Pre-Deployment Checks

This section describes the pre-deployment checks that must be completed before entering project configuration and joint debugging.

The focus of this phase is to identify on-site risks in hardware, robots, tooling, electrical systems, and environment in advance, reducing the probability of rework in later stages.

Phase Goal

After this phase is completed, you should be able to confirm that on-site baseline conditions meet requirements for project configuration and joint debugging, and clearly identify issues that must be rectified first.

Entry Criteria

Before starting pre-deployment checks, it is recommended that the following conditions have been met:

  • Basic hardware installation and network connection are completed.

  • The camera can be connected normally and supports basic image acquisition.

  • The site has robots, tooling, and supporting electrical conditions in place.

Checklist Items

Before deploying an inline measurement solution, check required items one by one according to the table below.

Category Check Item Required Description

Camera-related checks

Installation

Yes

  • Check whether the camera is firmly installed, including:

    • Whether locating pins are used.

    • Whether mounting screws are tightened.

    • Whether thread-locking adhesive is applied on screws.

  • Confirm that the camera bracket is stable and does not wobble.

  • After confirmation, add witness marks on mounting bolts to indicate their installed positions.

Yes

Connect the UHP-140-GL camera used in the project in Mech-Eye Viewer, then set Capture Mode to Camera1 on the Parameters tab on the right. Camera1 should be installed on the far side of the flange to ensure measurement performance, as shown below:

Camera1

Connection

Yes

  • Camera cable, network cable, and external device connections are normal.

  • Keep appropriate slack at camera-side cable connectors.

When powering the camera with a DIN rail power supply, if the power cable is longer than 20 meters, set output voltage to 26 V to ensure stable power supply.

Intrinsic parameters

Yes

Use the intrinsic parameter tool in Mech-Eye Viewer to verify that intrinsic parameters (for example, focal length and distortion) meet project accuracy requirements.

Distance between camera and robot

Yes

Check whether the spacing between the camera housing and robot flange is too small, to avoid interference when adjusting robot trajectories.

Ambient light

Yes

Confirm whether on-site ambient light affects imaging quality.

Robot-related checks

Installation

Yes

Check whether the robot is firmly installed, including:

  • Whether locating pins are installed on the robot base.

  • Whether screws are tightened.

Zero point and repeat accuracy

Yes

Perform robot zero-point verification and check robot repeat accuracy.

Communication software packages

Yes

Check whether robot communication software packages are installed, including:

  • Standard interfaces for robot-vision communication.

  • Industrial protocol packages for PLC-robot communication.

Layout validation

Yes

Perform robot layout and reachability checks, including:

  • Check whether robot installation orientation is correct.

  • Confirm the robot can reach all measurement points, calibration sphere points, and reference ball points.

  • Ensure no interference occurs throughout the motion process.

Tooling-related checks

CAD model

Yes

Confirm that on-site tooling is consistent with the CAD model.

Installation

Yes

Check whether tooling is firmly installed, including:

  • Whether screws at the connection between tooling and floor are tightened.

  • Whether screws between tooling components are tightened.

Locating pin extension/retraction

Yes

Check whether locating pins extend/retract smoothly with no sticking or blockage.

Locating pin hardness

Yes

Confirm tooling locating pins have passed hardness testing and corresponding hardness reports are available.

Accuracy

Yes

If a tooling reference frame is required, confirm a CMM report is available and tooling accuracy meets requirements.

Whether clamp head blocks measurement hole

Yes

Check whether tooling clamp heads block measurement holes. Ensure more than half of each measurement hole remains unblocked.

Cylinder pressure regulator

Yes

Confirm each cylinder on tooling is equipped with an independent pressure regulator.

Whether all clamp heads can clamp effectively

Yes

Confirm clamp heads for multiple parts can clamp effectively, and proximity sensors can stably detect clamped status.

Mechanical checks

Part CAD model confirmation

Yes

Tooling is manufactured based on the latest part CAD version.

Datum design style

Yes

Confirm datum structures conform to design style, datum positions meet vision inspection requirements, and no interference with equipment occurs during inspection.

Coating color

Yes

Ensure color codes meet end-user requirements and technical agreement requirements.

Markings

Yes

Ensure all markings on tooling do not interfere with the actual inspection process.

Nameplate values

Yes

Ensure datum coordinate values on physical tooling nameplates are consistent with the inspection accuracy table.

Overall appearance

Yes

  • Ensure no collisions or dents.

  • Ensure weld seams are ground with no obvious welding slag residue.

  • Ensure no detached pins, washers, or burrs are present on tooling surfaces.

Rust prevention / golden paint

Yes

Ensure all tooling parts are rust-proofed as required, and golden paint surfaces are clear, uniform, and aesthetically acceptable.

Clamp head and clamping force

Yes

Ensure clamp heads properly contact part surfaces with suitable clamping force when material thickness is considered.

Brand list check

Yes

Ensure all mechanical component brands have been checked and comply with technical agreement requirements.

Cylinder opening angle

Yes

Ensure no mutual interference among movable parts, and cylinder opening angles meet requirements.

Electrical checks

Electrical cabinet and cable trunking

Yes

Ensure fixture electrical cabinet cables are neatly arranged, cable trunking covers are installed, and anti-cut strips are installed at metal trunking openings.

Yes

Ensure waterproof cable glands are installed at cable pass-throughs and no cable conductors are exposed.

Fixture wiring

Yes

Ensure all push buttons, sensor cables, and components are labeled.

Yes

Ensure cylinder open/close signals are consistent with drawings and nameplates.

Yes

Ensure wiring of rotary/moving mechanisms has cable clamps at upper ends to secure moving positions.

Yes

Ensure anti-spatter and high-temperature protection measures are applied to cables and sensor cables (silicone tube/glass fiber tube).

Yes

Ensure fixture wiring is tested using external 24 V power after completion.

Yes

Ensure magnetic switches of all cylinders are powered on and adjusted to clamped/open positions with clear markings.

Other checks

Vibration sources

Yes

Confirm whether there are obvious vibration sources on site (for example, punching machines and presses).

Part qualification status

Yes

Confirm whether parts used during tooling debugging are qualified parts.

Locating pin spare parts

Yes

Confirm whether spare locating pins are available on site.

Nominal values of reference balls

Yes

Confirm whether nominal values of tooling reference balls are consistent with nominal values in the tooling CMM report.

Welding light sources

Yes

Confirm whether welding light sources or strong direct light affect imaging quality on site.

Completion Criteria

After this phase is completed, the following conditions should be met:

  • All required checklist items in the table are confirmed, or clear rectification conclusions are documented.

  • No blocking issues remain that affect safety, image quality, reachability, or communication stability.

  • The site is ready to enter the Project Configuration and Deployment phase.

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