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3D-A5000™ Series Sensors
Hardware Reference
2019 January 21
Revision: 9.5.0.7

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  • Page 1 3D-A5000™ Series Sensors Hardware Reference 2019 January 21 Revision: 9.5.0.7...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Legal Notices Symbols Cognex 3D-A5000 Sensors PC Requirements Supported Sensors Operating Conditions Hardware Installation Precautions Deploy the PC and the 3D Sensor LED Indicators Caution Labels I/O Cable Hardware Triggers Discrete Outputs Cleaning and Handling Regulations/Conformity: 3D-A5000 Sensors...

  • Page 3: Legal Notices

    Copyright © 2018. Cognex Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Portions of the hardware and software provided by Cognex may be covered by one or more U.S. and foreign patents, as well as pending U.S. and foreign patents listed on the Cognex web site at: cognex.com/patents.

  • Page 4: Symbols

    Symbols Symbols The following symbols indicate safety precautions and supplemental information: WARNING: This symbol indicates a hazard that could cause death, serious personal injury or electrical shock. CAUTION: This symbol indicates a hazard that could result in property damage. Note: This symbol indicates additional information about a subject. Tip: This symbol indicates suggestions and shortcuts that might not otherwise be apparent.

  • Page 5: Cognex 3D-A5000 Sensors

    The sensor projects a pattern on an area within the field of view of two enclosed cameras: Cognex software builds a 3D data structure representing the object from geometrically distorted images taken from the two cameras, which can then be viewed as a static 2D image or dynamically through a 3D viewing option: ...

  • Page 6: Pc Requirements

    Cognex 3D-A5000 Sensors PC Requirements Any PC you use with a 3D-A5000 sensor must meet certain minimum requirements. Cognex also makes recommendations for some components. Components Requirement Minimum:  4th generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor with 4 cores Recommended: 8th generation Intel Core i7 Processor with four physical cores (8 logical cores) Intel Xeon E5 Processor with six physical cores (12 logical cores) ...
  • Page 7 Cognex 3D-A5000 Sensors Specification 3D-A5005 3D-A5030 3D-A5060 Resolution X, Y = 42 - 44 µm X, Y = 195 - 199 µm X, Y = 361 - 454 µm Clearance Distance (mm) 1465 1400 The minimum distance required before the sensor will detect 3D features.

  • Page 8: Operating Conditions

    Cognex 3D-A5000 Sensors Operating Conditions Be aware of the general operating conditions of a 3D-A5000 sensor:  Specification Description Notes IP Rating IP65 Operating temperature range 0 - 40°C Accurate measurements in trigger mode: 22°C +/- 5°C Storage Temperature -10°C to 60°C Ambient Temperature 0°C to 40°C...

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Cognex ships your 3D-A5000 sensor with a power supply and cables for the GigE Vision cameras and I/O connections. See the section PC Requirements on page 6 for the minimum PC requirements to use with your 3D-A5000 sensor.

  • Page 10: Deploy The Pc And The 3D Sensor

    Hardware Installation Deploy the PC and the 3D Sensor Perform the following steps to deploy your PC and 3D-A5000 sensor:  1. Place your PC in a well-ventilated area. 2. Mount your sensor within cable-length of the PC. See Hardware Installation on page 9 for measurements of the mounting plate on the back of the sensor.

  • Page 11: Caution Labels

    Do not stare into operating projector. The intense light may be harmful to the eyes. Depending on how your mount the hardware in your production environment, the caution label might not be visible to anyone operating the sensor. Find additional English and non-English labels in the packaging with your Cognex hardware.
  • Page 12 Hardware Installation Use the non English label if the English label is not sufficient for your production environment. Place one or both labels in a place visible to anyone operating the sensor: ...

  • Page 13: I/O Cable

    I/O Cable I/O Cable The following table describes the 3D-A5000 I/O cable:  Signal Wire Color Number READY+ Yellow Reserved White/Yellow Reserved Brown READY- White/Brown TRIGGER_IN+ Violet TRIGGER_IN- White/Violet Reserved Reserved Black TRIGGER_OUT+ Green TRIGGER_OUT- Orange MISSED_TRIGGER+ Blue MISSED_TRIGGER- Grey Hardware Triggers The acquisition trigger input to the 3D sensor is opto-isolated, and the sensor will respond to a trigger event when the voltage difference between the TRIGGER+ and TRIGGER- inputs exceeds 10V.

  • Page 14: Discrete Outputs

    I/O Cable To configure the acquisition trigger as a sourcing input, connect the TRIGGER+ terminal to the high-voltage reference (24VDC) and the TRIGGER- terminal to the output of the photo-electric sensor. Trigger (Source) To configure the acquisition trigger as a sinking input, connect the TRIGGER- terminal to the low voltage reference (ground) and the TRIGGER+ terminal to the output of the photo-detector or PLC.
  • Page 15 I/O Cable MISSED_TRIGGER READY TRIGGER_OUT For example, the following figure contains a block diagram for the MISSED_TRIGGER signal:  Wiring for sourcing output:  MISSED_TRIGGER+ to load power (e.g. PLC +24VDC) MISSED_TRIGGER- to load (e.g. PLC sinking input ) and return (e.g. PLC ground) Wiring for sinking output: MISSED_TRIGGER+ to load (e.g.

  • Page 16: Cleaning And Handling

    To clean the outside of the 3D sensor housing, use a small amount of mild detergent cleaner or isopropyl alcohol on a cleaning cloth. Do not pour the cleaner directly onto the 3D sensor housing. CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean any Cognex product with harsh or corrosive solvents, including lye, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or gasoline.

  • Page 17: Regulations/Conformity: 3D-A5000 Sensors

    Note: For the most current CE declaration and regulatory conformity information, see the Cognex support site: cognex.com/support. Cognex 3D-A5000 series sensors meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. As with any electrical equipment, however, the best way to ensure safe operation is to operate them according to the agency guidelines that follow.

  • Page 18: For European Community Users

    For European Community Users For European Community Users Cognex complies with Directive 2012/19/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.

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