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8. Now you will see in the Combo box the distance between the two
positions (Setting Distance) on the X-axis. To achieve the most
accurate measurement, take a ruler and measure the distance between
Pos 1 and Pos 2 by hand.
 Change the distance if necessary according to the hand
measurement.
 Click Set Distance.
 Click Next Step. This will take you to the Step 2 dialog box.
Calibration Step 2 dialog box
9. If necessary, move robot arm out of the camera’s view.
10. Click Snap in the Step 2 dialog box.
11. You will be able to recognize Pos 1 and Pos 2 in the image.
 Click the Pen icon. The Pen icon will start flashing after being
engaged. Your mouse arrow will become a cross.
 Click on Pos 1, then make a dragging motion, using your
mouse, toward Pos 2. This movement represents an increase in
the X-axis. (shows the direction of increase of the X-axis).
12. Click the Pen icon again. Now the X and Y-axes are set and the
distances are in real-world millimeters.
When you move your mouse along the image, Pos 1 becomes
coordinate 0,0 (center-point), and the directions of X and Y are now
the same as the robot. The movement of the mouse along the axes
shows changes in X and Y.
13. Click OK. Now the Vision System is calibrated and synchronized
with the robot, and all new images will become calibrated.
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