White Balance (Camera Image Input)

Set the white balance to make white objects look white by calibrating the color of images loaded from cameras.
By adjusting the white balance, the appropriate white color can be reproduced under any lighting conditions
Appropriate values can also be set automatically.
Note
  • Perform the white balance setting only when a color camera is used.
  • In the following cases, make sure to perform white balance.
    • When a new system is installed
    • When the camera or lighting is changed
    Since measurement results may vary with changes of the white balance setting, be sure to verify the operation after it has changed.
  1. In the item tab area, tap [White balance].
    White balance
  2. Shoot a white piece of paper or cloth.
  3. Tap [Auto].
    White balance - "White balance setting" area
    Note
    • When the "Too bright" or "Too dark" message is displayed, adjust the iris, shutter speed, gain and/or lighting conditions until "Automatic adjustment is possible" is displayed.
  4. Adjust the "R", "G" and "B" values as necessary.
    Item
    Set value
    [Factory default]
    Description
    White balance setting
    • R
    • G
    • B
    0.001 to 7.999 (R, G, and B)
    For FZ-SC
    [R=1.183]
    [G=1.000]
    [B=1.323]
    For FZ-SC2M
    [R=1.394]
    [G=1.000]
    [B=1.222]
    For FZ-SFC, FZ-SPC
    [R=1.145]
    [G=1.000]
    [B=1.1889]
    For FZ-SC5M
    [R=1.351]
    [G=1.000]
    [B=2.314]
    Adjust the white balance. Whiteness increases when the value of "R", "G", and "B" is increased.