Setting Up the System
A20 Hardware Guide
Datalogic Automation Inc.
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NOTE: The A20 is the most economical Intelligent Camera on the market. Do not expect the same image processing per-
formance or network communication speeds that are available from Datalogic’s higher performance T and C-Series Intel-
ligent Cameras.
Setting Up the System
Important
: To avoid damage to your unit,
never
plug in or unplug a cable when the unit power is on. Always turn off the
power supply first, and then make the necessary cable changes.
1. Familiarize yourself with the major system components that are shown in Chapter 3 of this manual.
2. Mount the camera, lighting, and other hardware components in their desired positions. Mounting instructions are
included in Chapter 3 of this manual.
3.
You are ready to wire the hardware. Chapter 4 contains the input/output schematics for your A20 camera. Wiring
diagrams for all cables are contained in Chapter 5.
4. Attach the Ethernet and I/O to the camera. Diagrams for attaching cables are shown later in this chapter.
NOTE: To insure a solid connection, be sure to screw down the I/O cable connections on the camera.
5. Connect an Ethernet cable to the optional Ethernet switch, then connect an Ethernet cable from the switch to the
client computer.
6. Connect the power supply for the unit to an appropriate
grounded
power source. To protect your system, we rec-
ommend using a surge protector.
7. Plug the power supply connector into the camera’s power connector. Turn on the power supply. Wait for the Status
and Busy lights to go off before proceeding.
8. Configure the IP address and mask for the camera and client computer, if necessary.
NOTE
: A default network IP mask and address were assigned at the factory. You may need to change them for your
installation. See Chapter 6 for more details.
9. From the client computer, start Impact Vision Program Manager (VPM). Use Impact software to check your cam-
era and lighting setup, calibrate the camera, configure your inspection parameters, and put the camera online. For
more information about using Impact software, refer to the Impact Reference Guide.
Pixel Size
6.0 x 6.0 micrometers
Gain
100% to 395%
Shutter Open
30 to 193,629 microseconds
Lens Mount
C Mount
Software
A20 Rev A - Impact Software Suite Version 7.5.0
or greater
Processor
A20 - 1334 MIPS
