Scan Edge Width

This processing item detects the position of the measured object by using the change in color within the measurement region. By dividing the measurement region, you can get the following values.
  • Specific width of the work
  • Average width of the work

Used for the following cases

  • When getting several widths of a measuring object
    Scan Edge Width - Overview
  • When getting width of a measured object
    Using a formula, the width of a measured object can be calculated with the difference between two edge positions.

Item List for Scan Edge Width

Scan Edge Width items are explained below.
Table: Item List for Scan Edge Width
Item Name
Description
Region setting
This item specifies the region to be measured.
Edge color specification
(for color cameras only)
This item specifies an edge color information to be detected.
Measurement
This item changes the measurement parameter as necessary when the measurement result is unstable.
The displayed items are different depending on whether your camera is a color or monochrome camera. Usually, the factory default value can be used.
[Measurement (Scan Edge Width)]
Judgement
This item specifies the judgement condition for measurement results.
[Judgement (Scan Edge Width)]
Output parameter
This item can be changed if necessary. Usually, the factory default value can be used.
Use the Output parameter to specify how to treat the coordinate.
[Output Parameter (Scan Edge Width)]