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Zebra Aurora Focus User Guide
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Zebra Aurora Focus User Guide
Zebra Aurora Focus User Guide
About this Guide
Icon Conventions
Notational Conventions
Service Information
Minimum PC Requirements
Installation
Localization
Zebra Aurora Focus Software Overview
Zebra Aurora Focus Features
UI Overview
HID Keyboard Localization
Additional Help and Resources
Device Discovery
Setting Up a New Device
Adding Devices via IP Address
Updating Firmware on Multiple Devices
Viewing Devices
Multi-Device Management
Network Setup
Configuring Device Settings
General Settings
Viewing and Downloading Logs
Communication Settings
Network Settings
TCP/IP Settings
RS-232 Settings
Date/Time Settings
PLC Protocol
USB Settings
GPIO Mapping
Configuring Jobs
Capture
Trigger Settings
Using the Filmstrip
PLC Trigger Modes
Triggered Image Buffering
Using Autofocus Barcodes
Using ImagePerfect+
Saving ImagePerfect+ Images
Using Golden Image Compare
Build
Barcode Quality Metrics
BQM Best Practices
Custom Formatting
Advanced Filtering and Formatting
Using Match String
Using Set and Get Match Strings
Command Channels
Available Commands
Get Match String Commands
Set Match String Commands
Using Fixturing Tools
Using Automation Wedge
Deploy Mode
Using Undo/Redo
Connect
Output Formatting
FTP File Saving
FTP Naming
FTP Folder Structure
Applying a Simplified FTP Folder Structure
Saving a Series of Images in Burst Mode
Generating a Configuration Barcode
Connectivity Gateway Solutions
Asynchronous Passthrough
Synchronized Leader Follower
Gateway Licensing
Compatible PLC Devices
Setting Up Follower Devices
Configuring Follower Devices
GPIO Triggering
GPIO Mirroring
GPIO Pass/Fail
String Filtering
Serial Triggering
TCP/IP Triggering
Failure Timeout
Run Mode
Administrator Settings
Setting Up a Network
Configuring GPIO
Attributes
Configuring the Database
Enabling Alerts
Using ZETI with Follower Devices
Split Codes
PLC Configuration
Sending Results to a PLC Device
Modbus Configuration
Accessing the Web HMI
Web HMI Top Menu
Web HMI Dashboard
Live Monitoring with the Web HMI
Viewing Result History
Viewing the Job List
Viewing the Activity Log
Updating Device Firmware
USB-A to USB-C Hardware Setup
Firmware Update
Performing a Factory Reset
Using Fixed Industrial Scanning Tools
Editing and Deploying FS Jobs
Using the Job Toolstrip
Fixed Industrial Scanner Settings
Using BQM for Fixed Scanning Jobs
Advanced
Image Banks
Symbologies
ManyCode
Using Machine Vision Tools
Deploying VS Jobs
Common Machine Vision Tool Settings
Using Image Types
Locate Tools
Locate Object
General Locate Object Settings
Advanced Locate Object Settings
Locate Object Plus
Advanced Locate Object Plus Settings
Locate Edge
General Locate Edge Settings
Locate Blob
General Locate Blob Settings
Locate Circle
General Locate Circle Settings
Advanced Locate Circle Settings
Filter Tools
Binarize
Dilate
Erode
Open
Close
Gradient Full
Gradient Horizontal
Gradient Vertical
Identification Tools
Using BQM for Identification Tools
Read Barcode
Read DPM
Read DPM and Barcode
Datacode
Using Accelerated Tools
Deep Learning OCR
Advanced Deep Learning OCR Settings
Presence/Absence Tools
Object Presence Absence
Advanced Object Presence Absence Settings
Object Plus Presence Absence
Brightness
Contrast
Using Outlier Suppression
Edge Detect
Blob Presence Absence
Using Anomaly Detection
Acquiring Images
Preparing Images
Using Aurora Deep Learning Editor
Creating a Model
Understanding Thresholds
Using Pro Mode
Editing and Deploying Models in Aurora Focus
Measurement Tools
Distance
Circle Diameter
Measure Object Width
Advanced Measure Object Width Settings
Counting Tools
Pixel Count
Blob Count
Edge Count
Locate Object Count
Advanced Locate Object Count Settings
Flaw Detection
Edges
Intensity
Upgrading a FS/VS Tools License
FS/VS Licensing
License Types
Acquiring a License
License Acquisition Modes
Enabling the Activation ID
Applying a Device Upgrade License (Online)
Applying a Device Upgrade License (Offline)
Downloading the Offline License Upgrade .bin File
Applying a License in Offline Mode
Time Tampering
Returning a License
Fixed Industrial Scanning Toolset
Machine Vision Toolsets
Bridging an internet Connection to FS/VS Devices
Connectivity Guidelines
Network Communication
Setting a Static IP Address
Changing the Hostname
TCP/IP Communication
Setting Up TCP/IP Triggering
Enabling TCP/IP Output in Device Settings
Configuring Jobs to Accept TCP/IP Triggers
Setting up RS-232 Hardware
Setting up RS-232 Triggering
Enabling RS-232 Output in Device Settings
Configuring a Job on the Device to Accept Serial Triggers
Sending a Serial Trigger to the Device
RS-232 Results
Listening to RS-232 Output Events
Listening for USB-CDC Output Events
Setting Up CDC-Serial Output in Device Settings
Listening Over USB CDC-Serial Connection
USB Settings
Enabling HID Keyboard
Adding a Keystring Delay
PLC Protocol
Troubleshooting
Firmware Troubleshooting
License Troubleshooting
FTP Troubleshooting
Testing the FTP Connection
Configuring the Firewall
RegEx Overview
RegEx Examples
Using Zebra Easy Text Interface
Enabling Telnet Connections
ZETI Commands
autotune
backuprestore
deletejob
dwload
dwsideload
exposure
factoryreset
firmwareupdate
focus
gain
getcodes
getdecodes
getimage
getimagersettings
getgpiostatus
getgpiosetting
getjoblist
getlogfiles
getquantity
getresultimage
help
internallight
loadjob
protocolconfig
reboot
setgpiosetting
setgpiostatus
trigger
meta
imager setups
industrial ethernet
save options
barcode configuration
data formatting
manycode
decode
symbology settings
uploadjob
PLC Configuration
PLC Configuration
Create a PLC device to connect to the Connectivity Gateway.
Select
PLC Config
from the
Admin Settings
menu.
Select
Create PLC
from the
PLC Configuration
menu.
On the Create PLC screen, select the
Manufacturer
and
Model
of the PLC, specify a
Friendly Name
for the PLC, and enter the
IP Address
.
Click
Confirm
and observe the confirmation message.
Administrator Settings
Sending Results to a PLC Device
