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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Product Description Features What Comes with a SmartVision MX? What Doesn’t Come with a SmartVision MX? 1.2 How Can I Get Help? Related Manuals Chapter 2: Safety 2.1 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions Alert Icons Special Information 2.2 What to Do in an Emergency / Abnormal Situation...
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Date Revised Content code May, 2016 Original release March, 2017 Added recommended Omron UPS units. Changed to OAT.css. Replaced dimension drawing in technical specifications. Expanded no-internet caution. Recommended vertical mounting. Corrected power input and consumption. Updated graphics for OAT logo and for better clarity.
It is compatible with the SmartController line of products, or can be used with our robots that don’t use a SmartController. For inspection applications, the SmartVision MX industrial PC is designed to be a “plug-and- play” vision system. Using a USB or GigE camera, along with ACE’s PC-based vision soft- ware, the unit is a complete industrial vision solution.
Standard RS-232 interface Both DVI-D and DVI-I ports USB ports can support a keyboard and mouse, for standalone operation DVI-D or DVI-I ports can support a monitor, for standalone operation What Comes with a SmartVision MX? Hardware The SmartVision MX includes: ®...
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7 Embedded ACE Sight 3 (ACE-based vision software) Drivers for Basler ACE cameras (USB and GigE) The SmartVision MX is designed to run ACE software. We do not support applications other than ACE. Options For details on options, see Options on page 33.
For details on getting assistance with your software or hardware, you can access the corporate website: http://www.ia.omron.com Related Manuals This manual covers the installation and use of a SmartVision MX. The following manuals provide information on safety, related products, advanced configurations and system spe- cifications. Table 1-1. Related Manuals...
The text following the signal word will specify what the risk is, and how to avoid it. Table 2-1. Alert Icon Meaning Icon Meaning This is a generic alert icon. Any specifics on the risk will be in the text following the signal word. This identifies a hazardous electrical situation. 14362-000 Rev. D SmartVision MX User's Guide...
All personnel who install, operate, teach, program, or maintain the system must read this guide, read the Robot Safety Guide, and complete a training course for their respons- ibilities in regard to the robot. Figure 2-1. Read Manual and Impact Warning Labels SmartVision MX User's Guide 14362-000 Rev. D...
The robot system must not be used for purposes other than described in the robot user’s guide. Contact your local Omron support if you are not sure of the suitability for your application. The user is responsible for providing safety barriers around the robot to prevent anyone from accidentally coming into contact with the robot when it is in motion.
Chapter 3: Installation The SmartVision MX should be shipped and stored in the supplied packaging, which is designed to prevent damage from normal shock and vibration. You should protect the package from excessive shock and vibration. For environmental specifications, refer to Environmental Specifications on page 29.
The screw length is determined by the surface being mounted to. Stack Mounting The SmartVision MX industrial PC can be stack-mounted on top of a SmartController, if there is one in the system, using two mounting brackets (14393-000) available as an option with the industrial PC.
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There are two sets of two threaded holes on each side of the ventilation holes on the sides of the SmartController case. See the following figure. 2. Screw the SmartVision MX industrial PC to the top of the brackets, using the mounting tabs on the bottom of the SmartVision MX.
Connect 24 VDC power to the input of the SmartVision MX. External Power Supply The SmartVision MX requires filtered 24 VDC power. It takes 4.2 A at 24 VDC. NOTE: You must provide your own power supply. Make sure the power cables and power supply conform to the specifications in the following table.
Use the supplied connector to connect the user-supplied 24 VDC power supply to the SmartVi- sion MX. 1. Locate the 24 VDC connector that is shipped with the SmartVision MX industrial PC. See the following figure. 2. Strip 7 mm of insulation from the end of the wire that connects to the positive output of the 24 VDC supply.
Figure 3-4. Ground for 24 VDC Cable Connections Table 3-4. 24 VDC Cable Connection Descriptions Item Description Attach shield from user-supplied cable to SmartVision MX using left wire slot in 24 VDC connector. Use connector supplied at this end of cable. Optional fuse.
3.5 Connecting Display, Keyboard, and Mouse To connect a display to the SmartVision MX industrial PC, use either of the DVI- ports. If you have a VGA display, you will need to use the DVI-I port with a VGA adapter.
Chapter 4: Connectors and Indicators The SmartVision MX, as shown in the following figures, can connect to many different peri- pherals. This section describes the connectors and indicators available. Camera Side Figure 4-1. SmartVision MX Camera-side Connectors Table 4-1. SmartVision MX Camera-side Connector Descriptions...
Power/IO Side Figure 4-2. SmartVision MX Power-side Connectors Table 4-2. SmartVision MX Power-side Connector Descriptions Item Description Power Button Not Supported Not Supported Audio In / Out Ports (not used by software) RS232 / RS485 Port RS232 Port Power Input Connector (9 to 36 VDC nominal, 4.2 A @ 24 VDC) HDD LED...
If the SmartVision MX is on a LAN that has Internet access, make sure there is a fire- wall between the LAN and the Internet in order to prevent unwanted and unau- thorized network traffic from reaching the SmartVision MX.
5.3 Checking the Licenses on the Dongle You can see what has been enabled on a dongle with the following procedure: 1. Turn on the SmartVision MX industrial PC and wait for it to finish booting. 2. Double-click the ACE icon on the desktop.
Embedded Standard 7, 64 Hard Drive 64 GB SSD 6.2 Environmental Specifications The SmartVision MX must be shipped and stored in a temperature-controlled environment. Refer to the following table. Table 6-2. Environmental Specifications Ambient temperature 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) Storage and shipment temperature –25 to 55°C (-13 to 131°F)
4 are PoE, up to 15.4 W/port USB 3.0 x 4 USB 2.0 x 2 One of these is used for the license dongle. DVI-D output DVI-I output RS232/RS485 port RS232 port Digital I/O (not supported) 14362-000 Rev. D SmartVision MX User's Guide...
2.7 W / 2.2 W 2.7 W / 2.1 W 3.1 W / 2.6 W sumption 2.0 W (PoE / AUX) Weight Approximately 90 g Bundeled Camera Cable, 10 m (14359-000) Cables Power I/O Cable, 10 m (09454-610) SmartVision MX User's Guide 14362-000 Rev. D...
Not Applicable Not Applicable 7.2 Mounting Options The SmartVision MX industrial PC can be ordered with brackets that let the user mount the industrial PC on top of a SmartController motion controller. Mounting Kits The following mounting kit is available (order separately).
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Bracket: 2 x 14393-000 M4 flat washer: 4 x 54000-96700 M4 lock washer: 4 x 54100-96700 M4x8 screw: 4 x 09664-008 M3 lock washer: 8 x 00782-000 M3x10 screw: 8 x 51020-65010 M3 flat washer: 8 x 54000-96500 SmartVision MX User's Guide 14362-000 Rev. D...
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