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MVS-8100 Hardware Description
Cognex MVS-8100M Hardware Manual
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Note
Because the 8100 lacks dedicated memory for overlay graphics,
Cognex MVS-8000 software does not make customizable use of the
8100’s monitor output. Images displayed out the monitor port are
pass-through copies of the image from the active camera port.
Trigger and Strobe Expansion Panel
An expansion panel (P/N 800-0062) is available to carry trigger, strobe, and status
signal connections from the 10-pin trigger and strobe header (jack J1) on the 8100 to
the back of the PC. A 10-pin IDC connector is connected by a multi-colored ribbon cable
to a connector panel with one DB-9F connector. The trigger and strobe expansion panel
is shown in Figure 7 on page 18.
The pinout for the trigger and strobe connector at J1 and the corresponding DB-9F port
on the expansion panel are shown in Table 15.
Note
The PWR (pin 3) and GND (pin 5) connections 5 V through
current limiting resistors. This reduces the available voltage with
significant current draw.
Consult your Cognex software documentation for a description of the software interface
for the 8100’s external I/O connections.
Jack J1
DB-9F
Signal Name
1
1
TRIG+
3
2
STRB+
5
3
PWR (see note)
7
4
STSO
9
5
GND (see note)
2
6
TRIG–
4
7
STRB–
6
8
STSOP
8
9
STSOR
10
No connect
Table 15. Pinout for the external I/O expansion panel
