Vision System - ABB PickMaster Twin - PowerPac Applications Manual

2.2.3 Vision system

Overview
PickMaster PowerPac can acquire images and generate targets by using cameras
that communicate over Ethernet. An Ethernet network (network interface card,
cables, switches) is used for communication between the cameras and the Runtime
PC. Trigger/Strobe and power voltage is connected to a Hirose 12-pin/6-pin
connector on the camera housing. Preferably the power voltage to the Ethernet
camera is supplied from a separate source that is independent of the robot
controller.
Vision system requirements
The supported network card for Ethernet camera communication is Intel Pro/1000PT
Dual Port Server Adapter. Other network interface cards can work, but have not
been tested.
A Cognex USB license is required for the Gigabit Ethernet vision system. The USB
stick must be connected when Runtime is running.
The maximum number of cameras that can be used is ten.
Insert the vision network card in a free compatible PCI-express slot (PCI-express
x4, x8, or x16).
Color vision
Color vision is available as a standard function and has the following features:
The vision system has been tested with the Basler Scout ScA1300-32gc,
Basler Scout scA1390-17gm and Basler Ace acA1440-73gc cameras.
Application manual - PickMaster® Twin - PowerPac
3HAC064218-001 Revision: B
• connectivity for color cameras
• white balance calibration
• color filter configuration
Note
This allows you to define colour filters that will run as a prestep to PatMax
and Blob. The filter is available in Standalone, alignment, and sub inspection
modes.
© Copyright 2021 ABB. All rights reserved.
2 Installation
2.2.3 Vision system
21