Function Block Example Reference For E71 Module Application Note-En

FB Library Reference Manual for In-Sight QnH/QnU CPU QJ71E71-100 Connection
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Reference Manual Revision History

Version
Revised
Revision Contents
Date
v1.00A
2009/02/20
Newly created
v1.01B
2009/06/01
1. Change due to a language review of the entire sentence

I/O address -> XY address
2. Corrections due to XY address range check processing change
All FBs: Error Code -100 Definition deletion
All FBs: Description change to the Valid range for the Unit installation XY
address input label
3. Corrections due to connection No. range check processing change
All FBs: Error Code -101 Definition deletion
All FBs: Error Code -102 Language correction
v1.02C
2009/10/02
Correction of the number of connected units described in 1.3 System Configuration
v1.03D
2009/11/10
1. Addition of version update history for each FB due to internal FB correction

2. Compatibility of high performance model added to 1.3 System Configuration Example
3. FB Library Details - Description of Function: Corrected as follows.
All FBs: Target devices: Target CPU described in each model.
All FBs: Target devices: Compatibility of high performance models added.
All FBs: Description of the input conditions for FB_EN deleted.
All FBs: FB operation: Pulse execution type (multiple scans) added.
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Outline
FB Library Outline
This FB library is for systems that use the QJ71E71-100 module to connect to Cognex Corporation In-Sight Vision
Systems.
No.
FB Library Function Contents

Item
Description
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_LogOn
Establishes the connection between the QJ71E71-100 module and the

In-Sight Vision System.
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_LoadJob
Selects, changes and activates jobs stored in the In-Sight Vision System.
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_TriggerAcq
After triggering loading of the In-Sight Vision System images, acquires the
result of the image assessment (pass / no pass).
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_GetData
Acquires the data held by In-Sight.
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetData
Changes the data held by In-Sight.
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_GetStatus
Acquires the current status of the In-Sight Vision System (online/offline).
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetOnline
Puts the In-Sight Vision System online.
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetOffline
Takes the In-Sight Vision System offline.
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SaveJob
Saves the current job to the In-Sight Vision Systems flash memory.
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P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SendCmd
Sends the selected native command and receives the results.
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System Configuration Example
No.
Device Name
Explanation
Q series sequencer
Use base, power supply unit and high performance QnH CPU unit1 or
universal QnU CPU model.
GX Works2
Use Version 1.09K or later
QJ71E71-100
Q series sequencer Ethernet unit
Cognex In-Sight series
In-Sight Vision System

Connecting multiple devices with In-Sight is possible using an
ethernet hub.2
PoE (Power over Ethernet) unit
Power is supplied to the Cognex In-Sight series via an ethernet

cable.
Power can also be supplied using methods other than an ethernet
cable.
Ethernet hub 100BASE-TX

compatible products
An ethernet hub is not essential. Operation is possible even with

system configurations connected directly to ethernet units with the
Cognex In-Sight series.
Windows personal computer
Used when connecting to the In-Sight series using EasyBuilder.
Cognex EasyBuilder Version 4.3
Used when connecting with In-Sight and for programming settings.
1: Regarding Serial Nos. of high performance models

This FB is compatible with high performance models with Serial Nos. with the first 5 digits of 04012 or later.
2: Regarding the number of devices connected to an In-Sight Vision System
For using communication by FB and not using MC protocol: 8 devices or less (2 ports are used for sending and receiving
per device)
For using communication by FB using MC protocol: 5 devices or less (3 ports are used per device, for sending, for
receiving and for MC protocol)
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Settings for the QJ71E71-100 Ethernet Unit

Operation Settings for the QJ71E71-100 Ethernet Unit
This section explains the QJ71E71-100 settings used by this program.
Use GX Works2 to program the following items.

(1) Start I/O No.
Enter in accordance with the installation unit No.

When installing in slot 0, set 0000.
(2) Network No.
Enter in accordance with the network configuration.

Set to 1.
(3) Station No.
Enter in accordance with the network configuration.

Set to 1.
(4) Your IP address
Set the IP address of the ethernet unit.

It is set to 192.168.0.2 in this program.
(5) Initial Timing setting
Select Always wait for OPEN (Communication possible at STOP time).
(6) Enable Online Change
Check the checkbox.
The following screenshot is from GX Works2.
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Initial Settings for the QJ71E71-100 Ethernet Unit

Existing set values for the QJ71E71-100 can be changed by setting the following items.
Dest. Confirmation Start Interval

Dest. Confirmation Interval
Dest. Confirmation Resend
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Open Settings for the QJ71E71-100 Ethernet Unit
(1) TCP Communication Settings

Select the connection No. that fits the system.
This will be the connection No. that is entered into the FB.
(a) Protocol
(b) Open System
(c) Fixed buffer communication procedure
(d) Pairing Open
(e) Existence Confirmation
(f) Host Station Port No.
(hexadecimal number)
(g) Destination IP address
(h) Destination Port number
Set to TCP.
Set to Active.
Set to No Procedure.
Set to Enable.
Set to Confirm.
Enter the hexadecimal number that matches the In-Sight setting.
(Refer to 1.5) Enter 0BB8.
Enter the decimal number that matches the In-Sight setting.
(Refer to 1.5) Enter 192.168.0.1.
(Refer to 1.5) Enter 0BB8.
(2) MC protocol settings

(a) Protocol
(b) Open System
(c) TCP connection method
(d) Host Station Port No.
(e) Destination IP address
(f) Destination Port number
Set to TCP.
Set to MC Protocol.
No setting is required.
(Refer to 1.5) The default setting is 3000.
Use GX Works2 to program the 3 Connection Open settings.
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Essential Cognex EasyBuilder Settings for Using FB
This section explains the Cognex In-Sight settings used by this program.
Set the job file settings and the network setting.
For details, refer to In-Sight EasyBuilder Help.
Use EasyBuilder to program the following network settings.
Make the following settings in In-Sight EasyBuilder.

(1) IP Address
Set the IP address of Cognex In-Sight to 192.168.0.1 so the IP address

settings of the sequencer CPU in In-Sight EasyBuilder do not overlap.
(2) Subnet Mask
Set the subnet mask in In-Sight EasyBuilder to 255.255.255.0.
(3) Telnet Port number (decimal number)
Set to 3000 in In-Sight EasyBuilder.
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Startup Check Method For In-Sight from Personal Computers Using Windows
Use Command Prompt in Windows to check the startup of In-Sight by sending a ping.
(1) Click Start and select Run.
(2) In the Run dialog box, enter cmd and click the OK button.
(3) Enter the following command in Command Prompt to check the startup of In-Sight from the displayed response.
Ping 192.168.0.1
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Related manuals
Q-compatible Ethernet Interface Unit Users Manual (Basic Edition)
In-Sight EasyBuilder Help
Important
Be sure to read the corresponding Users Manual before using each product.
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FB Library Details
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_LogOn (Establish Connection with Vision System)

Name
Description of Function
Item
Summary of Function
Description
Establishes the connection between the QJ71E71-100 module and the In-Sight Vision
System.
Symbol
Compatible Devices
Compatible units
QJ71E71-100
Compatible Vision
System
Cognex In-Sight
Compatible CPU
Series
MELSEC-Q Series1
Model
High performance QCPU model2
Universal QCPU model
1: QCPU-A (A mode) cannot be used.

2: Serial Nos. with the first 5 digits of 04012 or later.
GX Works2
Language
Ladder
No. of Steps (Max.)
Universal models: 963
Version 1.09K or later
* The number of steps is indicated as a reference for the number of steps in the label program.
For details, refer to GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project Edition).
Explanation of
Function
With FB_EN (execution command) ON, logs on to In-Sight from the ethernet unit.
FB Compile Method
Macro type
FB Operation
Pulse execution type (multiple scans)

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Item
I/O Signal Movement
Description
[With abnormal end]
[With normal end]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Status]
[Execution
Status]
[Normal
Completion]
[Normal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Error Code]
Constraints
(Cautions)
[Error Code]
1. This FB does not include error processing. Error processing can be created separately to
match your system and operation requirements.
2. When this FB is used, the connection destination must be set in advance in the open setting
of the network parameter. Refer to the Users Manual and be sure to complete the settings.
3. Do not implement multiple FBs simultaneously for the same camera; if necessary, execute
multiple FBs sequentially.
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Error Code
Error Code List

Error Code
Description
Connection Open failed.
Action
Perform the operation again after checking whether
the connection No. for the FB input label is not outside
-102
the acceptable range and whether the connection

destination settings in GX Works2 are correct.
-103
-104
Connection Open failed.
The corresponding connection is already open.
A communication error occurred.
Invalid data was received. Perform the operation again

after checking the line status and the ladder program.

-105

power has been disconnected to In-Sight or the
communications cable has been disconnected, etc.
Perform the operation again after checking the

following.
1. Are multiple FBs running simultaneously?
-106
2. Is the connection No. for the FB input label outside

the acceptable range, or has an end logon to In-Sight
command been executed (excluding LogOn)?
-200
-201
-202
Logon to In-Sight failed with the entered
Re-confirm the user name and password.
user name and password.

The length of the user name exceeds
The user name must be 15 characters or less.
15 characters.
The length of the password exceeds
The password must be 15 characters or less.
15 characters.
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Labels
Input Labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Valid range
Description
Execution command
FB_EN
Bit
---
ON: Run the FB.

OFF: Do not run the FB.
Unit installation XY address
i_Start_IO_No
Word
Depends upon the

range of I/O points
in the
corresponding
CPU unit.
For the specific
range, refer to the
Users Manual for
the corresponding
CPU.
Use a hexadecimal number to

specify the first XY address
set in the corresponding
Ethernet unit. (For example,
enter H10 in the case of
X10.)
Connection No.
i_Connection_No
Word
1 to 15 (decimal
number)
Specify the connection No. set

in the network parameter.
Timeout value
i_TimeOut
Word
1 to 32767
(decimal number)
Enter the length of the timeout

(in seconds) when
communication with In-Sight
is broken.
If no entry is made, or a
negative number or 0 is
entered, the value will be
automatically set to 30
(seconds).
User Name1,2
i_UserName
Text
[0 to 9] [a to z]
[A to Z]
Enter a user name of

15 characters or less that can
log on to In-Sight.
If no entry is made, operator
is automatically entered.
[0 to 9] [a to z]
[A to Z]
Enter a password of
15 characters or less for the
user name.
If no entry is made, the
string
Password1,2
i_Password
Text
string
password is sent as No
Password to In-Sight.
1: Use ASCII or Shift-JIS characters for the User name and Password input variables.
2: Passwords can be used in ladder programs to prevent reading of the User name and Password.
Refer to 3.1 Using Passwords to Prevent Reading/Writing in Ladder Programs.
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Output labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Default
Description
Execution status
FB_ENO
Bit
OFF
ON: The FB is running.

OFF: The FB is not running.
End flag
FB_OK
Bit
OFF
ON: The FB ended normally.

OFF: The FB did not end.
Abnormal end flag
FB_ERROR
Bit
OFF
ON: Abnormal FB end.

Error Code
ERROR_ID
Word
Returns the error code for the

abnormal result.
Connection Destination Settings
For operating In-Sight, the connection destination of the QJ71E71-100 module must be set.
Set the corresponding connection destination of In-Sight from the network parameter Ethernet/CC IE/MELSECNET for
GX Works2. Be sure to read the GX Works2 Operating Manual (General Edition) for the setting method.
FB Version Update History
Version
Date
Description
1.00A
2009/02/20
Newly created
1.01B
2009/06/01
XY address range check processing change

Connection No. range check processing change
1.02C
2009/11/10
Special command argument specification change
Important
This chapter describes the function of the function block.
It does not describe the constraints of using the unit or sequencer CPU nor the constraints generated by their combination,
etc.
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P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_LoadJob (Selects, Changes and Activates Jobs)
Name
Item
Summary of Function
Description
Selects, changes and activates jobs stored in the In-Sight Vision System.
Symbol
Compatible Devices
Compatible units
QJ71E71-100
Compatible Vision
System
Cognex In-Sight
Compatible CPU
Series
Model
1
MELSEC-Q Series


GX Works2
Language
Ladder
No. of Steps (Max.)
Explanation of
Function
With FB_EN (execution command) ON, selects, changes and activates jobs stored in the
In-Sight Vision System.
FB Compile Method
Macro type
FB Operation
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Item
I/O Signal Movement
Description
[With abnormal end]
[With normal end]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Status]
[Execution
Status]
[Normal
Completion]
[Normal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Error Code]
Constraints
(Cautions)
[Error Code]
2. In order to use this FB, it is necessary to use P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_LogOn and log onto
In-Sight beforehand.
3. In this FB, there is processing for going offline and online before and after job change
processing.
It is, therefore, not necessary to separately use FBs that execute offline and online
commands.
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Error Code
Error Code List

Error Code
-1
-2
-4
-5
-6
Description
The specified value is outside the range or
Action
Refer to the In-Sight manual.
is not a valid integer.

The command could not be executed.
In-Sights sensor does not have
sufficient memory.
The system is not online.
The user doesnt have the necessary
access privileges to execute the

command.
-105


following.
-106

-300
The length of the job file name to be
Enter a job file name of between 1 and 32 characters,
changed is not between 1 and 32
including the extension.
characters.
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Labels
Input Labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Valid range
Description
Execution command
FB_EN
Bit
---
ON: Run the FB.

i_Start_IO_No
Word
Depends upon the

range of I/O points
in the
corresponding
CPU unit.
For the specific
range, refer to the
Users Manual for
the corresponding
CPU.

X10.)
Connection No.
i_Connection_No
Word
1 to 15 (decimal
number)
Specifies the connection No.

logged onto using
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_LogOn.
Timeout value
i_TimeOut
Word
1 to 32767
(decimal number)

(in seconds) when
is broken.
(seconds).
Selected job file name1
i_JobFileName
Text
[0 to 9] [a to z]
[A to Z]
Specifies the job file name

already saved in In-Sight (1
to 32 characters).
string
1: Use ASCII or Shift-JIS characters for the Selected job file name input variable.
Output labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Default
Description
Execution status
FB_ENO
Bit
OFF

End flag
FB_OK
Bit
OFF

Abnormal end flag
FB_ERROR
Bit
OFF

Error Code
ERROR_ID
Word

abnormal result.
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Version
Date
Description
1.00A
2009/02/20
Newly created
1.01B
2009/06/01

1.02C
2009/11/10
Important

etc.
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P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_TriggerAcq (Acquisition of Image Assessment Results)
Name
Item
Summary of Function
Description
After triggering loading of the In-Sight Vision System images, acquires the result of the image
assessment (pass / no pass).
Symbol
Compatible Devices
Compatible units
QJ71E71-100
Compatible Vision
System
Cognex In-Sight
Compatible CPU
Series
MELSEC-Q Series1
Model

GX Works2
Language
Ladder
No. of Steps (Max.)
Explanation of
With FB_EN (execution command) ON, triggers loading of the In-Sight Vision System images
Function
and then acquires the result of the image assessment (pass / no pass).
FB Compile Method
Macro type
FB Operation
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Item
Description
I/O Signal Movement
[With abnormal end]
[With normal end]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Status]
[Execution
Status]
[Normal
Completion]
[Normal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Error Code]
Constraints
(Cautions)
[Error Code]
Related manuals

Error Code
Error Code List

Error Code
-2
-6
Description
Action

command.
-104



following.
-105
-106

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Labels
Input Labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Valid range
Description
Execution command
FB_EN
Bit
---
ON: Run the FB.

OFF: Do not run the FB
i_Start_IO_No
Word
Depends upon the

range of I/O points
in the
corresponding
CPU unit.
For the specific
range, refer to the
Users Manual for
the corresponding
CPU.

X10.)
Connection No.
i_Connection_No
Word
1 to 15 (decimal
number)

logged onto using
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_Log
On.
Timeout value
i_TimeOut
Word
1 to 32767
(decimal number)

(in seconds) when
is broken.
(seconds).
Name
Variable name
Data type
Default
Description
Execution status
FB_ENO
Bit
OFF

Execution result
o_Result
Word
-1: Pass/no pass status

acquisition failure
0: Image assessment result is
no pass
1: Image assessment result is
Output labels
no pass
End flag
FB_OK
Bit
OFF

Abnormal end flag
FB_ERROR
Bit
OFF

Error Code
ERROR_ID
Word

abnormal result.
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Version
Date
Description
1.00A
2009/02/20
Newly created
1.01B
2009/06/01

1.02C
2009/11/10
Important

etc.
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P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_GetData (Value Acquisition of Symbolic Tags)
FB Definition Name
Item
Summary of Function
Description
Acquires the data held by In-Sight.
Symbol
* When the symbolic tag name is unknown, refer to 3.2 Finding Out which Symbolic Tags can
be Used with an FB.
Compatible Devices
Compatible units
QJ71E71-100
Compatible Vision
System
Cognex In-Sight
Compatible CPU
Series
MELSEC-Q Series1
Model

GX Works2
Language
Ladder
No. of Steps (Max.)
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Item
Description
Explanation of
Function
With FB_EN (execution command) ON, sends the symbolic tag set in i_tag to the In-Sight
FB Compile Method
Macro type
FB Operation
I/O Signal Movement
[With normal end]
Vision System, and acquires the value.
[With abnormal end]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Status]
[Execution
Status]
[Normal
Completion]
[Normal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Error Code]
Constraints
(Cautions)
[Error Code]
1. This FB does not include error processing.

Error processing can be created separately to match your system and operation
requirements.
4. Be sure to match the type of value received with i_Result_Type.
When the type does not match, a CPU error may occur when the type is converted.
For details, refer to 3.3 Type Conversion Processing Combination Table for
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_GetData.
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Error Code
Error Code List

Error Code
-1
-2
-6
Description
Action


command.
-104


-105


following.
-106

-301
-305
The length of the symbolic tag name is not
Enter a symbolic tag name of between 1 and 32
between 1 and 32 characters.
characters.
The set data type is not between 0 and 4.
Set the data type to between 0 and 4.
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Labels
Input Labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Valid range
Description
Execution command
FB_EN
Bit
---
ON: Run the FB.

i_Start_IO_No
Word
Depends upon the
Use a hexadecimal number
range of I/O points in
to specify the first XY
the corresponding
CPU unit.
For the specific
address set in the

corresponding Ethernet
unit. (For example, enter
H10 in the case of X10.)
range, refer to the

Users Manual for the
corresponding CPU.
Connection No.
i_Connection_No
Word
1 to 15 (decimal
Specifies the connection
number)
No. logged onto using

P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_Lo
gOn.
Timeout value
i_TimeOut
Word
1 to 32767 (decimal
Enter the length of the
number)
timeout (in seconds) when

communication with
In-Sight is broken.
automatically set to
30 (seconds).
Symbolic tag
i_tag
Text
[0 to 9]
string
[A to Z]
[a to z]
Sets the transmitted

symbolic tag to between 1
to 32 characters.
Data type of the received value
i_Result_Type
Word
0 to 4 (decimal
Specifies the data type of
number)
the received value for the

symbolic tag.
0: Text string
1: 16 bit integer (0 or 1)
2: 16 bit integer
3: 32 bit integer
4: Single-precision real
number (32 bits)
1: Use ASCII or Shift-JIS characters for the Symbolic tag input variable.
2: For the received value data type and the type conversion operation for the received data, refer to 3.3 Type Conversion
Processing Combination Table of P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_GetData.
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Output labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Default
Description
Execution status
FB_ENO
Bit
OFF

Execution result
o_Result
Text string
The result for the sent symbolic
16 bit integer
tag will be saved.
32 bit integer
For a text string, a maximum of
Single-
255 characters is saved.
precision real
number
End flag
FB_OK
Bit
OFF

Abnormal end flag
FB_ERROR
Bit
OFF

Error Code
ERROR_ID
Word

abnormal result.

Version
Date
Description
1.00A
2009/02/20
Newly created
1.01B
2009/06/01

1.02C
2009/11/10
Important

etc.
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P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetData (Value Change of Symbolic Tags)
Name
Item
Summary of Function
Description
Changes the data held by In-Sight.
Symbol
* When the symbolic tag name is unknown, refer to 3.2 Finding Out which Symbolic Tags can
be Used with an FB.
Compatible Devices
Compatible units
QJ71E71-100
Compatible Vision
System
Cognex In-Sight
Compatible CPU
Series
Model
1
MELSEC-Q Series


GX Works2
Language
Ladder
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Item
No. of Steps (Max.)
Description
Explanation of
Function
With FB_EN (execution command) ON, sends a random symbolic tag to the In-Sight Vision
FB Compile Method
Macro type
FB Operation
I/O Signal Movement
[With normal end]
System, and sets the value.
[With abnormal end]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Status]
[Execution
Status]
[Normal
Completion]
[Normal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Error Code]
[Error Code]
Constraints
(Cautions)
3. In this FB, there is processing for going offline and online before and after data change
processing.
commands.
5. Do not directly enter the value for i_tag_Value and i_tag_Data_Type.
Create the MAIN program so it refers to the values stored in D300, etc.
When the values are entered directly, a CPU error may occur.
6. Be sure to match the type of i_tag_Data_Type with i_tag_Value.
When the type does not match, a CPU error may occur when the type is converted.
For details, refer to 3.4 Type Conversion Processing Combination Table for
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetData.
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Error Code
Error Code List

Error Code
-1
Description
Action
-2
-5
-6

command.
-104


-105


following.
-106

-301
-302
-305
The length of the symbolic tag name is not
Enter a symbolic tag name of between 1 and 32
between 1 and 32 characters.
characters.
The set value length is not between 1 and
Enter a set value length of between 1 and 32
32 characters.
characters.
The set data type is not between 0 and 4.
Set the data type to between 0 and 4.
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Labels
Input Labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Valid range
Description
Execution command
FB_EN
Bit
---
Unit installation XY
i_Start_IO_No
Word
Connection No.
i_Connection_No
Word
Depends upon the range

of I/O points in the
corresponding CPU unit.
For the specific range,
refer to the Users Manual
for the corresponding
CPU.
1 to 15 (decimal number)
ON: Run the FB.

Use a hexadecimal number
to specify the first XY
address set in the
corresponding Ethernet
unit. (For example, enter
H10 in the case of X10.)
Timeout value
i_TimeOut
Word
1 to 32767 (decimal
number)
Symbolic tag1
i_tag
Text string
[0 to 9]
Set value1,2
i_tag_Value
Text string
---
address
[a to z] [A to Z]
16 bit integer
32 bit integer
Single-preci
sion real
Specifies the connection

No. logged onto using
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_
LogOn.
Enter the length of the
timeout (in seconds) when
communication with
In-Sight is broken.
automatically set to
30 (seconds).
Sets the transmitted
symbolic tag to between 1
to 32 characters.
Sets the value specified in
the data type of the set
value.
When saving a text string,
enter between 1 and 32
characters.
number
Data type of the set value2
Specifies the data type of

the transmitted value.
0: Text string (1 to
32 characters)
1: 16 bit integer (0 or 1)
2: 16 bit integer
3: 32 bit integer
4: Single-precision real
number (32 bits)
1: Use ASCII or Shift-JIS characters for the Symbolic tag and Set value (when the set value data type is a text string)
input variables.
2: For the set value data type and the type conversion operation for the set data, refer to 3.4. Type Conversion Processing
Combination Table of P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetData.
i_tag_Data_Type
Word
0 to 4 (decimal number)
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Output labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Default
Description
Execution status
FB_ENO
Bit
OFF

Execution result
o_Result
Word
0: Setting not complete

1: Setting complete
End flag
FB_OK
Bit
OFF
ON: The FB ended

normally.
Abnormal end flag
FB_ERROR
Bit
OFF

Error Code
ERROR_ID
Word
Returns the error code for

the abnormal result.
Version
Date
Description
1.00A
2009/02/20
Newly created
1.01B
2009/06/01

1.02C
2009/11/10
Important
etc.
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P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_GetStatus (Online/Offline Acquisition)
Name
Item
Summary of Function
Description
Acquires the current status of the In-Sight Vision System (online/offline).
Symbol
Compatible Devices
Compatible units
QJ71E71-100
Compatible Vision
System
Cognex In-Sight
Compatible CPU
Series
MELSEC-Q Series1
Model

GX Works2
Language
Ladder
No. of Steps (Max.)
Explanation of
Function
With FB_EN (execution command) ON, acquires the current status of the In-Sight Vision
FB Compile Method
Macro type
FB Operation
System (online/offline).
34
Item
Description
I/O Signal Movement
[With abnormal end]
[With normal end]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Status]
[Execution
Status]
[Normal
Completion]
[Normal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Error Code]
Constraints
(Cautions)
[Error Code]
Related manuals

Error Code
Error Code List

Error Code
-2
-6
Description
Action

command.
-105


following.
-106

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Labels
Input Labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Valid range
Description
Execution command
FB_EN
Bit
---
ON: Run the FB.

i_Start_IO_No
Word
Depends upon the

range of I/O points
in the
corresponding
CPU unit.
For the specific
range, refer to the
Users Manual for
the corresponding
CPU.

specify the first XY address set
in the corresponding Ethernet
unit. (For example, enter H10
in the case of X10.)
Connection No.
i_Connection_No
Word
1 to 15 (decimal
number)

logged onto using
Timeout value
i_TimeOut
Word
1 to 32767
(decimal number)

(in seconds) when
is broken.
(seconds).
Name
Variable name
Data type
Default
Description
Execution status
FB_ENO
Bit
OFF

Execution result
o_Result
Word
0: Offline
1: Online
End flag
FB_OK
Bit
OFF

Abnormal end flag
FB_ERROR
Bit
OFF

Error Code
ERROR_ID
Word

abnormal result.
Output labels
36
Version
Date
Description
1.00A
2009/02/20
Newly created
1.01B
2009/06/01

1.02C
2009/11/10
Important
etc.
37
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetOnline (Puts the In-Sight Vision System Online)
Name
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetOnline
Item
Summary of Function
Description
Puts the In-Sight Vision System online.
Symbol
Compatible Devices
Compatible units
QJ71E71-100
Compatible Vision
System
Cognex In-Sight
Compatible CPU
Series
Model
1
MELSEC-Q Series


GX Works2
Language
Ladder
No. of Steps (Max.)
Explanation of
Function
With FB_EN (execution command) ON, puts the In-Sight Vision System online.
FB Compile Method
Macro type
FB Operation
38
Item
Description
I/O Signal Movement
[With abnormal end]
[With normal end]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Status]
[Execution
Status]
[Normal
Completion]
[Normal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Error Code]
Constraints
(Cautions)
[Error Code]
Related manuals

Error Code
Error Code List

Error Code
Description
Action
-2
-5

command.
-6
-105
-106

following.
39
Labels
Input Labels
Name
Variable name
Data
Valid range
Description
ON: Run the FB.
type
Execution command
FB_EN
Bit

i_Start_IO_No
Word
Depends upon the
range of I/O points in
the corresponding CPU
unit.
For the specific range,
refer to the Users
X10.)
Manual for the

corresponding CPU.
Connection No.
i_Connection_No
Word
1 to 15 (decimal
number)
logged onto using

Timeout value
i_TimeOut
Word
1 to 32767 (decimal
number)

(in seconds) when
is broken.
(seconds).
Output labels
Name
Variable name
Data
Default
Description
OFF
type
Execution status
FB_ENO
Bit

End flag
FB_OK
Bit
OFF

Abnormal end flag
FB_ERROR
Bit
OFF

Error Code
ERROR_ID
Word
Returns the error code.
40
Version
Date
Description
1.00A
2009/02/20
Newly created
1.01B
2009/06/01

1.02C
2009/11/10
Important
etc.
41
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetOffline (Takes the In-Sight Vision System Offline)
Name
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetOffline
Item
Summary of Function
Description
Takes the In-Sight Vision System offline.
Symbol
Compatible Devices
Compatible units
QJ71E71-100
Compatible Vision
System
Cognex In-Sight
Compatible CPU
Series
Model
1
MELSEC-Q Series


GX Works2
Language
Ladder
No. of Steps (Max.)
Explanation of
Function
With FB_EN (execution command) ON, takes the In-Sight Vision System offline.
FB Compile Method
Macro type
FB Operation
42
Item
Description
I/O Signal Movement
[With abnormal end]
[With normal end]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Status]
[Execution
Status]
[Normal
Completion]
[Normal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Error Code]
Constraints
(Cautions)
[Error Code]
Related manuals

Error Code
Error Code List

Error Code
-2
-6
Description
Action

command.
-105


following.
-106

43
Labels
Input Labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Valid range
Description
Execution command
FB_EN
Bit
---
ON: Run the FB.

i_Start_IO_No
Word
Depends upon the
range of I/O points
in the
corresponding
CPU unit.
For the specific
X10.)
range, refer to the

Users Manual for
the corresponding
CPU.
Connection No.
i_Connection_No
Word
1 to 15 (decimal
number)
logged onto using

Timeout value
i_TimeOut
Word
1 to 32767
(decimal number)
(in seconds) when

is broken.
(seconds).
Output labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Default
Description
Execution status
FB_ENO
Bit
OFF

End flag
FB_OK
Bit
OFF

Abnormal end flag
FB_ERROR
Bit
OFF

Error Code
ERROR_ID
Word
44
Version
Date
Description
1.00A
2009/02/20
Newly created
1.01B
2009/06/01

1.02C
2009/11/10
Important
etc.
45
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SaveJob (Save the Operation Job in Flash Memory)
Name
Item
Summary of Function
Description
Saves the current job to the In-Sight Vision Systems flash memory.
Symbol
Compatible Devices
Compatible units
QJ71E71-100
Compatible Vision
System
Cognex In-Sight
Compatible CPU
Series
Model
1
MELSEC-Q Series


GX Works2
Language
Ladder
No. of Steps (Max.)
Explanation of
Function
With FB_EN (execution command) ON, saves the current job to the In-Sight Vision Systems
FB Compile Method
Macro type
FB Operation
flash memory.
46
Item
I/O Signal Movement
Description
[With normal end]
[With abnormal end]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Status]
[Execution
Status]
[Normal
Completion]
[Normal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Error Code]
Constraints
(Cautions)
[Error Code]
3. In this FB, there is processing for going offline and online before and after save processing.
commands.
Related manuals

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Error Code
Error Code List

Error Code
Description
The command could not be executed
-2
Action
because saving the job failed, In-Sight

was online, or the file was not found.
-5
-6

command.
-105


following.
-106

-303
The length of the job file name to be saved
Enter a job file name of between 1 and 32 characters,
is not between 1 and 32 characters.
including the extension.
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Labels
Input Labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Valid range
Description
Execution command
FB_EN
Bit
---
ON: Run the FB.

i_Start_IO_No
Word
Depends upon the
range of I/O points
in the
corresponding
CPU unit.
For the specific
X10.)
range, refer to the

Users Manual for
the corresponding
CPU.
Connection No.
i_Connection_No
Word
1 to 15 (decimal
number)
logged onto using

Timeout value
i_TimeOut
Word
1 to 32767
(decimal number)
(in seconds) when

is broken.
(seconds).
Save job file name
i_JobFileName
Text
[0 to 9]
string
[A to Z]
[a to z]
Specifies a job file name to be

saved in In-Sight of between
1 and 32 characters.
1: Use ASCII or Shift-JIS characters for the Save job file name input variable.
Output labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Default
Description
Execution status
FB_ENO
Bit
OFF

End flag
FB_OK
Bit
OFF

Abnormal end flag
FB_ERROR
Bit
OFF

Error Code
ERROR_ID
Word
49
Version
Date
Description
1.00A
2009/02/20
Newly created
1.01B
2009/06/01

1.02C
2009/11/10
Important
etc.
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P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SendCmd (Native Command Send)
Name
Item
Summary of Function
Description
Sends the selected native command and receives the results.
Symbol
* When the native command to be sent is unknown, refer to 3.5 Usable Native Commands that
can be sent with P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SendCmd.
Compatible Devices
Compatible units
QJ71E71-100
Compatible Vision
System
Cognex In-Sight
Compatible CPU
Series
Model
1
MELSEC-Q Series


GX Works2
Language
Ladder
No. of Steps (Max.)

Explanation of
Function
With FB_EN (execution command) ON, sends a random native command, and receives the
result.
FB Compile Method
Macro type
FB Operation
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Item
Description
[With abnormal end]
[With normal end]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Command]
[Execution
Status]
[Execution
Status]
[Normal
Completion]
[Normal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Abnormal
Completion]
[Error Code]
Constraints
(Cautions)
[Error Code]
Related manuals

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Error Code
Error Code List

Error Code
0
-1
-2
-4
-5
-6
Description
Action
An unrecognizable command was sent.

In-Sights sensor does not have
sufficient memory.

command.
-105


following.
-106

-304
The length of the native command to be
Set the native command to be sent to between 1 and
sent is not between 1 and 199 characters.
199 characters.
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Labels
Input Labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Valid range
Description
Execution command
FB_EN
Bit
---
i_Start_IO_No
Word
Connection No.
i_Connection_No
Word
Depends upon the

range of I/O points
in the
corresponding
CPU unit.
For the specific
range, refer to the
Users Manual for
the corresponding
CPU.
1 to 15 (decimal
number)
ON: Run the FB.

X10.)
Timeout value
i_TimeOut
Word
1 to 32767
(decimal number)
Native command1
i_Native_Command
Text
string
[0 to 9] [a to z]
[A to Z]

logged onto using
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_Log
On.
(in seconds) when
is broken.
(seconds).
Enter an arbitrary native
command to be sent (between
1 and 199 characters).
1: Use ASCII or Shift-JIS characters for the Native command input variable.
Output labels
Name
Variable name
Data type
Default
Description
Execution status
FB_ENO
Bit
OFF
Execution result
o_Result
Text
string
End flag
FB_OK
Bit
OFF
Abnormal end flag
FB_ERROR
Bit
OFF
Error Code
ERROR_ID
Word

The result of the sent arbitrary
native command is saved as
255 characters or less.
54
Version
Date
Description
1.00A
2009/02/20
Newly created
1.01B
2009/06/01

1.02C
2009/11/10
Important
etc.
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Appendix
Using Passwords to Prevent Reading/Writing in Ladder Programs

Reading and writing in the ladder program can be prohibited by setting a password for the program.
The password can be used as a reading prevention measure for confidential data (user names, passwords, etc.) written in
the ladder program.
(1) Click on Online, select Password/Keyword and then New.
(2) Select the program to set the password for, and click on Setting.
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(3) Set Registration Condition to Read/Write Protection and, after setting the password, click the OK button.
(4) Confirm that the Registration state shows Registered, and click the OK button.
57
(5) Whether or not the password is set can be confirmed by the Disable Password prompt displayed during the Read
from PLC operation after the completion of password registration.
58
Finding Out which Symbolic Tags can be Used with an FB
Communication for the application step in In-Sight EasyBuilder.

MC Protocol for communication.
The name of the symbolic tag can be checked by selecting the Format Input (Output) Data tab and clicking the Add
button.
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Type Conversion Processing Combination Table of P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_GetData
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_GetData converts and outputs the value received from In-Sight in accordance with the specified
received value data type (i_Result_Type).
Whether or not settings are possible for the received value data type and the value received from In-Sight is shown below
along with the operation for the set values.
Numerical Value
Numerical Value Range
2.147e+0092.147e+009
Type of Tag
Text String
Data Type of
Received Value
Data Type of the Received Value
Not Entered
Text String (Enter KO)
Operation 1
Error 1*1.
Error 1*1.
Error 1*1.
16 bit integer [0 or 1](Enter K1)

16 bit integer (Enter K2)
Single-precision Real Number
[32 bit](Enter K4)
: Setting Possible
X: Setting not possible
Numerical Value
Range
Other Ranges
Numerical Value
Range
"0" or "1"
Numerical Value Range

-3276832767
Operation 2
Operation 2
Operation 2
Operation 2
Operation 1
Operation 1
Error 1*1.
Operation 1
Error 1*1.
Error 1*1.
Operation 3
Operation 4
Operation 5
Operation 4
Operation 5
Operation 5
Error 1: CPU operation error occurred due to a value conversion failure

Operation 1: When the received value is "0", 0 is output When it is not "0", 1 is output
Operation 2: The numerical value is output as a text string
Operation 3: A 16 bit integer is output (Rounded off to one digit after the decimal point)
Operation 4: A 32 bit integer is output (Rounded off to one digit after the decimal point)
Operation 5: A single-precision real number (32 bits) is output
* For details of the conversion processing operation, refer to QCPU Programming Manual: Common Commands Edition.
Type Conversion Processing Combination Table for P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetData
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetData converts the set value (i_tag_Value) to text string based on set value data type
(i_tag_Data_Type) and sends the set value to In-Sight.
Whether or not settings corresponding to the set value data type and the set value are possible and operation for the set
values are shown below.
Setting Value
Data Type of
Received Value
Data Type of the Received Value
Not Entered
Text String (Enter KO)
Text String
Direct
Input
Indirect
Input
16 bit integer [0 or 1](Enter K1)
Single-precision Real Number

[32 bit](Enter K4)
: Setting Possible
X: Setting Not Possible
-: Item where direct value input
in FB is not possible
16 bit integer (1 word)

0 or 1
-3276832767
Direct
Indirect
Direct
Indirect
Input
Input
Input
Input
Error 3*1. Error 3*1. Error 2/3/6
Error 2/3/6
Operation
Operation 1 Operation 1
1
Error 3*1.
Error 2/3 Error 2/3 Error 2/3 Error 2/3

Error 2/3
Error
Error
Error
Error 1/3*1. Error 1/3*1.
1/3*1.
1/3*1.
1/3*1.
32 bit integer (2 words)
Single-precision Real
Number
Direct
Indirect
Input
Input
Direct
Input
Indirect
Input
Error 2/3/6
Error 2/3/6
Error 7*1.
Error 7*1.
Error 4*1.
Error 1*1.
Error 4*1.
Error 5*1.
Error 1: CPU operation error occurred due to a value conversion failure

Error 2: CPU operation error occurred due to a text string operation command
Error 3: Irregular value sent
Error 4: As a result of value conversion, an unexpected value was sent (Only the lower byte was sent)
Error 5: As a result of value conversion, an unexpected value was sent (A single-precision real number was sent as a
32 bit integer value)
Error 6: An error code was generated by a NULL non-detection when the set value data length was checked
Error 7: The sent value changed to 0 or 1 (0 when the lower byte is 0, 1 when the lower byte is not 0)
Operation 1: The sent value changed to 0 or 1 (0 when the sent value is 0, 1 when the sent value is not 0)
* * For details of the conversion processing operation, refer to QCPU Programming Manual: Common Commands
Edition.
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Usable Native Commands That Can Be Sent With P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SendCmd
Native commands that can be sent by this program are shown below.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Native Command Name

LF
TF
RF
WF
DF
GF
SJ
8
9
10
11
12
13
TJ
RJ
WJ
DJ
GJ
RB
14
RI
15
16
17
18
19
WB
WI
GV
SI
SF
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SS
GI
RS
WS
TS
SL
GL
SO
GO
SE
SW
31
32
33
34
RT
SM
Get Connections
Get Expr
35
36
37
38
Get Filelist
Put Live
Put Portnum
Put Timeout
39
40
41
Put Update
Put Watch
Put XML
Description
Loads the specified job from In-Sights flash memory and makes it the active job.
Saves the current job into In-Sights flash memory.
Reads the job from the specified In-Sight flash memory.
Sends the job to In-Sights flash memory.
Deletes the specified job or cell data (.CXD) file from In-Sights flash memory.
Returns the file name of the job currently active in In-Sight.
Loads the job from one of the job slots within In-Sights flash memory and makes it
the active job.
Saves the current job in the job slot specified within In-Sights flash memory.
Reads the job from the specified In-Sight job slot.
Sends the job to the In-Sight job slot specified within In-Sights flash memory.
Deletes the job from the slot specified within In-Sights flash memory.
Returns the ID of the job currently active in In-Sight.
Sends the current image from In-Sight to a remote device in ASCII hexadecimal
format (80 characters/line).
Sends the current image from In-Sight to a remote device in ASCII hexadecimal
format (80 characters/line).
Sends image data from a remote device to In-Sight.
Sends image data from a remote device to In-Sight.
Returns the value included in the specified cell.
Sets the control included in the cell to the specified integer value.
Sets the edit box control included in the cell to the specified floating point number
value.
Sets the edit box control included in the cell to the specified text string.
Returns In-Sight sensor information.
Reads In-Sight system setting data.
Sends system setting data from a remote device to In-Sight.
Saves In-Sights settings to the proc.set file.
Prevents unauthorized changes to In-Sights IP address.
Returns the security status of In-Sights IP address.
Sets In-Sight to the online or offline mode.
Returns In-Sight online.
Triggers the specified event.
Triggers the specified event and returns the response after completion of the
command.
Resets c. This command is the same as physically turning on the power again.
Sends the text string to In-Sights spreadsheet via the native mode connection.
Returns the current connection information for In-Sight.
Returns the parameter or value included in the cell specified by the row and line
address, as well as the state of that cell.
Returns the number of files and each file name stored in In-Sight memory.
Turns the live load mode ON or OFF.
Specifies the port In-Sight uses for data or image forwarding via the network.
Specifies the amount of time (milliseconds) to maintain the port connection from the
client when sending or receiving is not being carried out.
Refreshes the GUI (spreadsheet, image display, and cell graphics).
Returns the value included in the specified cell when the cell is refreshed.
Specifies whether or not to format the output result of the native mode command with
XML.
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The native commands that can be sent by this program following the native command Put XML are shown below.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Native Command Name

EV GetCustomize
EV
GetDeEnergizeOutputs
EV GetDiscreteInput
EV GetDiscreteOutput
EV GetEIPSingleAttribute
EV GetFTPSettings
EV GetHostTable
EV MSBuffer
14
15
16
EV GetNetwork
EV GetSerialPort
EV GetStartup
EV GetUserList
EV
SetDeEnergizeOutputs
EV EditRegion
EV SetEIPSingleAttribute
EV SetFavorHostTable
17
18
EV SetFTPSettings
EV SetSerialPort
Description
Reads the settings of the Customize dialog box from the GUI of In-Sight 3000/3400.
Returns the Turn off the output power when offline setting specified by the Discrete
output setting dialog box.
Returns the information set in the Discrete input setting dialog box.
Returns the information set in the Discrete output setting dialog box.
Returns the class and the instance attributes of In-Sight EtherNet/IP.
Returns the information set in the FTP settings dialog box.
Returns the information included in the In-Sight host table dialog box.
Returns the machine status data stored in one of the buffers (begins with 0) attached
to the 8 indices within the machine status stack
Returns the information set in the Network settings dialog box.
Returns the information set in the Serial port settings dialog box.
Returns the information set in the Startup dialog box.
Returns the information set in the User list dialog box.
Changes the Turn off output power when offline setting of the Discrete output
setting dialog box.
Changes the cell settings that include the EditRegion function.
Sets the class and the instance attributes of In-SightEtherNet/IP.
Activates or deactivates the Give higher priority to the host table than DNS option of
the In-Sight host table.
Changes the FTP settings dialog box settings.
Changes the Serial port settings dialog box settings.
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Example of Using the FB Library
Example of Operating In-Sight With Sequencer

The following is an example of operating In-Sight using QJ71E71-100.
Select and use jobs stored in In-Sight.
(1) System configuration
QJ71E71-100
Q Series Sequencer
Unit
Q06HCPU
Power
Windows
Personal computer
In-Sight
Micro
(2) Device list
External input (command)

Device
FB Name
Application (when turned ON)
M100
Establish connection with In-Sight request
M110
Operation job change request
M120
Assess image request
M130
Symbolic tag value acquisition request
M140
Symbolic tag value change request
M150
Acquire In-Sight online/offline status request
M160
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_Online
In-Sight online request
M170
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_Offline
In-Sight offline request
M180
Save job request
M190
Send native command request
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External output (confirmation)

Device
FB Name
Application (when turned ON)
D10
Outputs the error code generated during connection with In-Sight.
D11
Outputs the error code generated when the job file is changed.
D12
Outputs the error code generated during image assessment and

assessment result acquisition.
D13
Outputs the error code generated during symbolic tag value acquisition.
D14
Outputs the error code generated when the symbolic tag value is
changed.
D15
Outputs the error code generated during online/offline status acquisition.
D16
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_Online
Outputs the error code generated when In-Sight goes online.
D17
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_Offline
Outputs the error code generated when In-Sight goes offline.
D18
Outputs the error code generated when the job file is saved in
In-Sights flash memory.
D19
Outputs the error code generated during native command sending and
receiving.
D100
Outputs the image assessment result.
D200
Outputs the symbolic tag value.
D400
Outputs the value change result for symbolic tags.
D500
Outputs the current status for In-Sight (online/offline).
D600
Outputs the native command send result.
Data register
Device
FB Name
Application
D300
Specifies the type of value to set in the symbolic tag.
D301
Specifies the type of set value set in D300.
D5500
Enters the image assessment frequency.
D5501
Enters the image assessment result.
D5502
Writes data on the image assessment result (50 words or less).
R0
Saves data on the image assessment result.
(3) Input job file name

External input (command)
FB Name
Job Name
Job Description
Description written in D5500 or later with the MC

protocol
xy-ja.job
Positioning
Trigger frequency, image assessment result,
inspection
positioning assessment result
inspect-ja.job
Inspection
Trigger frequency, image assessment result
IDCode-ja.job
QR code reading
Trigger frequency, image assessment result, QR

code details
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(4) Example of Use Settings
Common settings
Input output items
Value
Description
H0
Specifies the unit installation XY address of the

QJ71E71-100 that carries out communication.
Connection No.
K1
Specifies the connection No. for communication with

In-Sight.
For details, refer to 1.4.3.
Timeout limit setting
K0
Enter the length of the timeout (in seconds) when

communication with In-Sight is broken.(30
seconds in this example.)
Logon user
FB Name
User Name
Password
operator
FB Name
Job Name
Job Description
xy-ja.job
Determines positioning.
xy-ja.job
Determines positioning.
FB Name
Tag Name
Description
Pattern_1. Accept threshold
Threshold for a pass/no pass determination
Pattern_1. Accept threshold
Threshold for a pass/no pass determination
(NULL password)
Input job file name
Input symbolic tag name
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(5) FB Library Example

(a) P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_LogOn (Establish Connection with Vision System)
Logs on to In-Sight using the user name operator and password NULL password.
Turns ON when a
connection with
In-Sight is
established.
Enters the user name

for logging on.
Enters the password

for the user name.
(b) P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_LoadJob (Select, Change and Activate Jobs)

Changes the job to xy-ja.job.
Turns ON when the job

is changed.
Inputs the job file name

to be changed.
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(c) P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_TriggerAcq (Acquisition of Image Assessment Result)

Assesses the image and receives the result.
Turns ON when the

image is being
assessed.
Saves the image

assessment results to
the file register.
After the image is

assessed, the
positioning inspection
result is saved to the
file register.
Resets to "0" when the

upper limit of the file
register is exceeded.
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(d) P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_GetData (Acquisition of the Symbolic Tag Value)

Acquires the value of symbolic tag Pattern_1. Accept threshold value.
Turns ON when the

symbolic tag value is
acquired.
Acquires the value and

inputs the tag name.
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(e) P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetData (Symbolic Tag Value Change)

Changes the value of symbolic tag Pattern_1. Access threshold value.
Turns ON when the

symbolic tag value is
changed.
Inputs the tag name for

which the value will be
changed.
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(f) P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_GetStatus (Online/Offline Status Acquisition)

Acquires the status of In-Sight.
Turns ON when the

current status of
In-Sight
(online/offline) is
acquired.
(g) P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetOnline (Put Vision System Online)

Puts In-Sight online.
Turns ON when
In-Sight is put online.
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(h) P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SetOffline (Take Vision System Offline)

Takes In-Sight offline.
Turns ON when
In-Sight is taken
offline.
(i) P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SaveJob (Save the Active Job in Flash Memory)

Saves the current job as file name xy-ja.job.
Turns ON when saving

the job to In-Sight's
flash memory.
Enters the job file

name for saving.
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(j) P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_SendCmd (Native Command Send/Receive)

Sends the native command GI, and acquires the sensor information.
Turns ON when saving

the job to In-Sight's
flash memory.
Enters the native

command for sending.
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(k) Processing example when an image is assessed in the sensors hardware trigger input port
Cautions
When image assessment is conducted in the sensors hardware trigger input port, the settings for the job description must
be changed.
P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_TriggerAcq cannot be used in conjunction with the hardware trigger input port to conduct image
assessment.
Remove the b contact point SM400 when actually in use.
Saves the image

assessment results to the
file register.
Resets to "0" when the

upper limit of the file
register is exceeded.
The method for setting the file register is described on the next page.
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(1) File register settings
To set the file register, open the PLC File tab in PLC Parameter, and set the File Register items.
In the above example, the file register is created within the sequencer CPU.
Following setting, click the End button.
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FB Library Reference Manual for In-Sight QnH/QnU CPU QJ71E71-100 Connection

Reference Manual Revision History

1. Change due to a language review of the entire sentence

Correction of the number of connected units described in 1.3 System Configuration

1. Addition of version update history for each FB due to internal FB correction

FB Library Function Contents

Establishes the connection between the QJ71E71-100 module and the

Acquires the data held by In-Sight.

Changes the data held by In-Sight.

Acquires the current status of the In-Sight Vision System (online/offline).

Puts the In-Sight Vision System online.

Takes the In-Sight Vision System offline.

Sends the selected native command and receives the results.

System Configuration Example

Use Version 1.09K or later

Q series sequencer Ethernet unit

Cognex In-Sight series

In-Sight Vision System

PoE (Power over Ethernet) unit

Power is supplied to the Cognex In-Sight series via an ethernet

Ethernet hub 100BASE-TX

An ethernet hub is not essential. Operation is possible even with

Windows personal computer

Used when connecting to the In-Sight series using EasyBuilder.

Cognex EasyBuilder Version 4.3

Used when connecting with In-Sight and for programming settings.

1: Regarding Serial Nos. of high performance models

Settings for the QJ71E71-100 Ethernet Unit

This section explains the QJ71E71-100 settings used by this program.

Use GX Works2 to program the following items.

Enter in accordance with the installation unit No.

(2) Network No.

Enter in accordance with the network configuration.

(3) Station No.

Enter in accordance with the network configuration.

(4) Your IP address

Set the IP address of the ethernet unit.

(5) Initial Timing setting

Select Always wait for OPEN (Communication possible at STOP time).

(6) Enable Online Change

Check the checkbox.

The following screenshot is from GX Works2.

Initial Settings for the QJ71E71-100 Ethernet Unit

Dest. Confirmation Start Interval

Open Settings for the QJ71E71-100 Ethernet Unit

(1) TCP Communication Settings

(2) MC protocol settings

Use GX Works2 to program the 3 Connection Open settings.

Essential Cognex EasyBuilder Settings for Using FB

Use EasyBuilder to program the following network settings.

Make the following settings in In-Sight EasyBuilder.

Set the IP address of Cognex In-Sight to 192.168.0.1 so the IP address

(2) Subnet Mask

Set the subnet mask in In-Sight EasyBuilder to 255.255.255.0.

(3) Telnet Port number (decimal number)

Set to 3000 in In-Sight EasyBuilder.

(1) Click Start and select Run.

P+Cognex-In-Sight-E71_LogOn (Establish Connection with Vision System)

1: QCPU-A (A mode) cannot be used.

No. of Steps (Max.)

Universal models: 963

Version 1.09K or later

Pulse execution type (multiple scans)