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  • Page 1 VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual...
  • Page 2 INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OF DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKROBOT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS.
  • Page 3 TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. THE PERFORMANCE DATA IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON HIKROBOT'S INTERNAL RESEARCH/EVALUATION. ACTUAL DATA MAY VARY DEPENDING ON SPECIFIC CONFIGURATIONS AND OPERATING CONDITIONS AND HIKROBOT SHALL NOT BEAR THE CONSEQUENCES ARISING THEREFROM.
  • Page 4 Note important points of the main text. Available Model This manual is applicable to the VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller. Safety Instruction These instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the device correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
  • Page 5 VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual ● Do not drop objects on the device or vibrate it vigorously, and keep the device away from places with magnetic field interference. Avoid installing the device where the surface is subject to vibration or shock (ignoring this may damage the device).

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Overview ..........................1 1.1 Introduction ........................... 1 1.2 Key Feature ..........................1 Chapter 2 Appearance ......................... 2 2.1 Main Module Appearance ....................2 2.2 Extended Module Appearance ..................... 3 2.2.1 Light Source Extended Module .................. 4 2.2.2 IO Extended Module ....................
  • Page 7 VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 5 VC3000Pro Controller Settings..................24 5.1 Set Connection........................24 5.2 Set Main Module ......................... 25 5.3 Set Light Source Extended Module ..................25 5.4 Set IO Extended Module ..................... 26 5.5 Message Window ........................ 27 5.6 Enable Edge Detection ......................

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction The VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller adopts high performance CPU and supports 11-channel GPIO. It has multiple interfaces like GigE, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0. The vision controller can be installed with additional light source and IO extended modules. It is applicable to consumer electronics, food and pharmaceutical, transportation, and so on.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Appearance

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 2 Appearance 2.1 Main Module Appearance Figure 2-1 Main Module Appearance Table 2-1 Main Module Appearance Description Name Description It is used to power on/off the device. Press it shortly to Power power on the device, and long press it for 4 s to power off.

  • Page 10: Extended Module Appearance

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Name Description GND Hole It is used to connect ground wire. USB 2.0 Interface It is used to connect USB flash drive, portable HDD, etc. Serial Port It is used for serial communication. Screw Hole for Serial Port It is used to fix serial port.

  • Page 11: Light Source Extended Module

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual 2.2.1 Light Source Extended Module Figure 2-2 Light Source Extended Module Appearance Table 2-2 Appearance Description of Light Source Extended Module Name Description It is used to fix the extended module, and you should use M3 or M4 Screw Hole screw.

  • Page 12: Io Extended Module

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual 2.2.2 IO Extended Module Figure 2-3 IO Extended Module Appearance Table 2-3 Appearance Description of IO Extended Module Name Description It is used to fix the extended module, and you should use M3 or Screw Hole M4 screw.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Installation And Access To Device

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 3 Installation and Access to Device 3.1 Installation Preparation You need to prepare following accessories before installation. Table 3-1 Accessories Name Quantity Description It refers to the suitable power adapter that is included in Power Adapter the package.

  • Page 14: Vertical Mounted

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual 3.2.1 Vertical Mounted Steps 1. Use four M4 screws to vertically mount the main module to the mount plate. 2. Fix the main module to other mechanical structures via the mount plate. Figure 3-1 Vertical Mounting of Main Module 3.2.2 Horizontal Mounted...

  • Page 15: Install Extended Module

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Figure 3-2 Horizontal Mounting of Main Module 3.3 Install Extended Module Before You Start ● Make sure that the device in the package is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included.
  • Page 16 VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Figure 3-3 Install Extended Module to Main Module 2. Fix the device to the mount plate. – Use four M4 screws to vertically mount the device to the mount plate. – Use five M3 screws to horizontally mount the device to the mount plate.

  • Page 17: Access To Device

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Figure 3-5 Horizontal Installation 3.4 Access to Device You can operate the device on the monitor by connecting them via HDMI or VGA cable. Or, you can remotely access the device via the PC that is in the same network segment with the device.

  • Page 18: Chapter 4 Interface Description

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 4 Interface Description 4.1 Main Module Interface 4.1.1 Power Interface The device’s power interface is used to connect the power adapter. On the left side of the power interface has two 0 V connectors, you can select one to connect power supply negative. On the right side of the power interface has two 24 V connectors, you can select one to connect power supply positive.
  • Page 19 VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Type Name Description Cable Color DI 3 Opto-isolated input 3 Green Opto-isolated input signal Blue DI_COM ground DO 1 Opto-isolated output 1 Purple DO 2 Opto-isolated output 2 Black DO 3 Opto-isolated output 3...
  • Page 20 VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual DI_COM PNP Device Power Supply Signal Ground Signal Cable Figure 4-3 Connect to PNP Device NPN Device When connecting the main module to NPN device, it is recommended to use 4.7 kΩ pull-up resistor.
  • Page 21 VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Note ● When the main module's output sends signal to external devices, you need to select different wirings in accordance with their electrical features and NPN or PNP signal. ● If the external load is a coil type relay, make sure that there are backward diodes on both sides of the relay to protect it.

  • Page 22: Built-In Usb Interface

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual DO_GND_CNN PEXT_VDD_IN_CNN Power Supply Ground Power Supply Signal Ground Figure 4-7 Connect to PLC 4.1.3 Built-In USB Interface The main module has a built-in USB2.0 interface that is used to install dongle or USB flash disk. The location of built-in USB interface is shown below.

  • Page 23: Extended Slot

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Figure 4-9 mSATA Interface 4.1.5 Extended Slot The main module has a PCIe x16 extended slot that is used to connect frame grabber, graphics card, or motion card, etc. Note The extended slot may differ by device model, and the actual product you purchased shall prevail.

  • Page 24: Serial Port

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual 4.1.6 Serial Port The main module has two standard D-sub 9-pin communication interfaces. The serial ports are 2- channel RS-232 by default. Refer to the following table for the pin definitions. Note Serial ports correspond to COM 1 and COM 2 in the default operating system.

  • Page 25: Memory Slot

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual 4.1.8 Memory Slot The main module has two memory slots, and it is inserted with a 8 GB memory ram by default. You can add extra memory ram according to actual demands. Figure 4-13 Memory Slot 4.2 Extended Module Interface...
  • Page 26 VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Switch Figure 4-14 Switch Controlling Light Source PNP Device If PNP device is used to control the light source trigger interface, it is recommended to use 4.7 kΩ pull-down resistor. Power Supply Power Supply...

  • Page 27: Io Extended Module Interface

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Power Supply Power Supply U- 1- 2- 3- 4- 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+ U+ Ground Signal Ground Figure 4-16 NPN Device Controlling Light Source 4.2.2 IO Extended Module Interface The IO extended module supports 16-channel GPIO and NPN/PNP switching for output. The GPIO interface has 20 pins, and you can refer to the following table for pin definitions.
  • Page 28 VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual ● When the input electrical level type is low electrical level, the voltage range is from 0 V to 3 V. Note ● Wiring may differ when connecting the GPIO interface of IO extended module to different types of external devices.
  • Page 29 VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Opto-Isolated Output Wiring The opto-isolated output of the IO extended module can output NPN or PNP signal. Regarding opto- isolated output, different output electrical level types correspond to varied voltage ranges. Note When the IO extended module's output connects external devices, the voltage range of EXT is from 7 V to 24 V, and the output current of each pin cannot be larger than 40 mA.
  • Page 30 VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual 5 4 3 Figure 4-20 NPN Output Connecting External Load When the IO extended module's output connects with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), the wiring is as follows. If it is source type of PLC, the IO extended module should be set to output NPN signal.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 Vc3000Pro Controller Settings

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 5 VC3000Pro Controller Settings The VC3000Pro Controller allows you to set parameters of the main module, the IO extended module, and the light source extended module. When the Vision Controller is connected with the extended module, you can set its corresponding parameters.

  • Page 32: Set Main Module

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual 5.2 Set Main Module The GPIO settings allows you to detect the electrical level of the input signal, set output polarity, enable high or low electrical level, etc. Input Settings Go to GPI, click Detect, and you can view the electrical level of the input port.

  • Page 33: Set Io Extended Module

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Figure 5-3 Set Light Source Extended Module 5.4 Set IO Extended Module The IO extended module settings allows you to set the input and output parameters of the IO extended module. You can detect the electrical level of the input signal, select the output port and the output mode, and enable output, etc.

  • Page 34: Message Window

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Figure 5-4 Set IO Extended Module 5.5 Message Window The message window displays logs of the VC3000Pro Controller in real time. You can click Clear or Save to clear or save messages in TXT format.

  • Page 35: Chapter 6 Firmware Update Of Extended Module

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 6 Firmware Update of Extended Module You can use Light Board Firmware Utility to update the firmware of light source extended module and IO extended module. Steps 1. Select the corresponding COM port in Connection type.

  • Page 36: Chapter 7 System Reinstallation

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 7 System Reinstallation The default system of the vision controller is Windows 10. If the system exception occurs, or you need to use other systems, and then system reinstallation is required. You can reinstall system by connecting the vision controller to USB flash disk, USB optical disk driver, mobile hard disk, etc.

  • Page 37: Chapter 8 Faq (Frequently Asked Question)

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 8 FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) 8.1 Why the monitor screen is black? Problem The monitor screen is black. Solution ● Reconnect the HDMI or VGA cable. ● Reboot the device. ● After rebooting the device, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete, and press Delete quickly until the screen is turned on.

  • Page 38: Why Vc3000Pro Controller Can Run Extended Modules, But Setting Parameters Failed

    VC3000Pro Series Vision Controller User Manual Solution ● Check if the signal source has any edge signal trigger; check if the parameters are correctly configured (for example, filter parameter, mode configuration delay). ● If the electrical output level does not change, check if the wirings are correct (C port and G port need external power supply) and check if the parameter settings are completely enabled.
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