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  • Page 1 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual...

  • Page 2: Legal Information

    MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BY YOU IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IN NO EVENT WILL HIKROBOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS...

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    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: Symbol Conventions

    Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement Note important points of the main text. Available Model This manual is applicable to the VC3000 series vision controller. Contact Information Hangzhou Hikrobot Co., Ltd. E-mail: global.support@hikrobotics.com Website: https://en.hikrobotics.com/...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Safety Instruction ................... 1 1.1 Safety Claim ........................1 1.2 Safety Instruction ....................... 1 1.3 Electromagnetic Interference Prevention............... 3 Chapter 2 Overview......................4 2.1 Introduction ......................... 4 2.2 Key Feature .......................... 4 Chapter 3 Appearance ....................
  • Page 6 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual 5.2.1 Light Source Extended Module Interface ............27 5.2.2 IO Extended Module Interface................29 Chapter 6 Demonstration Tool ..................34 6.1 Serial Port Connection Settings ..................34 6.1.1 Set Connection ..................... 34 6.1.2 View Message Window ..................35 6.2 RS-232/485/422 Settings .....................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Safety Instruction

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 1 Safety Instruction The safety instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the device correctly to avoid danger or property loss. Read and follow these safety instructions before installing, operating and maintaining the device.
  • Page 8 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Otherwise, there is a danger of electric shock. ● Make sure that the device is installed in good condition, the wiring is firm, and the power supply meets the requirements before powering on the device.

  • Page 9: Electromagnetic Interference Prevention

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual 1.3 Electromagnetic Interference Prevention ● Make sure that the shielding layer of cables is intact and 360° connected to the metal connector when using shielded cables. ● Do not route the device together with other equipment (especially servo motors, high- power devices, etc.), and control the distance between cables to more than 10 cm.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Overview

    Chapter 2 Overview 2.1 Introduction The VC3000 series vision controller adopts high performance CPU and supports multiple- channel GPIO. It has multiple interfaces like GigE, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0. For some models, the vision controller can be installed with additional light source and IO extended modules.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Appearance

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 3 Appearance 3.1 Main Module Appearance Currently, the device has two types of appearance as shown below. ● Type I device: The type I device model name ends with letter P, e.g., MV-VC310*P.
  • Page 12 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Figure 3-3 Main Module Appearance (Type III Device) Table 3-1 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 13 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Name Description It is used to connect USB flash drive, portable HDD, etc. Note USB 2.0 Interface The max. loading of a single USB2.0 interface is 2.5 W, and the total loading of USB2.0 interfaces is 2.5 W.

  • Page 14: Extended Module Appearance

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual 3.2 Extended Module Appearance For some models, the device can be installed with light source and IO extended modules. Note ● Type II and type III devices do not support installing the extended module.

  • Page 15: Io Extended Module

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Name Description Power Interface It provides power supply for light source extended module. It is used to switch the serial port No. The serial port No. ranges from COM 11 to COM 12, and the corresponding DIP switch No.
  • Page 16 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Name Description Connection Plug It is used to connect the plug of extended module. GPIO Interface It provides input and output function. It is used to switch the serial port No. The serial port No.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Installation And Access To Device

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 4 Installation and Access to Device 4.1 Installation Preparation You need to prepare following accessories before installation. Table 4-1 Accessories Name Quantity Description It refers to the suitable power adapter that is included in the package.

  • Page 18: Vertical Mounted

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Before You Start ● Make sure that the device in the package is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included. ● Make sure that all the related equipment is powered off during the installation.

  • Page 19: Install Extended Module

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Figure 4-2 Horizontal Mounting of Main Module 4.3 Install Extended Module Note The type II device does not support installing the 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 20 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Figure 4-3 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 21: Access To Device

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Figure 4-5 Horizontal Installation 4.4 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 22: Chapter 5 Interface Description

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 5 Interface Description 5.1 Main Module Interface 5.1.1 Power Interface The device’s power interface is used to connect the power adapter. Currently, there are two types of power interfaces including 2-pin and 4-pin.

  • Page 23: Io Interface

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual 5.1.2 IO Interface The main module supports multiple-channel IO and NPN/PNP switching for output. Currently, there are two types pf IO interfaces, including 11-channel GPIO and 24-channel IO. 11-Channel GPIO Interface For the device with 11-channel GPIO interface, you need to use following GPIO cable.
  • Page 24 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Type Name Description Cable Color Opto-isolated output Orange PEXT_VDD_IN_CNN external power + Opto-isolated output Yellow DO_GND_CNN external power - External OPEN 24-Channel IO Interface The image and pin definitions of the 24-channel IO interface are shown below.
  • Page 25 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Type Name Description Name Description DO 5 Opto-isolated output 5 DO 14 Opto-isolated output 14 DO 6 Opto-isolated output 6 DO 15 Opto-isolated output 15 DO 7 Opto-isolated output 7 DO 16 Opto-isolated output 16...
  • Page 26 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual PNP’s Power Supply VC3000 Signal Line Device PNP’s Power DI_COM Supply Ground Figure 5-5 Connect to PNP Device without Resistor When connecting the main module to PNP device, the wiring is shown below if 4.7 kΩ pull- down resistor is used.
  • Page 27 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual When connecting the main module to NPN device, the wiring is shown below if 4.7 kΩ pull- up resistor is used. NPN’s Power DI_COM Supply VC3000 Signal Line Device NPN’s Power Supply Ground Figure 5-8 Connect to NPN Device with Resistor Opto-Isolated Output Wiring The opto-isolated output of the main module can output NPN or PNP signal.
  • Page 28 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual PEXT_VDD_IN_CNN External Device’s External VC3000 Power Supply Load Device External Device’s DO_GND_CNN Power Supply Ground Figure 5-9 PNP Output Connecting External Load When the main module outputs NPN signal, and connects external load like LED light, relay, buzzer, etc., its wiring is as follows.

  • Page 29: Built-In Usb Interface

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual 5.1.3 Built-in USB Interface The main module has one built-in USB2.0 interface for installing dongle or USB flash disk. The location of built-in USB interface is shown below, and you can use a screwdriver to remove the panel.

  • Page 30: Extended Slot

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual 5.1.5 Extended Slot The main module has a PCIe 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 31: Serial Port

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual 5.1.6 Serial Port The main module has standard D-sub 9-pin communication interface. The serial port is RS- 232 by default, and you can configure it to RS-485 or RS-422 via BIOS settings. Note ● Only some device models support configuring RS-232 to RS-485 or RS-422. Refer to the device’s specifications for details.

  • Page 32: Memory Slot

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Table 5-5 RS-422 Pin Definitions Pin No. Description TX (B) TX (A) RX (A) RX (B) 5.1.7 Memory Slot The main module has two memory slots, and it is inserted with a 8 GB memory ram by default.

  • Page 33: Extended Module Interface

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Figure 5-18 Memory Slot (Type II and Type III Devices) 5.2 Extended Module Interface 5.2.1 Light Source Extended Module Interface The light source extended module provides light source trigger interface, and different external devices can control the light source via this trigger interface and SDK or Demo.
  • Page 34 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Switch Figure 5-19 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 35: Io Extended Module Interface

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Power Supply Power Supply U- 1- 2- 3- 4- 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+ U+ Ground Signal Ground Figure 5-21 NPN Device Controlling Light Source Note The type II device must be connected to pull-down resistor and pull-up resistor when connecting to external devices, while the type I device is optional.
  • Page 36 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Opto-Isolated Input Wiring Regarding opto-isolated input, different input electrical level types correspond to varied voltage ranges. ● When the input electrical level type is high electrical level, the voltage range is from 4 V to 24 V.
  • Page 37 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual NPN Device When connecting the main module to NPN device, the wiring is shown below if the resistor is not used. NPN’s Power DI_COM Supply VC3000 Signal Line Device NPN’s Power Supply Ground Figure 5-24 Connect to NPN Device without Resistor When connecting the main module to NPN device, the wiring is shown below if 4.7 kΩ...
  • Page 38 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual 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 39 VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual External Device’s PEXT_VDD_IN_CNN Power Supply External External Device’s VC3000 Load Power Supply Ground Device DO_GND_CNN Figure 5-27 NPN Output Connecting External Load When the IO extended module's output connects with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), the wiring is as follows.

  • Page 40: Chapter 6 Demonstration Tool

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 6 Demonstration Tool You can use the demonstration tool to set parameters of the device and extended modules. 6.1 Serial Port Connection Settings 6.1.1 Set Connection The serial port connection settings allow you to connect the main module or set connection between the main module and the extended module.

  • Page 41: View Message Window

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual 6.1.2 View Message Window The message window displays logs of the demonstration tool in real time. You can click Clear or Save to clear or save messages in TXT format. Figure 6-2 Message Window 6.2 RS-232/485/422 Settings...

  • Page 42: Light Source Settings

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual configure RS-232 to RS-485 or RS-422 via the demonstration tool. Note ● Only some device models support configuring RS-232 to RS-485 or RS-422. Refer to the device’s specifications for details. ● Serial port corresponds to COM 1 and COM 2 in the default operating system.

  • Page 43: Io Settings

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual setting light source parameters. Figure 6-5 Light Source Settings 6.4 IO Settings The IO settings allow you to set the input and output parameters of the device or 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 44: Output Settings

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual stands for the high electrical level, and green color stands for the low electrical level. Figure 6-7 Input Detection Output Settings In Output Settings, you can set these parameters: Polarity, Trigger Input, Port, Mode, Electrical Level, Duration, Pulse Period, and Pulse Width.

  • Page 45: Gpio Settings

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual 6.5 GPIO Settings The GPIO settings allow you to detect the electrical level of the input signal, set output polarity, enable high or low electrical level, etc. Note The GPIO settings are only available for the type I device. You should select the corresponding device in Hard Type before setting the GPIO.

  • Page 46: Other Function Settings

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual 6.6 Other Function Settings ● You can click Enable Edge Detection to view the input edge signals and its quantity via Message window in real time. Note The Enable Edge Detection becomes Disable Edge Detection after you click it once, and you can click Disable Edge Detection to disable edge detection function.

  • Page 47: Chapter 7 Firmware Update Of Extended Module

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 7 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 48: Chapter 8 System Reinstallation

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 8 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 49: Chapter 9 Faq (Frequently Asked Question)

    VC3000 Series Vision Controller User Manual Chapter 9 FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) 9.1 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 50: Why The Demonstration Tool Can Run Extended Modules, But Setting Parameters Failed

    VC3000 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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