Cognex IN-SIGHT Installation Reference

Brand: Cognex

Model: IN-SIGHT

Type: Installation Reference

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1 Introduction

The In-Sight™ Strobe Light Adapter (Cognex P/N CLA-2000-00) is designed for use

with an In-Sight 2000 or 3000 system and most Cognex Light Modules (CLMs),

including the Ring Light (P/N CLM-4236), the Dome Light (P/N CLM-7248), and the

Spot Light (CLM-2420). This system can illuminate a part, image it at high speed, and

acquire the “frozen” image.

The Strobe Light Adapter (Figure 1-1) includes an integrated power cable and a Strobe

Control Cable.

Figure 1-1: In-Sight Light Adapter Controls and Connections

This document presents information related to installing and using the In-Sight Strobe

Light Adapter in the following sections:

G Installation

G Troubleshooting

G Specifications

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2 Installation

This section describes how to connect the Strobe Light Adapter to the In-Sight 2000 or

3000 processor and the Cognex Light Module.

STEP 1 – Connect the Cables

1. Remove power from the In-Sight processor.

2. Plug the 8-pin male mini-DIN connector of the Strobe Adapter power cable into the

port labeled LIGHTS on the In-Sight processor (Figure 2-1).

Figure 2-1: Connecting to the LIGHTS Port

3. Locate the end of the Strobe Control Cable, which terminates in both the 2-pin

connector and the ground wire loop. Plug the 2-pin connector into the TRIGGER IN

receptacle on the Strobe Light Adapter (Figure 2-2).

Figure 2-2: Connecting TRIGGER IN and Ground

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4. Attach the ground wire on the Strobe Control Cable to the threaded standoff on the

front of the Strobe Light Adapter using the supplied screw (Figure 2-3).

5. Locate the end of the Strobe Control Cable that terminates with exposed black and

white wires.

NOTE A two-pin terminal plug may already be attached to the Strobe Control cable. To use the trigger

input on the In-Sight camera you must remove this terminal plug and follow the remaining

instructions in this step. To use the camera without the built-in triggering input, leave the two-pin

plug attached to the Strobe Control cable, then insert the plug into pins 3 and 4 of the receptacle

on the back of the camera.

Insert the white wire into Pin 3 (Strobe +) of the terminal block plugged into the back of

the In-Sight camera. Using a small flat head screwdriver, secure the connection of the

white wire in the terminal block. Insert the black wire into Pin 4 (Strobe –) of the

terminal block on the In-Sight camera, using a screwdriver to secure the connection.

Refer to Installing the In-Sight 2000 or Installing the In-Sight 3000 for more detailed

information on the Strobe Output line on the In-Sight camera.

Figure 2-3: Connecting to the In-Sight Camera

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6. Push the 7-pin DIN male connector from the Cognex Light Module onto either of

the two available 7-pin DIN light module jacks. Rotate the collar on the connector to

lock it in place.

Figure 2-4: Connecting to the Light Module

NOTE The Strobe Light Adapter features two 7-pin DIN output jacks for simultaneously controlling two

Spot Light Modules (CLM-2420). For all other standard Cognex Light modules, the Strobe Light

Adapter can use only a single light.

7. Restore power to the In-Sight processor.

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STEP 2 – Adjust the Light Pulse Width

The light pulse width is the duration of time the LEDs will be on during each image

acquisition. The Strobe Light Adapter has two controls for adjusting the light pulse

width (Figure 2-5). The first control is a three-position slider switch labeled X10 that

selects a 0 (0), 100 microsecond (1), or 200-microsecond (2) pulse width. The second

control is a rotary switch labeled X100, featuring positions 0 through 9, which

correspond to pulse widths 0 through 90 microseconds.

Figure 2-5: Light Pulse Width Controls

The light pulse width is set by adjusting both controls until a suitable light intensity level

can be achieved within the In-Sight camera’s exposure time. The effect of the switches

is additive, so any light pulse width between 10 microseconds and 290 microseconds

can be set. For example, if the three-position slider switch is set to 100, and the rotary

switch is dialed to 5, then the light pulse width would be 150 microseconds.

NOTE With both the slider and rotary switch set to 0, the light pulse width is nominally 5 microseconds.

Follow these steps to display the light pulse width while adjusting its duration.

8. Open the System menu. Select Live to enter Live mode.

9. Adjust the X10 and X100 controls on the Strobe Light Adapter to increase the light

pulse width until the strobing operation of the light is visible.

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STEP 3 – Configure the Trigger

Triggering the In-Sight camera sends a pulse to the strobe output. The strobe output

generates a 10 mA (minimum) pulse that lasts about two horizontal lines (128

microseconds). During this interval, the camera’s optocoupler switch closes, triggering

the Strobe Controller.

The In-Sight System can be hardware triggered in one of two ways:

• Camera

Connect your trigger circuit to pins 1 (Trigger+) and 2 (Trigger-) on the terminal

block on the back of the In-Sight camera (Figure 2-3). Remember to set the Trigger

parameter within the AcquireImage function’s property sheet (located in cell A0) to

Camera (Figure 2-6). Selecting Camera acquires an image upon receiving a pulse

to the camera input located directly on the camera.

Figure 2-6: Selecting Camera as the Trigger Parameter

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• Trigger via the Discrete I/O

Connect your trigger circuit to IN+ and IN- terminals on the In-Sight processor (Discrete

I/O Lines 8 and 9 are on the processor) using the terminal block. Remember to set the

Discrete Input Type to Acquisition Trigger from the Discrete Input dialog (Figure 2-7).

Also, set the Trigger Parameter within the AcquireImage function’s property sheet to

External (Figure 2-8).

Figure 2-7: Discrete Input Dialog

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Figure 2-8: Selecting External as the Trigger Parameter

The In-Sight System can be software triggered in one of two ways:

• Manual

Trigger the In-Sight Camera manually by pressing the Trigger button on the Control

Pad or F5 from the keyboard. Remember to set the Trigger Parameter within the

AcquireImage function’s property sheet to Manual.

• Continuous

Set the Trigger Parameter within the AcquireImage function’s property sheet to

Continuous.

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3 Troubleshooting

If the light is not strobing, verify the items listed below.

• Verify that all connections are secure.

• Verify the black and white wires on the Strobe Control Cable are securely fastened

within the green terminal plug, and that the plug is firmly inserted into the back of the

camera.

• Verify the Strobe Control Cable is connected to the correct outputs (pins 3 and 4) on

the In-Sight Camera.

• Verify the Cognex Light Module works by itself when connected directly to the

LIGHTS port on the In-Sight processor.

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4 Specifications

The specifications of the In-Sight Strobe Light Adapter are presented in the following

two sections.

G Summary of Specifications

G Mechanical Specifications

4.1 General Specifications

FEATURE DESCRIPTION

Part Number CLA-1000-00

Light Output Jacks Two 7-pin DIN output jacks compatible with Cognex light modules.

Strobe Output Generates a 10 mA (minimum) pulse with a duration of two horizontal lines (128

microseconds)

Light Pulse Width 10 to 290 microseconds (in 10-microsecond increments)

Hardware Triggers Via In-Sight camera or Discrete I/O

Software Triggers Manual or Continuous

Power Supply No external power supply is required; 24VDC power supplied by the In-Sight

Processor.

Cable Length: 3.96 m (13 ft.)

Field Wiring Size: 22 AWG

Mechanical Dimensions: 144.3 mm (5.68 in.) depth, 113.5 mm (4.47 in.) width, 41.7 mm (1.64

in.) height.

Weight (including cable): 0.54 kg (1.2 lbs).

Mount via four 5.2 mm (0.203 in.) wide slots.

Environmental

• Operating temperature: 10°C to 50°C (50°F to 122°F)

• Operating humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing

• Storage temperature: –10°C to 65°C (14°F to 149°F)

• Storage humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing

Approvals CE

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4.2 Mechanical Specifications

Figure 4-1: In-Sight Strobe Adapter Mechanical Specification

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