Microscan CMGC03C, CMG04, CMG13, CMG08, CMG50 User Manual

Visionscape® GigE Camera Guide

v4.1, November 2011

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Contents

PREFACE Welcome! v

Purpose of This Manual v

Manual Conventions v

CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1-1

Product Summary 1-2

Features and Benefits 1-3

Applications 1-4

Package Contents 1-4

Visionscape

CHAPTER 2 System Components 2-1

Basic Components 2-1

Visionscape

Front Panel 2-3

Rear Panel 2-3

Mode/Status LEDs 2-4

Important Label Information 2-4

Mounting and Wiring the Visionscape

Field I/O Wiring Examples 2-7

Input Opto Wiring 2-7

Output Opto Wiring 2-9

External Strobe and Sensor 2-11

Power Requirements 2-11

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GigE Camera Models 1-5

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GigE Camera 2-2

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GigE Camera 2-5

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Power Supply Wiring 2-11

Configuring Your Network Adapter for GigE Visionscape 2-23

How to Modify the dm.config File to Change Camera and System
Assignments 2-37

Visionscape GigE Network Configuration 2-62

CHAPTER 3 Optics 3-1

Optics 3-2

APPENDIX A Connector Pinouts A-1

Visionscape

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GigE Camera Connectors A-2

Power Connector A-2

Strobe and Trigger Connector A-3

Gigabit Ethernet Connector A-4

APPENDIX B Cable Specifications B-1

98-000129-01 Visionscape

98-000126-01 Visionscape® GigE Camera Strobe/Trigger M8-4 to Pigtail 5M B-3

98-000133-01 and 98-000134-01 Cat 6 Ethernet with Jack Screws to RJ45

High Flex B-4

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GigE Camera Power M8-3 to Pigtail 5M B-2

APPENDIX C Specifications C-1

Dimensions C-4

Spectral Sensitivity C-7

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Preface

PREFACE Welcome!

Purpose of This Manual

This manual contains detailed information about the Visionscape® GigE
Camera.

Manual Conventions

The following typographical conventions are used throughout this manual.

• Items emphasizing important information are bolded.

• Menu selections, menu items and entries in screen images are
indicated as: Run (triggered), Modify..., etc.

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Preface

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction

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Introduction

FIGURE 1–1. Visionscape

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GigE Camera

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Product Summary

Microscan GigE cameras are a range of cameras that are designed to
perform the imaging and image transmission functions in a Visionscape
PC based machine vision system that uses the GigE Vision standard for
image transfer.

The combination of Microscan GigE cameras and the Visionscape
software allows the development of cost-effective, easily-deployed
solutions for quality control, guidance or part identification.

Visionscape software, which offers an extensive array of built-in vision
processing tools, including Data Matrix and bar code reading, optical
character recognition (OCR), image processing, image analysis, and
feature extraction, flaw detection, object location, calibrated dimensional
measurements, and various custom processing options. Developed and
perfected on prior generations of machine vision systems, these tools
have already been successfully applied in thousands of production
installations worldwide.

Setup of a new vision application employing Microscan GigE camers is
performed on a host PC using the same powerful graphical application
environment as the rest of the Visionscape line. The patented
Visionscape step program architecture allows transfer of a vision
application program between systems using GigE Cameras and those
using the VS-1 Smart Camera, leveraging the end-user’s investment in
application development and training.

The Microscan GigE camera range includes cameras with resolutions
that range from VGA to QXGA. The range includes cameras with CMOS
and CCD sensors as well as cameras with color output capability.

All Microscan GigE cameras support C-mount lenses. The significant
features of the cameras physical configuration are as follows:

• Square camera body cross section with mounting points on all four
sides allows flexible mounting

• All cameras are supplied with an attached mounting bracket with ¼ ­20 thread

• Network connection with jack screws for positive cable retention

• Strobe/Trigger connection for direct trigger and strobe output

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• Power connection (8-to-30VDC)

• Strobe/Trigger and Power connections are standard M8 with positive
retention

Features and Benefits

Microscan GigE Vision:

• Low cost solutions for PC based machine vision

• High usable bandwidth for imaging

• Multiple camera support

• Use of low cost commodity components for image transfer

Features and Benefits

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Introduction

• Support for built in I/O at the PC

• Power over Ethernet option for VGA camera

Applications

• Part presence/absence

• Assembly verification

• Inspection

• Gauging

• Part location/orientation detection

• Alignment/guidance

• Automatic ID (Data Matrix, bar code, OCR)

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Package Contents

Before you install Visionscape software and connect your Visionscape
GigE Camera, please take a moment to confirm that the following items
are available:

• Visionscape GigE Camera — Your package contains one of the
available GigE Camera models listed on the next page (see
Table 1–1)

• Visionscape Software Installation CD

• Visionscape 4.1 License Key

• Required accessories such as a power supply or power cable and
CAT6 network cable

Visionscape® GigE Camera Models

Table 1–1 lists and describes the Visionscape GigE Camera models,
including acquisition modes and resolutions.

TABLE 1–1. Visionscape

Part Number

98-000113-01 CMGC03 VGA Mono CMOS 752 x 480 1/3” 60

98-000114-01 CMGC03C VGA Color CMOS 748 x 476 1/3” 60

98-000115-01 CMG03 VGA Mono CCD 656 x 494 1/3” 90

98-000116-01 CMG03C VGA Color CCD 656 x 490 1/3” 90

98-000141-01 CMG04 VGA Mono CCD – 1/2”

98-000117-01 CMG08 XGA Mono CCD 1032 x 776 1/3” 28

98-000118-01 CMG13 SXGA Mono CCD 1392 x 1040 1/2” 20

98-000119-01 CMG20 UXGA Mono CCD 1624 x 1236 1/1.8” 16

98-000120-01 CMG50 QSXGA Mono CCD 2448 x 2050 2/3” 15

98-000121-01 CMG03-P VGA Mono CCD POE 656 x 494 1/3” 90

Visionscape GigE
Camera Model

Sensor

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GigE Camera Models and Resolutions

Resolution

656 x 494 1/2” 57

Sensor
Size

FPS

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CHAPTER 2 System Components

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System Components

This section contains information about system components as well as
information to help you connect the Visionscape
information describes connectors, adapters, cables, pinouts, signals, and
network configuration.

Note: There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Basic Components

Table 2-1 lists the Visionscape® GigE Camera hardware components.

Note: CMOS Visionscape GigE cameras (CMGC03 and CMGC03c – 98­000113-01 and 98-000114-01) do not report trigger overrun (too-fast
trigger) conditions. These cameras should not be specified for high trigger
rate applications where overruns may occur.

TABLE 2–1. Visionscape

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GigE Camera. Specific

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GigE Camera Hardware Components

Part Number Description

Cameras

98-000113-01 Visionscape

98-000114-01 Visionscape

98-000115-01 Visionscape

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GigE Camera – VGA Mono CMOS

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GigE Camera – VGA Color CMOS

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GigE Camera – VGA Mono CCD

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TABLE 2–1. Visionscape

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GigE Camera Hardware Components (Continued)

Part Number Description

98-000116-01 Visionscape® GigE Camera – VGA Color CCD

98-000141-01 Visionscape

98-000117-01 Visionscape

98-000118-01 Visionscape

98-000119-01 Visionscape

98-000120-01 Visionscape

98-000121-01 Visionscape

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GigE Camera – VGA Mono CCD 1/2” Sensor

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GigE Camera – XGA Mono CCD

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GigE Camera – XSGA Mono CCD

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GigE Camera – UXGA Mono CCD

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GigE Camera – QSXGA Mono CCD

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GigE Camera – VGA Mono CCD POE

Starter/Evaluation Kit

98-000139-01 Visionscape

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GigE Starter/Evaluation Kit

Power Supplies

98-000138-01 Visionscape

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GigE Camera Power Supply

Cables

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98-000126-01 Visionscape

98-000129-01 Visionscape

GigE Camera Strobe/Trigger M8-4 to Pigtail 5M

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GigE Camera Power M8-3 to Pigtail 5M

98-000133-01 Cat6 Ethernet with Jackscrews to RJ45 High Flex 2M

98-000134-01 Cat6 Ethernet with Jackscrews to RJ45 High Flex 5M

I/O Boards

98-000130-01 PCIe DIO Card 16 In 16 Out Isolated with Cable and Terminal

98-000142-01 PCIe DIO Card 16 In 16 Out Isolated with Cable and Terminal (PNP) Current Sourcing

GigE Port Adapters

98-000124 GigE 4 Port Switch – POE Injection

98-000125 GigE Power Injector – 2 Inputs and 2 Outputs

98-000131 GigE 5 Port Switch

98-000140 Single Port GigE Network PCIe Interface Card

98-000132 Dual Port GigE Network PCIe Interface Card

GigE Licenses

GMV-VGL0-0DD0 Basic Visionscape

GMV-VGL0-1DD0 Basic Visionscape

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GigE License

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GigE License with Intellifind

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Front Panel

Figure 2–1 shows the front C-Mount Lens threads for the Visionscape®
GigE Camera.

FIGURE 2–1. Front Panel

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Rear Panel

Figure 2–2 shows the layout of the rear panel which contains the RJ45
socket for the Gigabit Ethernet network connection, an M8-3 connector
for power and an M8-4 connector for trigger and strobe signals.

FIGURE 2–2. Rear Panel

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Mode/Status LEDs

Figure 2–3 shows the mode and status LEDs.

FIGURE 2–3. Mode/Status LEDs

Table 2-2 describes the mode and status LEDs.

TABLE 2–2. Mode/Status LEDs

LED Color Function

Green Power On

1

2

Yellow Readout Active

Green Link Active

Green Flashing Receiving

Yellow Transmitting

Yellow/Red Flashing Receiving and Transmitting

Important Label Information

Each Visionscape® GigE Camera has its own label, which contains
important information about that camera.

• P/N – The Microscan part number of your Visionscape GigE Camera.

• S/N — The serial number of your Visionscape GigE Camera.

• MAC — The MAC address of your Visionscape GigE Camera.

• Type — The model type of your Visionscape GigE Camera.

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Mounting and Wiring the Visionscape® GigE Camera

• Mount the camera securely in its camera stand (not supplied).

• Make sure the camera is mounted at the correct distance for the
optics you’ve purchased.

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• Connect the Ethernet cable and the power cable to the Visionscape
GigE Camera. Connect the Visionscape
power supply or to the Visionscape GigE power supply.

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GigE Camera to a 24V

Mounting Using Front Block

Note: Do not insulate the mounting block. The mounting block of the
Visionscape
metal-to-metal contact is required for effective cooling. Refer to
Appendix C, “Specifications", for mounting block dimensions.

You can mount the Visionscape
located on the front, top, bottom, and each side of the front block, as
shown in Figure 2–4.

FIGURE 2–4. Locations for Mounting Using Front Block

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GigE Camera is part of the heat dissipation system, and

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GigE Camera using the M3 holes

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System Components

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¼-20 threaded
mounting hole
6 mm from edge

Top View

Side View

Length: 47 mm

Width: 36 mm

Mounting Using Base Mounting Plate

You can mount the Visionscape® GigE Camera using the base mounting
plate that is supplied with the camera (see Figure 2–5).

FIGURE 2–5. Base Mounting Plate

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Visionscape Digital I/O (DIO)

Visionscape Digital I/O (DIO)

Visionscape 4.1 supports interfaces to discrete digital signals from three
types of hardware. These are:

• VS-1 Smart Cameras

• Visionscape GigE cameras

• Visionscape PCIe Digital I/O boards

The DIO capability of the VS-1 Smart Camera is described in full in the
VS-1 Smart Camera Guide. That of the GigE cameras and the PCIe
boards is described below.

Visionscape GigE Camera I/O

Built-In Trigger Input 2

The Visionscape GigE cameras incorporate an input for a trigger signal
that can be used to initiate image acquisition.

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Figure 2–6 shows the input opto wiring (TrigIN) for isolated NPN and PNP
sources such as photo-eyes or PLC outputs.

FIGURE 2–6. Input Opto Wiring (TrigIN) for NPN and PNP Sources

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Trigger Signal Requirements:

Logic Low: 0 to 4.5 Vdc Logic High: 11 to 30 Vdc

Current Input: 20ma (typical) Trigger Delay: 3usec (Minimum) Trigger
Pulse Width: 2usec (Minimum)

DebounceHigh: 0 to 5 usecs (User-Defined)

DebounceLow: 0 to 5 usecs (User-Defined)

Built-In Strobe Output

The Visionscape GigE cameras incorporate an output for a strobe signal
that is coordinated with image acquisition.

Figure 2–7 shows the output opto wiring (Strobe ) for isolated outputs.

FIGURE 2–7. Output Opto Wiring (Flash) for Isolated Inputs

Flash Output Signal Response:

Logic Low: 0 to 4.5 Vdc

Logic High: 5 to 30 Vdc. (24Vdc @ 16ma recommended)

Flash Delay: 2usec (typical)

Note: Flash Off Time: ~ 40?sec.

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Visionscape PCIe Digital I/O Boards

Visionscape PCIe Digital I/O Boards

Extended discrete digital I/O is provided for GigE/PC based systems by
two PCIe (PCI Express) add-in boards. These boards both provide 16
channels in and 16 channels out of optically isolated I/O at 24 volts
nominal signal level.

The two boards are:

Part Number Description

98-000130-01 DIO Kit, Current Sinking Configuration, VS GigE I/O (NPN)

(L)

98-000142-01 DIO Kit, Current Source Configuration, VS GigE I/O (PNP)

(RL)

The DIO board should be specified according to the requirement of the
installation concerning the electrical interface to equipment such as PLCs
or sensors.

These boards are PCI Express bus-compliant interface board used to
provide a digital signal I/O function on a PC. They product can input and
output digital signals at 12 - 24VDC.They provide 16 opto-coupler isolated
inputs and 16 opto-coupler isolated outputs with digital filter function to
prevent wrong recognition of input signals and output transistor protection
circuit for surge voltage protection and over-current protection).

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98-000142-01 (Sourcing) 98-000130-01 (Sinking)

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Both DIO kits are supplied with a 1.5m cable (Shielded Cable with two 37-pin
D-Sub Connectors) for connection to a 32 DIN rail mount terminal strip,
the dimensions of which are shown below.

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The critical specification items for the two boards are listed below:

98-000142-01
(Sourcing)

Input Format Opto-isolated input

(Compatible with current
source output) (Negative
logic *1)

Number of Input Signal
Channels

Input Resistance 4.7k?

Input ON current 2.0mA or more

Input OFF Current 0.16mA or less

Response Time Within 200?sec

Output Format Opto-isolated output

Number of Output Signal
Channels

16 channels (all available for interrupts)(One
common)

(Current source type)
(Negative logic *1)

16 channels (One common)

98-000130-01
(Sinking)

Opto-coupler isolated
input (Compatible with
current sink output)
(Negative logic *1)

Opto-coupler isolated
open collector output
(current sink type)
(Negative logic *1)

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Output Voltage 35 VDC (Max.)

Output Current 100mA (per channel) (Max.)

Residual Voltage with
Output On

Surge Protector Zener diode RD47FM (NEC) or equivalent

Response Time Within 200?sec

External Circuit Power
Supply

Power Consumption 3.3VDC 350mA (Max.)

Operating Conditions 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation)

Bus Specification PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 1.0a x1

Dimension (mm) 121.69(L) x 110.18(H)

Connector 37 pin D-SUB connector (female) DCLC-J37SAF-

Weight 90g 130g

0.5V or less (Output current ? 50mA), 1.0V or less
(Output current ? 100mA)

12 - 24VDC (±10%)

20L9E (JAE) or equivalent

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Connector Pin Assignments are as shown below for each board.

98-000142-01 (Sourcing) 98-000130-01 (Sinking)

Using Input Points for Triggering Acquisition

Hardware input points located on the DIO board may be specified in the
Visionscape Acquire Step to trigger acquisition. Acquisition can be
specified on either the leading edge or trailing edge of a pulse. If the
Visionscape PCIe IO boards are used in this manner the following
procedure must be observed.

1. If leading (low-to-high, rising) edge triggering is specified the trigger

signal must be wired to one of the lower 8 input points (I-00 to I07) in
the diagram above – IN0 to IN7 in Visionscape

2. If trailing (high-to-low, falling) edge triggering is specified the trigger

signal must be wired to one of the upper 8 input points (I-10 to I-17) in
the diagram above – IN8 to IN15 in Visionscape.

This constraint is only applicable to Input points used as triggers in the
Acquire or the Digital Input Step. The Digital Input Step will report the
state of all 16 inputs at the time that it is called if no Data Valid signal is
assigned.

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Digital I/O Input Response Time

The response time of Visionscape to a change of an input signal is a
combination of the hardware and software response times. The hardware
response time for all inputs is within 200?s from voltage change on an
external pin to go through the optical isolation and be received by the PC.
Note that the optical isolation will invert the signals. For example, a high­to-low voltage transition will be seen by the software as a logical low-to­high transition.

The software response time varies by input pin and direction. Inputs 0-7
are tuned for a faster response on logical low-to-high transitions.
Conversely, inputs 8-15 are tuned for faster response on logical high-to­low transitions. Trigger signals should be connected to pins in which the
trigger direction matches the tuned response direction of the pin. The
software response for logical low-to-high transitions on pins 0-7 (or high­to-low transitions on pins 8-15) is approximately 100?s. The software
response time for the opposite transition of a logical high-to-low on pins 0­7 (or logical low-to-high on pins 8-15) is 10ms.

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Cycles can be less than 10ms without missing trigger events. 10ms
represents the longest delay for being notified of a transition. This is
relevant for IO Display Windows as the minimum update speed of the
visual indicators. It would also affect input triggers if they are set to use
the opposite edge from the direction it is tuned. For example, when using
pin 0 as a trigger on a logical high-to-low signal when that pin is tuned for
a fast logical low-to-high response time. In this case the trigger may occur
up to 10ms after the change of the signal state on the input pin.

The IO State datum of the Snapshot step reads the logical state of the
input pins at the time of an image acquisition and is not subject to the
10ms response time limitation.

If multiple inputs change states simultaneously, the processing of those
transitions is done sequentially. Therefore, the maximum response time to
a trigger is subject to the number of asynchronous triggers that may occur
simultaneously. The maximum response time to a trigger can be
approximated by the number of possible simultaneous transitions x 100?s
plus 200?s for the hardware response time. For example, if two inputs
change state simultaneously, the two transitions would be processed

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within 400?s this is calculated by taking the 200?s hardware response for
inputs + 200?s software response of the two changes at 100?s each.

The above diagram represents the scenario of 4 input triggers
transitioning simultaneously. After the voltage goes from high to low on
the pins 0-3, it can take up to 200?s for the computer to register the level
of inputs 0-3 and be read as logic highs. Once the logical low-to-high
transition has occurred, each trigger response can take 100?s to process.
In the case of 4 simultaneous transitions, it can take up to 600?s for the
last trigger response. If transitions occur simultaneously, the transitions
will be processed in an indeterminate order.

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Field Wiring for Current Sourcing Configurations

Input Wiring

The input circuits of interface blocks of the current sourcing DIO board is
illustrated in the image below. The signal inputs are isolated by opto­couplers (ready to accept current sinking output signals). The board
therefore requires an external power supply to drive the inputs. The
power requirement for each input pin approximates to 5.1mA at 24VDC
(or 2.6mA at 12VDC).

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Digital I/O Trigger Wiring

As noted above, the event notification on input lines is mono-directional.
Inputs 0 to 7 can be used as a low-to-high trigger only, while inputs 8 to 15
can be used as a high-to-low trigger. In cases where trigger events are
needed from both edges of a signal, the signal needs to be simultaneously
wired to a low-to-high sensitive input pin and a high-to-low sensitive pin
as shown in the above diagram. All 16 inputs are available for general
purpose reading when not used for triggering events.

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Connecting a Switch Input

Output Wiring

Visionscape PCIe Digital I/O Boards

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Connect the output signals to a current-driven controlled device such as a
relay or LED. The connection requires an external power supply to feed
currents. The board controls turning on/off the current-driven controlled
device using a digital value.

System Components

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The output circuits of interface blocks of the DIO-1616RL-PE are
illustrated above. The signal output section is an opto-coupler isolated
output (current source type). Driving the output section requires an
external power supply. The rated output current per channel is 100mA at
maximum. A zener diode is connected to the output transistor for
protection from surge voltages. A PolySwitch-based over-current
protector is provided for every eight output transistors. When the over­current protector works, the output section of the board is temporarily
disabled. If this is the case, turn of the power to the PC and the external
power supply and wait for a few minutes, then turn them on.

Important: When the PC is turned on, all outputs are reset to OFF.

Example of connection to an LED:

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Field Wiring for Current Sinking Configurations

Input Wiring

Connect the input signals to a device which can be current-driven, such
as a switch or transistor output device. The connection requires an
external power supply to feed current. The board inputs the ON/OFF state
of the current-driven device as a digital value.

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The input circuits of interface blocks of this product is illustrated in the
image above. The signal inputs are isolated by opto-couplers (ready to
accept current sinking output signals). The board therefore requires an
external power supply to drive the inputs. The power requirement for each
input pin is about 5.1mA at 24VD (about 2.6mA at 12VDC).

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Connecting a Switch

Output Wiring

Connect the output signals to a current-driven controlled device such as a
relay or LED. The connection requires an external power supply to feed
current. The board controls turning on/off the current-driven controlled
device using a digital value.

Output Circuit

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