify a value between 0 and

9999, inclusive, in this field.
3.14.4 Unique Buttons on the User Logon Screen

this screen.
Change Enter your user

identification number.
Logout/Change to Default User Revert to the lowest level

of security access on
Omnivision III.
3.14.5 List of Security Levels
Omnivision III users, in decreasing level of security, are:
• IDC service
• Manager
• Maintenance
• Operator 2
• Operator 1
• Quality assurance
The set of screens that each user can display includes that user’s
unique set of screens and all the screens that lower levels of
users can display.
For example, maintenance can access maintenance level screens,

as well as operator 2, operator 1, and quality assurance screens.

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Only the users IDC service and manager can manage Omnivision II
passwords.
3.14.6 List of Security Levels
Omnivision III users, in decreasing level of security, are:
• IDC service
• Manager
• Maintenance
• Operator 2
• Operator 1
• Quality assurance
The set of screens that each user can display includes that user’s
unique set of screens and all the screens that lower levels of
users can display.
For example, maintenance can access maintenance level screens,

as well as operator 2, operator 1, and quality assurance screens.
Only the users IDC service and manager can manage Omnivision II
passwords.

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3.15 Help Screen
3.15.1 Diagram
3.15.2 Purpose
You use this screen to display the contents of documents that

describe Omnivision III.

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3.15.3 Unique Buttons on the Help Screen

this screen.
Load Display the contents of the Adobe

Portable Document Format (PDF)
document that you have selected
from the list in the window at the
bottom of the screen.

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4. Operating Omnivision III
This chapter tells you how to operate Omnivision III, how to run
test containers, and how to change container types.
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4.1 Testing Containers and Analyzing
Results
4.1.1 Steps
To verify that Omnivision III is operating correctly, you need to

run maintenance test runs at regularly scheduled intervals. Your
service department determines these intervals.
Follow these steps to test containers and analyze the results.
1. Gather the test containers that your service department

provides.
2. In your production line, insert the test containers a

minimum of 5 to 8 feet, or 1.8 to 2.4 meters, upstream from
the gap sensors.
Best Practice: Ensure that the test containers do not disturb

the normal production flow through the Omnivision III.
Inserting them into the combiner is a good choice. However,

always follow your plant operating procedures.
Also ensure that production line surges do not occur on the

line on which Omnivision III is installed.

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3. Display the screen.
4. Press the button.

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Result: Omnivision III runs the test and displays the
pop up window.
Important: If the Omnivision III does not detect the test

containers within the time limit, the starwheel stops turning
and Omnivision III generates an alarm message that instructs
you to run the test containers. If you see this error message,
press the button and reset the sequence.
You can abort testing at any time by pressing the

button.
5. As Omnivision III continues to run the test, press the

button.
Result: Omnivision III updates the number of containers

tested.

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6. When the number of tests run equals 0, display the
screen.
Result: Omnivision III displays the results of the test run.
Note: In the preceding example of the

screen, every test container passed.
7. Did the containers pass?
If yes, is this the first time that you have run the test?
If yes, repeat from step 2.

If no, stop, you have successfully finished testing
containers.
If no, go to the section Determining the Cause of a Failed
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4.2 Determining the Cause of a Failed Test
Run
4.2.1 Steps
If Omnivision III fails to complete a test run, you need to

determine if the failure occurred because you are using a
defective test container or if there is a problem with Omnivision
III.
Follow these steps to determine the cause of the failure.
2. Tap each folder to expand it, as shown below.

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3. Using this screen as a guide, determine which test or tests
are failing.
Note: Each test container that you use in the preceding sections
is configured to test a specific inspection function.
4. Visually inspect the failed test container or containers for

obvious defects, wear, and tear.
Note: Sometimes, after extended use, a test container becomes

damaged or worn and no longer works correctly as a result.
5. Does the container that you visually inspected appear to be

damaged or worn?
If yes, contact your service department and obtain a

replacement container to test.
If no, go to step 6.
6. Repeat the steps in Testing Containers and Analyzing

Results.
7. Did Omnivision III complete all maintenance test runs?
If yes, stop, as you have successfully completed a mainte-

nance test run.
If no, contact your service department for assistance as your

Omnivision III might be malfunctioning.

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4.3 Changing Over Containers
4.3.1 Steps: Preparing to Change Over a Container
Complete these steps to prepare to change over a container.
1. Ensure that you have pressed in the emergency stop knob on

the Omnivision III base unit.
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3. On the screen, press the icon of the
container to which you want to change over.
Result: Omnivision III displays the Bottle Changeover

Requirements dialog box.
4. Using the information on the Bottle Changeover Require-

ments dialog box as a guide, obtain and have ready the
actual infeed and outfeed guides, deadplate, starwheel, and
spacer hardware that you need, if required.
4.3.2 Steps: Removing the Starwheel Hardware and

Guides
Complete these steps to change over the starwheel hardware and

infeed and outfeed guides.
1. If you have not already, complete the steps in the section

Steps: Preparing to Change Over a Container.

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2. Release the head height lock and use the raising mechanism
actuator switch to raise the inspection head enough to
enable you to safely and easily access the starwheel.
1
2
3
No. Description
1 Head height ruler
2 Raising mechanism actuator switch, which lights only when the head height lock is
released, and which remains unlit when the head height lock is tightened and locked
3 Head height lock
3. On the starwheel side of the base unit, open all doors to

gain access to the starwheel.
No. Description
1 Outfeed guides
1 2
2 Infeed guides

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4. Remove the infeed and outfeed guides closest to you.
No. Description
1 2
1 Outfeed guide
that you remove
2 Infeed guide
that you remove
3 Outfeed guide
removed
5. Unscrew and remove the starwheel T knob.
No. Description
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6. To complete the changeover, do you need to insert a spacer
only, replace the entire starwheel only, replace the outer
sidewall rotator guides only, or replace the complete set of
change parts?
• If the spacer only, go to the section Steps: Changing

Over the Spacer Only.
• If the entire starwheel only, go to the section Steps:
Changing Over the Entire Starwheel.
• If a complete set of change parts, go to Steps: Changing
Over a Complete Set of Change Parts.
• If the outer sidewall rotator guides only, go to Steps:
Changing Over the Outer Sidewall Rotator Guides.
4.3.3 Steps: Changing Over the Spacer Only
Complete these steps to change over the spacer inside the

starwheel only.
1. Obtain and have ready a 9/16 inch or 14 millimeter socket

wrench.
2. If you have not already, complete the steps in the sections

Steps: Preparing to Change Over a Container and Steps:
Removing the Starwheel Hardware and Guides.
3. Using the 9/16 inch or 14 millimeter socket wrench, unscrew

all bolts that attach the top of the starwheel to the hub.
No. Description
1 Removing a bolt that
attaches the top of the
starwheel to the hub

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4. Remove the top of the starwheel.
No. Description
1 Removing the top of the
starwheel
5. Remove the original spacer and replace it with the new

spacer or, if your previous setup did not include a spacer,
insert the new spacer.
No. Description
1 Removing the original spacer
2 Inserting the new spacer onto
the hub of the starwheel
6. Replace the top of the starwheel and using the 9/16 inch or
14 millimeter socket wrench, tighten all bolts that attach
the top to the hub, torquing them an extra 1/4 turn.

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7. Replace the starwheel T knob.
8. Replace the infeed and outfeed guides that you removed.
9. Do you also need to change over the outer sidewall rotator

guides?
• If yes, go to the section Steps: Changing Over the Outer

Sidewall Rotator Guides.
• If no, stop, as you have successfully changed over the
spacer.
4.3.4 Steps: Changing Over the Entire Starwheel
Complete these steps to change over the entire starwheel only.

2. Slide off and remove the orange body belt.
No. Description
1 Orange body belt

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3. Carefully lift the starwheel clear off and away from the
spindle valve plate.
No. Description
1 Lifting and removing the
entire starwheel from the
spindle valve plate
2 Spindle valve plate
1
4. Place the orange body belt and starwheel that you just
removed in a safe and secure place.
5. Pull out the emergency stop knob on the Omnivision III base
unit.
Result: Omnivision III engages the starwheel brake, which

makes it easier to complete the next step.
6. Lift and lower the new starwheel onto the spindle valve
plate and carefully spin the starwheel clockwise until it
clicks into place.
7. Push in the emergency stop knob.
8. Replace the starwheel T knob, and while gripping the T

knob, rotate the starwheel counterclockwise to tighten the
T knob into place.
9. Replace the infeed and outfeed guides.
10. Replace the orange body belt.

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11. Do you need to change over the outer sidewall rotator
guides?

• If no, stop as you have successfully changed over the
entire starwheel.
4.3.5 Steps: Changing Over a Complete Set of Change

Parts
Complete these steps to change over the starwheel, infeed and

outfeed guides, deadplate, and the neck and body belts.

2. From the inspection head side of Omnivision III, unlock both

handles on the green neck belt guide assembly and remove
the entire assembly from Omnivision III.
3. Slide off and remove the orange body belt.
1
No. Description
1 Green neck belt guide
assembly, including the
two locking handles
2 Orange body belt 2
3 Removing the green neck
belt guide assembly from
the inspection head side
4 Orange body belt from
the inspection head side

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4. Carefully lift the starwheel clear off and away from the
spindle valve plate.
No. Description
1 Lifting and removing the
entire starwheel from the
spindle valve plate
2 Spindle valve plate
1
5. Place the neck and body guide parts and starwheel that you
just removed in a safe and secure place.
6. Remove the infeed and outfeed guides, and then slide

upstream, lift, and disengage the deadplate and store them
all with the starwheel that you just removed.
1
2
No. Description
1 Deadplate
2 Orange body
belt
3 Outfeed guide
4 Infeed guide
3
4
7. Insert, slide downstream, and engage the new deadplate,

attach the first two new infeed and outfeed guides, attach
the new green neck belt guide assembly and replace the
orange body belt.

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8. Pull out the emergency stop knob on the Omnivision III base
unit.
Result: Omnivision III engages the starwheel brake, which

makes it easier to complete the next step.
9. Lift and lower the new starwheel onto the spindle valve
plate and carefully spin the starwheel clockwise until it
clicks into place.
10. Push in the emergency stop knob.
11. Replace the starwheel T knob, and while gripping the T

knob, rotate the starwheel counterclockwise to tighten the
T knob into place.
12. Insert the last two new infeed and outfeed guides.
13. Do you need to change over the outer sidewall rotator

guides?

• If no, stop as you have successfully changed over every-
thing that you need.
4.3.6 Steps: Changing Over the Outer Sidewall Rotator

Guides
Complete these steps to change over the outer sidewall rotator

guides.
1. If you have not already, complete the steps in the section

Steps: Preparing to Change Over a Container.

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2. Unlock and pull open the hinged outer sidewall light cabinet
to gain access to the outer sidewall rotator guides.
No. Description
1 Unlocked and pulled open
hinged outer sidewall cabinet
2 Outer sidewall rotator guide
rail knob
3 Knob that you use to open the
1
hinged outer sidewall light
cabinet

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3. Loosen both outer sidewall rotator guide rail knobs and
remove the rails from the rotator guides.
No. Description
1 Rail
4. Remove the upstream outer sidewall rotator guides.
No. Description
1 One of the upstream outer
sidewall rotator guides
removed
5. Remove the downstream outer sidewall rotator guides.
6. Attach the new downstream outer sidewall rotator guide.
7. Attach the new upstream outer sidewall rotator guide.
8. Close and lock the hinged outer sidewall cabinet.

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4.3.7 Steps: Adjusting the Height of the Inspection Head
Complete these steps to adjust the height of the inspection head

to the correct height for your changed over container.
1. On the Bottle Changeover Requirements dialog box,

compare the number of counts that Omnivision III displays
after the Inspection Head Height (counts) field with the
actual number of counts on the head height ruler.
No. Description
1 Inspection Head Height
(counts) field
2 Head height ruler

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2. Do both numbers match?
If yes, go to the next step.
If no, release the head height lock and use the raising
mechanism actuator switch to raise or lower the height of
the inspection head so that both counts match.
1
2
3
No. Description
1 Head height ruler
2 Raising mechanism actuator switch, which lights only when the head height lock is
released, and which remains unlit when the head height lock is tightened and locked
3 Head height lock
4.3.8 Steps: Confirming That You Have Changed Over

Correctly
Complete these steps to confirm that you have changed over your
container correctly.
1. As you confirm that the number shown in the Guide IF/OF

Number, Deadplate Dash Number, Starwheel Number, and
Spacer Number (if included in your Omnivision III), and
Inspection Head Height (counts) field is correct, press the
, ,
, and
button.

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Result: Omnivision III displays, in the lower left corner, the
button, as
shown below.
2. Press the
button.
Result: Omnivision III loads and activates all parameters for

the container that you selected.

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4.4 Clearing Alarms
4.4.1 Steps
If a serious alarm occurs, you need to clear it to restart

production. These steps show you how to clear alarms.
1. Clear the problem that caused the alarm.
2. On any screen, press the button.
Result: Omnivision III displays the pop up window,

which displays the serious alarms.

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4. Does Omnivision III display a dialog box that looks like this?
If yes, go to step 5.
If no, stop, you have successfully cleared alarms.
Result: Omnivision III clears the alarms and resumes

production.
Result: Omnivision III displays the Numeric Input dialog box.
6. Contact your manager either to obtain a password or to

enter a password for you.
7. On the Numeric Input dialog box, enter or have your

manager enter the user identifier password and press the
button.

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Result: Omnivision III clears the alarms and resumes
production.

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5. Maintaining, Servicing, and
Troubleshooting Omnivision III
This chapter tells you how to maintain, troubleshoot, and service

your Omnivision III.
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5.1 Routine Preventative Maintenance
Schedule
5.1.1 Introduction
filtec has designed Omnivision III to operate without requiring

intensive maintenance. Follow the maintenance procedures in
this chapter as closely as possible.
Routine preventative maintenance procedures ensure that

Omnivision III continues to operate safely and reliably throughout
its entire lifespan.
Note: The camera, mirrors, servos, and mirror heaters inside

the optional outer sidewall system are enclosed and sealed.
They are designed to operate on a long-term basis without
regular maintenance.
None of the outer sidewall system components require
lubrication.
Do not open the outer sidewall system enclosure unless
necessary. Opening the outer sidewall enclosure allows dirt,
product, water, and other fluids and gases to contaminate the
optical components.
5.1.2 Ideal Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Use this table to determine the ideal routine preventative

maintenance schedule for Omnivision III.
Component Interval Procedure
Diffuser glass Daily With a non-caustic, non-abrasive, commercially

available glass cleaner, such as Windex,
thoroughly clean both the top and the bottom of
the glass.
Also, adjust the diffuser glass wiper brush and

water drip system.
Important: A dirty diffuser

glass can cause false rejects or
cause false accepts as if
washes out the dirt.
Water drip Daily Inspect, and if necessary, adjust for slow drip.
system

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Inspection Daily With a non-caustic, non-abrasive, commercially

head lens and available lens tissue or soft cloth, clean the
optical inspection head lens and external cover glass
window glass surface.
Important: A dirty window

causes loss of light to the
inspection head systems and
can cause a wash out effect.
Starwheel Daily Inspect for splits, cuts, hardened, or dried out

suction cups cups, or other damage, and replace any cups if
they are worn or detective.
Important: Defective suction

cups can cause a loss of
vacuum and the rejection of
good containers.
Purge air Daily Inspect for air flow by holding your hand in front
(suction of the suction cups as the starwheel rotates past
pipes) the purge port and increase the air pressure if
necessary.
Upstream Daily Inspect and adjust for the correct spray pattern
container and coverage.
washer
Important: If not set
correctly, a malfunctioning
upstream container washer
causes false rejects due to
soap from the conveyor
adhering to the bottom of the
container.
Air blow off, Daily Inspect and adjust for the correct flow.
diffuser glass
Important: The air blow off
and diffuser glass removes
water, pulp, and other objects
from glass surface before
inspection.
Air blow off, Daily Inspect and adjust for the correct flow and
container pattern.
bottom
Important: If not set
correctly, a malfunctioning air
blow off causes false rejects
due to soap from the conveyor
adhering to the bottom of the
container.

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Sonic sensors Daily Inspect and adjust the operation of the line
control by blocking and unblocking the beams
with a container.
Ensure that the red indicator on the receiver

turns on when no container is present and off
when a container is present.
Neck and Daily 1. Inspect and ensure that the neck and body
body belts belts are tight and positioned correctly and
adjust them if they are too loose.
2. Inspect the brackets and ensure that they
are aligned correctly.
Inspection Daily 1. Display the

head height screen and check the value in the Inspection
Head Height (counts) field.
2. Ensure that the value that Omnivision III
displays on the changeover screen matches
the value on the ruler at the back of the
inspection head.
Important: When raising

or lowering the inspection
head, make sure that the
neck belt is pulled away
and clear from the
starwheel top plate.
3. Verify that there is a 0.5 inch or 13 milli-

meter clearance between the bottom of the
finish inspection lens and the crown on a
container.
Note: Be sure to lock the raising mechanism
after each adjustment.
4. Run containers through Omnivision III and
verify the inspection height.
Infeed and Daily 1. Inspect and confirm that you are using the
outfeed correct guides.
container 2. Check all knobs and if necessary tighten
guides them.
3. Ensure that guides blend smoothly with
production conveyor guide rails.
Outer Daily 1. Inspect the inspection area for any debris,

sidewall such as broken glass, labels, or other foreign
inspection matter.
area 2. Clear debris out of the inspection area.
Outer Daily 1. Inspect for labels, glass, and other debris

sidewall that might be stuck to the guide rails.
guide rails
2. If necessary, remove the debris.
3. Inspect for any damage to the guide rails and
wear strips.

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Outer Daily 1. Inspect for scratches or other damage and

sidewall check the lamp box diffuser for cleanliness
diffuser and for a white light.
panels (on
the light 2. If the light looks yellow, ensure that mainte-
source nance changes the defective lamp or lamps
enclosure) on the next scheduled maintenance day.
3. With a non-caustic, non-abrasive, commer-
cially-available glass cleaner, such as
Windex, thoroughly clean the diffuser
panels.
Important: Every six

months, replace the
phenolic diffuser panels to
ensure consistent light
levels for inspection.
Outer Daily 1. Inspect for scratches or other damage.

sidewall 2. With a non-caustic, non-abrasive, commer-
camera cially- available glass cleaner, such as
window (on Windex, thoroughly clean the camera
the camera window panels.
enclosure)

months, replace the
phenolic diffuser panels to
ensure consistent light
Vacuum Weekly 1. Examine the filter.

system If it appears gray, that is, clogged with dust
or yellow, that is, clogged with oil, replace
it.
2. Check the vacuum filter for debris or other
obstructions.
3. With the pressure and vacuum converter
running, check the efficiency of the system
by seating containers firmly in all pockets.
4. Ensure that the vacuum gauge on the
Omnivision III panel reads at least 22 inches
Hg.
If the gauge reads less, check the suction
cups and ensure that all containers are
seated firmly.
If the reading remains low, check the piping
for leaks.
Reject Weekly Cycle by pressing the small button on the body of

solenoid valve.
valve

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Diffuser glass Weekly 1. Stop the glass disk and ensure that it slips
correctly.
2. Ensure that the glass disk runs true and does
not bind against adjacent components.
3. Check for cracks, deep scratches, and other
damage.
cially available glass cleaner, such as
Windex, thoroughly clean both the top and
the bottom of the glass.
Infeed and Weekly 1. Check the alignment and tighten all knobs
outfeed securely.
container 2. Ensure that containers have approximately
guides 0.125 inch or 3 millimeters clearance on
each side as they pass through the guides.
3. Ensure that the guides merge smoothly with
the conveyor guide rails and provide a
smooth transition into the starwheel.
4. If necessary, check and replace all plastic
wear inserts.
Takeaway Weekly Use any good grade of bearing grease to lubricate

system the grease fittings that are located on the side of
the reject conveyor channel.
Important: Clean excess

grease off of the bearings
after you have finished.
Suction cups Weekly 1. Check for cracks, hardened, or dried out

on the cups, and, if necessary, replace damaged,
starwheel hardened, or dried out cups.
2. Check for bent vacuum tubes (caused when
the pipes are not aligned to the starwheel).
3. If necessary, replace and align vacuum
tubes.
Light source Weekly With a non-caustic, non-abrasive, commercially-

lens available glass cleaner, such as Windex,
thoroughly clean the top surface thoroughly.
Important: Do not remove the

lens.
Outer Weekly Inspect and ensure that the fluorescent lighting

sidewall light units are working correctly.
source

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All starwheels Monthly Check as follows:
1. Inspect the valve seal ring, which is located

in the bottom of the starwheel hub, for
scratches and any other imperfections that
might prevent a seal with the valve plate.
If you discover excessive wear, scratching,
or other flaws, replace it.
2. Remove each suction cup and check each for
damage and that the material of which the
suction cup is made is not hardened.
3. Replace any damaged cups.
4. Locate the small restrictor at the end of
each vacuum pipe that measures approxi-
mately 0.060 inch or 1.5 millimeters in
diameter.
5. Check the restrictors to ensure that they are
not clogged.
If they are clogged, remove the starwheel,
and using a paper clip or other small
diameter wire, clean them or use a
compressed air nozzle to blow through the
restrictors down through the hub.
Result: Any debris in the restrictors and
pipes is flushed out.
6. Using non-caustic, non-abrasive soap,
ordinary water, and a soft brush, rinse the
entire starwheel.
7. After you finish cleaning it, reassemble the
starwheel.
Caution: Do not rinse the

starwheel or any component
with a high pressure nozzle
and do not steam clean,
pressure wash, or immerse in
liquid any component.
Air and water Monthly Run and check air and water solenoid valves and
solenoid water flow.
valves
Air filter Monthly Examine filter for... And if necessary...

Vacuum Replace it
Main air Replace it
Base strobe Replace it
Cabinet purge (if Replace it
your Omnivision III is
equipped with one)
Thread blow off Replace it

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Starwheel Monthly 1. Pass a container through the entire

system starwheel system.
2. As the container passes through, ensure that
the clearance of the guide assemblies, the
dead plate, the crossover points, and the
entry back onto the conveyor is correct, and
that movement is as smooth as possible.
Lower Monthly 1. Check inside the lower cabinet of the base

cabinet of the unit for signs of water leakage or other
base unit corrosion.
2. Remove corrosion immediately.
Caution: If you find evidence

of water leakage, investigate
to discover its source.
Guide Monthly 1. Inspect the plastic container set plates on

assemblies the starwheel and the plastic guides on the
plastic wear infeed and outfeed guide assemblies for
strips damage.
2. Are the guide assembly plastic wear strips
worn or damaged to the point that they
interfere with container handling?
If yes, order new ones from filtec and
replace them.
Important: When ordering

replacements for these parts,
check for the dash number
that is stamped on each plate.
This dash number positively
identifies the starwheel and
guide assembly sections (with
accompanying plastic wear
strips).
Neck and Monthly 1. Inspect the neck and body belts and upper
body belts and lower pulley assemblies.
and upper
and lower 2. Ensure that the pulleys turn freely and do
pulley not wobble excessively and ensure that the
assemblies belts have strong tension and run smoothly
in the pulleys.
Encoder Monthly 1. Inspect the encoder system on both the main

system and the reject conveyor.
2. Tighten all bolts and set screws as
necessary.
3. Lift the conveyor chain under the starwheel
(or remove the starwheel if necessary) and
check the encoder drive sprocket. Ensure
that the drive sprocket turns freely and does
not bind in any way.
4. Check the sprocket height and ensure that
the chain is not lifted or that the sprocket is
not too low.

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Outer Monthly 1. Inspect for scratches or other damage and

sidewall check the lamp box diffuser for cleanliness
diffuser and for a white light.
panels (on
the light 2. If the light looks yellow, ensure that mainte-
source nance changes the defective lamp or lamps
enclosure) on the next scheduled maintenance day.
cially-available glass cleaner, such as
Windex, thoroughly clean the diffuser
panels.

months of operation time,
replace the phenolic
diffuser panels to ensure
consistent light levels for
inspection.
Outer Monthly Ensure that the cooling fan is correctly blowing

sidewall lamp air out of the top of the enclosure.
box cooling
fan Ensure that the filter underneath the light box is
clean.
If the filter is not clean, remove and wash the

filter in soapy, hot water. If the filter is too
clogged to clean and wash with soapy, hot water,
replace the filter.
Outer Monthly Ensure that the fluorescent lighting units are

sidewall light working correctly.
source
months, replace the
fluorescent lighting units
to ensure consistent light

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Spindle Monthly 1. Remove the starwheel.

assembly
2. Inspect the spindle assembly.
3. Ensure that the valve plate is smooth and
free from defects. If it is scratched or worn
excessively, replace it.
4. Ensure that the valve plate slides easily up
and down on the four alignment pins in the
hub.
Important: Do not use an

oil-based lubricant in this
area, as it might clog the
valve plate.
5. Inspect the flexible hoses that are connected

to the vertical port tubes to ensure that they
are not binding against the starwheel drive
components.
6. Also run the starwheel in manual mode and
hold onto the reject hose. If the reject hose
is split, you will be able to feel the air
leaking out after each reject.
7. If the flexible hoses assembly is binding and
you cannot free it, disassemble and clean it.
Starwheel Monthly Examine the female part on the drive spindle,

registration and look for burrs or deformation that could
plate compromise the mating accuracy.
Ensure that the “Tang” protrusion is not

damaged.
Ensure that the three mounting screws are tight.
If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new

kit, filtec part number 42928-1 or 42928-2.
Takeaway Monthly Check the takeaway system for loose parts and
system excessive wear. Tighten all bolts securely.
Conveyor Monthly 1. Inspect the strips, which are located under

wear strips the production chain, for excessive wear or
damage.
2. If they are excessively worn or damaged,
replace them.

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5.2 Alarms and Error Messages
5.2.1 List
Use this table to determine the cause of an alarm or error

message that Omnivision III displays.
Error code... Has severity Includes this message... Indicates that...
1 1 Bottle jam detected A container has jammed at some

point inside Omnivision III, either on
the conveyor, at the starwheel, or
some other location.
To resolve the problem, clear the

jammed container and reset
Omnivision III.
3 1 Host not communicating with LCM A fault has occurred in line control
for 20 seconds module (LCM) communications or one
or more of the other components that
are serviced by the IDC net RS-485
network are causing excessive data
traffic.
To resolve the problem, consult your

supervisor or, if you have access,
check the Diagnostics IDC Net
Comms screen for more information.
4 1 Upstream down bottle detected Omnivision III has detected a fallen

container upstream of sonic sensor 2.
To resolve the problem, clear or

remove the fallen container and clear
the error.
5 1 Downstream bottle gap detected Omnivision III has detected a gap in

the queue of containers at the
discharge of Omnivision III.
6 1 Downstream down bottle Omnivision III has detected a fallen

detected container downstream of sonic sensor
2 or after the discharge of the
Omnivision III.

container and clear the error.
7 1 High bottle detected The high container sensor has

detected a “too high” container, that
is, a container that is too tall to
traverse under the inspection head.
To resolve the problem, remove the

container from the conveyor and
clear the error.

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8 1 LCM restarted, line stopped Omnivision III has reset the line
control module (LCM) main processor
after a power failure or after the card
itself malfunctioned, or possibly
because the base cabinet line voltage
monitor momentarily disengaged.

alarm. If the alarm condition persists,
contact maintenance personnel.
9 1 Emergency stop button pushed One or both emergency stop buttons

are pushed in and engaged or you or
someone has not yet pressed the
button.
To resolve the problem, pull out the

emergency stop button or buttons and
then press the button.
10 3 Sonic 1 gap detected Omnivision III has detected a gap in

the queue of containers on the
conveyor at sonic sensor 1.
11 1 Safety door interlock opened up At least one of the polycarbonate

safety doors is open.
To resolve the problem, close the

polycarbonate safety door or doors.
12 2 OSW downlink port received Communication between the line

invalid subsystem control module (LCM) or between the
camera breakout card and the outer
sidewall inspection processor card has
failed.
Most likely one of the cables between

these components is broken, frayed,
or incorrectly inserted.
To resolve the problem, inspect and:
1. Reseat, reinsert, or replace the

green Category-5 (CAT-5) cable
between the line control module
(LCM) in the drawer in the base
unit and the camera breakout
card inside the inspection head.
50-pin ribbon cable between the
J18 connector on the camera
breakout card and the P4
connector on the outer sidewall
inspection processor card.
3. Test the line control module
(LCM) card and ensure that it is
operating correctly.
4. Test the camera breakout card
and ensure that it is operating
correctly.
Note: If you need to test the LCM or
the camera breakout card, contact
filtec Customer Support.

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13 2 PLC brake in active The production line programmable

logic controller (PLC) system has
remotely activated the starwheel
brake on Omnivision III.
14 3 PLC run out active The production line programmable

logic controller (PLC) system has
remotely activated the Omnivision III
runout signal.
As a result, Omnivision III has disabled

the upstream sonic sensors.
15 3 PLC reject inhibit active The programmable logic controller

(PLC) system has remotely disabled
the Omnivision III starwheel rejector.
16 3 Reject conveyor stop Omnivision III signalled the reject

conveyor motor to stop.
To restart the motor, clear the error

by pressing the button on
the pop up menu.
17 1 Air failure detected Omnivision III has received a signal

that indicates that the air pressure
level has dropped below the fault
value that is set on the gauge.
To resolve the problem, examine the

air system and ensure that it is
working correctly, and repair it if
necessary.
18 1 Vacuum failure detected Omnivision III has received a signal

that indicates that the vacuum level
has dropped below the fault point
that is set on the gauge.

starwheel vacuum system and ensure
that it is working correctly, and
repair it if necessary.
19 1 Base cabinet interlock opened up One or more of the metal base

cabinet doors is open.
To resolve the problem, close the

metal base cabinet door or doors and
clear the error.
20 1 OSW interlock opened up The lamp enclosure inside the outer

sidewall unit is open.

lamp enclosure and, if necessary,
remove any obstructions.

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21 1 Trigger failure - starwheel moving The signal that the pin trigger
with no inspection triggers processor inside the line control
module (LCM) generates has failed or
is not functioning correctly.
Clear the error by pressing the

button on the pop up
menu.
To resolve the problem, contact your

supervisor as you might need to
reload the pin trigger software to the
pin trigger processor.
22 1 Starwheel encoder failure - The encoder signal from the

starwheel moving with no starwheel motor is not getting to the
encoders line control module (LCM).
Clear the error by pressing the

button on the pop up
menu.
supervisor, as you might need to
reload the line control module (LCM)
motor processor.
23 2 Pocket count incorrect - check You have installed the wrong

number of starwheel pockets starwheel in your Omnivision III or the
number of starwheel pockets that you
or someone specified on the
screen is
incorrect.
24 3 Sonic 2 gap detected Omnivision III has detected a gap in

the queue of containers at sonic
sensor 2.
25 1 Pocket missing sucker cup - 5 There is a missing or damaged sucker

bottles dropped from same pocket cup on the starwheel.
To resolve the problem, examine all

sucker cups and reseat, repair, or
replace the damaged sucker cup if
necessary.

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26 2 FTBI downlink port received Communication between the line

invalid subsystem control module (LCM) or between the
camera breakout card and the finish
(F), thread (T), base (B), and inner
sidewall (I) inspection processor card
(AL1) has failed.
Most likely one of the cables between

these components is broken, frayed,
or incorrectly inserted.
To resolve the problem, inspect and:

yellow Category-5 (CAT-5) cable
between the line control module
(LCM) in the drawer in the base
unit and the camera breakout
card inside the inspection head.
50-pin ribbon cable between the
J18 connector on the camera
breakout card and the P4
connector on the FTBI inspection
processor card (AL1).
3. Test the line control module
(LCM) card and ensure that it is
operating correctly.
4. Test the camera breakout card
and ensure that it is operating
correctly.
Note: If you need to test the LCM or
the camera breakout card, contact
filtec Customer Support.
27 1 Bottle failed to reject! Check for The reject verifier has detected a
and remove bad bottles container that has not been rejected.
downstream
To resolve the problem, check and
remove containers at the discharge
area of your Omnivision III.
In the base cabinet, look for a

damaged reject hose, or replace the
valve.
28 1 Consecutive incomplete All inspection processes have not

inspection limit exceeded been completely performed on the
successive number of containers that
you or someone specified in the
Failsafe Rejection Incomplete
Inspection box on the
screen.
Determine the inspection zone that is

causing the error and change
parameters to speed up the process.

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29 1 Consecutive rejects limit The number of containers that is

exceeded specified in the Consecutive Reject
Alarm box on the
screen
for this alarm function have been
rejected in succession.
To learn more, check the

screen for
additional information.
30 1 Reject verifier signal not The inspection head is too high or the
changing. Check sensor. reject verifier sensor is faulty.

supervisor, or if you are authorized,
check the height of the inspection
head and ensure that it is correct.
Also, examine the reject verifier
sensor to ensure that it is working
correctly.
31 2 Reject tracker serial An excessive amount of signal traffic

communications output buffer has caused throughput latency or
overflowed termination in the line control
monitor (LCM) signal processor.
To resolve the problem, check for

faulty peripheral components
(encoders and sensors, for example).
32 1 Starwheel motor overheated, The temperature of the starwheel

freewheeling until reset motor processor or driver has
exceeded a safe level to continue
running without causing permanent
damage to the motor or driver.
To resolve the problem, check the

starwheel motor cooling fan in the
base cabinet, and repair or replace it.
After you correct the condition, reset

the motor on the
screen.

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Index
Symbols definition 1-3

Bottles Per Minute field 3-10
% field 3-7 Bottom field 3-19
bottom rim
definition 1-3
bottom zone
A definition 1-3
BPH (bottles per hour)
ACL (applied ceramic label) definition 1-3
definition 1-2 BPM (bottles per minute)
alarm message definition 1-3
definition 1-2 brightness
Algorithm 1 field 3-29 definition 1-3
Algorithm 2 field 3-29 buttons
All Subsystems field 3-10 blue 3-47
analyzing test container results 4-2 Change 3-49
applied ceramic label (ACL) Clear To Run 3-46
definition 1-2 green 3-46
Auto PopUp field 3-46 Hide 3-46
Auxiliary 1 field 3-11, 3-32 Load 3-52
auxiliary 1 inspection icon 3-37 Logout/Change to Default User 3-49
Auxiliary 2 field 3-12, 3-32 Print 3-34, 3-41
auxiliary 2 inspection icon 3-38 red 3-46
Refresh List 3-46
Run Test 3-44
B Select Phase to Display 3-30
Show 4-24
B/R (bottom rim) tan 3-46
definition 1-3 white 3-47
base
definition 1-2
base backup zone
definition 1-2 C
Base Defects field 3-14 CCW (counter clockwise)
Base field 3-11, 3-32 definition 1-3
base inspection Center field 3-15
definition 1-2 Centering field 3-26
base inspection icon 3-37 Change button 3-49
base unit 1-26 changing over
blue button 3-47 containers 4-8
bottle Clear To Run button 3-46
definition 1-2 clockwise
Bottle Changeover Requirements dialog box definition 1-5
3-45, 4-9, 4-21 combiner
Bottle Defects field 3-32 definition 1-3
Bottles field 3-43 components
bottles per hour Omnivision II 1-25
definition 1-3 container
bottles per minute definition 1-3
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containers drop 1-6
analyzing test results 4-2 embossing 1-7
changing over 4-8 exception point 1-7
testing 4-2 false accept 1-7
Control Bottle Selection screen 4-8 false reject 1-7
Control Test Bottle screen 3-42, 4-3, 4-4 feet per minute 1-8
Conveyor Slip Ratio field 3-10 finish 1-7
count finish image 1-7
definition 1-4 finish inspection 1-8
Count field 3-15, 3-19 fluting 1-8
counter clockwise FPM (feet per minute) 1-8
definition 1-3 housekeeping 1-8
crimp infeed 1-8
definition 1-4 information message 1-8
crimping inner sidewall 1-9
definition 1-4 inspection 1-9
Current field 3-15, 3-19 inspection donut 1-9
Current Time field 3-43 knurling 1-9
current value lane 1-10
definition 1-5 last detect 1-10
CW (clockwise) LCM 1-10
definition 1-5 line control monitor 1-10
lower rim zone 1-11
lower sidewall zone 1-11
D mark 1-11
marker 1-11
defect mask 1-12
definition 1-5 missed reject 1-12
definition monitor station 1-29
dropout 1-6 normalization 1-13
definitions Omnivision III 1-21
ACL (applied ceramic label) 1-2 operator menu 1-13
alarm message 1-2 outer radius (base) 1-13
applied ceramic label (ACL) 1-2 outer radius (sidewall) 1-13
B/R (bottom rim) 1-3 outer sidewall 1-13
base 1-2 outfeed 1-13
base backup zone 1-2 PET (polyethylene terephthalate) 1-13
base inspection 1-2 phase 1-14
bottle 1-2 plug 1-15
bottles per hour 1-3 polycarbonate doors 1-28
bottles per minute 1-3 polyethylene terephthalate 1-13
bottom rim 1-3 press finish 1-4
bottom zone 1-3 reject history 1-15
BPH (bottles per hour) 1-3 reject segment 1-15
BPM (bottles per minute) 1-3 rejector segment 1-15
brightness 1-3 rejector timing 1-15
CCW (counter clockwise) 1-3 ribbing 1-15
clockwise 1-5 roll on pilfer proof finish 1-15
combiner 1-3 ROPP (roll on pilfer proof) 1-15
container 1-3 screen 1-29
count 1-4 scuffing 1-16
counter clockwise 1-3 signal beacon 1-30
crimp 1-4 slip rate 1-17
crimping 1-4 spot
current value 1-5 diffuser 1-6
CW (clockwise) 1-5 stippling 1-17
defect 1-5 stress cracking 1-18
detect 1-5 swing gate 1-18
detection 1-5 test container 1-18
detection point 1-5 thread 1-18
diagnostic message 1-6 thread image 1-18
diffuser spot 1-6 tracking segment 1 1-18
donut 1-9 tracking segment 2 1-19
downstream 1-6 twist off finish 1-19
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upper rim zone 1-13 Base 3-11, 3-32
upper sidewall zone 1-13 Base Defects 3-14
upstream 1-19 Bottle Defects 3-32
warning message 1-19 Bottles 3-43
wash out 1-20 Bottles Per Minute 3-10
window 1-20 Bottom 3-19
zone 1-20 Center 3-15
detect Centering 3-26
definition 1-5 Conveyor Slip Ratio 3-10
detection Count 3-15, 3-19
definition 1-5 Current 3-15, 3-19
Detection Level field 3-15, 3-19 Current Time 3-43
detection point Detection Level 3-15, 3-19
definition 1-5 Enter User ID 3-49
diagnostic message Finish 3-11, 3-32
definition 1-6 Finish Defects 3-23
diagrams Finish Rejects 3-23
Omnivision III 1-21 Good Bottles 3-7, 3-10, 3-14, 3-18, 3-23, 3-26,
Omnivision III screen 3-2, 3-3 3-29
dialog boxes ID # 3-32
Bottle Changeover Requirements 3-45, 4-9, Inner Mid Rim 3-15
4-21 Inner Rim 3-15
diffuser spot Inner Sidewall 3-11
definition 1-6 IR Detected Liquid 3-32
donut IR RLD 3-11
definition 1-9 ISW 3-33
doors ISW Defects 3-18
polycarbonate 1-28 Lane A 3-26
downstream Lane A Inspection 3-23
definition 1-6 Lane B 3-26
drop Lane B Inspection 3-23
definition 1-6 Lane C 3-26
dropout Lane C Inspection 3-23
definitions 1-6 Lane D 3-27
Lane D Inspection 3-24
Lane E 3-27
E Lane E Inspection 3-24
Large Object 3-21, 3-33
embossing Last Detect 3-15, 3-19
definition 1-7 Last Inspection Results 3-26
Enter User ID field 3-49 Last Result 3-23
exception point Light Level 3-24, 3-33
definition 1-7 Lower 3-19
Lower Mid 3-19
Middle 3-20
Middle Rim 3-15
F Minutes 3-43
Next Scheduled Test 3-43
failed test run Operator Timeout 3-43
determining cause of 4-6 OSW 3-11
false accept OSW Defects 3-29
definition 1-7 Outer Mid Rim 3-16
false reject Outer Rim 3-16
definition 1-7 Outer Sidewall 3-33
feet per minute Overall Statistics 3-14, 3-18, 3-23, 3-26, 3-29
definition 1-8 Period 3-29
fields Period Defects 3-23
% 3-7 Period Detects 3-26
Algorithm 1 3-29 Plug/Color 3-16, 3-21
Algorithm 2 3-29 Reject Enable 3-14, 3-18
All Subsystems 3-10 Reject Enabled 3-26
Auto PopUp 3-46 Reject Filter 3-12
Auxiliary 1 3-11, 3-32 Reject Type 3-10
Auxiliary 1 field 3-11, 3-12 Rejects 3-7
Auxiliary 2 3-12, 3-32
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Rejects Enabled 3-23 head height ruler 4-10, 4-22
Report Time Frame 3-40 Help screen 3-51
All 3-41 Hide button 3-46
Previous 3-40 housekeeping
Range of Dates 3-41 definition 1-8
Report Type 3-40
Diagnostic Status Log 3-40
Parameter Change Log 3-40
Show Changes for All Bottle Types 3-40 I
Test Bottle History 3-40 icons
RF Detected Liquid 3-32 auxiliary 1 inspection 3-37
RF RLD 3-11 auxiliary 2 inspection 3-38
Save Current Period Counters 3-12 base inspection 3-37
Sensitivity 3-26 finish inspection 3-37
Status & Sensitivity 3-14, 3-18, 3-23, 3-26 green minus 3-33
Subsystems Reject Status 3-10 green plus 3-33
Summary 3-43 ignore 3-34
System Reject Status 3-10 infrared residual inspection 3-37
Test Bottle State 3-43 inner sidewall inspection 3-37
Test Bottles to Go 3-44 outer sidewall inspection 3-37
Thread 3-11, 3-32 radio frequency inspection 3-37
Thread Defects 3-26 red plus 3-33, 3-34
Time to Complete Test 3-44 scuff filtering 3-37
Total Bottles 3-10, 3-14, 3-18, 3-23, 3-26, 3-29 test container detected 3-38
Total Messages 3-36 thread inspection 3-37
Total Rejects 3-10 ID # field 3-32
Total Test Bottles 3-43 ignore icon 3-34
Track Locator 3-23 infeed
Tracking 3-26 definition 1-8
Tracking Length 3-23 information message
Upper Mid 3-20 definition 1-8
Window 3-29, 3-33 infrared residual inspection icon 3-37
Window Results 3-29 Inner Mid Rim field 3-15
Zone 3-33 Inner Rim field 3-15
finish inner sidewall
definition 1-7 definition 1-9
Finish Defects field 3-23 Inner Sidewall field 3-11
Finish field 3-11, 3-32 inner sidewall inspection icon 3-37
finish image inspection
finish inspection inspection donut
finish inspection icon 3-37 IR Detected Liquid field 3-32
Finish Rejects field 3-23 IR RLD field 3-11
fluting ISW Defects field 3-18
definition 1-8 ISW field 3-33
FPM (feet per minute)
definition 1-8
K
G knurling
definition 1-9
Good Bottles field 3-7, 3-10, 3-14, 3-18, 3-23, 3-26,
3-29
green button 3-46
green minus icon 3-33
green plus icon 3-33
L
lane
definition 1-10
Lane A field 3-26
H Lane A Inspection field 3-23
Lane B field 3-26
handle Lane B Inspection field 3-23
head height locking 4-10, 4-22 Lane C field 3-26
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Lane C Inspection field 3-23 Omnivision III
Lane D field 3-27 definition 1-21
Lane D Inspection field 3-24 diagram 1-21
Lane E field 3-27 Omnivision III screen
Lane E Inspection field 3-24 diagram 3-2, 3-3
Large Object field 3-21, 3-33 operator menu
last detect definition 1-13
definition 1-10 Operator Timeout field 3-43
Last Detect field 3-15, 3-19 optional premium outer sidewall inspection unit
Last Inspection Results field 3-26 1-27
Last Result field 3-23 OSW Defects field 3-29
LCM OSW field 3-11
definition 1-10 Outer Mid Rim field 3-16
Light Level field 3-24, 3-33 outer radius (base)
line control monitor definition 1-13
definition 1-10 outer radius (sidewall)
Load button 3-52 definition 1-13
lock Outer Rim field 3-16
head height 4-10, 4-22 outer sidewall
Logout/Change to Default User button 3-49 definition 1-13
Lower field 3-19 Outer Sidewall field 3-33
Lower Mid field 3-19 outer sidewall inspection icon 3-37
lower rim zone outer sidewall inspection unit 1-27
definition 1-11 how it works 1-27
lower sidewall zone outfeed
Overall Statistics field 3-14, 3-18, 3-23, 3-26, 3-29
M
maintenance
P
scheduling preventative 5-2 Period Defects field 3-23
maintenance schedule Period Detects field 3-26
preventative 5-2 Period field 3-29
mark PET (polyethylene terephthalate)
marker phase
mask plug
mechanism actuator switch Plug/Color field 3-16, 3-21
raising 4-10, 4-22 polycarbonate doors
Middle field 3-20 definition 1-28
Middle Rim field 3-15 polyethylene terephthalate
Minutes field 3-43 definition 1-13
missed reject pop up window
definition 1-12 Show 3-45, 4-4
monitor station press finish
preventative maintenance
schedule 5-2
N Print button 3-34, 3-41
Next Scheduled Test field 3-43

normalization
definition 1-13
R
radio frequency inspection icon 3-37
raising mechanism actuator switch 4-10, 4-22
O red button 3-46
red plus icon 3-33, 3-34
Omnivision II Refresh List button 3-46
components 1-25 Reject Enable field 3-14, 3-18
how it works 1-23 Reject Enabled field 3-26
Reject Filter field 3-12
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reject history segment 2
definition 1-15 tracking 1-19
reject segment Select Phase to Display button 3-30
definition 1-15 Sensitivity field 3-26
Reject Type field 3-10 Show button 4-24
rejector segment Show pop up window 3-45, 4-4
definition 1-15 signal beacon
rejector timing definition 1-30
definition 1-15 Single Platform Technology (SPT)
Rejects Enabled field 3-23 turning off 2-4
Rejects field 3-7 slip rate
Report Time Frame All field 3-41 definition 1-17
Report Time Frame field 3-40 spot
Report Time Frame Previous field 3-40 definition of diffuser 1-6
Report Time Frame Range of Dates field 3-41 Status & Sensitivity field 3-14, 3-18, 3-23, 3-26
Report Type Diagnostic Status Log field 3-40 Status Base screen 3-13
Report Type field 3-40 Status CCRP History screen 4-6
Report Type Parameter Change Log field 3-40 Status Finish screen 3-22
Report Type Show Changes for All Bottle Types Status ISW screen 3-17
field 3-40 Status OSW screen 3-28
Report Type Test Bottle History field 3-40 Status Overview screen 3-6
RF Detected Liquid field 3-32 Status Reject History screen 3-35
RF RLD field 3-11 Status System screen 3-8
ribbing Status Test Bottle screen 3-31, 4-5
definition 1-15 Status Thread screen 3-25, 3-39
roll on pilfer proof finish steps
definition 1-15 turning off Single Platform Technology (SPT)
ROPP (roll on pilfer proof) 2-4
definition 1-15 stippling
ruler definition 1-17
head height 4-10, 4-22 stress cracking
Run Test button 3-44 definition 1-18
Subsystems Reject Status field 3-10
Summary field 3-43
S swing gate
definition 1-18
Save Current Period Counters field 3-12 switches
schedule raising mechanism actuator 4-10, 4-22
preventative maintenance 5-2 System Reject Status field 3-10
schedules
preventative maintenance 5-2
screen
definition 1-29
T
screens tan button 3-46
common parts of 3-2, 3-3 Test Bottle State field 3-43
Control Bottle Selection 4-8 Test Bottles to Go field 3-44
Control Test Bottle 3-42, 4-3 test container
Help 3-51 definition 1-18
Status Base 3-13 test container detected icon 3-38
Status CCRP History 4-6 test run
Status Finish 3-22 determining cause of failed 4-6
Status ISW 3-17 testing containers 4-2
Status OSW 3-28 thread
Status Overview 3-6 definition 1-18
Status Reject History 3-35 Thread Defects field 3-26
Status System 3-8 Thread field 3-11, 3-32
Status Test Bottle 3-31, 4-5 thread image
Status Thread 3-25, 3-39 definition 1-18
User Logon 3-48 thread inspection icon 3-37
scuff filtering icon 3-37 Time to Complete Test field 3-44
scuffing timing
definition 1-16 rejector 1-15
segment 1 Total Bottles field 3-10, 3-14, 3-18, 3-23, 3-26,
tracking 1-18 3-29

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Total Rejects field 3-10
Total Test Bottles field 3-43
Track Locator field 3-23
Tracking field 3-26
Tracking Length field 3-23
tracking segment 1
definition 1-18
tracking segment 2
definition 1-19
turning off Single Platform Technology (SPT) 2-4
twist off finish
definition 1-19
U
unit
base 1-26
optional premium outer sidewall inspection
1-27
outer sidewall inspection 1-27
Upper Mid field 3-20
upper rim zone
definition 1-13
upper sidewall zone
definition 1-13
upstream
definition 1-19
User Logon screen 3-48
W
warning message
definition 1-19
wash out
definition 1-20
white button 3-47
window
definition 1-20
Window field 3-29, 3-33
Window Results field 3-29
windows
Show pop up 3-45, 4-4
Z
zone
definition 1-20
Zone field 3-33
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Omnivision III Operation Guide

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1. Overview of Omnivision III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2. Turning On and Turning Off Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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4. Operating Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

5. Maintaining, Servicing, and Troubleshooting Omnivision III . . 5-1

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1. Overview of Omnivision III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Figure 1-1. Crimping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

2. Turning On and Turning Off Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3. Using Omnivision III System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Figure 3-1. Common Parts of Omnivision III Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

4. Commissioning Omnivision III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

5. Maintaining, Servicing, and Troubleshooting Omnivision III . . 5-1

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The Omnivision III documentation provides operators, techni-

• The first volume of the Omnivision III Service and Installation

Topics That This Guide Covers

Conventions That Appear in This Guide

Use the following chart to learn about the typographic conven-

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Important: Important information that

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abcd1234 A best practice to follow, a Best Practice:

This chapter presents an overview of Omnivision III.

Topics that this chapter covers include definitions of terms and

Overview of Omnivision III 1-1

1.1.1 Definition: Alarm Message

An alarm message is diagnostic information that Omnivision III

If you turn on the Omnivision III beacon, and Omnivision III

1.1.2 Definition: Applied Ceramic Label

An applied ceramic label, or ACL, is a notch on a container,

1.1.3 Definition: Base

A base is the bottom rim of a container.

1.1.4 Definition: Base Backup Zone

The base backup zone is the inspection zone that is circular in

1.1.5 Definition: Base Inspection

Base inspection is the inspection system on Omnivision III that

1.1.6 Definition: Bottle

A bottle is referred to as a container in this documentation.

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A bottom rim is the same as base, or the bottom rim of a

Bottom rim is sometimes abbreviated B/R.

1.1.8 Definition: Bottom Zone

The bottom zone is the inspection zone that is circular in shape

1.1.9 Definition: Bottles Per Hour

Bottles per hour, or BPH, is the number of containers that

1.1.10 Definition: BPM

Bottles per minute, or BPM, is the number of containers that

1.1.11 Definition: Brightness

Brightness is the f-stop adjustment on the digital camera inside

1.1.12 Definition: CCW

CCW, or counter clockwise, is the direction in which you turn a

1.1.13 Definition: Combiner