Ocular Robotics RobotEye VISION REV25 User Manual
RobotEye VISION REV25
User Manual
Ocular Robotics Pty. Ltd.
Level 3, 12-14 Ormonde Pde
Hurstville NSW 2220
Australia
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Date
Notes
12/07/2011
10/04/2013
Initial Release
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1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Basics............................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 System Components .......................................................................................................................... 2
2.1.1 RobotEye VISION REV25 Unit ............................................................................................... 2
2.1.2 RobotEye VISION REV25 System ......................................................................................... 3
2.2 What You Need .................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Handling and Transportation ........................................................................................................ 4
2.4 Initial Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.4.1 RobotEye VISION REV25 Unit ............................................................................................... 5
2.4.2 RobotEye VISION REV25 System ......................................................................................... 7
2.5 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.6 Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.7 Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 12
2.7.1 Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................... 12
3 General Description ................................................................................................................................. 13
3.1 Electrical .............................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Power .................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 RobotEye VISION REV25 Unit ............................................................................................. 13
3.2.2 RobotEye VISION REV25 System ....................................................................................... 13
3.3 Mechanical .......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.4 Ethernet ............................................................................................................................................... 18
3.4.1 RobotEye VISION REV25 Unit ............................................................................................. 18
3.4.2 RobotEye VISION REV25 System ....................................................................................... 18
3.4.3 Network Topology ................................................................................................................... 19
3.5 Optical ................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.5.1 Field of View ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.5.2 Camera Mounting ..................................................................................................................... 22
3.5.3 Camera Focus and Aperture ................................................................................................. 23
3.5.4 Modulation Transfer Function ............................................................................................ 23
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4 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Introduction 1
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1 Introduction
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The REV25 User Manual is provided as a guide to the connection, configuration and safe
use of the Ocular Robotics REV25 Vision System. For development of custom software
applications for use with the REV25 system see the RobotEye Network Interface
Manual, RobotEye API Reference Manual, or contact Ocular Robotics.
Chapter 2 Basics, describes the initial setup and basic use of the REV25 including
information on cleaning, maintenance and safety. Chapters 3 General Description
presents a system description in terms of the system’s Mechanical and Electrical
properties and its communication and power interfaces.
CAUTION - USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
SIGNIFICANT RISK OF INJURY. IT WILL ALSO VOID YOUR WARRANTY
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2 Basics
IMPORTANT – Before connecting the power to this system or
attempting to operate it in any way, read and follow all instructions
regarding safe operation of this system contained in section 2.5.
2.1 System Components
2.1.1 RobotEye VISION REV25 Unit
Figure 2.1 – RobotEye VISION REV25 Unit Packing List
The Ocular Robotics RobotEye VISION REV25 unit is supplied standard with the
following components, each of which can be seen in Figure 2.1:
1. The RobotEye VISION REV25 Unit.
2. Motor Power Amplifier Board.
3. 2-Axis Motion Controller Board.
4. Installation & documentation disk.
5. Cable Harness.
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2.1.2 RobotEye VISION REV25 System
Figure 2.2 – RobotEye VISION REV25 System Packing List
The Ocular Robotics RobotEye VISION REV25 System is an RobotEye VISION REV25
Unit mounted in an IP65* enclosure with power connector and dual Ethernet
connectors for RobotEye control and camera communication with the following
components, each of which can be seen in Figure 2.2:
1. The RobotEye VISION REV25 System.
2. REV25 power cable.
3. Cat-5e Ethernet cable (*optional).
4. Installation & documentation disk.
* To maintain the IP65 enclosure rating after installing or accessing the camera the base plate must be
replaced and base plate screws correctly tensioned
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2.2 What You Need
In order to operate the REV25 Vision unit and system, you will need:
1. Power supply – A 24 volt DC 10 Amp power supply with a continuous current
capacity of 10 Amps.
2. A suitable C-mount camera – Ocular Robotics can supply and mount a range of Allied
Vision Technologies GigE cameras, see the ordering info tab on the RobotEye VISION
REV25 product page of the Ocular Robotics website.
3. Ethernet cable – A standard Ethernet cable (Cat5e or Cat6) is needed for control and
communication with the REV25 system.
4. Camera communications cable – All cameras supplied by Ocular Robotics have a
GigE communications interface.
5. A computer with a Windows or Linux operating system with one free 100 Megabit
Ethernet port.
2.3 Handling and Transportation
Avoid handling the RobotEye using the scanning head. This may result in mechanical
damage and misalignment of the sensor.
When transporting, make sure the RobotEye head will not be subject to large external
loads and stresses.
Figure 2.3 – REV25 Handling Zones
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2.4 Initial Setup
NOTE – The robot eye head must be handled with extra care
during transport and installation. External loads exerted on the
head may result in damage.
2.4.1 RobotEye VISION REV25 Unit
Follow the steps below to set the REV25 unit up for use on a computer with a Windows
or Linux operating system. The library version number and system IP address shipped
with your system should be noted on the supplied Certificate.
Figure 2.4 Wiring and connections for the REV25 Unit
1. Connect Cable Harness (16 pin to 10/6 pin cable) between controller and amplifier
board.
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