HikRobot VC3000Pro Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual ...

Page 2: ...PRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION MERCHANTABILITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BY YOU IS AT YOUR OWN RISK IN NO EVENT WILL HIKROBOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS OR LOSS...

Page 3: ... equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interfer...

Page 4: ...ies Vision Controller Safety Instruction These instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the device correctly to avoid danger or property loss Caution In the use of the device you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation and region Use the power adapter provided by the official manufacturer For the specific requirements of the power adapter ...

Page 5: ...s in time Please understand that you are responsible for the reasonable configuration of all passwords and other related device security settings and properly keep your user name and password Please keep all original package materials of the device properly so that when a problem occurs use the package materials to pack the device and send it to the agent or return it to the manufacturer for dispo...

Page 6: ...reparation 6 3 2 Install Main Module 6 3 2 1 Vertical Mounted 7 3 2 2 Horizontal Mounted 7 3 3 Install Extended Module 8 3 4 Access to Device 10 Chapter 4 Interface Description 11 4 1 Main Module Interface 11 4 1 1 Power Interface 11 4 1 2 GPIO Interface 11 4 1 3 Built In USB Interface 15 4 1 4 mSATA Interface 15 4 1 5 Extended Slot 16 4 1 6 Serial Port 17 4 1 7 Remote Switch Interface 17 4 1 8 Me...

Page 7: ...ion 27 5 7 Reset Parameters 27 5 8 Reboot Hardware 27 Chapter 6 Firmware Update of Extended Module 28 Chapter 7 System Reinstallation 29 Chapter 8 FAQ Frequently Asked Question 30 8 1 Why the monitor screen is black 30 8 2 Why the system is blue screen or crashes or frequent reboots 30 8 3 Why there is no signal feedback of GPIO input and electrical level change 30 8 4 Why VC3000Pro Controller can...

Page 8: ... extended modules It is applicable to consumer electronics food and pharmaceutical transportation and so on 1 2 Key Feature Adopts Intel R CPU 8th generation CPU Provides expansion slot to connect with image frame grabbers Supports 11 channel GPIO and NPN PNP switching for output Adopts Intel R GigE interfaces for stable data transmission Built in USB interface for on site maintenance is optional ...

Page 9: ...tatus The indicator is solid green when the device is switched on 3 HDD Indicator It indicates HDD status The indicator is flashing red when the HDD reads and writes data 4 GPIO Interface It provides input and output function 5 Screw Hole for GPIO Interface It is used to fix GPIO interface 6 HDMI Interface It is used to transmit audio and video signals 7 GigE Interface It is used to transmit netwo...

Page 10: ...itch interface 17 USB 3 0 Interface It is used to connect USB flash drive portable HDD etc 18 Audio Interface It is used to transmit audio signal 19 Screw Hole It is used to fix the device and you should use M3 or M4 screw 20 Snap Fit Component It is used to connect extended module 21 Connection Hole It is used to connect main module with extended module 22 Connection Plug It is used to connect th...

Page 11: ...er extended module 4 Connection Plug It is used to connect the plug of extended module 5 Light Source Trigger Interface It is used to trigger external devices via this interface 6 Light Source Interface It is used to connect light source 7 Power Interface It provides power supply for light source extended module 8 DIP Switch It is used to switch the serial port No The serial port No ranges from CO...

Page 12: ...nother extended module 3 Snap Fit Component It is used to connect another extended module 4 Connection Plug It is used to connect the plug of extended module 5 GPIO Interface It provides input and output function 6 DIP Switch It is used to switch the serial port No The serial port No ranges from COM 11 to COM 12 and the corresponding DIP switch No is from 5 to 6 Note If you have multiple extended ...

Page 13: ...s and you need to purchase it separately 4 Bracket 1 It is used to mount the mount plate and you need to purchase it separately 5 Screws Several They are used to fix the device and are included in the package 6 Light Source Extended Module Optional 1 to 2 You need to purchase it separately 7 IO Extended Module Optional 1 to 2 You need to purchase it separately 3 2 Install Main Module It is easy to...

Page 14: ...main module to the mount plate 2 Fix the main module to other mechanical structures via the mount plate Figure 3 1 Vertical Mounting of Main Module 3 2 2 Horizontal Mounted Steps 1 Use four M3 screws to horizontally mount the main module to the mount plate 2 Fix the main module to other mechanical structures via the bracket ...

Page 15: ...e sure that the device in the package is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included Make sure that all the related equipment is powered off during the installation Steps 1 Install the extended module to the main module Note Make sure the corresponding parts of the main module are correctly connected with those of extended module ...

Page 16: ...Module 2 Fix the device to the mount plate Use four M4 screws to vertically mount the device to the mount plate Use five M3 screws to horizontally mount the device to the mount plate 3 Fix the device to other mechanical structures via the mount plate or bracket Figure 3 4 Vertical Installation ...

Page 17: ... the monitor by connecting them via HDMI or VGA cable Or you can remotely access the device via the PC that is in the same network segment with the device Note The default user name of the device is Administrator and the password is Operation666 For security it is highly recommended to change the default password for the first time use ...

Page 18: ...onnect power supply positive Figure 4 1 Power Interface 4 1 2 GPIO Interface The main module supports 11 channel GPIO and NPN PNP switching for output You need to use following GPIO cable when using GPIO interface Figure 4 2 GPIO Cable The device s GPIO Interface has 15 pins and you can refer to the following table for pin definitions Note You should refer to the table below and the label attached...

Page 19: ...al power Orange DO_GND_CN N Opto isolated output external power Yellow External OPEN GND Opto Isolated Input Wiring Regarding opto isolated input different input electrical level types correspond to varied voltage ranges When the input electrical level type is high electrical level the voltage range is from 4 V to 24 V When the input electrical level type is low electrical level the voltage range ...

Page 20: ...ut Wiring The opto isolated output of the main module can outputNPN or PNPsignal Regarding opto isolated output different output electrical level types correspond to varied voltage ranges Note When the main module s output connects external devices the voltage range of EXT is from 7 V to 24 V and the output current of each pin cannot be larger than 40 mA When the output electrical level type is hi...

Page 21: ...signal and connects external load like LED light relay buzzer etc its wiring is as follows External Load VCC VCC GND DO1 DO_GND_CNN PEXT_VDD_IN_CNN Figure 4 5 PNP Output Connecting External Load When the main module outputs NPN signal and connects external load like LED light relay buzzer etc its wiring is as follows External Load VCC VCC GND DO1 DO_GND_CNN PEXT_VDD_IN_CNN Figure 4 6 NPN Output Co...

Page 22: ... 0 interface that is used to install dongle or USB flash disk The location of built in USB interface is shown below Note The built in USB interface may differ by device model and the actual product you purchased shall prevail Figure 4 8 Built In USB Interface 4 1 4 mSATA Interface The main module has a built in mSATA interface that is used to connect the SSD Solid State Disk The location of the mS...

Page 23: ...xtended Slot The main module has a PCIe x16 extended slot that is used to connect frame grabber graphics card or motion card etc Note The extended slot may differ by device model and the actual product you purchased shall prevail Extended Slot mSATA Interface Figure 4 10 Extended Slot ...

Page 24: ...to COM 1 and COM 2 in the default operating system Figure 4 11 Serial Port Table 4 2 RS 232 Pin Definitions Pin No Description Pin No Description 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 SIN 7 RTS 3 SOUT 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 GND 4 1 7 Remote Switch Interface The device s remote switch interface is used to connect remote switch cable for remotely controlling the device Press it shortly to switch on the device and press it for ...

Page 25: ...to actual demands Figure 4 13 Memory Slot 4 2 Extended Module Interface 4 2 1 Light Source Extended Module Interface The light source extended module provides light source trigger interface and different external devices can control the light source via this trigger interface and SDK or Demo Note Wiring may differ when using different external devices to control the light source trigger interface ...

Page 26: ...s used to control the light source trigger interface it is recommended to use 4 7 kΩ pull down resistor PNP Power Supply Ground Signal Cable R VCC Power Supply U 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 U Figure 4 15 PNP Device Controlling Light Source NPN Device If NPN device is used to control the light source trigger interface it is recommended to use 4 7 kΩ pull up resistor ...

Page 27: ...to isolated output 2 DI 3 Opto isolated input 3 DO 3 Opto isolated output 3 DI 4 Opto isolated input 4 DO 4 Opto isolated output 4 DI 5 Opto isolated input 5 DO 5 Opto isolated output 5 DI 6 Opto isolated input 6 DO 6 Opto isolated output 6 DI 7 Opto isolated input 7 DO 7 Opto isolated output 7 DI 8 Opto isolated input 8 DO 8 Opto isolated output 8 DI_COM Opto isolated input signal ground DO_G Opt...

Page 28: ...ccording to the diagrams below PNP Device When connecting the GPIO interface of IO extended module to PNP device it is recommended to use 4 7 kΩ pull down resistor PNP Power Supply Ground Signal Cable R VCC Power Supply DI COM COM 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure 4 17 Connect to PNP Device NPN Device When connecting the GPIO interface of IO extended module to NPN device it is recommended to use 4 7 kΩ pull ...

Page 29: ...al level the voltage range is from 0 V to 0 4 V Note When the IO extended module s output sends signal to external devices you need to select different wirings in accordance with their electrical features and NPN or PNP signal If the external load is a coil type relay make sure that there are backward diodes on both sides of the relay to protect it You can design circuit diagram for other external...

Page 30: ...ended module s output connects with PLC Programmable Logic Controller the wiring is as follows If it is source type of PLC the IO extended module should be set to output NPN signal If it is sink type of PLC the IO extended module should be set to output PNP signal PLC VCC Signal Cable Power Supply Ground Power Supply DO EXT G 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure 4 21 Connect to PLC ...

Page 31: ...n between the main module and the extended module After connecting the extended module to the main modulephysically you can set the corresponding serial port No baud rate data bit stop bit and parity bit on the VC3000Pro Controller and click Connect Figure 5 1 Set Connection Note The serial port No is related with the DIP switch The serial port No ranges from COM 11 to COM 12 and the corresponding...

Page 32: ...ort you selected will turn into red color If you click Disable it will turn into green color Figure 5 2 Set Main Module 5 3 Set Light Source Extended Module The light source extended module settings allows you to set light source related parameters You can select specific light source port set its duration and brightness etc Note Make sure that the light source extended module has connected to the...

Page 33: ...s respectively Click Apply after settings Note The range of Trigger Delay and Debouncer Time is both from 0 ms to 65535 ms Click Detect in Input Signal Detection to get the electrical level of the input port Red color stands for the high electrical level and green color stands for the low electrical level Output Settings In Output Settings you can set these parameters Polarity Port Mode Electrical...

Page 34: ...clear or save messages in TXT format Figure 5 5 Message Window 5 6 Enable Edge Detection Enable Edge Detection allows you to view the input edge signals and its quantity via Message window in real time 5 7 Reset Parameters In Others you can click Reset to reset all parameters you set in the VC3000Pro Controller 5 8 Reboot Hardware You can click Reboot to reboot the hardware and the device will res...

Page 35: ...xtended module Steps 1 Select the corresponding COM port in Connection type 2 Click Connect in Connection check 3 Click ARROW in Load file to select the updating file 4 Click Start to update firmware Figure 6 1 Firmware Update of Extended Module Note The GUI of Light Board Firmware Utility may differ by versions Contact the technical support to get the Light Board Firmware Utility and updating fil...

Page 36: ...u need to set in BIOS as follows Method 1 Power on the vision controller and press DELETE to enter BIOS setting window Enter Save Quit sub menu find USB device you use and start system reinstallation Method 2 Power on the vision controller and press DELETE to enter BIOS setting window Go to Advanced CSM Configuration and set Boot option filer to Legacy only Enter BOOT sub menu and set Boot Option ...

Page 37: ...default system of the device is Windows Embedded Standard 10 64 bit 8 2 Why the system is blue screen or crashes or frequent reboots Problem The system is blue screen or crashes or frequent reboots Solution Reboot the device Long hold F8 to enter the security mode after powering on delete or uninstall the software or driver that is installed before and then reboot the device Try to solve the probl...

Page 38: ...e device and check if the IO port is burned out 8 4 Why VC3000Pro Controller can run extended modules but setting parameters failed Problem Mismatch between the serial port No and the DIP switch No that is set as ON Solution Check if there is correct corresponding relation between the serial port No and the DIP switch No that is set as ON The serial port No ranges from COM 11 to COM 12 and the cor...

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