Table of Contents Table of Contents Legal Notices Table of Contents Symbols About this Manual Product Overview Available Software Configurations Communication Options Connections Mechanical Information Product Features Mounting and Dimensional Information USB-C Connector Dimensions Environmental Maximum Conditions Electrical Information Connectors Ethernet DB-15 Schematic of Individual Wires...
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.
About this Manual About this Manual The Advantage™ 100 Series Integrator’s Guide provides detailed information on the configuration and operation of the Advantage 100 and 102 systems for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Ethernet RJ-45 connector USB-C connector DB15 connector for power, RS-232, and IO Both variants, Advantage 100 and Advantage 102, support simple mounting and integration. Available Software Configurations The Advantage™ 100 Series hardware comes with Cognex In-Sight software.
Communication Options Communication Options This section provides an overview of how you communicate with the Advantage™ 100 Series devices. The supported operating systems are the following: Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, SP3, 32-bit edition Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, 64-bit edition Microsoft Windows 7®...
Mechanical Information Mechanical Information This section provides information about the mechanical characteristics of the Advantage™ 100 Series devices. Product Features The Advantage™ 100 Series device features a metal housing for product protection and ease of integration. The following figures show the key features of the Advantage™ 100 Series device. Mounting and Dimensional Information This section describes the mounting options of the Advantage™...
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Mechanical Information The attachment points have the following characteristics: M3 thread Maximum thread depth: 6 mm 1.3 N-m (11.5 in-lb) maximum torque CAUTION: Use both attachment points when mounting your device. Tip: Some applications can benefit from mounting the system at a slight angle (15 degrees) to reduce illumination reflection from the inspected surface back into the imager.
Mechanical Information USB-C Connector Dimensions Environmental Maximum Conditions Operating temperature 0 ─ +40°C Storage temperature -10 ─ +60°C Humidity 95% (non-condensing) Intrusion Protection IP40 Shock and Vibration IEC 60068-2-27: 1 K shocks, semi-sinusoidal, 11 g, 10 ms IEC 60068-2-6: Vibration in each of 3 main axes for 2 hours at 10 gs (10 to 500 Hz at 100 m/s2/15 mm)
Electrical Information Electrical Information This section provides information on the electrical characteristics of the interconnect board of the Advantage™ 100 Series devices. The board is equipped to supply power and to provide interface connections of two different types: 10/100 BaseT Ethernet RS-232 with RxD, TxD, RTS and CTS according to TIA/EIA232-F In addition, the board has the following features: 3 digital outputs...
Electrical Information Power VDC External power supply pin (Input). Connect this pin to an external power supply pin to feed the device with proper power. Maximum 24 V + 10% is supported. RS-232-RTS TIA/EIA232-F RTS OUT_0 Open collector output channel 0.
USB-C Connector USB-C matches the pins in a paired configuration, enabling you to flip the plug and still operate. To support this feature, the Cognex connector will maintain the pairing of pins. Pin Number Pair Definition DB15 Pin A1 &...
Electrical Information A9 & B9 USB VBUS (4.5-5.5V) A10 & B10 A11 & B11 TRIGGER A12 & B12 OUT_COMMON (GND) OUT_COMMON Drain Wire Not Connected RTS/OUT_2 Not Connected IN_1 Not Connected CTS/IN_2 Not Connected OUT_1 * Maximum 26.4 V is supported Power Supply The Advantage™...
Electrical Information The NPN (pull down) output type characteristics are the following: Applied voltage 24 VDC or less Residual voltage 0.85 V or less Maximum sink current 25 mA Short-circuit current 100 mA or less Short-circuit protection multifuse - 50 mA The PNP (pull up) output type characteristics are the following: Output voltage range 24 V or less...
Electrical Information Status LEDs There are four status LEDs that occupy three positions. These LEDs can be used to provide status information about the operation of the Advantage™ 100 Series devices. The LEDs are defined for normal operation of the product as follows: Event Color Error...
Optics and Lighting Optics and Lighting Lens Configurations This section gives a detailed description on the lenses you can use with the Advantage™ 100 Series device. 6.2 mm Lens (Standard) This is a 3 focal position (45, 70, and 110 mm) lens. To set the right focal distance for your application with your standard Advantage™...
Optics and Lighting 3. Reattach the front cover. M12 Lenses For larger volume OEM applications that require custom lenses, there is a range of M12 lenses available in the following configurations: Note: The larger front cover (ADV-ADDILL-00) is required for some lens configurations. When using additional illumination, use ADV-ADDILL-00.
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Optics and Lighting 8 mm lens (f/2.0) 10.3 mm lens (f/5.0) 16 mm lens (f/7.0) 25 mm lens (f/2.0) To install the M12 lens for different focal distance and aperture configurations, follow the steps below:...
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Optics and Lighting 1. Remove the focus lens cap by using a flathead screwdriver. 2. Unscrew focus locking lever screw (a T5 Torx screw). 3. Remove locking lever.
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Optics and Lighting 4. Remove the 6.2 mm lens by rotating it. 5. Insert the thread extender, if necessary. 6. Insert your M12 lens. 7. After you have the focus you need, set the screw on the side of the lens and tighten it with a 0.9 mm hex driver or key.
Optics and Lighting Add-On Illumination Service Procedures Installing Add-On Illumination 1. Disconnect the Advantage™ 100 Series device from power. 2. Connect the add-on illumination to the external illumination connector. Use the larger front cover (ADV-ADDILL- 00). 3. Connect the Advantage™ 100 Series device to an external power supply (4.9 VDC – 24 VDC). Uninstalling Add-On Illumination 1.
Optics and Lighting The field of view (FoV) determines the maximum length or width of a target that can be imaged by the Advantage™ 100 Series device. Using the 6.2 mm lens as an example, the maximum width of a centered target at 200 mm working distance is 150 mm.
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Optics and Lighting 6.2 mm f/10 Lens Working Distance Pixel Size 50.000 32.000 1.70 75.000 50.000 2.60 100.000 68.000 3.60 125.000 86.000 4.50 150.000 105.000 5.50 175.000 123.000 6.40 200.000 141.000 7.40 8 mm f/2 Lens Note: A lens extender is required. Working Distance Pixel Size 50.000...
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Optics and Lighting Working Distance Pixel Size 125.000 66.000 3.50 150.000 80.000 4.20 175.000 94.000 4.90 200.000 108.000 5.70 10.3 mm f/5 Lens Note: A lens extender is required. Working Distance Pixel Size 50.000 17.000 0.91 75.000 28.000 1.50 100.000 39.000 2.10 125.000...
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Optics and Lighting Working Distance Pixel Size 70.000 15.000 0.80 95.000 22.000 1.20 120.000 29.000 1.50 145.000 36.000 1.90 170.000 43.000 2.30 195.000 50.000 2.60 25mm f/2 Lens Note: A lens extender is required. Working Distance Pixel Size 150.000 22.600 1.18 175.000 27.000...
Optics and Lighting Working Distance Pixel Size 275.000 45.000 2.40 300.000 50.000 2.60 Advantage 102 Scan Maps In all the cases below, working distances are measured from the front cover. 3.5 mm f/6 Lens Working Distance Pixel Size 70.000 116.000 3.60 95.000 159.000...
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Optics and Lighting Working Distance Pixel Size 50.000 43.000 1.30 75.000 67.000 2.10 100.000 92.000 2.80 125.000 117.000 3.70 150.000 141.000 4.30 175.000 166.000 5.10 200.000 190.000 5.80 8 mm f/2 Lens Note: A lens extender is required. Working Distance Pixel Size 50.000 32.000...
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Optics and Lighting Working Distance Pixel Size 50.000 23.000 0.72 75.000 38.000 1.20 100.000 53.000 1.60 125.000 68.000 2.10 150.000 82.000 2.50 175.000 97.000 3.00 200.000 112.000 3.40 16 mm f/7 Lens Note: A lens extender is required. Working Distance Pixel Size 65.000 19.000...
Precautions Precautions To reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage, observe the following precautions when you install the Cognex product: Route cables and wires away from high-current wiring or high-voltage power sources to reduce the risk of damage or malfunction from the following causes: over-voltage, line noise, electrostatic discharge (ESD), power surges, or other irregularities in the power supply.
In addition, carefully take into account the length and shape as well as the routing path of the flex strips and flex circuits that you use. They should be short, low resistance, and designed with no loops. Safety and Regulatory Manufacturer Cognex Corporation One Vision Drive Natick, MA 01760 USA EU RoHS Compliant to the most recent applicable directive.
Regulations/Conformity 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). This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.
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