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Adept SmartVision EX User’s Guide P/N: 09353-000, Rev B January, 2010 5960 Inglewood Drive • Pleasanton, CA 94588 • USA • Phone 925.245.3400 • Fax 925.960.0452 Otto-Hahn-Strasse 23 • 44227 Dortmund • Germany • Phone +49.231.75.89.40 • Fax +49.231.75.89.450 Block 5000 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 • #05-12 Techplace II • Singapore 569870 • Phone +65.6755 2258 • Fax +65.6755 0598...
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The information contained herein is the property of Adept Technology, Inc., and shall not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior written approval of Adept Technology, Inc. The information herein is sub- ject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Adept Technology, Inc. This manual is periodically reviewed and revised.
XP Embedded computer that is compatible with Adept’s SmartController line of products. For inspection applications, the Adept SmartVision EX unit is designed to be a “plug-and-play” vision system. Using an IEEE-1394 or a GigE camera, along with Adept’s PC-based vision software, the unit is a complete industrial vision solution.
• AdeptSight 3 (Adept ACE-based vision software) • Drivers for Basler cameras (IEEE 1394 and GigE) and the PCIe I/O card The Adept SmartVision EX is designed to run Adept ACE software. Adept does not support applications other than Adept ACE.
• 24 VDC power supply to power the Adept SmartVision EX (see “24 VDC Power Specifications” section on page If you are using the Adept SmartVision EX with a SmartController, you can use 24 VDC power from the SmartController to power the Adept SmartVision EX. See “Connecting an Adept SmartVision EX to a SmartController”...
Chapter 1 - Introduction Related Manuals This manual covers the installation and startup of an Adept SmartVision EX system. There are additional manuals that cover programming the system, reconfiguring installed components, and adding other optional components. The following manuals (available on the Adept Document Library CD-ROM provided with each system) provide information on advanced configurations and system specifications.
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If the Adept SmartVision EX is used with equipment other than the equipment with which it was evaluated for standards compliance, you might not be in compliance with those standards.
Mounting the Adept SmartVision EX Space Around the Chassis When the Adept SmartVision EX is installed, you must allow 10 mm at the back of the unit and 13 mm on the sides of the unit for proper air circulation.
The following sections cover each mounting option. Rack Mounting To rack-mount the Adept SmartVision EX in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, install the optional mounting brackets on the side, as shown in the following figure. These brackets must be ordered separately; they do not come with the Adept SmartVision EX.
Mounting the Adept SmartVision EX Panel Mounting To panel-mount the Adept SmartVision EX, install two brackets on each side at the rear of the unit, as shown in the following figure. Use the brackets and screws from the bracket kit.
Chapter 3 - Installation Desktop Mounting To table-mount the Adept SmartVision EX, install two brackets on each side near the bottom of the unit, as shown in the following figure. These brackets must be ordered separately; they do not come with the Adept SmartVision EX.
Connecting Power Stack Mounting To stack-mount the Adept SmartVision EX, install two brackets on each side of the units, as shown in the following figure. Use the brackets and screws from the bracket kit. The Adept SmartVision EX, Adept SmartController, and Adept sDIO all share the same footprint, and can be stacked in this way.
24 VDC, 6.66 A, 150 W NOTE: The power requirements for the user-supplied power supply will vary depending on the configuration of the Adept SmartVision EX and connected devices. A minimum configuration requires 3.0 A at 24 VDC. However, a 24 V, 6 A power supply is recommended to allow for additional current draw from connected devices, such as external IEEE 1394 devices and digital I/O loads.
Use the Adept-supplied connectors to connect the user-supplied 24 VDC power supply to the Adept SmartVision EX. 1. Locate the 24 VDC connector that is shipped with the Adept SmartVision EX. See the following figure. Use 14 or 16 gauge wire to connect the 24 VDC power supply to the Adept SmartVision 2.
Grounding Point Figure 3-7. Chassis Grounding Point In Europe, the mounting and all terminations of the Adept SmartVision EX must be performed in accordance with European Standard EN 60204, Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines, to maintain compliance.
The Adept SmartVision EX has only one 24 VDC plug. The other units have two. If you are connecting peripherals to the Adept SmartVision EX, you may need to run a dedicated 24 VDC cable to the Adept SmartVision EX, rather than tapping power from the controller.
Connectors and Indicators The Adept SmartVision EX, shown in the following figure, can connect to many different peripherals and other Adept products. This section describes the connectors and indicators available. Figure 4-1. Adept SmartVision EX Connectors The following table summarizes the Adept SmartVision EX connectors: Table 4-1.
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Table 4-1. Adept SmartVision EX Connectors and Indicators Connector or Indicator Description Connect the Adept SmartVision EX DVI cable to a monitor. See “Connecting a Monitor” section on page Connect the Adept SmartVision EX VGA cable to the VGA “Connecting a Monitor” section on connector on a monitor.
24 VDC jack. The user-supplied 24 VDC power supply connects here. The mating connector is supplied with the Adept SmartVision EX unit. The ports available in the expansion slots will vary, depending on what you order. Table 4-2. Adept SmartVision EX Expansion Slots...
Figure 4-2. PS/2 Connectors Serial I/O Connectors The Adept SmartVision EX has two serial ports that you can use to communicate with external devices at baud rates of up to 115 Kbaud. NOTE: When you are using RS-232 communications, the length of the serial cable should not exceed 15 meters (50 feet).
To connect a monitor with a VGA connector or a DVI connector: • Connect the monitor to the VGA (blue) connector on the Adept SmartVision EX • Connect the monitor to the DVI (white) connector on the Adept SmartVision EX.
24 VDC Power Power Switch The front panel power switch turns on or off 24 V power to the Adept SmartVision EX. Pressing this switch while the power is on, shuts down Windows and powers off the Adept SmartVision Ground Connector The front panel ground point can be used to terminate the shield when a shielded 24 VDC power cable is used.
• Rack-mounting brackets • Desk-mounting brackets (Brackets for panel-mounting and stack-mounting are included in the bracket kit.) Expansion Slot Options The Adept SmartVision EX has two expansion slots, which support the following PCIe card options: • Basler 1394a card 2 ports per card •...
Ethernet ports. Four ports will support up to four cameras at the full GigE speed of 1000 Mbit/s each. An Adept SmartVision EX that is connected to a SmartController or network will have one built-in Ethernet port available, and one more for each GigE expansion card in the unit.
These optional products are also available for use with digital I/O: • Terminal Block, with DB50 jack and individual terminals for user wiring. DB50 jack connects to the HPDB50 port on the I/O card in the Adept SmartVision EX or XDIO port on a SmartController. (09438-000) •...
Figure 5-4. Typical User Wiring for Output Signals Installing PCIe Cards The Adept SmartVision EX provides two expansion slots for PCIe cards. This section gives instructions for installing a PCIe card. 1. Remove the top cover of the Adept SmartVision EX.
NOTE: GigE cards do not need a 24 V power connection. A GigE camera, however, requires 24 V supplied at the camera. The I/O card does not require a 24 V power connection. Adept SmartVision EX User’s Guide, Rev B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
9. Run the tests in “PCIe Card Check” on page 47 after installing any PCIe cards. 10. Reinstall the Adept SmartVision EX top cover. Adept SmartVision EX User’s Guide, Rev B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Figure 5-7. USB Dongle In the event that you purchase additional licenses after you have received your Adept SmartVision EX unit, you will need to replace your existing dongle with a new one. The instructions for replacing the dongle follow: 1.
• Verify that inputs and outputs are recognized by Adept ACE software Starting Adept ACE and Creating an Example Workspace 1. Turn on the Adept SmartVision EX unit and wait for it to finish booting. 2. Double-click the Adept ACE icon on the desktop.
For Basler GigE cameras, connect an Ethernet cable between the camera and the GigE PCIe card. NOTE: GigE cameras requires a separate DC power cable (Hirose) to the camera. Adept SmartVision EX User’s Guide, Rev B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Virtual Camera object in the left pane to open the object editor and create a tab for it. a. Click Configuration > Device. b. Click the down arrow, to display the available devices. Adept SmartVision EX User’s Guide, Rev B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Adept SmartVision EX or Adept ACE are not recognizing the I/O card. Minimum Adept ACE Revision The driver for the Adept SmartVision EX PCIe I/O card is shipped concurrent with Adept ACE 2.2 (image part number 28962-203) and later.
Refer to the Adept ACE User’s Guide for information on using numeric variables for programmatic control of the I/O card. Adept SmartVision EX User’s Guide, Rev B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Adept SmartVision EX Configuration The configuration of a Adept SmartVision EX unit can be managed remotely, from an attached PC running the SmartVision EX Utility, or locally, from the unit itself, using Windows. The SmartVision EX Utility is supported on: •...
1. Start > Programs > Adept Technology > SmartVision EX > SmartVision EX Utility Client The utility operates on a single Adept SmartVision EX unit. To select a specific Adept SmartVision EX unit, run Scan, and then click on the name of the unit you want to configure.
Adept SmartVision EX unit is rebooted. Display Name You can assign a name to each Adept SmartVision EX unit on your network, to help you identify which unit you’re working with. 1. Select an Adept SmartVision EX unit by clicking on its current name.
Network Settings opens a window for configuring network interface cards (NICs) in the selected Adept SmartVision EX. Clicking on the Network Settings icon opens a window that displays the available network interface cards. There are two NICs on each Adept SmartVision EX motherboard.
Write Filter If you ever need to upgrade the Adept ACE software, you will first need to unlock the write filter, and reboot the Adept SmartVision EX unit. The unit will then boot with the C: drive write filter unlocked.
Install ACE The Adept ACE software can be upgraded for the selected Adept SmartVision EX unit by connecting the Adept SmartVision EX to a PC that has the upgrade software. The upgrade will re-install the Adept ACE software. 1. Connect the PC with the upgrade software to the Adept SmartVision EX.
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The utility will display a status bar as it upgrades Adept ACE: 4. When the installation is completed, the utility will display a window saying that the Adept SmartVision EX unit is being rebooted. Click OK. Adept SmartVision EX User’s Guide, Rev B...
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Chapter 7 - Adept SmartVision EX Configuration The utility will boot with the write filter unlocked, and the new version of Adept ACE displayed: 5. Click Lock, then Reboot. This will boot with the C: drive, containing the Adept ACE software and the Windows XPe OS, protected.
Figure 7-4. Configure ACE Service The write filter on the Adept SmartVision EX must be unlocked to run Configure ACE Service. Adept SmartVision EX User’s Guide, Rev B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
View Hardware Information View Hardware Information displays the part number of the operating system. Figure 7-5. VIew Hardware Information The write filter on the Adept SmartVision EX does not need to be unlocked to run this. Local Configuration Upgrading Adept ACE This section covers the procedure for upgrading Adept ACE from the Adept SmartVision EX on which it resides.
A window will display the current status of the write filter. Setting the IP Address NOTE: The Adept SmartVision EX runs XP embedded, so you change the IP address the same way as you would on a PC. NOTE: This change will only be permanent if the file-based write filter was disabled when the Adept SmartVision EX last booted.
Checking the Licenses on the Dongle You can see what has been enabled on a dongle with the following procedure: 1. Turn on the Adept SmartVision EX unit and wait for it to finish booting. 2. Double-click the Adept ACE icon on the desktop.
24 VDC, 6.7 A, 160 W Mean Well SP-150-24 24 VDC, 6.3 A, 150 W Astrodyne ASM150-24 24 VDC, 6.66 A, 150 W Adept SmartVision EX User’s Guide, Rev B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Dimensions Dimensions This section gives the dimensions and weight of the Adept SmartVision EX. Table 8-5. Physical Specifications Weight 2.69 kg (5.92 lbs) Dimensions: Width 328.9 mm (12.9 in.) Depth 185.4 mm (7.3 in.) Height 63.6 mm (2.5 in.) box only 69.4 mm (2.73 in.) with feet...
• IEEE-1394a x 2 ports • IEEE-1394b x 3 ports • GigE x 1 port • 50-pin I/O card x 1 port Adept SmartVision EX User’s Guide, Rev B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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IEEE-1394 cards licenses IP address Customer Service assistance network settings Scan desktop mounting digital I/O input signals input specifications Adept SmartVision EX User’s Guide, Rev B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Write Filter cable lock circuit protection status connector 26–27, 33, unlock ground 26, 33, Adept SmartVision EX User’s Guide, Rev B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...