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pictor® N Publisher & distributor Vision & Control GmbH Mittelbergstraße 16 98527 Suhl, Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 3681 7974-0 Telefax: +49 (0) 3681 7974-33 www.vision-control.com Name of the document 999.994.899.10-en-1.0 Version: 1.0 Date of first issue 01.12.2016 Date modified Copyright Transmittal and reproduction of this document as well as utilization of its contents and communication thereof to others without express authorization are prohibited.
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pictor® N Device Order no. 3-12-503 ® pictor N413C-ETH 3-12-504 ® pictor N420M-ETH 3-12-505 ® pictor N420C-ETH Accessories PLC/Power cable Designation Description Order no. HRS female 12 pin, 4-40-223 ® pictor PLC/Power cable 5 m without connector HRS female 12 pin, 4-40-224 ®...
pictor® N About these Instructions ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS These instructions contain important information required to operate the device safely, appropriately and economically. These instructions must be read completely and carefully in order to avoid hazards and the need for repairs, and to reduce downtimes and lengthen the service life of the device. The instructions must always be present at the operation site.
pictor® N Safety SAFETY 2.1 Representation of Warning Notices Warning instructions appear at the relevant places in the document to warn of impending hazards. Each warning instruction is introduced by a key word and colour highlighted. The key word indicates the degree of danger. "...
pictor® N Safety 2.2 Safety Instructions Read through these safety and installation instructions and store them in a safe place before starting to use the device. Safety instructions warn of general hazards. Knowledge of the basic safety instructions is the basic prerequisite for the safe handling and fault-free operation of the device.
pictor® N Product Description PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Intended Use The device is intended for use solely as an intelligent camera for machine vision in the field of automation technology. The device may only be used in enclosed areas. Safe, trouble-free operation of this device is conditional upon its proper transport and storage, mounting, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
pictor® N Product Description 3.3 Scope of Delivery Cables are required to operate the device. Because of the many configura- tions, the cables are listed in the accessories rather than included in the scope of delivery. Designation Quantity ® Device pictor Product DVD with: •...
pictor® N Product Description 3.7 LED Indicator Lights ® On the front of the pictor N, there are eight LED indicator lights that indicate specific operating states of the intelligent camera. Out 3 Power Trig in Out 2 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 In 0...
pictor® N Packaging and Transportation PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION NOTICE The device contains high-quality, shock-sensitive components. Shock stresses can damage the device! • Do not expose the device to strong variations in temperature. • After storage and transport, allow the device to adjust slowly to the ambient temperature at the place of use.
pictor® N Installation and Mounting INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING NOTICE Damage to the device through overheating. • The device must not be operated if it is covered or in packaging. • Make sure there is enough clearance for air circulation around the device.
pictor® N Installation and Mounting 5.2 Mount Accessories: Mounting Lens 1. Hold the device securely. 2. Remove the protective cap from the lens mount. For C-mount lens, screw on the CS/C-mount adapter (included in the scope of delivery) hand tight. For M12 mount lens, screw on the M12 adapter (accessories) hand tight.
pictor® N Operation OPERATION NOTICE ® • The pictor N device is powered by an extra-low voltage. • Comply with the safety regulations for the operation of electrical instal- lations. NOTICE Damage to the cable • Comply with the specified minimum bending radius. •...
pictor® N Operation 6.1 Connecting Ethernet Cable The following steps must be carried out in an electrically dead state. 1. Insert the 6-pin Hirose socket of the Ethernet cable into the LAN plug on the device. 2. Connect the RJ45 plug to a free Ethernet interface on the host computer or the network.
pictor® N Operation 6.1.2 Interface All devices have an Ethernet interface for communicating with a host computer or network. IP configuration in the as-supplied state During the start, the device searches for a DHCP server in the LAN. If no DHCP server is available in the LAN, Ethernet interface is automatically configured with the fixed IP address.
pictor® N Operation 6.2 Connecting PLC/Power Cable NOTICE The maximum permissible current per connector contact is limited. (see chapter 8.2 “Electrical Parameters” on page When using the digital outputs, the operating I/O supply voltage must be connected to all connector contacts (pins 1, 2 and 9). •...
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pictor® N Operation Pin assignments 11 12 View: Plug to camera Colour Allocation Open cable end 12 - 24 V PLC I/O supply voltage red/blue 12 - 24 V Camera operating voltage black pink IN 1 Digital input 1 yellow OUT 3 Digital output 3 green...
pictor® N Operation 6.3 Digital Inputs and Outputs Connection to PLC / trigger inputs External Switch, Relais, PLC, Light Barrier, etc. 12 - 24 V GND (Black Cable) Inside Camera Figure 8: Connection of digital inputs (PLC IN/TriggerIN) • 2 digital inputs •...
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pictor® N Operation Connection to PLC / trigger outputs 12 - 24 V (Red Cable) 12 - 24 V Relais, Motor, etc. GND (Black Cable) Inside Camera Figure 9: Connection of digital outputs (PLC OUT/TriggerOUT) • 4 digital outputs • 1 trigger output •...
pictor® N Operation 6.4 Software If the device is connected via the Ethernet interface, it can be immediately controlled, parameterised and configured with the software. Minimum requirements of the computer • Operating systems: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 - in each case 32/64 bit version (Windows RT is not supported) •...
pictor® N Operation Start Up The operating software can be started by double clicking the icon on the Desktop or by selecting it from the start menu. Registration is not required. Updating The software version which is current at the time of delivery is always supplied with the device.
pictor® N Maintenance and Technical Support MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT 7.1 Maintenance The device is maintenance-free. Depending on the operating environment, the device may have to be cleaned. Cleaning the outer face • Clean the outer surface with a damp cloth or a brush. •...
pictor® N Technical Data TECHNICAL DATA 8.1 General Parameters 8.1.1 Device Parameters Properties Casing material Aluminium, anodised Casing dimensions 80 mm x 45 mm x 20 mm Weight 175 g Degree of protection IP 20 III, for the operation of separated Protection class extra-low voltage 8.1.2 Processor...
pictor® N Technical Data 8.1.3 Image Recorder ® pictor N403M-ETH and N403C-ETH Parameters Properties CMOS Sensor 1/4” e2v EV76C541 Type monochrom color (Bayer filter) Number of pixels 752 (H) x 480 (V) Frame rate 125 full video frames per second (fps) Pixel size 3.38 (H) x 2.16 (V) µm²...
pictor® N Technical Data ® pictor N420M-ETH and N420C-ETH Parameters Properties CMOS Sensor 1 1/8” EV76C570 Type monochrom color (Bayer filter) Number of pixels 1600 (H) x 1200 (V) Frame rate 55 full video frames per second (fps) Pixel size 4.5 (H) x 4.5 (V) µm²...
pictor® N Technical Data Digital outputs (PLC OUT/TriggerOUT) Parameters 12 V 24 V I/O supply voltage Output current per output 400 mA Output current for all outputs identical to the operating voltage 8.3 Ambient Conditions Parameters Operation Storage/transport Temperature 0 °C to + 50 °C - 20 °C to 60 °C Air humidity max.
pictor® N Disposal DISPOSAL The device is RoHS-compliant. Packaging and ancillary packaging material can and should be recycled. The product itself must not be disposed of in the household waste. Instructions for the proper disposal of old devices can be obtained from the manufacturer, local sales partner or relevant national authority.
pictor® N Declaration of Conformity 10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Directive 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility) dated 26 February 2014 We herewith declare that the device described below, by virtue of its design and construction and moreover in the type brought onto the market by us, conforms to the relevant safety and health requirements of the EC Directive 2014/30/EU.
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