VC4XXX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC4XXX Smart Cameras
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1 General Information
Standard and short VC4XXX housing
VC4XXX Smart Camera series rear view
The new VC4XXX Smart Camera generation from Vision Components succeeds the VC20XX product
line. The model variety of the VC20XX range has been extended further – from formerly 6 different
models to 12 (not counting color camera versions or doubling VC20XX serial / Ethernet versions).
In contrast to the VC20XX generation, the VC4XXX cameras are based on 3 different hardware
platforms with different processor performance, interfaces and programming features. This allows
even more to select the right smart camera for every application. The following section includes a
feature overview for all cameras for easier product selection.
The proven industrial housing and connectors of the VC20XX series has been kept for the new model
line. Together with the almost complete software compatibility this will aide the upgrade of existing
applications. For the new “VC Base Family range” it was possible to shorten the camera housing even
further, offering a complete vision system with a very small form factor.
Responding to customer demand, the VC4XXX features both – 100 Mbit Ethernet and an additional
V24 (RS232) Interface. The RS232 interface connects to the Trigger socket. For this reason the
trigger input had to be slightly modified – existing trigger input circuits requires therefore adjustment.
From July 2006 all VC Professional and VC Optimum models feature a incremental encoder input
allowing accurate synchronization of image acquisition with moving machinery for instance conveyor
belts.
Please refer to section 6.2 for details. All other interfaces have remained unchanged.
