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Datalogic A20 Hardware Manual

Datalogic A20 Hardware Manual

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Publication # 843-0116 (Rev P)

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  • Page 1: Hardware Guide

    Hardware Guide Publication # 843-0116 (Rev P)
  • Page 2 Datalogic Automation Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication from time to time and to make changes in the con- tent hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A20 Hardware Guide Table of Contents T A B L E C O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Introduction Contents of This Manual............... 1-1 Chapter 2: When Your System Arrives Before You Set Up the System............. 2-1 Hardware Components ............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents A20 Hardware Guide Datalogic Automation Inc. TOC-2...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    C H A P T E R Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Datalogic A20 camera. Please read the instructions in this document before starting your sys- tem setup. This manual explains the various parts of the A20 camera, including the system inputs and outputs available to integrate your system into a production line.
  • Page 6 Contents of This Manual A20 Hardware Guide Datalogic Automation Inc.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: When Your System Arrives

    Carefully remove the A20 camera, cabling, and accessories from the shipping package. Place the equipment on a table and inspect each item. Save all packing materials so you can repack the system in case you need to move or ship it.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    4. Never use the system if a power cable has been damaged. Do not allow anything to rest on a power cable and keep these cables away from traffic. 5. Do not expose your Datalogic camera to moisture, rain, or snow, and do not use it near water. If a component gets wet, unplug it and do not use it.

  • Page 9: System Specifications

    A20 Hardware Guide System Specifications System Specifications This section lists the general operating specifications for the Datalogic A20 camera. More detailed specifications are listed in other appropriate sections of this manual. Operating Environment Dimensions 2.678 w x 5.5 h x .945 d (inches) 68 w x 139.7 h x 24 d (mm)

  • Page 10: Setting Up The System

    A20 - 1334 MIPS NOTE: The A20 is the most economical Intelligent Camera on the market. Do not expect the same image processing per- formance or network communication speeds that are available from Datalogic’s higher performance T and C-Series Intel- ligent Cameras.

  • Page 11: Connection Diagram

    If your system does not work when you are finished with the setup, review the instructions and diagrams to make sure you made all connections properly. For more help, refer to the troubleshooting guide in Chapter 6 of this manual. Connection Diagram This illustration shows the connections for the Datalogic A20 camera. To optional A20 I/O Terminal Block...

  • Page 12: Preventive Maintenance

    This section contains tips to keep your system trouble-free and operating smoothly. • The Datalogic A20 camera should be fastened to a stable, solid surface so the camera body is well supported. • Keep the outside of the unit clean and free of oil and dust. You can clean the unit with a mild cleanser. Do not use an abrasive cleaner and never immerse the unit in water.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Basic Hardware Components

    Basic Hardware Components Camera Mounting The Datalogic A20 camera should be fastened to a stable, solid surface so the camera body is well supported. Warning: There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Datalogic device. To avoid electrical shock, never open the case.

  • Page 14: Mounting Dimensions

    Mounting Dimensions A20 Hardware Guide Mounting Dimensions Here are the front and rear camera mounting dimensions. The side dimensions are shown on the next page. Rear M5/10-32 10mm (x4)* (for mounting optional dust cover adapter) Camera Reset Button UNITS: inch [mm.] 2.68 (68)

  • Page 15: Top View Status Lights

    24 VDC power is On Trigger Source The A20 camera acquires an image when a signal is present on the trigger input (Pins 1 and 2) of the Input/Output cable. See page 4-1 for required input signal characteristics. Datalogic Automation Inc.

  • Page 16: Strobes

    The last three digits of the part number indicate the LED color: BL = blue, IR = infrared, NIR = near infrared, RD = red, and WHT = white. The ringlight can be mounted remotely, or directly on the A20 camera body using the optional LED ringlight adapter kit (Part # 651-0131).

  • Page 17: Led Ringlight Dimensions

    Connection Cable 1.34 (34) Front LED Ringlight Adapter To mount the LED ringlight to the A20 camera, use the optional ringlight adapter kit (Part # 651-0131). The kit includes the following parts: • One mounting adapter (Part # 381-1293) •...
  • Page 18 LED Ringlight Adapter A20 Hardware Guide • One Allen wrench to adjust the adapter set screw (Part # 357-0229) Allen Wrench Mounting Screws Adapter set screw Mounting Adapter To mount the adapter to the LED ringlight (see figure 1) 1. Using the Allen wrench, loosen the set screw on the edge of the adapter 2.

  • Page 19: Led Ringlight Specifications

    A20 Hardware Guide LED Ringlight Specifications 1. Loosen the set screw 2. Mount the adapter to Rear the ringlight and tighten the mounting screws Adapter Mounting Holes 2M x 4mm (x 4) Retaining flanges** Countersunk side out Set Screw* Adapter...

  • Page 20: Led Ringlight Wiring

    LED Ringlight Wiring A20 Hardware Guide Trigger Input Pulse Width 25 - 500 microseconds Maximum Trigger Rate 0 - 60 HZ, (3% duty cycle) LED Ringlight Wiring The ringlight cable connector pinout is shown in this table. Signal Wire Color...

  • Page 21: Rld3 Led Ringlight

    RLD3 LED Ringlight This section describes the RLD3 LED ringlight (Part # 606-0613-xxx) that can be used with the Datalogic A20 camera. The last three digits of the part number indicate the LED color according to the table below. The ringlight can be mounted remotely, or directly on the A20 camera body using the optional LED ringlight adapter kit (Part # 651-0131).

  • Page 22: Rld3 Led Ringlight Dimensions

    Connection 2.68 (68) Cable RLD3 LED Ringlight Adapter To mount the RLD3 LED ringlight to the A20 camera, use the optional ringlight adapter kit (Part # 651-0131). The kit includes the following parts: • One mounting adapter (Part # 381-1293) •...
  • Page 23 A20 Hardware Guide RLD3 LED Ringlight Adapter • One Allen wrench to adjust the adapter set screw (Part # 357-0229) Allen Wrench Adapter set screw Mounting Screws Mounting Adapter To mount the adapter to the LED ringlight (see figure 2) 1.

  • Page 24: Rld3 Led Ringlight Specifications

    RLD3 LED Ringlight Specifications A20 Hardware Guide 1. Loosen the set screw Rear of ringlight 2. Mount the adapter to the ringlight and tighten the mounting screws. Side View Adapter Mounting Holes 3M x 6mm (x 2) Countersunk side out...

  • Page 25: Rld3 Led Ringlight Wiring

    A20 Hardware Guide RLD3 LED Ringlight Wiring Power Input Current 0.5 Amps Max Trigger Input Voltage 0-26 VDC Trigger Turn-On Voltage >3.3 VDC Trigger Turn-Off Voltage <1.5 VDC Trigger Input Pulse Width 25 - 500 microseconds Maximum Trigger Rate 0 - 60 HZ, (3% duty...

  • Page 26: Power Supply

    à lui. This section provides a basic description of the optional power supply wiring for the Datalogic A20 camera. Power is con- nected to the camera through the A20 Terminal block (see “I/O Terminal Block” on page 5-2) or the unterminated cable (see “Unterminated I/O Cable”...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4: I/O Reference

    Refer to the characteristics tables below for detailed voltage requirement information. Inputs The A20 camera has three input connections: one shift or general purpose input, one event or general purpose input, and one camera trigger. All three inputs are interrupt-driven and edge-triggered. Interrupt-driven means that a change of state on the input will immediately cause an action.

  • Page 28: Sample Wiring Diagram

    Sample Wiring Diagram A20 Hardware Guide Sample Wiring Diagram The diagram below shows a common way to wire an input. Note: All connections to inputs must be made using properly grounded shielded cable. Configuration shown is Configuration shown is sensor current sourcing sensor current sinking Datalogic Automation Inc.

  • Page 29: Outputs

    A20 Hardware Guide Outputs Outputs Each A20 camera contains four general-purpose and one dedicated output connection (strobe). The camera output’s electrical characteristics: Supply Voltage (max) ..26 Vdc  Turn On Time....250 On Current (max)....300 mA  Off Current (max) ..... 100 ...

  • Page 30: Sample Wiring Diagrams

    Sample Wiring Diagrams A20 Hardware Guide Sample Wiring Diagrams The diagrams below depict two common schemes for wiring a A20 camera output. Datalogic Automation Inc.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5: Cable Reference

    Datalogic recommends you use at least Cat5e Ethernet cable to connect the client and the A20 camera. Two cables will be needed; one from the A20 to the switch and one from the switch to the client PC.

  • Page 32: I/O Terminal Block

    I/O Terminal Block A20 Hardware Guide I/O Terminal Block This diagram illustrates the 25-pin high density male to screw terminal I/O block (Part # 248-0138). This terminal block can be mounted on a DIN rail, connected to the camera with the optional terminated I/O cable, then wired from the termi- nal block to the controlled devices (see “Terminal Block Connection Table”...

  • Page 33: Terminal Block Connection Table

    A20 Hardware Guide Terminal Block Connection Table Terminal Block Connection Table Terminal Number Signal Name Trigger Input + Trigger Input - Input 1 and Shift Event+ Input 1 and Shift Event - Input 2 and Event Input + Input 2 and Event Input -...

  • Page 34: Unterminated I/O Cable

    Unterminated I/O Cable A20 Hardware Guide Complete this worksheet to document A20 I/O wiring connections for the Terminal Block. See “Unterminated I/O Cable” on page 5-4 for details about connecting the optional Unterminated I/O cable. Terminal Signal Name External Signal Description...
  • Page 35 A20 Hardware Guide Unterminated I/O Cable Micro D Sub Signal Name Wire Color Connector Pin Input 2 and Event Input + White/Yellow Input 2 and Event Input - Yellow/White Strobe Output + White/Green Strobe Output - Green/White Output 1 +...

  • Page 36: Strobe

    Strobe A20 Hardware Guide Complete this worksheet to document A20 I/O wiring connections for the optional Unterminated I/O cable. See “Terminal Block Connection Table” on page 5-3 for details about connecting the optional Terminal Block. Micro D Sub Signal Name...

  • Page 37: Serial

    A20 Hardware Guide Serial Serial Use serial cable Part # 606-0330-xx to connect the I/O terminal block’s serial port to a serial device (e.g. terminal, PLC, motion controller, data recorder). A null modem connector or cable may be required between the I/O terminal block and the controlled device.
  • Page 38 Serial A20 Hardware Guide Datalogic Automation Inc.

  • Page 39: Chapter 6: Appendix

    An IP (or Subnet) mask specifies which bits of the Internet Protocol (IP) address are significant. The IP mask is network dependent, but it will be the same for each Datalogic camera on a particular network. The IP address indicates the address of each camera.
  • Page 40 Configuring the camera A20 Hardware Guide 1. Start VPM. When the “Select a Device to Connect to” dialog is displayed, click on the desired camera in the list of Devices found. If the camera is not in the list, be sure the camera power is on and that it is connected to the client computer, then click the Refresh button.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Client

    4. On the Alternate Configuration tab, select User Configured. 5. Enter the desired IP address and Subnet Mask. Remember, to be able to communicate with the Datalogic camera, a client computer’s Subnet mask must correspond correctly to the camera’s IP mask, and the address must match the camera’s address in the first three sets of numbers.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting A20 Hardware Guide Troubleshooting Problem: The camera does not respond when you try to connect to it with the client computer. Things to check: • Be sure the client computer and camera have the correct IP address and mask. See page 6-1 for more help.
  • Page 43 A20 Hardware Guide Index A 2 0 H A R D W A R E Index shift 4-1, 5-3, 5-4 File camera 6-4 Adapter ringlight 3-5 RLD3 3-10 Hub, ethernet 5-1 Address, IP 6-1 Humidity range 2-3 Cable ethernet 5-1...
  • Page 44 Index A20 Hardware Guide Software version 2-6 Null modem 5-7 Source, trigger 3-3 Specifications 2-3 Status lights 3-3 Operating environment 2-3 Strobe Optical characteristics 5-6 characteristics 2-3 general information 3-4 Output output 3-4, 5-3, 5-5 1 & 2 4-3, 5-5...

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