Microscan Visionscape FrontRunner, User Manual

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Contents
vi Visionscape FrontRunner™ User’s Manual v4.1.3, April 2012
Saving Images and Records 4-8
Saving Current Image from the Part Queue 4-8
Saving All Images from the Part Queue 4-9
Saving Current Image with Graphics from the Part Queue 4-10
Saving All Images with Graphics from the Part Queue 4-10
Saving the Current Record from the Part Queue 4-11
Saving All Records from the Part Queue 4-12
Selecting the Default Folder Location 4-13
APPENDIX A
Creating a Good Image
A-1
Determining Field Of View (FOV) A-1
Selecting a Lens A-2
Illuminating the Part A-4
Lighting Considerations A-5
Types of Lighting A-5
Fluorescent Versus Incandescent Lighting A-6
Lasers A-7
Strobe Lights A-7
Diffuse Versus Point-Source Lighting A-7
Placement of Light Sources A-9
Front Lighting A-9
Side Lighting (dark field) A-9
Back Lighting A-10
Polarized Light A-10
Advanced Lighting A-11
DOAL A-12
CDI A-13
SCDI A-14
Aperture A-15
Depth of Field A-16
Lighting Tips A-16
Index