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8900 Series
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2025 January 27

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  • Page 1 ® In-Sight 8900 Series Reference Manual 2025 January 27...
  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    Copyright © 2024. Cognex Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Portions of the hardware and software provided by Cognex may be covered by one or more U.S. and foreign patents, as well as pending U.S. and foreign patents listed on the Cognex web site at: cognex.com/patents.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions To reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage, observe the following precautions when you install the Cognex product: The vision system requires a UL or NTRL listed power supply with a 24 VDC output that meets the following rating...
  • Page 4: Symbols

    Symbols Symbols The following symbols indicate safety precautions and supplemental information: WARNING: This symbol indicates a hazard that could cause death, serious personal injury or electrical shock. CAUTION: This symbol indicates a hazard that could result in property damage. Note: This symbol indicates additional information about a subject. Tip: This symbol indicates suggestions and shortcuts that might not otherwise be apparent.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Legal Notices Precautions Symbols Table of Contents Getting Started About the In-Sight 8900 Series Accessories Lenses Mounting Brackets Cables Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System Vision System Layout Dimensions In-Sight 8900 Vision System Only...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents External Triggers Industrial Protocols Specifications In-Sight 8900 Series Vision System In-Sight 8900 Series Vision System Image Sensor Spectral Response Curves Acquisition Trigger Input High-Speed Outputs Ethernet Cable Breakout Cable Cleaning and Maintenance Clean the Housing Clean the Vision System Image Sensor Window...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started This section provides general information about the In-Sight 8900 series vision system and the accessories and systems. About the In-Sight 8900 Series The In-Sight 8900 series vision systems are high-performance, small form factor vision systems with global shutter. In-Sight...
  • Page 8: Accessories

    Getting Started Accessories You can purchase the following components separately. For a list of options and accessories, contact your local Cognex sales representative. Lenses Accessory Product Number Illustration IS8900 IS8902 IS8905 IS8912 6 mm Moritex UR series lens ML-M0625UR 8 mm Moritex UR series lens...
  • Page 9: Mounting Brackets

    Getting Started Mounting Brackets Accessory Product Number Illustration Mounting Bracket BKT-IS8K-01 Thermal Cooling Bracket BKT-IS8K-02...
  • Page 10: Cables

    Getting Started Cables Note: Cables are sold separately. Accessory Product Number Illustration Ethernet Cable, X-coded M12-8 to RJ- CCB-84901-2001-xx (straight, xx specifies length: 2m, 5m, 10m, 15m, 30m) Ethernet Cable, Robotic X-Coded M12- CCB-84901-2RBT-xx (straight, xx specifies length: 2m, 5m, 8 to RJ-45 10m) Breakout cable, M8-8 Flying Lead...
  • Page 11: Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System Read this section to learn how the vision system connects to its standard components and accessories. Vision System Layout Number Description Ethernet connector M8x8 Power I/O Breakout cable connector Coglink/USB-C connector Imager/C-mount flange High Speed Liquid Lens connector (optional configuration)
  • Page 12: Dimensions

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System Dimensions The following sections list dimensions of the vision system. Note: Dimensions are in millimeters [inches] and are for reference purposes only. All specifications are for reference purposes only and can change without notice. In-Sight 8900 Vision System Only...
  • Page 13: In-Sight 8900 With High Speed Liquid Lens Connector

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System In-Sight 8900 with High Speed Liquid Lens Connector...
  • Page 14: In-Sight 8900 With High Speed Liquid Lens Installed

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System In-Sight 8900 with High Speed Liquid Lens Installed...
  • Page 15: Reading Distance And Field Of View

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System Reading Distance and Field of View This section provides the Field of View (FoV) values for the various In-Sight 8900 image sensors. In-Sight 8900 with 0.5 MP Sensor 16 mm Focal Length: Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values Diagonal Values...
  • Page 16: Mm Focal Length

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System 25 mm Focal Length: Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values Diagonal Values 150 mm [5.9 in] 26.3 mm [1 in] 19.7 mm [0.8 in] 32.8 mm [1.3 in] 500 mm [19.7 in] 87.7 mm [3.5 in] 65.8 mm [2.6 in] 109.6 mm [4.3 in] 1000 mm [39.4 in]...
  • Page 17: Mm Focal Length

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System 35 mm Focal Length: Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values Diagonal Values 150 mm [5.9 in] 31.3 mm [1.2 in] 23.5 mm [0.9 in] 39.1 mm [1.5 in] 500 mm [19.7 in] 62.6 mm [2.5 in] 47 mm [1.8 in] 78.3 mm [3.1 in] 1000 mm [39.4 in]...
  • Page 18: In-Sight 8900 With 2 Mp Sensor

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System In-Sight 8900 with 2 MP Sensor 16 mm Focal Length: Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values Diagonal Values 150 mm [5.9 in] 49.3 mm [1.9 in] 30.8 mm [1.2 in] 58.1 mm [2.3 in] 500 mm [19.7 in] 164.2 mm [6.5 in] 102.7 mm [4 in]...
  • Page 19: Mm Focal Length

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System 25 mm Focal Length: Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values Diagonal Values 150 mm [5.9 in] 63.1 mm [2.5 in] 39.5 mm [1.6 in] 74.4 mm [2-9 in] 500 mm [19.7 in] 210.4 mm [8.3 in] 131.5 mm [5.2 in] 248.1 mm [9.8 in] 1000 mm [39.4 in]...
  • Page 20: Mm Focal Length

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System 35 mm Focal Length: Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values Diagonal Values 150 mm [5.9 in] 75.2 mm [3 in] 47 mm [1.8 in] 88.7 mm [3.5 in] 500 mm [19.7 in] 150.3 mm [5.9 in] 93.9 mm [3.7 in] 177.2 mm [7 in] 1000 mm [39.4 in]...
  • Page 21: In-Sight 8900 With 5 Mp Sensor

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System In-Sight 8900 with 5 MP Sensor 16 mm Focal Length: Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values Diagonal Values 150 mm [5.9 in] 62.9 mm [2.5 in] 52.6 mm [2.1 in] 82 mm [3.2 in] 500 mm [19.7 in] 209.6 mm [8.3 in] 175.4 mm [6.9 in]...
  • Page 22: Mm Focal Length

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System 25 mm Focal Length: Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values Diagonal Values 150 mm [5.9 in] 80.5 mm [3.2 in] 67.3 mm [2.7 in] 104.9 mm [4.1 in] 500 mm [19.7 in] 268.3 mm [10.6 in] 224.4 mm [8.8 in] 349.8 mm [13.8 in] 1000 mm [39.4 in]...
  • Page 23: Mm Focal Length

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System 35 mm Focal Length: Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values Diagonal Values 150 mm [5.9 in] 95.8 mm [3.8 in] 80.2 mm [3.2 in] 124.9 mm [4.9 in] 500 mm [19.7 in] 191.6 mm [7.5 in] 160.3 mm [6.3 in] 249.8 mm [9.8 in] 1000 mm [39.4 in]...
  • Page 24: In-Sight 8900 With 12 Mp Sensor

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System In-Sight 8900 with 12 MP Sensor 16 mm Focal Length: Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values Diagonal Values 150 mm [5.9 in] 105.2 mm [4.1 in] 77.1 mm [3 in] 130.4 mm [5.1 in] 500 mm [19.7 in] 350.7 mm [13.8 in] 256.8 mm [10.1 in]...
  • Page 25: Mm Focal Length

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System 25 mm Focal Length: Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values Diagonal Values 150 mm [5.9 in] 134.7 mm [5.3 in] 98.6 mm [3.9 in] 166.9 mm [6.6 in] 500 mm [19.7 in] 448.9 mm [17.7 in] 328.8 mm [12.9 in] 556.4 mm [22 in] 1000 mm [39.4 in]...
  • Page 26: Mm Focal Length

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System 35 mm Focal Length: Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values Diagonal Values 150 mm [5.9 in] 160.3 mm [6.3 in] 117.4 mm [4.6 in] 198.7 mm [7.8 in] 500 mm [19.7 in] 320.7 mm [12.6 in] 234.9 mm [9.2 in] 397.6 mm [15.7 in] 1000 mm [39.4 in]...
  • Page 27: Install The Mounting Bracket

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System Install the Mounting Bracket The vision system provides mounting holes for attachment to a mounting surface. CAUTION: You must ground the vision system, either by mounting the vision system to a fixture that is electrically grounded or by attaching a wire from the mounting fixture on the vision system to frame ground or earth ground.
  • Page 28: Connecting The Ethernet Cable

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System Connecting the Ethernet Cable CAUTION: The Ethernet cable shield must be grounded at the far end.Whatever this cable is plugged into (typically a switch or router) should have a grounded Ethernet connector. A digital voltmeter should be used to validate the grounding.
  • Page 29: Connecting The Power And I/O Breakout Cable

    Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System Connecting the Power and I/O Breakout Cable CAUTION: To reduce emissions, connect the far end of the Breakout cable shield to frame ground. Note: Perform wiring or adjustments to I/O devices when the vision system is not receiving power. You can clip unused wires short or use a tie made of non-conductive material to tie them back.
  • Page 30: Using Your In-Sight Vision System

    Follow the steps below to install and connect your vision system to the In-Sight Vision Suite. 1. Download the latest version of In-Sight from support.cognex.com/ and follow the on-screen steps. 2. Connect the 8900 series vision system to your PC.
  • Page 31: Trigger Types

    Using Your In-Sight Vision System Trigger Types The In-Sight 8900 vision systems support the following trigger modes: Single (external trigger): Acquires a single image and runs the current job on the acquired image. The vision system relies on an external trigger source. Self: At a time interval you configure, the vision system acquires an image and runs the job continuously.
  • Page 32: External Triggers

    Using Your In-Sight Vision System External Triggers If you are using external triggering, you can use any of the following methods to trigger your vision system. Send a pulse on the I/O cable. Trigger + Trigger - Send a trigger command over Native Mode. Press F5 on the keyboard while the In-Sight Vision Suite has the input focus.
  • Page 33: Industrial Protocols

    Using Your In-Sight Vision System Industrial Protocols The vision system supports the following industrial protocols: EtherNet/IP™, EDS and PLC PROFINET (Class B) SLMP Protocol TCP/IP OPC/UA SFTP For more information, see Industrial Communications in the In-Sight Spreadsheet Help documentation.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    In-Sight 8900 Series Vision System Specification Model Memory 4 GB Lens Type C-Mount or Cognex High Speed Liquid Lens Discrete Inputs One opto-isolated, general purpose input Discrete Outputs Two opto-isolated, high speed outputs Status LEDs Network LED and two configurable LEDs...
  • Page 35: In-Sight 8900 Series Vision System Image Sensor

    / 15 mm) with cables or cable plugs and a 150 gram or lighter lens attached. Storage) Regulations and CE, FCC, KCC, EU RoHS, China RoHS Conformity In-Sight 8900 Series Vision System Image Sensor Specification In-Sight In-Sight In-Sight In-Sight...
  • Page 36 Specifications In-Sight 8900C, 8902C, and 8905C: In-Sight 8912M:...
  • Page 37 Specifications In-Sight 8912C:...
  • Page 38: Acquisition Trigger Input

    Specifications Acquisition Trigger Input The vision system features one acquisition trigger input, which is optically isolated. You can configure the acquisition trigger input to trigger from an NPN (current sinking) or PNP (current sourcing) device. Specification Description Voltage ON: 15 to 28 V DC (24 DC nominal) OFF: 0 to 5 V DC (11.5 V DC nominal threshold) Current (Typical) ON: 2.6 mA to 4.9 mA from 15 to 28 V Input...
  • Page 39: High-Speed Outputs

    Specifications High-Speed Outputs Specification Description Voltage : 26 VDC maximum through external load : ≤ ± 3 V @ 50 mA Current : 50 mA maximum sink or source current Each line is protected against over-current, short circuits and transients from switching inductive loads. High current inductive loads require an external protection diode.
  • Page 40: Ethernet Cable

    Specifications Ethernet Cable The Ethernet cable provides Ethernet connectivity to the vision system. The Ethernet cable is used to connect the vision system to other network devices. P1 Pin Number Wire Color Signal Name P2 Pin Number White/Orange TxRx A + Orange TxRx A - White/Green...
  • Page 41 Specifications Pin# Signal Names Wire Color HSOUT 1 Grey HSOUT 0 Blue Black +24VDC COMMON IN White/Purple Reserved Purple IN 0 Orange COMMON OUT Green Note: Cables are sold separately. Perform wiring or adjustments to I/O devices when the vision system is not receiving power. You can cut exposed wires short or trim wire ends.
  • Page 42: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Clean the Housing To clean the outside of the vision system housing, use a small amount of mild detergent cleaner or isopropyl alcohol on a cleaning cloth. Do not pour the cleaner on the vision system housing. CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean any In-Sight product with harsh or corrosive solvents, including lye, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or gasoline.
  • Page 43: Regulations And Conformity

    Regulations and Conformity Regulations and Conformity Note: For the most current CE and UKCA declaration and regulatory conformity information, see the Cognex support site: cognex.com/support. Safety and Regulatory Cognex Corporation Manufacturer One Vision Drive Natick, MA 01760 USA In-Sight 8900: Regulatory Model 50116 This is a class A product.
  • Page 44: 中 国 大陆 Rohs (Information For China Rohs Compliance)

    表 示用于本 部件的至 少一种 均 质 材料中所 含的危害 物 质超 过GB / T26572 - 2011 的限 制 要求 。 For European Community Users Cognex complies with Directive 2012/19/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

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