Content Summary
The AS200 Alignment Sensor update (1.7.1 Rev. A - Jan 2019) introduces new features and enhancements. Key updates include error codes for command status, automatic Golden Pose training, and commands for setting/getting feature positions in various views. Improvements include ms resolution in logs, distinct message backgrounds, a crosshair in live mode, continuous trigger and image playback modes, and a redesigned GUI. For installation and configuration, refer to the Quick Start and User Guides available at the Cognex support site.
AS200 Alignment Sensor
GENERAL (1.7.1 Rev. A - January 2019)
- Software Release Date: January 2019
The release notes and related product documentation might have been updated since the release date. You can view the latest release notes and documentation, including the localized editions, at the Cognex support site at https://support.cognex.com/en/downloads/alignment-sensor.
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION (1.7.1 Rev. A)
- For installation information, see the "AS200 Alignment Sensor Quick Start Guide," accessible from the Help button.
- For the detailed configuration information, see the "AS200 Alignment Sensor User Guide," available at the Cognex support site (https://support.cognex.com/en/downloads/alignment-sensor).
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NEW FEATURES (1.7.1 - January 2019)
- Introduced error codes. The return status of a command can now be < 0. Error codes are listed in the Communication supplement document.
- If system is calibrated, a feature's training position will automatically be its Golden Pose. "TA" command will override, if required.
- Added commands to set/get Golden Feature Pose in Home2D, Camera2D or Raw2D.Can be overridden with "TA" command.
- Added command to get current feature position in Home2D, Camera2D or Raw2D.
- The timing information in the log now has ms resolution.
- Incoming and outgoing messages have different background grey values now.
- A crosshair in the center of fov can now be shown in live mode.
- Added continuous trigger mode on Feature Setup page.
- Added image playback mode on Feature setup page.
- New GUI design (icons).
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KNOWN Issues (1.7.1 - January 2019)
- Occasionly it may occur that the crosshair indicating the Golden Feature Pose is not displayed when the "XA" command has been executed.