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Datalogic T4 Series Hardware Manual

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Hardware Guide
Publication # 843-0149 (Rev E)

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  • Page 1 T4x-Series Hardware Guide Publication # 843-0149 (Rev E)
  • Page 2 U.S. and the E.U. ● All other trademarks and brands are property of their respective owners. Datalogic reserves the right to revise this publication from time to time and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCES ......................iii Conventions ....................... iii Reference Documentation ..................iii Patents ........................iii COMPLIANCE ......................iii Power Supply ......................iv HANDLING ......................... 5 GENERAL VIEW ......................7 RAPID CONFIGURATION ..................1 Step 1 – Assemble the Camera .................. 1 Step 2 –...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Ethernet Interface ..................... 28 Inputs ........................30 Outputs ........................34 TYPICAL LAYOUTS ....................37 Embedded (On-Board) GigaEthernet ................ 37 Ethernet Networks ....................38 6.2.1 External Trigger Ethernet Host .................. 38 6.2.2 Software Trigger Ethernet Host ................. 39 IMAGE CAPTURE FEATURES ................

  • Page 5: References

    CD. SUPPORT THROUGH THE WEBSITE Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.datalogic.com and click on the SUPPORT > Machine Vision category link. From this page you can select your product model from the dropdown list which gives you access to: •...

  • Page 6: Power Supply

    CE marking states the compliance of the product with essential requirements listed in the applicable European directive. Since the directives and applicable standards are subject to continuous updates, and since Datalogic promptly adopts these updates, therefore the EU declaration of conformity is a living document. The EU declaration of conformity is available for competent authorities and customers through Datalogic commercial reference contacts.

  • Page 7: Handling

    HANDLING The T4x-Series™ camera is designed to be used in an industrial environment and is built to withstand vibration and shock when correctly installed However, it is also a precision product and therefore it must be handled correctly before and during installation to avoid damage. •...
  • Page 8 HANDLING • Do not weld the camera into position. This can cause electrostatic, heat, or imager damage. • Do not spray paint near the camera. This can cause imager damage.

  • Page 9: General View

    GENERAL VIEW T4x-Series™ Camera Power Indicator LED Power, Serial Interface, and I/O Connector MAC Address label Ethernet Connector Ethernet Network Presence LED Not Used – No Connection Indicator Lights (see page 6) Reset and Camera Button Event (see page 6)

  • Page 11: Rapid Configuration

    RAPID CONFIGURATION 1 RAPID CONFIGURATION STEP 1 – ASSEMBLE THE CAMERA The first step to perform is to assemble any accessories that make up the T4x-Series™ camera. A lens must be used. A strobe or other external illuminator may be required. The camera must be disconnected from the power supply during this procedure.

  • Page 12: Step 2 - Connect The System

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE STEP 2 – CONNECT THE SYSTEM In the typical standalone layout shown in the figure below, an EtherNet host is connected to the camera. The camera can use an external trigger to signal image acquisition. The CBX is used to facilitate the connection between the camera and the host interface, external trigger, and optional input and output devices.
  • Page 13 RAPID CONFIGURATION CBX500 Terminals for T4x-Series™ The table below gives the CBX500 terminal block connectors. Use this table when the camera is connected using the CBX500. CBX500 Terminal Block Connectors Input Power Outputs Power Supply Input Voltage + Power Source - Outputs Power Supply Input Voltage - Power Reference - Outputs Earth...

  • Page 14: Step 3 - Mount And Position The Camera

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE STEP 3 – MOUNT AND POSITION THE CAMERA Mounting solutions are provided in Chapter 3 of this Hardware Guide. STEP 4 – FOCUS THE CAMERA Remove the lens cover. Attach the correct accessory lens for your application. Replace the lens cover, if needed.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION 2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The T4x-Series™ consists of 3 models—T40, T47, and T49. All models feature a 1.1 GHz processor, 256 megabytes of flash memory, integrated Gigabit Ethernet, and a right-angle mount. The T40 provides a 640 x 480 pixel image at 60 frames per second using a 1/3” CCD imager.

  • Page 16: Indicators And Keypad Button

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 2.2 INDICATORS AND KEYPAD BUTTON Figure 2 - Indicators The following LED indicators are located on the camera (Figure 2): On – camera is connected to power POWER On – Ethernet link is established. Blinking - data transmission On –...

  • Page 17: Accessories

    INTRODUCTION 2.3 ACCESSORIES The following is a partial list of optional accessories for the T4x-Series camera. Model Description Order No. OCR Software License OCR Software License 098-0223 CAB-SCS01 Cable, A30/T4x to CBX, 1M T4x to CBX connection cable - 1 meter 95A906068 CAB-SCS03 Cable, A30/T4x to CBX, 3M T4x to CBX connection cable - 3 meters...

  • Page 18: Installation

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the T4x-Series™ camera and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging. The list of parts includes: T4x-Series camera with Lens Cover  Software and Documentation CD ...

  • Page 19: Mechanical Dimensions

    INSTALLATION [3.86] 3.2 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS 72.5 [2.85] The T4x-Series can be installed in different positions using the body mounting bracket accessory shown in Figure 4. The diagram on this page gives the overall 23.8 dimensions of the camera. M4 x 8 n°6 [0.94] The fourteen screw holes (M4) on the body of the [2.52]...

  • Page 20: Mounting And Positioning The Camera

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 3.3 MOUNTING AND POSITIONING THE CAMERA Using the mounting brackets, you can obtain rotation on the various axes of the camera as shown in the diagrams below. Pitch Tilt Figure 4 –Positioning with Body Mounting Bracket (Back) The T4x-Series camera is able to capture images at a variety of angles.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION Figure 7 - Tilt angle...

  • Page 22: Cbx Electrical Connections

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 4 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All T4x-Series cameras can be connected to a CBX500 connection box using a CAB-SCSxx accessory cable. These accessory cables terminate in a 19-pin connector on the camera side and in a 25-pin male D-sub connector on the CBX side. We recommend making system connections through one of the CBX connection boxes since they offer the advantages of easy connection, easy device replacement and filtered reference signals.

  • Page 23: Power Supply

    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS To avoid electromagnetic interference when the camera is connected to a CBX connection box, verify the jumper positions in the CBX as indicated in its Installation Manual. NOTE 4.1 POWER SUPPLY The T4x does not support sourcing power towards the CBX through the CBX "power from device"...

  • Page 24: Rs232 Serial Interface

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 4.2 RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE The signals relative to the following serial interface types are available on the CBX spring clamp terminal blocks. The serial interface parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.) are defined in Vision Program Manager (VPM) software. Refer to the Serial Port section of the Impact Reference Guide (Publication # 843-0093).

  • Page 25: Inputs

    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4.4 INPUTS There are two optocoupled polarity insensitive inputs available on the camera: Input 1 (Trigger) and Input 2, a generic input: The Trigger is used to trigger the camera so that it will acquire an image. Input 2 can be used as a signal to a software task to perform an action.
  • Page 26 T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING CBX POWER CBX500 Function Power Source - External Trigger External Trigger + or - (polarity insensitive) External Trigger + or - (polarity insensitive) Power Reference - External Trigger Power is available directly to the Input Device, independently from the Power Supply Switch inside the CBX.
  • Page 27 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 13 - NPN External Trigger Using External Power...
  • Page 28 T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING CBX POWER CBX500 Function Power Source - Inputs Input 2 + or - (polarity insensitive) Input 2 + or - (polarity insensitive) Power Reference - Inputs Power is available directly to the Input Device, independently from the Power Supply Switch inside the CBX.
  • Page 29 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 17 - NPN Input 2 Using External Power...

  • Page 30: Outputs

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 4.5 OUTPUTS Three optocoupled general purpose outputs are available. The meaning of the outputs can be defined by the user. They are typically used either to signal the data collection result or to control an external lighting system. The electrical features of the two outputs are the following: = 30 Vdc max.
  • Page 31 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 19 - Open Collector Output Using CBX Power OUTPUT CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER Figure 20 - Output Open Emitter Using External Power Figure 21 - Output Open Collector Using External Power...

  • Page 32: External Illuminators

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 4.6 EXTERNAL ILLUMINATORS If an External Illuminator (strobe light) is used, it can be powered from the CBX connection box. It must be connected to the Vdc and GND terminal clamps. The strobe signal connection is shared with Output 3. If a non-zero value is defined for the Strobe Pulse Length value (in VPM – Impact –...

  • Page 33: Camera Electrical Connections

    CAMERA ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 5 CAMERA ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 5.1 POWER, SERIAL, AND I/O TERMINAL BLOCK Connect camera power, trigger signals, and strobe triggers to the camera using a terminal block and cable. Use a terminal block (95A906346) and the optional camera cable (CAB-SCSxx). (To use an unterminated cable, see page 24.) The camera cannot source power through this connector.

  • Page 34: Power, Serial, And I/O Connector

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 5.2 POWER, SERIAL, AND I/O CONNECTOR To connect power supply, serial interface and input/output signals to the camera with an unterminated cable, use the M16 19-pin male connector (Binder, 423 Series). The 19-pin camera and 25-pin terminal block connector details are indicated in the following table. The camera cannot source power through this connector.
  • Page 35 CAMERA ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS In order to meet EMC requirements: connect the camera chassis to the plant earth ground by means of a flat copper braid shorter • than 100 mm connect the main interface cable shield to pin K of the 19-pin connector •...

  • Page 36: Gigaethernet Connector

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 5.3 GIGAETHERNET CONNECTOR An M12 8-pin female connector is provided for the on-board GigaEthernet connection**. This interface is 1000BASE-T (also known as IEEE 802.3ab) compliant. See section 5.4.2 for connection details. Figure 25 - M12 8-Pin Female GigaEthernet Network Connector M12 8-Pin GigaEthernet Network Connector pinout Name Function...

  • Page 37: Recommended Power Supplies

    CAMERA ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 5.4.1 Recommended Power Supplies The following optional accessory power supplies are recommended for T4x cameras: Power Supplies Power Supply Number of Cameras Supported PG-120 PWR-120 PWR-240 PWR-480A 5.5 RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE The signals relative to the following serial interface types are available on the M16 19-pin connector: The main serial interface parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.) are defined using Impact VPM software.

  • Page 38: Auxiliary Rs232 Serial Interface

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 5.5.2 Auxiliary RS232 Serial Interface The 9-pin female Auxiliary Interface connector inside the CBX is to be used by Factory and Support personnel only. Do not make any connections to the Aux Interface. NOTE 5.6 ETHERNET INTERFACE The Ethernet Interface can be used for TCP/IP communication with a remote or local host computer by connecting the camera to either a LAN or directly to a host PC.
  • Page 39 CAMERA ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS On the camera Ethernet interface the following communication channels are available: • Data Socket • HTTP Server • Image Socket • Ethernet IP • WebSentinel Socket • Modbus TCP • Image FTP Client...

  • Page 40: Inputs

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 5.7 INPUTS There are two optocoupled polarity insensitive inputs available on the M16 19-pin connector of the camera: Input 1 (External Trigger) and Input 2, a generic input. The External Trigger is the image acquisition trigger. The main function of the general purpose Input 2 is to detect an input signal. The electrical features of both inputs are: INPUT | Min.
  • Page 41 CAMERA ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT PNP PH-1 Camera PNP PH-1 wires (brown) +10-30 Vdc (black) NO (blue) 0 V Figure 29 - External Trigger Using PNP PH-1 Photocell EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING T4x-Series POWER EXTERNAL TRIGGER Camera Signal Ground Figure 30 –...
  • Page 42 T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE Figure 32 - External Trigger PNP Using Camera Power Vext 30 Vdc max. Camera EXTERNAL TRIGGER Signal Figure 33 - External Trigger NPN Using Camera Power INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING CAMERA POWER Name Function Power Supply input voltage + Input 2 + or - (polarity insensitive) Input 2 + or - (polarity insensitive) Power Supply input voltage -...
  • Page 43 CAMERA ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER Vext 30 Vdc max. Camera INPUT DEVICE Signal Figure 36 - Input PNP Using External Power Vext 30 Vdc max. Camera INPUT DEVICE Signal Figure 37 - Input NPN Using External Power...

  • Page 44: Outputs

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 5.8 OUTPUTS Three opto-coupled general purpose outputs are available on the M16 19-pin connector. The meaning of the outputs can be defined by the user. They are typically used either to signal the data collection result or to control an external lighting system. The pinout is the following: Pin Name Function...
  • Page 45 CAMERA ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 39 - Open Collector Output Connection...
  • Page 46 T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE How To Build A Simple Interface Test Cable: The following wiring diagram shows a simple test cable including power and external (push- button) trigger and Input 2 connections. Figure 40- Test Cable for the Camera...

  • Page 47: Typical Layouts

    TYPICAL LAYOUTS 6 TYPICAL LAYOUTS The following typical layouts refers to system hardware configurations. However, these layouts also require the correct setup of the software configuration parameters. 6.1 EMBEDDED (ON-BOARD) GIGAETHERNET A point-to-point configuration can be made to the on-board Ethernet connection. In order to be recognized by VPM, it is necessary to align the camera’s Ethernet parameters using VPM.

  • Page 48: Ethernet Networks

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 6.2 ETHERNET NETWORKS 6.2.1 External Trigger Ethernet Host When using a Local Area Network (LAN), one or more cameras can be connected to the network by using CAB-GE0x cables. In the example below an External Trigger is used which is connected through a CBX connection box.

  • Page 49: Software Trigger Ethernet Host

    TYPICAL LAYOUTS 6.2.2 Software Trigger Ethernet Host The LAN connections are simplified when a software Trigger is supplied by the host. In this case, the CBX connection box is not necessary. T4x-Series™ HOST Power Figure 43 - Ethernet Network Layout ...

  • Page 50: Image Capture Features

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 7 IMAGE CAPTURE FEATURES 7.1 MAXIMUM LINE SPEED AND EXPOSURE TIME CALCULATIONS The Exposure Time (or Shutter) parameter defines the time during which the image will be exposed to the image sensor to be acquired. This parameter depends heavily on the environmental conditions (external lighting system, image contrast etc.).
  • Page 51 IMAGE CAPTURE FEATURES and LS are represented in the graph below as the curved line for X (image exp (max) (max) resolution). Values above the curve result in blurring. In practice, the application values are somewhere below the theoretical line due to environmental and other conditions. SW Limit exp (min) SW/HW Limit...

  • Page 52: Software Configuration

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 8 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Software configuration of your T4x-Series camera can be accomplished by the procedures described in the Impact Reference Guide. VPM is used to configure the camera for specific applications, and provides the tools to create vision programs. 8.1 VPM™...

  • Page 53: Startup

    SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 8.3 STARTUP After completing the mechanical and electrical connections to T4x-Series camera, you can begin software configuration as follows: 1. Power on the camera. Wait for the camera startup. The system bootstrap requires a few seconds to complete. 2.

  • Page 54: Partial Scan

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE Over-exposure: To correct this result, change the parameters in the following order: 1. decrease the Gain 2. decrease the Exposure Time Figure 45 - Example Over Exposure: Too Light 8.3.2 Partial Scan In order to satisfy very high throughput applications, higher frame rates can be achieved using the powerful Partial Scan parameters in the Camera setup menu.
  • Page 55 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE 9 MAINTENANCE 9.1 CLEANING Use soft material and alcohol to clean the lens and cover and avoid any abrasive substances. Clean the lens and lens cover periodically for continued correct operation of the camera. Repeat the cleaning more frequently in particularly dirty environments. Dust, dirt, etc.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 10.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES When wiring the device, pay careful attention to the signal name on the CBX500 spring clamp • connectors (chapter. 4). If you are connecting directly to the T4x-Series M16 19-pin connector, pay attention to the pin number of the signals (chapter. 5). If you need information about a certain camera parameter, you can refer to the Impact •...
  • Page 58 T4X-SERIES™ HARDWARE GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion Using the Input 1 (External Is the Camera online? • Trigger) ”TRIGGER" correctly blinking but no image is displayed in VPM. Image not clear: verify the camera focus • Image focused but tool verify the Image calibration.

  • Page 59: Technical Features

    TECHNICAL FEATURES 11 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Power Supply Voltage 10-30 Vdc ± 20% Consumption (max) T40 – 1 A ( Max); T47 – 1.05 A ( Max); T49 – 1.2 A ( Max) Communication Interfaces RS232 2400 to 115200 bit/s Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Gigabit Ethernet Inputs...

  • Page 60: Glossary

    GLOSSARY (Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility): AIM Global is the international trade association representing automatic identification and mobility technology solution providers. AIM DPM Quality Guideline Standard applicable to the symbol quality assessment of direct part marking (DPM) performed in using two-dimensional bar code symbols.
  • Page 61 Depth of Field The difference between the minimum and the maximum distance of the object in the field of view that appears to be in focus. Diffused Illumination Distributed soft lighting from a wide variety of angles used to eliminate shadows and direct reflection effects from highly reflective surfaces.
  • Page 62 (International Organization for Standardization): A network of the national standards institutes of several countries producing world-wide industrial and commercial standards. LED (Light Emitting Diode) A low power electronic light source commonly used as an indicator light. It uses less power than an incandescent light bulb but more than a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).

  • Page 63: Index

    INDEX Layouts Accessories, 7 Auxiliary RS232 Serial Interface, 14 Ethernet Networks, 38, 39 Auxiliary Serial Interface, 28 typical, 37 Line Speed, 40 Calibration, 43 Camera Maintenance, 46 button, 6 Mechanical Dimensions, 9 reset, 6 Mounting the Camera, 10 Camera Electrical Connections, 23 CBX Electrical Connections, 12 Outputs, 20, 34 CBX500 Terminals, 3...
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