Introduction
The In-Sight® VC200 vision controller (henceforth, referred to as the "vision controller") is a compact, network-ready
vision controller that can be directly connected to the ISC-8402 and ISC-8405 cameras. In-Sight cameras are light-
weight "smart" cameras, designed for easy integration with Cognex's industry-leading software applications.
The vision controller extends the capabilities of the connected cameras by providing:
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Direct connection to a Gigabit Ethernet network.
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8 inputs, optically isolated.
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16 outputs, optically isolated.
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Support for current sinking (NPN) and current sourcing (PNP) devices.
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DIN-rail mountable.
Support
Several resources are available to assist you in using the vision controller with the connected Cognex device:
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The
In-Sight
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VC Explorer User Guide
, included with In-Sight VC Explorer software.
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In-Sight online support:
http://www.cognex.com/support/ISVC200
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Introduction