A30 QUICKSTART GUIDE
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This table summarizes the External Illuminator wiring and power requirements.
CBX/Camera Signal
Meaning
Vdc
10 to 30 Vdc
GND
Ground
Earth
Shield/Earth Ground
O3B
Control Signal – (See Note)
O3A
Control
Note: The strobe signal connection is shared with Output 3. If a non-zero value
is defined for the Strobe Pulse Length value (in VPM – Impact – General), the
strobe is active. If the value is zero, Output 3 is active.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
Software configuration of your A30 camera can be accomplished by the procedures
described in the Impact Reference Guide. Vision Program Manager (VPM) is used to
configure the camera for specific applications, and provides the tools to create vision
programs.
VPM™ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
A client computer is required to install and run Impact software and configure the camera.
You should have a Laptop or PC that meets or exceeds the requirements defined in the
system requirements section of the Impact Reference Guide. Machine Vision installation
software can be downloaded from the Datalogic web site (www.datalogic.com).
INSTALLING IMPACT SOFTWARE
To install Impact Software, proceed as follows:
1. Turn on the Laptop or PC that will be used for configuration (connected to the Ethernet
port of the A30 camera).
2. You may need to turn off automatic virus checking during the install if it causes
installation problems.
3. You must log in to an operating system account that has administrative privileges in order
to install or run Impact software on a Windows operating system.
4. To be able to communicate, the client and device’s IP addresses for the local area
connection must be configured. The vision device is shipped with a factory default IP
address of 192.168.0.128 and a default mask of 255.255.255.0. If you need to change
the device’s IP address or mask, do so before installation.
5. Double-click on the downloaded installation program.
6. The installation program should start. Select the language you want the install to use,
then click OK.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions. You will have the option to install Impact software to
the client, camera, or both.
Note: If security is enabled on the camera, you cannot install new software on it. You
must exit the install program, disable security on the camera, then restart the install.
8. When the installation has completed, you can start VPM.
Changing the Camera’s IP Address
1. Connect to the device with VPM.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Click the General System Object.
4. Select the General radio button.
