5.2 Opening the WebCockpit via IDS NXT cockpit ................20 5.2.1 Granting firewall access ....................21 5.2.2 Changing the IP address in IDS NXT cockpit ..............21 5.3 Opening the WebCockpit via IP address ..................22 5.4 Changing the IP address in the WebCockpit ................. 22 5.5 HTTPS communication with SSL certificate ..................
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uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual 7 Maintenance ........................... 35 7.1 Cleaning the filter glasses ......................35 7.2 Updating the camera firmware ..................... 36 7.2.1 Updating via WebCockpit ....................36 7.2.2 Updating via REST interface ..................... 36 8 Troubleshooting ..........................37 8.1 FAQ ............................
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual 1 Symbols and hints This symbol indicates hints with useful information for better understanding and using features and functions. This symbol indicates important warnings for product safety to prevent damage. This symbol indicates important warnings for personal safety to prevent injury. January 2025...
All warranty will be spoiled in this case. Intended use IDS industrial cameras are to be used to capture images for visualization and image processing tasks. They are designed for use in industrial environments. Observe the requirements for the proper use of this product.
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uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual · Do not subject the product to direct sunlight, moisture or shock. Ensure that the IP code of the product meets the requirements for the ambient conditions. · Only operate the product under ambient conditions for which the respective product is approved. The use under other ambient conditions may result in damage.
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(B2B), it must not be handed over to a public disposal facility. The product can be disposed of by specifying the date of purchase and the serial number at the following address: IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH Dimbacher Str. 10...
(HR25-7TR-8PA(73)), screwable Electrical specifications Electrical specifications 3.2 Standards and directives IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH hereby confirms that this product has been developed, designed and manufactured in compliance with the following European directives: · 2014/30/EU: EMC - Electromagnetic compatibility ·...
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Name of Responsible Party IDS Imaging Development Systems Inc. 92 Montvale Ave, Suite 4750 02180 Stoneham, MA | U.S.A...
55 °C (131 °F). Notes on ambient conditions · Avoid high air humidity levels and rapid temperature changes when using IDS cameras. · Temperatures below +4 °C (39 °F) combined with excessive relative air humidity levels can cause icing.
The color assignment of the used I/O cable is specified in the data sheet of the cable. For I/O cables from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH, you can find the data sheet on the website. Select the specific I/O...
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+/- 10 % maximum 120 mVss IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH recommends to adjust the power supply to the power requirement of the camera to limit overheating in case of short circuit. To ensure the electrical safety, the camera power supply must meet the requirements for SELV (safety extra low voltage) / LPS (limited power source) or ES1 / PS2.
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual 4 Installing the camera NOTICE! The camera connectors may be damaged if you install or remove the camera with plugged in cables. Therefore, first unplug the GigE and/or I/O cable from the camera. CAUTION! As the camera housing may get hot depending on the operating conditions there may be risk of burns.
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual Fig. 4: uEye SCP 4.2 Mounting the lens Prerequisites: · The lens has to be suitable for the camera. You can find suitable lenses on our lens finder website. · Mount lenses in a dust-free environment. To mount the lens, proceed as follows: 1.
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual The table below indicates the maximum possible immersion depth. The actual immersion depth of a lens is given in the relevant data sheet. As lens parts with a small diameter are allowed to reach deeper into the camera flange, the immersion depths are specified based on the diameter (named as A, B, and C in the image below).
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual Fig. 6: Position accuracy of the sensor (1) Fig. 7: Position accuracy of the sensor (2) It cannot be guaranteed that the sensor cover glass or filter glass are absolutely parallel to each other. C-mount/TFL-mount lenses can also be subject to inaccuracies of the flange back distance.
Open the WebCockpit of the camera via the <%NXT-COCKPIT 4. Select the "admin" profile in WebCockpit of the camera to log in. 5. Enter the initial password "ids" and change the administrator password, see section Change passwords for the user profiles.
IDS NXT cockpit is available for Windows 64-bit. You should have an up-to-date graphics card driver installed for an optimal display. 2. Start the IDS NXT cockpit via the icon on the desktop or under "Start > All Programs > IDS > IDS NXT cockpit".
5.2.1 Granting firewall access You have installed the IDS NXT cockpit. The first time the IDS NXT cockpit is started, a firewall confirmation dialog is displayed. Grant firewall access to all networks (domain network, private networks and public networks).
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual Fig. 11: Incorrect IP address 1. Select the camera to change the IP address. 2. Click on "Change IP address". ð The dialog for changing the IP address is displayed. 3. Enter a new IP address for the camera. The IP address of the camera has to be in the same subnet as the network adapter.
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual Fig. 14: Configure HTTPS com m unication 5.5.1 Creating ZIP archive with existing certificates Requirements · uEye Live camera · SSL certificates in pem format Creating the ZIP archive 1. Create a directory named "myCertificates" where you place your SSL certificate files. 2.
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual 4. Pack all the files in the directory into a ZIP archive. ð In the next step upload the ZIP archive. 5.5.2 Uploading your own SSL certificate You have the following options to upload or display your own SSL certificate: Upload SSL package to the camera via the WebCockpit 1.
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual Display current certificate information via the REST interface curl https://<ip> --insecure -vvvv 5.5.3 Deleting an SSL certificate Prerequisite: You have uploaded your own SSL certificate to the camera. You have the following options for deleting your own SSL certificate from the camera: Delete SSL package on the camera via the WebCockpit 1.
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual 6 Operating the uEye SCP You can operate your ready-to-use uEye Live camera with the WebCockpit, which runs directly on the camera and is used with its web user interface in the browser via the camera's IP address. As an administrator, you can configure the camera further in the WebCockpit: ·...
The following section describes how to initially change the passwords in the WebCockpit. Initial login 6.2.1 Initial login By default, the password for each user profile is "ids". At the first login, you have to change the password to be able to log on. January 2025...
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual Fig. 17: Log in 1. Select the "admin" profile for login. 2. Enter the initial password. ð A dialog is displayed where you have to enter a new password for this user profile. Fig. 18: Passw ord change at first login 3.
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual 1. You can view the RTSP URL of the camera in the WebCockpit in the "Streaming" tab at the required stream under "URL". 2. Click on to copy the RTSP URL to the cache. If the symbol is not visible, select the link address to copy the URL.
Reboot the camera, see Rebooting the camera.Check that the camera is working properly. If the error persists, contact IDS Support. Memory Check the configuration settings in the WebCockpit and whether you can delete old usage...
IR cut filter (type HQ), which is required to ensure correct color rendering. For monochrome cameras, the standard filter is a glass filter (type GL). The filter type is given at the end of the model name. The following table shows an overview of the different optical filters used in IDS cameras: Refractive...
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uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual Refractive index Thickness Cut-on Cut-off Non- Filter type Name Glass type wavelength wavelength reflective Filter Daylight cut 1.53 RG695 1 mm 695 nm filter You can tell the filter type from the outside by its coloration: ·...
The filter glasses may only be cleaned from the outside. If you remove the glasses, the sensor might get soiled.IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is not liable for any damage to the sensor resulting from removal of the filter glasses.
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual Fig. 23: Cleaning the filter glass (exam ple) 7.2 Updating the camera firmware The uEye SCP cameras are updated with an SWU file. You can find the latest firmware for your camera in the download area on our website.
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual 8 Troubleshooting Resetting the camera to factory settings Creating a backup Installing the backup Rebooting the camera Downloading a support file 8.1 FAQ Passwords / Authentification How can the administrator password be reset? · If you have changed the camera's administrator password and you do not remember it, you have to reset the camera to the factory settings...
If the camera status indicates a critical error for RAM load or CPU load, restart the camera. Check that the camera is working properly. If the error persists, contact IDS Support. ·...
Note that by default, the camera attempts to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the network (see Setting up the camera in the network). To log on to the camera, you have to use the initial password "ids" after resetting.
Note that by default, the camera attempts to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the network (see Setting up the camera in the network). To log on to the camera, you have to use the initial password "ids" after resetting.
uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual 3. Enter a secure password in the "Enter password for encryption" field. Click on the eye symbol behind the input field to display the password entered. 4. Repeat your password entry under "Repeat password". You will need this password again when you load the backup onto a camera.
8.6 Downloading a support file The support file helps to diagnose errors in the event of a support request when you contact IDS Support. In a compressed archive folder, the support file contains, for example, the camera log file, information on the firmware used or the camera settings.
Backup - H - create Housing version upload HTTPS Browser - I - - C - I/O connector Cable IDS NXT cockpit Camera start 20, 21 create backup Immersion depth event recording lens factory setting 37, 38 Infrared cut filter...
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uEye Live uEye SCP: Technical Manual - P - - U - Password Update change Update firmware forgotten via REST interface initial via WebCockpit reset usage Pin assignment intended Power supply User class Prerequisites User profile - R - - W - Requirements WebCockpit Reset to factory settings...
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