Aplex TB-587 is a versatile machine vision lighting and I/O control board designed for industrial automation applications. It provides precise lighting control with four channels supporting up to 60W total power, ensuring optimal illumination for vision systems. The board also features four trigger inputs and outputs for synchronization with external devices, enabling efficient coordination of lighting and imaging processes. Additionally, it offers 16 isolated general-purpose I/O channels with NPN/PNP mode selection, providing flexible control and monitoring capabilities.
Aplex TB-587 is a versatile machine vision lighting and I/O control board designed for industrial automation applications. It provides precise lighting control with four channels supporting up to 60W total power, ensuring optimal illumination for vision systems. The board also features four trigger inputs and outputs for synchronization with external devices, enabling efficient coordination of lighting and imaging processes. Additionally, it offers 16 isolated general-purpose I/O channels with NPN/PNP mode selection, providing flexible control and monitoring capabilities.
TB-587
Machine Vision
Lighting & I/O Control Board
User Manual
Version：V1.10（20201209）
- 2 -
Disclaimer：
This user manual, including all photos, illustrations and software, is protected by international copyright laws
and all rights reserved. Without the written consent of Weizhun Electronic Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., this
manual or any materials contained in it must not be copied.
All rights reserved by Weizhun Electronic Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. The information in this document is
subject to change without notice. For the latest information, consult your supplier.
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................. - 2 -
1 FACTORY LIST ....................................................................................................................................... - 2 -
2 DISCLAIMER ......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
3 TRADEMARKS ...................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................... - 3 -
5 Product Introduction ............................................................................................................................... - 4 -
5.1 Product Specifications .......................................................................................................................... - 4 -
5.2 Structural Dimension Drawing .............................................................................................................. - 5 -
5.3 I/O Connector Introduction .................................................................................................................. - 6 -
1. FPGA (Internal): ................................................................................................................................. - 6 -
2. DC_IN1 (Internal) option:................................................................................................................... - 6 -
3. DC_IN2 (External) default: ................................................................................................................. - 6 -
4. SW1(TB-587,Internal of Expansion Board): ....................................................................................... - 7 -
5. PWR_SW(TB-587,Internal): ................................................................................................................ - 7 -
6. External Trigger/Lightinh Source Output Control Interface (LIGHTING_OUT，External) : ............... - 8 -
7. General I/O (CON1,DB37): ................................................................................................................. - 8 -
8. TB-587-DB37 : .................................................................................................................................... - 9 -
1 Factory List
Thank you for purchasing Weizhun Electronic Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. products!
Unpack and check the following items. If you find that the machine or accessory is damaged or missing,
contact your sales window or dealer immediately.
● 1 x TB-587 Industrial I/O Board
○ 1 x Driver Disk
- 3 -
Note：Shipping accessories are based on customer requirements.
2 Disclaimer
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. For the latest information, consult your
supplier. Under no circumstances will Weizhun Electronic Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. be responsible
for any type of hidden defect or damage (whether indirect or incidental) caused by improper use or
improper installation of products.
Because with improper user operations , private changing circuit, then the wrong power supply, misuse,
force majeure (war, earthquakes, lightning, floods, fires and other natural or man-made disasters damage)
is in-warranty, it is deemed not free maintenance, need Paid repairs .
3 Trademarks
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Atom / Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective holders.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Before using this product, please read this manual carefully.
4.2 Use necessary anti-static protective measures when touching this product. For example, the un-used
motherboard should be put in an anti-static bag, and wear antistatic gloves before touching the product. The
environment is not allowed to have leaks, and be sure to put in place where is not easy to produce static
electricity.
4.3 Do not strike the product with force to avoid damage to sensitive internal electronic components.
4.4 Before connecting cable line, and make sure there is correct signal.
4.5 Before installing or removing the internal equipment of this product, please be sure to unplug the external
power plug.
4.6 Please confirm input power adapter into the power supply is in line with the use of regional or national
standards.
- 4 -
5 Product Introduction
TB-587 uses FPGA and is designed with the base of effective time and logic judgment, it offers 4 x
lighting connector, 4 x trigger in，4 x trigger out, 8 x DI 8 x DO isolation, NPN/PNP mode Selection. It is
used widely in vision inspection business in industrial automation field, and can extremely enhance the
production effectiveness and product quality.
5.1 Product Specification
Model
TB-587
System
Bus Interface
x1 PCI Express
I/O Interface
Lighting Control
4x Lighting control (24~36VDC Output)
(Single Route Power Supply up to 30W, 4 Channel Total Power Supply up to
60W)
Trigger
4x Trigger in
4x Trigger out
I/O
16 Bits DIO
(8x DI, 8x DO, Isolation, NPN/PNP Selection, Default NPN)
Power
Power Input
24~36VDC for lighting
Connector
1x 2-pin connector (External on bracket ,or Internal on PCB, can be either
one only) default External power supply
Dimension
Dimension
168 mm (L) x 107 mm (W) x 1.6mm (H)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-20°C ~ +70°C
Storage Humidity
10% - 90%, Non-condensing
Option
TB-587 to DB37 Cable, DB37 Transfer board
- 5 -
5.2 Structural Dimension Drawing
5.2.1Expansion card interface position (front)
5.2.2Expansion card interface position (reverse)
- 6 -
5.3 Jumpers and Connectors Introduction
1. FPGA(Inner):
Onboard FPGA Chipset
2. DC_IN1 (Internal) option:
(Pitch 5.08mm 1x2 Pin Connector), DC24-36V power input for Lighting using. Before plug in this
Phoenix Connector, please make sure that the power polarity is correct. The more Power
consumption for system, the high power adapter will be needed. Short of power supply will let the
system unstable or work abnormally.
Pin#
Power Input(DC_IN1)
Pin1(+)
DC+24-36V
Pin2(-)
Ground
Caution：DC_IN1 and DC_IN2 either one. It`s not allowed to use at the same time, the circuit will
be burnt out.
3. DC_IN2 (External) default:
(Pitch 5.08mm 1x2 Pin Connector), DC24-36V power input for Lighting using. Before plug in this
Phoenix Connector, please make sure that the power polarity is correct. The more Power
consumption for system, the high power adapter will be needed. Short of power supply will let the
system unstable or work abnormally.
- 7 -
Pin#
Power Input(DC_IN1)
Pin1(+)
DC+24-36V
Pin2(-)
Ground
Caution：DC_IN1 and DC_IN2 either one. It`s not allowed to use at the same time, or the circuit
will be burnt out.
4. SW1 (TB-587, Internal of the expansion card):
Dip switch ，Pin1 to 4 and Pin6 are reserved for debug use.
Pin5 is set for FPGA function setting choice, choose ON for NPN mode (default); choose OFF for
PNP mode.
This setting is for developer, it is not allowed for user operation under normal condition, if you
need to update the program, please contact your sales or agent window for technical support.
SW1
Function
Default setting
Option
Pin1
Reserve for debug
OFF
ON
Pin2
Reserve for debug
ON
OFF
Pin3
Reserve for debug
OFF
ON
Pin4
Reserve for debug
OFF
ON
Pin5
NPN/PNP Mode choice
ON
OFF
Pin6
Reserve for debug-
default hardware mode
ON
OFF
5. PWR_SW (TB-587, Internal):
Dip switch, PIN1~PIN4 are uses for lighting source output control interfaces. Set OFF to control
output mode via software; set ON to control output mode (Lighting will always ON) via
hardware. Default mode is OFF, to set via software.
Pin#
External Screen Printing
Software Setting Mode
Hardware Setting Mode
1
CH3
OFF (Default)
ON (Option)
2
CH2
OFF (Default)
ON (Option)
3
CH1
OFF (Default)
ON (Option)
4
CH0
OFF (Default)
ON (Option)
5
Reserve
OFF (Default)
ON (Option)
- 8 -
6. External Trigger/Lighting Source Output Control Interface (LIGHTING_OUT, External):
(Pitch2.5mm 1x2 Pin Connector, PN#H510M02 Terminal), +DC14~24V Output, maximum power
supply up to 60 Watt for total; single channel power supply up to 30 Watt. DC level adjustable
mode should be concerned with high-level shaking situation.
* Power input for lighting using shall be higher than 80 Watts, and the output voltage shall be
between +DC24V~36V. *
Terminal
Pin#
Signal
External Connection
CH0
1
24V_OUT1
CH0+
2
GND_OUT1
CH0-
CH1
1
24V_OUT1
CH1+
2
GND_OUT1
CH1-
CH2
1
24V_OUT1
CH2+
2
GND_OUT1
CH2-
CH3
1
24V_OUT1
CH3+
2
GND_OUT1
CH3-
7. General I/O (CON1,DB37）:
Standard DB37 Female connector inserts, 4 x Trigger In (4x dedicated input channels, 24V
differential signal, with isolated.)
TI1+,TI1-, TI2+,TI2-,TI3+,TI3- ,TI4+,TI4-
---Combined to DB-37connector
4x Trigger Out (4x dedicated output channels, 24V differential signal, with isolated.)
TO1+, TO1-, TO2+, TO2-, TO3+, TO3-, TO4+, TO4-
---Combined to DB-37connector
16x High-speed General I/O, can switch to NPN or PNP through hardware, default NPN setting,
24V level Optocoupler isolation design.
GND_24V_GPIO, DO1, DO2, DO3, DO4, DO5, DO6, DO7, DO8
24V_GND_GPIO, DI1, DI2, DI3, DI4, DI5, DI6, DI7, DI8
---Combine to DB-37connector
- 9 -
Signal
Pin#
Pin#
Signal
GP_OUT8
1
20
GP_IN8
GP_OUT7
2
21
GP_IN7
GP_OUT6
3
22
GP_IN6
GP_OUT5
4
23
GP_IN5
GP_OUT4
5
24
GP_IN4
GP_OUT3
6
25
GP_IN3
GP_OUT2
7
26
GP_IN2
GP_OUT1
8
27
GP_IN1
GND_24V_GPIO
9
28
24V_GND_GPIO
NA
10
29
NA
CTRL_OUT4_N
11
30
CTRL_IN4_N
CTRL_OUT4_P
12
31
CTRL_IN4_P
CTRL_OUT3_N
13
32
CTRL_IN3_N
CTRL_OUT3_P
14
33
CTRL_IN3_P
CTRL_OUT2_N
15
34
CTRL_IN2_N
CTRL_OUT2_P
16
35
CTRL_IN2_P
CTRL_OUT1_N
17
36
CTRL_IN1_N
CTRL_OUT1_P
18
37
CTRL_IN1_P
NA
19
8. TB-587-DB37:
Standard DB37 Female connector inserts, 4 x Trigger In (4x dedicated input channels, 24V
differential signal, with isolated.)
TI1+,TI1-, TI2+,TI2-,TI3+,TI3- ,TI4+,TI4-
---Combined to DB-37connector
4x Trigger Out (4x dedicated output channels, 24V differential signal, with isolated.)
TO1+, TO1-, TO2+, TO2-, TO3+, TO3-, TO4+, TO4-
---Combined to DB-37connector
16x High-speed General I/O, can switch to NPN or PNP through hardware, default NPN setting,
24V level Optocoupler isolation design.
GND_24V_GPIO, DO1, DO2, DO3, DO4, DO5, DO6, DO7, DO8
24V_GND_GPIO, DI1, DI2, DI3, DI4, DI5, DI6, DI7, DI8
---Combine to DB-37connector
- 10 -
GPIO1:
Phoenix Terminal Connector, Signals define as below:
Signal
Pin#
Pin#
Signal
CTRL_IN1P
1
2
CTRL_OUT1_P
CTRL_IN1N
3
4
CTRL_OUT1_N
CTRL_IN2P
5
6
CTRL_OUT2_P
CTRL_IN2N
7
8
CTRL_OUT2_N
CTRL_IN3P
9
10
CTRL_OUT3_P
CTRL_IN3N
11
12
CTRL_OUT3_N
CTRL_IN4P
13
14
CTRL_OUT4_P
CTRL_IN4N
15
16
CTRL_OUT4_N
NA
17
18
NA
24V_GND_GPIO
19
20
GND_24V_GPIO
GP_IN1
21
22
GP_OUT1
GP_IN2
23
24
GP_OUT2
GP_IN3
25
26
GP_OUT3
GP_IN4
27
28
GP_OUT4
GP_IN5
29
30
GP_OUT5
GP_IN6
31
32
GP_OUT6
GP_IN7
33
34
GP_OUT7
GP_IN8
35
36
GP_OUT8
-
1
-
2
-
3
-
4
-
5
-
6
-
7
-
8
-
9
-
10
Aplex TB-587 is a versatile machine vision lighting and I/O control board designed for industrial automation applications. It provides precise lighting control with four channels supporting up to 60W total power, ensuring optimal illumination for vision systems. The board also features four trigger inputs and outputs for synchronization with external devices, enabling efficient coordination of lighting and imaging processes. Additionally, it offers 16 isolated general-purpose I/O channels with NPN/PNP mode selection, providing flexible control and monitoring capabilities.
Ask a question and I''ll find the answer in the document
Finding information in a document is now easier with AI