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IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH
Dimbacher Str. 6-8
D-74182 Obersulm
T: +49 7134 96196-0
F: +49 7134 96196-99
M: info@ids-imaging.com
W: http://www.ids-nxt.com

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  • Page 1 IDS NXT Operation IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH Dimbacher Str. 6-8 D-74182 Obersulm T: +49 7134 96196-0 F: +49 7134 96196-99 M: info@ids-imaging.com W: http://www.ids-nxt.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.4 Transport ............................. 6 2.5 Correct disposal ........................... 6 3 IDS NXT Cockpit ..........................6 3.1 Installing IDS NXT Cockpit ......................6 3.2 Starting IDS NXT Cockpit ......................6 3.3 Logging on to the device ....................... 8 4 Overview ............................9 5 Dashboard ............................
  • Page 3 Operation: IDS NXT 7.3 Firmware update ........................19 8 Logbook ............................19 9 Website ............................19 Index ..............................21 November 2017...
  • Page 4: Preface

    1 Preface 1.1 Introduction IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH has taken every possible care in preparing this manual. We however assume no liability for the content, completeness or quality of the information contained therein. The content of this manual is regularly updated and adapted to reflect the current status of the software. We furthermore do not guarantee that this product will function without errors, even if the stated specifications are adhered to.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    The installation, inspection, maintenance, extension, and repair may only be done by authorized personnel. · The IDS NXT vision app-based sensor must be installed in such way that the specifications are met which are described in the manual. ·...
  • Page 6: Transport

    3.2 Starting IDS NXT Cockpit Start the IDS NXT Cockpit either via the icon on the desktop or under "Start > All prgrams > IDS > NXT > IDS NXT Cockpit". After launching, you will be in the “Device overview”. IDS NXT Cockpit scans the network for IDS NXT vision app-based sensors and lists them in this overview.
  • Page 7 If you have connected multiple sensors, the "Find me" button is useful. The corresponding IDS NXT vision app- based sensor then emits a brief acoustic and visual signal (device display flashes) to identify itself. The logon button takes you to the relevant device logon.
  • Page 8: Logging On To The Device

    This user profile provides shop floor employees, for example, with status information for a IDS NXT vision app-based sensor so that they can directly find information about fault conditions. The passwords for the "admin" and "service" user classes are "ids" when delivered. They can be...
  • Page 9: Overview

    1. Back to IDS NXT finder 2. Selection of the tabs "Dashboard", "Configuration" "Logbook" 3. Language selection and general information about IDS NXT Cockpit 4. Left navigation with different settings 5. Image view with capture date 6. Setting parameter of the camera 7.
  • Page 10: Configuration

    Operation: IDS NXT 6 Configuration The following settings can be changed using either the service or administrator profile. Camera settings: general parameters like exposure time, gain, and histogram General settings: device settings, date/time and device feedback Interfaces: settings for interfaces like RS-232 and inputs/outputs Vision App Manager: Managing vision apps 6.1 Camera...
  • Page 11: Lens Settings

    In the "Software" mode, image capture is triggered by a software command. The software command is signaled for example by an external client PC or a vision app. How to activate a software trigger via the REST interface is described in the manual "IDS NXT: REST API". November 2017...
  • Page 12: Trigger Type "Hardware

    · With the button, you can activate a software trigger manually in IDS NXT Cockpit. 6.1.3.3 Trigger type "Hardware" In the "Hardware" mode, image acquisition is activated via an external trigger signal.
  • Page 13: Trigger Type "Distance

    Operation: IDS NXT Trigger "Hardw are" In this trigger mode, the live image only shows an image if a trigger has been activated. In the live image, you can see the capture date of the last image in the lower right corner. Under "Lost Triggers", the lost triggers per second are displayed in relation to the captured images.
  • Page 14: Internal Lighting

    NOTICE! Optical radiation from visible LED light. Do not look into beam! Enables or disables the internal lighting of IDS NXT vision app-based sensor. The internal lighting is synchronized to the respective trigger mode. The image brightness is controlled by the exposure time.
  • Page 15: General Settings

    Audible feedback In delivery state, both the audible and visual feedback signals are deactivated. The IDS NXT can be configured to signal an audible feedback for different actions. The following feedbacks are possible: · Device errors ·...
  • Page 16: Interfaces

    NOTICE! Optical radiation from visible LED light. Do not look into beam! In addition to the audible feedback, you can activate the visual feedback for successful image processing. As visual feedback, the IDS NXT vision app-based sensor activates the green acknowledgement LED for a short time.
  • Page 17: Vision App Manager

    You can uninstall individual vision apps by clicking on . To delete the vision app, confirm the query. Vision apps pre-installed at delivery can be deleted. A factory reset restores the vision apps (see manual "IDS NXT: Setup"). November 2017...
  • Page 18: Administration

    User: Setting passwords for the different user classes. Firmware update: Uploading a new firmware. 7.1 Network In the "Network" area, you can set whether the IDS NXT vision app-based sensor automatically obtains the IP address via DHCP or set a static IP address. ·...
  • Page 19 9 Website In addition to the IDS NXT Cockpit, you can also visit a web page that displays status information on IDS NXT vision app-based sensor. To do this, enter the IP address of the device in your browser and log on to the device.
  • Page 20 Operation: IDS NXT Website w ith system status November 2017...
  • Page 21 Operation: IDS NXT - A - - I - Administration IDS NXT firmware enter IP network find user website IDS NXT Cockpit - C - install Camera log on exposure start gain user interface Configuration Image camera save general Image processing...
  • Page 22 Operation: IDS NXT Transport Trigger debouncing delay edge interruption Trigger mode distance freerun hardware software - U - intended User password - V - Vision App activate install manage November 2017...

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