3.6.1 Communication ChannelsThe iVu Plus TG supports up to four communications channels. To access the channels, go to Main Menu > System >Communications.• Command Channel—a bi-directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII and enables otherdevices to remotely control the iVu Plus sensor and access sensor results• Industrial Ethernet—a bi-directional communication channel that allows the user to control the sensor and accesssensor results using Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, or PCCC protocol• Data Export—used to export selected inspection data to a remote device• Image Export—used to export inspection images to a remote deviceData export and command channel can be configured for either Ethernet or Serial I/O (but not both); image export is onlyavailable over Ethernet. The table below briefly summarizes valid communication channel configuration options.Command ChannelsScenario #1 Scenario #2 Scenario #3Ethernet Serial I/O Ethernet Serial I/O Ethernet Serial I/OCommand Channel Yes No No Yes Yes NoIndustrial Ethernet Yes No Yes No Yes NoData Export Yes No Yes No No YesImage Export Yes No Yes No Yes No3.7 Trigger ModesThe iVu Plus TG has five trigger modes that determine how the sensor captures and processes images:• External• Internal• Free Run• Industrial Ethernet Only• CommandSelect one of the trigger modes by accessing Main Menu > Imager > Trigger on the iVu touch screen display. Triggeron page 33 describes these trigger modes in more detail.iVu Plus TG Gen2 Image Sensorwww.bannerengineering.com - Tel: 763.544.3164 17
