Cognex VC5, Hardware Manual

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Specifications
The following sections list general specifications for the vision controller.
Vision Controller Specifications
Specifications VC5
Supported
Cognex
Devices
Cognex Industrial GigE Cameras
Cognex DS900 Series Displacement Sensors
Cognex DS1000 Series Displacement Sensors
Job/Program
Memory 120GB Solid State Memory (80GB available for user) or 480GB Solid State Memory (440GB available
for user). Unlimited storage via remote network device.
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Image
Processing
Memory 8GB SDRAM.
Cooling
System Fanless Design.
Inputs 8 optically isolated discrete inputs.
Outputs 16 optically isolated discrete outputs.
Encoder
Inputs
4 non-isolated encoder inputs.
Note : The Laser Safety inputs (L+ and L-) are not supported.
LAN Ports
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2 RJ-45 Ethernet ports, 10/100/1000 BaseT with auto MDIX. IEEE 802.3 TCP/IP Protocol. Dedicated
ports for connecting to wide area network.
GigE Ports
3
4 RJ-45 Ethernet ports, 10/100/1000 BaseT with auto MDIX. IEEE 802.3af TCP/IP Protocol. Dedicated
ports for connecting directly to supported Cognex devices, additionally supplying power to Cognex
industrial GigE cameras that support PoE.
I-ENET Port 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port, 10/100 BaseT with auto MDIX. IEEE 802.3 TCP/IP Protocol. Dedicated port for
Ethernet-based industrial protocol communications.
SENSOR
Ports 2 DB15 ports that provide power, encoder and trigger connections to Cognex DS1000 series sensors.
Each port supplies 24VDC, 500mA maximum.
Note : The SENSOR ports are not supported with the DS900 series sensor.
VGA Port Analog VGA, DB15 port. This connection may be used to connect a VGA monitor.
USB Ports 3 host USB 2.0 (480 Mb/sec.) ports for connecting HID devices (mouse, keyboard or mass storage
device).
RS-232 Port 1 RS-232 port. Handshake lines: DCD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DTR and RI.
Status LEDs 1 PWR LED (vision controller), 2 PWR LEDS (DS1000 series sensors), 4 GigE LEDs.
Housing Aluminum die-cast, aluminum sheet metal and injection-molded ABS/PC housing.
Mounting Four bottom and four backside M5 x 0.8 threaded mounting holes. The vision controller may be
optionally mounted to a a 15mm DIN rail, using the accessory DIN rail mounting bracket.
Note : The DIN rail mounting bracket accessory is not suitable for a 7.5mm profile DIN rail.
Dimensions 207mm (8.15in) x 229.5mm (9.04in) x 133.5mm (5.25in)
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Vision controller models with Type number 821-0102-xR have 120GB SSD; models with Type number 821-0119-xR have 480GB SSD. The
Type number is located on the label affixed to the vision controller.
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To ensure reliable communication using 1000 BaseT operation, the Ethernet cable must not exceed 100 meters.
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To ensure reliable communication using 1000 BaseT operation, the Ethernet cable must not exceed 100 meters.
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Specifications