Kuka VisionTech 2.1, Manual

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Issued: 11.10.2013 Version: KST VisionTech 2.1 V1
KUKA.VisionTech 2.1
Image processing
software
An image processing environment is installed on the controller during installa-
tion of VisionTech. This software performs the image processing tasks. This
software must also be installed on the service laptop.
3.2 Hardware components
The following hardware components are available in the form of a hardware
package for KUKA.VisionTech:
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KUKA GigE switch
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KUKA MXG20 cameras
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Calibration plate
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Connecting cables
There are different variants of the hardware package. The variants differ with
regard to the interface, connecting cables and number of cameras:
3.2.1 KUKA GigE switch
Overview
There are 5 RJ45 connections on the KUKA GigE switch. Ports 1 to 4 are PoE-
capable. KUKA MXG20 cameras can be connected to ports 1 to 3.
Port 5 can be used to connect the KR C4 compact; this port is not PoE-capa-
ble. The switch must be integrated into a housing with a protection rating of
IP 54 and supplied with a direct voltage of 12-36 V. The switch can be mount-
ed on a TS 35 top-hat rail.
In the KR C4, the switch is installed and connected to the power supply of the
KR C4. Up to 3 cameras can be connected to interfaces X64.1 to X64.3. Alter-
natively, the cameras can be connected directly to the switch in the KR C4 via
a cable inlet.
1 KR C4 compact 3 Switch
2 Connecting cable 4 Cameras
Type Cameras Position Restriction
2D 1-3 Stationary None
1-3 Moving Only with KR C4
3D 2-3 Moving Only with KR C4