Cognex In-Sight 1400 Installation and operating manual

In-Sight
®Vision for Industry
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In-Sight®1400
I/O Expansion Module
Installation and Reference Manual

In-Sight® 1400 I/O Expansion Module Installation and Reference Manual
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Copyright, Trademarks, Patents
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Copyright © 2007 Cognex Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
The hardware and portions of the software described in this document may be covered by
one or more of the following U.S. patents (other U.S. and foreign patents are pending):
Hardware 4,972,359; 5,526,050; 5,657,403; 5,793,899
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Regulations/Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Cognex Corporation
One Vision Drive
Natick, MA 01760 USA
Declares this -marked Machine Vision System Product
Product Number:In-Sight®1400 I/O Expansion Module: P/N 800-9012-2R (RoHS compliant)
Complies With: 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Compliance Standards: EN 61000-6-4:2001 Class A
EN 61000-3-2:2000 + A2:2005
EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2005
EN 61000-6-2:2005
European Representative: Cognex France
Immeuble le Patio
104 avenue Albert 1er
92563 Rueil Malmaison
France
Safety and Regulatory
Certification marks are present on products.
CSA Class 2252.85 Process Control Equipment - Certified to U.S. Standards
Equipment Class III, Pollution Degree 2. CSA22.1 EN 610101-1-04
FCC FCC Part 15, Class A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

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Precautions
Observe these precautions when installing the In-Sight 1400 I/O Expansion Module to
reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage:
• The 1400 I/O Expansion Module is intended to be supplied by a Listed, Direct
Plug-In Power Unit with a minimum output rated 24VDC, 750mA and marked Class
2, Limited Power Source (LPS). Any other voltage creates a risk of fire or shock and
can damage the In-Sight components.
• Never connect the 1400 I/O Expansion Module to a power source other than
24VDC, and always use the 24VDC terminal block pins on the I/O module. Any
other voltage creates a risk of fire or shock and can damage the hardware.
• Do not install the 1400 I/O Expansion Module in areas directly exposed to
environmental hazards such as excessive heat, dust, moisture, humidity, impact,
vibration, corrosive substances, flammable substances, or static electricity without a
protective enclosure.
• To reduce the risk of damage or malfunction due to over-voltage, line noise,
electrostatic discharge (ESD), power surges, or other irregularities in the power
supply, route all cables and wires away from high-voltage power sources.
• The I/O Expansion Module does not contain user-serviceable parts. Do not make
any electrical or mechanical modifications. Unauthorized modifications may violate
your warranty.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
regulatory compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• The 1400 I/O Expansion Module is intended for indoor use only.

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 In-Sight Model 1400 I/O Expansion Module Overview..................................................... 1
1.2 In-Sight Support............................................................................................................... 2
2 Installation
2.1 Connecting the 1400 I/O Expansion Module.................................................................... 3
2.2 Configuring the Software.................................................................................................. 7
2.2.1 Configuring an In-Sight Sensor to Recognize the I/O Module .............................. 7
2.2.2 Configuring the 1400 I/O Expansion Module Serial Port Settings....................... 10
3 Specifications
3.1 General Specifications................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Input and Output Specifications..................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 General Purpose Inputs...................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Trigger Input........................................................................................................ 15
3.2.3 General Purpose Outputs ................................................................................... 16
3.2.4 High Speed Outputs............................................................................................ 17
3.3 Connector and Terminal Block Specifications................................................................ 18
3.3.1 RS-232 Serial Connector.................................................................................... 18
3.3.2 In-Sight Sensor Connector.................................................................................. 19
3.3.3 Terminal Block Assignments............................................................................... 20
3.4 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 21
Appendix A
A.1 Configuring Discrete Outputs......................................................................................... 23
A.1.1 Line Name........................................................................................................... 24
A.1.2 Line Type ............................................................................................................ 24
A.1.3 Line Details ......................................................................................................... 25
A.2 Configuring Discrete Inputs............................................................................................ 25
A.2.1 Line Name........................................................................................................... 26
A.2.2 Line Type ............................................................................................................ 27
A.2.3 Signal Type......................................................................................................... 27
Appendix B
B.1 Configuring an In-Sight 3400 to Recognize the I/O Module........................................... 29
B.2 Configuring the Expansion Module Serial Port Settings ................................................ 32
Appendix C
C.1 Wiring Inputs and Outputs.............................................................................................. 33
C.1.1 Trigger From PLC or Photo Eye - I/O Module Sources Current.......................... 34
C.1.2 Trigger From PLC or Photo Eye - I/O Module Sinks Current.............................. 35
C.1.3 Input From PLC - I/O Module Sources Current................................................... 36

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C.1.4 Input From PLC - I/O Module Sinks Current........................................................37
C.1.5 Output to PLC - I/O Module Sources Current......................................................38
C.1.6 Output To PLC - I/O Module Sinks Current.........................................................39
C.1.7 Output To Pilot Light or Relay - I/O Module Sources Current .............................40
C.1.8 Output To Pilot Light or Relay - I/O Module Sinks Current..................................41
C.1.9 High Speed Output To Strobe Controller - I/O Module Sinks Current.................42

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: Model 1400 I/O Expansion Module (P/N 800-9012-2R)........................................ 1
Figure 1-2: I/O Cable............................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2-1: Connecting I/O Wires............................................................................................ 4
Figure 2-2: Connecting the I/O Cable and Serial Cable.......................................................... 5
Figure 2-3: Connecting the Expansion Module to an In-Sight Sensor..................................... 6
Figure 2-4: Connecting Power (+24 VDC and Ground Wires) ................................................ 7
Figure 2-5: Accessing the I/O Output Settings........................................................................ 8
Figure 2-6: Discrete Output Settings....................................................................................... 9
Figure 2-7: Accessing the Serial Port Settings...................................................................... 10
Figure 2-8: Default Serial Port Settings................................................................................. 11
Figure 3-1: General Purpose Input........................................................................................ 14
Figure 3-2: Trigger Input........................................................................................................15
Figure 3-3: General Purpose Output..................................................................................... 16
Figure 3-4: High Speed Output To Strobe Controller - (Sink Only)....................................... 17
Figure 3-5: 1400 I/O Expansion Module Dimensions............................................................ 21
Figure A-1: Discrete Output Default Settings......................................................................... 23
Figure A-2: Discrete Input Default Settings............................................................................ 26
Figure B-1: System Menu...................................................................................................... 29
Figure B-2: Settings Menu..................................................................................................... 30
Figure B-3: Discrete Output Dialog, Default Configuration .................................................... 30
Figure B-4: Discrete Output Dialog, Expansion module Configuration.................................. 31
Figure B-5: Serial Port Dialog................................................................................................ 32
Figure C-1: Trigger From PLC or Photo Eye - I/O Module Sources Current.......................... 34
Figure C-2: Trigger From PLC or Photo Eye - I/O Module Sinks Current.............................. 35
Figure C-3: Input From PLC - I/O Module Sources Current................................................... 36
Figure C-4: Input From PLC - I/O Module Sinks Current ....................................................... 37
Figure C-5: Output to PLC - I/O Module Sources Current ..................................................... 38
Figure C-6: Output to PLC - I/O Module Sinks Current.......................................................... 39
Figure C-7: Output to Pilot Light or Relay - I/O Module Sources Current.............................. 40
Figure C-8: Output to Pilot Light or Relay - I/O Module Sinks Current................................... 41
Figure C-9: High Speed Output To Strobe Controller - (Sink Only)....................................... 42

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List of Tables
Table 2-1: Model 1400 I/O Expansion Module Connectors and Indicators............................ 3
Table 3-1: 1400 I/O Expansion Module General Specifications........................................... 13
Table 3-2: General Purpose Input Specifications................................................................. 14
Table 3-3: Trigger Input Specifications................................................................................. 15
Table 3-4: General Purpose Output Specifications.............................................................. 16
Table 3-5: Output Specifications.......................................................................................... 17
Table 3-6: RS-232 Serial Connector Pin Assignments ........................................................ 18
Table 3-7: In-Sight Sensor Connector Pin Assignments...................................................... 19
Table 3-8: Terminal Block Pin Assignment .......................................................................... 20
Table A-1: In-Sight Discrete Output Capability by Sensor Model......................................... 23
Table A-2: Discrete Output Line Types................................................................................. 24
Table A-3: In-Sight Discrete Input Capability........................................................................ 25
Table A-4: Discrete Input Line Types ................................................................................... 27

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1 Introduction
In This Section
1.1 In-Sight Model 1400 I/O Expansion Module Overview .............1
1.2 In-Sight Support........................................................................2
1.1 In-Sight Model 1400 I/O Expansion Module Overview
The In-Sight®Model 1400 I/O Expansion Module provides a convenient way to access the
power, serial, trigger and high-speed output connections of the In-Sight 3400 and 5000
series sensors. The expansion module also extends the capabilities of these sensors by
adding discrete inputs/outputs and hardware handshaking for serial communications.
Other features of the model 1400 I/O Expansion Module include:
• Detachable terminal blocks
• LED status indicators - MODULE OK, COMM OK (data transmission), and one for
trigger and each input and output
• DIN-Rail mountable
An I/O cable is needed to connect an In-Sight sensor to the 1400 I/O Expansion Module.
The I/O cable has a DB15 connector on one end, and an M12 connector on the other. (See
Figure 1-2 on page 2.) I/O cables must be purchased separately.
Figure 1-1: Model 1400 I/O Expansion Module (P/N 800-9012-2R)

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Figure 1-2: I/O Cable
1.2 In-Sight Support
Many information resources are available to assist you in using the 1400 I/O Expansion
Module with In-Sight vision sensors.
•In-Sight®Explorer Help, an online help file accessible from within the In-Sight
Explorer software or on the In-Sight CD-ROM.
•Installing the In-Sight 3400 Vision Sensor, Cognex P/N 597-0025-xx (English,
French, Japanese and German versions available.)
•Installing In-Sight 5000 Series Vision Sensors, Cognex P/N 597-0027-xx (English,
Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Korean and Chinese (simplified) versions
available.)
• The In-Sight online support:
www.cognex.com/products/InSight/Support.asp

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2Installation
In This Section
2.1 Connecting the 1400 I/O Expansion Module............................3
2.2 Configuring the Software ..........................................................7
2.1 Connecting the 1400 I/O Expansion Module
This section explains how to connect the 1400 I/O Expansion Module using standard and
optional components. For a complete list of options and accessories, contact your Cognex
sales representative.
Table 2-1: Model 1400 I/O Expansion Module Connectors and Indicators
Connector/Indicator Description
COMM OK LED A yellow LED illuminates to indicate that the In-Sight sensor and
I/O module are communicating properly.
MODULE OK LED A yellow LED illuminates after the I/O module has powered on,
initialized and is ready to communicate with the In-Sight sensor.
I/O and Trigger Status LEDs A yellow LED illuminates to indicate that an input/output has switched
ON.
SENSOR Connector Connect an I/O module cable, which provides power, trigger and
I/O signals to the connected In-Sight sensor.
RS232 OUT Connector Connect a RS-232 serial cable, which provides the RS-232
communications between the I/O module and an external serial device.
Earth Ground Terminal Connect a common earth ground.
Terminal Blocks Connect 24VDC sensor power, trigger, external
I/O, high-speed outputs and common connections.

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To connect a 1400 I/O Expansion Module:
1. Verify that any 24VDC power supplies are switched off.
2. Determine which device will be connected to each input and output. Common wiring
configurations are shown in Appendix C. Refer to section 3.3 on page 18 for
connector and terminal block pin assignments.
3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the appropriate screw terminals.
4. Insert the signal and ground wire leads from remote I/O devices into the appropriate
positions on the terminal block, as shown in Figure 2-1.
5. Tighten the screw terminals with the screwdriver to secure the wire leads in the
terminal block.
Figure 2-1: Connecting I/O Wires
6. Plug the I/O module cable (DB15 connector) into the expansion module, as shown
in Figure 2-2.
Note:
The 1400 I/O Expansion Module outputs labeled HS OUT 0 and HS OUT 1 correspond
to the In-Sight 3400 and 5000 series sensor's built-in outputs. These signals are
considered high-speed because they pass directly through the expansion module
without processing or optical isolation with minimal delay.
INPUT 1 OUT 2
OUT COMMON
IN COMMON

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7. If you want to connect the In-Sight sensor to a remote serial device, plug the
RS-232 serial cable (DB9 connector) into the expansion module.
Figure 2-2: Connecting the I/O Cable and Serial Cable
8. Connect the other end of the I/O Cable (keyed M12 connector) into the In-Sight
sensor's breakout port (labeled 24VDC) as shown in Figure 2-3.
I/O Cable
Serial Cable

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Figure 2-3: Connecting the Expansion Module to an In-Sight Sensor
9. Insert the +24VDC and negative ground wire leads from a 24VDC power supply into
the two terminals (labeled +-24 VDC) on the Expansion Module (Figure 2-4).
!
Caution: Never connect the 1400 I/O Expansion Module to a power source other than 24VDC.
Any other voltage creates a risk of fire or shock and can damage the hardware. Do not
connect the 24VDC power source to any terminals other than the 24VDC + - power
connectors.
CO
CO
TROL PAD
PWR ENET
24VDC ENET CA
ENET
24VDC