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Configuring Network Settings Setting the IP Address Configuring the GoMax Ports Understanding Auto Restart Understanding How GDK Tools Work with GoMax 42 Specifications GoMax NX GoMax ORIN GoMax ORIN+ Troubleshooting Return Policy Software Licenses Support GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual...
GoMax NX is only compatible with firmware 6.1 SR1 (firmware version 6.1.29.3) and later. Loading an earlier firmware version will make the device unusable. In this document, we will use the term "GoMax" or "GoMax unit" to refer to GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, or Notational Conventions This documentation uses the following notational conventions: Follow these safety guidelines to avoid potential injury or property damage.
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GoMax NX is only compatible with firmware 6.1 SR1 (firmware version 6.1.29.3) and later. Loading an earlier firmware version will make the device unusable. In this document, we will use the term "GoMax" or "GoMax unit" to refer to GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, or GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual...
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The web interface on an accelerated sensor is identical to the interface on an unaccelerated sensor. The Ethernet-based output protocols (Gocator, EtherNet/IP, ASCII, and Modbus) are also identical to those found on an unaccelerated sensor, and are fully supported, with the exception of PROFINET. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Introduction • 6...
Monitoring the GoMax Health Status on page 37. CPU Load and Speed Provides important GoMax metrics. Sensor System category Lets you start and stop acceleration of sensors. For more information, see Starting and Stopping Acceleration on page 31. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual...
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The web interface on an accelerated sensor is identical to the interface on an unaccelerated sensor. The Ethernet-based output protocols (Gocator, EtherNet/IP, ASCII, and Modbus) are also identical to those found on an unaccelerated sensor, and are fully supported, with the exception of PROFINET. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Interface • 8...
10 V to avoid damage to the serial and encoder connections. Use the power supply provided with the unit If the power supply or cords get damaged, contact LMI Technologies for a replacement. Use care when handling powered devices Wires connecting to the GoMax unit should not be handled while the unit is powered.
The ambient operating temperature for GoMax units is as follows: GoMax ORIN: Between -15 and 60 °C GoMax ORIN+: Between -20 and 55 °C GoMax NX: Between -15 and 55 °C GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Safety and Maintenance • 10...
Hardware Overview The following illustrates the physical features of GoMax ORIN and ORIN+ units. Item Description HDMI Reserved for future use. ETH1 Ethernet port for PCs and PLCs only. You can directly connect a PC for the initial configuration or connect the GoMax unit to the sensor system via a switch.
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Powers the device on and off. Illuminated when power is applied (green). DC IN 12-24V Accepts a Phoenix connector for the provided power supply. COM / CANBus Reserved for future use. Reserved for future use. USB 3.0 Reserved for future use. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Hardware Overview • 12...
EtherNet/IP ASCII For an overview of the Ethernet ports used by sensors, see Required Ports in the user manual of your sensor. Protocols available over serial ASCII Selcom GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Protocol Support • 13...
Follow the instructions in the following sections to install and perform the initial configuration of a GoMax unit. Sensors you intend to accelerate using GoMax NX must be running firmware version 6.1 SR2 or higher. For GoMax ORIN or ORIN+, sensors must be running firmware 6.4 or later. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual...
To connect power: Connect the power supply connector to the unit. Plug the power adapter into an available electrical outlet. Press the power button. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Adding GoMax to a Sensor System • 15...
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An LED indicator on the unit lights when power is applied. The unit is ready for initial configuration (setting an IP address). GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Adding GoMax to a Sensor System • 16...
Using an Ethernet cable, first connect a computer directly to the ETH1 port on the GoMax unit. On the computer, launch an Internet browser and navigate to 192.168.1.6. The GoMax web interface is displayed. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Adding GoMax to a Sensor System • 17...
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If you can't connect to the GoMax unit, or if you don't know what the unit's IP address is, follow the instructions in Discovering a GoMax IP Address on page 20. In the Manage panel, click the Networking category. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Adding GoMax to a Sensor System • 18...
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GoMax unit and stops the acceleration of any accelerated sensors. After the GoMax unit restarts, its IP addresses are changed. Disconnect the laptop from the GoMax unit. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Adding GoMax to a Sensor System • 19...
When Free IP Scanner is running, in the dialog that displays, click Skip. Set the IP range you expect the unit to be in, and then click Start Scanning. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Adding GoMax to a Sensor System • 20...
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The scanner lists the devices found in the range you specify. Make note of the GoMax unit's IP address in the list of discovered devices, and use that address to connect to the unit. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Adding GoMax to a Sensor System • 21...
You can also mount the DIN rail clip on the side of the unit. For dimensions of the unit with the DIN rail clip attached, see Rear DIN rail mount dimensions on page 46. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Adding GoMax to a Sensor System • 22...
Make sure that the unit is securely fastened to the wall. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Adding GoMax to a Sensor System • 23...
PC, you'll have to temporarily unplug it from ETH2 and connect it directly to the PC (changing the PC's network interface to match the sensor's); you'll then have to change it back after you've finished. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Adding GoMax to a Sensor System • 24...
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For simple systems (a single sensor and a PC, but no PLCs), you can connect the PC directly to the ETH1 port, and connect the sensor directly to ETH2. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Adding GoMax to a Sensor System • 25...
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If you need to isolate multiple sensors from other parts of a network, you can use a second switch. Remember to connect PLCs and PCs only to the ETH1 port. Connect sensors to the ETH2 port. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Adding GoMax to a Sensor System • 26...
Using GoMax The following sections describe how to access and configure GoMax using its web interface, how to start and stop sensor acceleration, and more. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual...
On the computer, using a web browser, connect to the GoMax web interface using the unit’s IP address. The GoMax web interface is displayed. The Sensor System category is preselected in the Manage panel. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 28...
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If necessary, you can set the ports GoMax uses for the accelerated sensors; for more information, see Configuring Network Settings on page 39. You are now ready to start accelerating sensors; for more information, see Starting and Stopping Acceleration on page 31. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 29...
Choose a language from the list. The interface reloads on the page you were working in, displaying the page using the language you chose. The sensor state is preserved. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 30...
To stop the acceleration of a sensor: In the Manage page, under Sensors, in the Accelerated list, click the toggle to the right of the sensor for which you want to stop acceleration. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 31...
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The sensor is no longer accelerated. To access the sensor, use the IP address as defined in the sensor's networking settings. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 32...
A page providing a link to the accelerated sensor’s web interface opens in a new tab. Click the link in the "Accelerated Device Info" page. The web interface of the accelerated sensor is displayed. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 33...
GoMax, see Configuring Network Settings on page 39. For more information on accessing accelerated sensors via the SDK, see the SDK reference documentation. For general, introductory information on the SDK, see the sensor's user manual. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 34...
Upgrading and Restoring GoMax GoMax ORIN and ORIN+ are only compatible with Gocator firmware 6.4 and later, or GoPxL 1.1.51.x and later. GoMax NX is only compatible with firmware 6.1 SR1 (firmware version 6.1.29.3) and later. Loading an earlier firmware version will make the device unusable. You can upgrade the GoMax firmware to get the latest features or bug fixes in the Maintenance category on the Manage page.
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To restore the GoMax unit: Go to the Manage page and click the Maintenance category. Click Factory Restore... in the Factory Restore section. The GoMax unit is restored to factory defaults. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 36...
The total outgoing data rate between GoMax Ethernet {n} port and the device it is connected to (sensor or hub). Ethernet {n} Receive Rate The total incoming data rate between GoMax Ethernet {n} port and the device it is GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 37...
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Name Description connected to (sensor or hub). Internal Temperature Internal temperature of the GoMax unit. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 38...
On the Manage page, under the Sensor System category, make sure that acceleration of all sensors is stopped. You can't set the port range while GoMax is accelerating any sensor. On the Manage page, under the Networking category, expand the Port Settings section. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 39...
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Click Save. GoMax will now assign ports using the defined range. Make sure to leave a range sufficiently large to accommodate all the sensors you intend to accelerate. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 40...
For this reason, allow enough time for a sensor in the system to be accelerated before trying to access it. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 41...
For information on upgrading the GoMax firmware, see Upgrading and Restoring GoMax on page 35. For information on building a GoMax firmware target, see the GDK reference documentation and samples. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Using GoMax • 42...
5x GigE 4x GigE Power* (Max draw is without PoE) +12 to +24 VDC, max 25W +12 to +24 VDC, max 40W Power Connector Phoenix (2-pin terminal block) Phoenix (2-pin terminal block) GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual...
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Weight (kg) Operating Temperature -15 to 55 degrees Celsius Input Voltage (Power) +12 to +24 VDC (15 W) Certifications CE, FCC class A, RoHS, Reach Mounting DIN rail, wall mounting GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Specifications • 44...
GoMax NX The ETH3, HDMI, and USB ports are reserved for future use. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Specifications • 45...
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Rear DIN rail mount dimensions GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Specifications • 46...
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Side DIN rail mount dimensions GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Specifications • 47...
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Wall mount dimensions GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual Specifications • 48...
If you are using an external input or software trigger, consider reducing the rate at which you apply triggers. Consider reducing the resolution of the sensors in the system. Review the measurements that you have programmed and eliminate any unnecessary measurements. GoMax ORIN, ORIN+, and NX Smart Vision Accelerator: User Manual...
For non-warranty repairs, a purchase order for the repair charges must accompany the returning unit. LMI Technologies Inc. is not responsible for damages to a unit that are the result of improper packaging or damage during transit by the courier.
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