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GigE Vision Camera Configuration

After you install the CFG-8724 you can attach up to four GigE Vision cameras. See the

GigE Vision Cameras User's

Guide

, available from the

Start

menu, for more details on connecting and using GigE Vision cameras with your Cognex

software.

Once the cameras are connected, you must use the GigE Vision Configuration Utility, available from the

Start

menu, to

set the IP address for each frame grabber port and each GigE Vision camera. The GigE Vision Configurator displays all

network connections that correspond to ports on the frame grabber as well as any GigE Vision cameras connected to

them: 

For additional information on using a GigE Vision camera with your Cognex vision software, see your software product

documentation. In addition, the

Cognex technical support

site may contain additional documentation about using GigE

vision for your machine vision application.

10

The CFG-8724 Frame Grabber

Summary of Contents for CFG-8724

Page 1: ...Cognex CFG 8724 Hardware Manual 2019October21 Revision 9 5 0 SR2 1...

Page 2: ...Specifications 5 RJ 45 Port 6 Status LEDs 7 Power Connector 7 Security Licenses 7 Installing the CFG 8724 8 Installing Your Cognex Vision Software 8 Installing Additional Device Drivers 8 GigE Vision...

Page 3: ...y means electronic or mechanical for any purpose nor transferred to any other media or language without the written permission of Cognex Corporation Copyright 2019 Cognex Corporation All Rights Reserv...

Page 4: ...gulatory compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment l Include service loops with cable connections l Ensure that the cable bend radius begins at least six inches from the conn...

Page 5: ...net Plus 50 to 57V 30W per port l Non volatile memory for storing Cognex security license information l Windows 7 8 1 10 OS compatible l C VB NET VC compatible l CE FCC KCC Certifications Specificatio...

Page 6: ...MDI0 PoE_DCV 2 MDI0 PoE_DCV 3 MDI1 PoE_DCV 4 MDI2 PoE_DCV 5 MDI2 PoE_DCV 6 MDI1 PoE_DCV 7 MDI3 PoE_DCV 8 MDI3 PoE_DCV Refer to the following table for LED1 and LED2 Activity Status LED1 10 100 1000 O...

Page 7: ...er connector Pin Signals 1 12V 2 GND 3 GND 4 5 Security Licenses The CFG 8724 supports non volatile memory for storing security license information Your CFG 8724 arrives with particular security licen...

Page 8: ...our computer before installing the vision software you want to use with the CFG 8724 If you install your Cognex vision software after installing the CFG 8724 be aware you must turn off the power to yo...

Page 9: ...x software again after the Windows Updates complete USB 3 0 Host Controller An additional 3rd party USB driver might be required on older computers using the Windows 7 x64 operating system if you obse...

Page 10: ...rom the Start menu to set the IP address for each frame grabber port and each GigE Vision camera The GigE Vision Configurator displays all network connections that correspond to ports on the frame gra...

Page 11: ...comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is...

Page 12: ...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...

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