PPT Online Training

Introduction Training Modules

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XP Setup (3 min)
Study Guide
Configure Windows XP and the IMPACT vision device for communication

Connections and Cabling (1.5 min)
Study Guide
Connect the cables from the Host PC to IMPACT vision device

Software Installation (5 min)
Study Guide
Install IMPACT Software Suite on the IMPACT device and the host

Getting Images for Exercises (3.5 min)
Study Guide
Image Zip File
Download zip files containing images for training exercises

Loading images (4.5 min)
Study Guide
Loading images into IMPACT memory for simulation, application testing, and training

Online Help (3 min)
Study Guide
A short tutorial on using IMPACT Software Suite online help
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VPM Navigation (6 min)
Study Guide
Learn how to use Tool Folders, the VPM and Image windows, and properties

Measurement program (15 min)
Study Guide
Create a simple measurement program in VPM using the Line Gauge tool.

Software triggering (2 min)
Study Guide
Learn how to use Utilities Software triggering to simplify application testing

Saving files (2.5 min)
Study Guide
Saving .vp and .cp files

Inspection Tool Overview (18 min)
Study Guide
Measurement, Blob, Contrast, OCR, Data Matrix, Template, and Pattern Finding

Patching (14 min)
Study Guide
Learn how to pass data between tools in (VPM)
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Locating parts (9 min)
Study Guide
Several techniques for locating parts within an image

Regions of Interest (11 min)
Study Guide
Point, Edge, Rectangle, Circle, Polygon, Shape, Hole, and Line Segment ROIs

Basic Applications - Introduction (2 min)
Study Guide
Developing a basic application

Basic Applications - Inspection Program (23 min)
Study Guide
Locate, Inspection, Total Counter, Branch, Pass Counter, Fail Counter, Set Outputs

Basic Applications - Create a complete HMI (26 min)
Study Guide
Control folders, CPM program window, Graphic window, Properties window, Toggling between design and real-time mode
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Basic Applications - Resets (11 min)
Study Guide
Learn how to create and use Resets

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Creating a Turnkey Application (1 hr 48 min)
Study Guide
Design a complete inspection application. You will need to download these three sample files to create the application.
   Download Control Panel Templates
   Download Vision Program Templates
   Download Images
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Calibration Editor (5 min)
Study Guide
Edit the calibration information stored with images.

Camera Setup and Calibration (8 min)
Study Guide
Use IMPACT Software Suite Utilities to set up and calibrate the camera.

Changing the IMPACT IP Address (2 min)
Study Guide
Configure the IMPACT vision device's IP address to work with your network.

Control Panel Tabs and Password (11 min)
Study Guide
Password protect a Control Panel tab.

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File Manager (5 min)
Study Guide
Use the IMPACT Software Suite Utilities File Manager.

Image Morphology (8 min)
Study Guide
Use VPM's Image Morphology Tools.

Multi-Camera Control Panel (10 min)
Study Guide
Display images from multiple cameras on one Control Panel.

System Event Log (4 min)
Study Guide
Understand the System Event Log in the IMPACT Software Suite Utilities module.

Turnkey Contrast Inspection (2 hrs 15 min)
Study Guide
Create a complete vision application using the Contrast and other tools.

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Download Study Guides for all Training modules

Blob and Blob Filter Setup (10 min)
Study Guide
Define and configure the Blob and Blob Filter tools.

Line Gauge Setup (13 min)
Study Guide
Define and configure the Line Gauge tool.

Multiple ROI Contrast Tool Setup (13 min)
Study Guide
Define and configure the Multiple ROI Contrast tool.

OCR Tool Setup (9 min)
Define and configure the OCR tool.

Origin Tool Setup (10 min)
Study Guide
Define and Configure the Origin tool.

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