Cognex In-Sight 2000 User manual

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Copyright, Trademarks, Patents
The software described in this document is furnished under license, and may be used or copied
only in accordance with the terms of such license and with the inclusion of the copyright notice
shown on this page. Neither the software, this document, nor any copies thereof may be
provided to or otherwise made available to anyone other than the licensee. Title to and
ownership of this software remains with Cognex Corporation or its licensor. Cognex
Corporation assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that
is not supplied by Cognex Corporation. Cognex Corporation makes no warranties, either
express or implied, regarding the described software, its merchantability or its fitness for any
particular purpose.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be
construed as a commitment by Cognex Corporation. Cognex Corporation is not responsible for
any errors that may be present in either this document or the associated software.
Copyright © 1999-2001 Cognex Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
This document may not be copied in whole or in part, nor transferred to any other media or
language, without the written permission of Cognex Corporation.
Cognex P/N 597-0002-1
June 2001

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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.
In-Sight Patents pending
Hardware 4,972,359; 5,526,050; 5,657,403; 5,793,899
Vision Tools 5,495,537; 5,548,326; 5,583,954; 5,602,937;
5,640,200; 5,717,785; 5,742,037; 5,751,853;
5,768,443; 5,796,868; 5,818,443; 5,825,483;
5,825,913; 5,845,007; 5,859,466; 5,872,870;
5,909,504
The following are registered trademarks of Cognex Corporation:
Cognex
Cognex, Vision for Industry
The following are trademarks of Cognex Corporation:
The Cognex logo
In-Sight
Other product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks, or registered
trademarks, of their respective owners.

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Regulations/Compliance
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Cognex Corporation
One Vision Drive
Natick, MA 01760 USA
Declares this -marked product
Product Number In-Sight 3000
Complies With 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Compliance
Standards
EN 60950:1992
Electrical Safety
A1:1993, A2:1993, A3:1995
EN 55022
RF Emissions
Information Technology
EN 50082-1
EMC Immunity Standard
European
Representative
Cognex France
Immeuble le Patio
104 avenue Albert 1er
92563 Rueil Malmaison
France
Safety
LISTED
(UL 1950)
51KJ UL Certification marks are present on products

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Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................................1
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2
Precautions .....................................................................................................................3
Installation.......................................................................................................................4
Example System ......................................................................................................4
Connecting the In-Sight 2000...................................................................................5
Installing the In-Sight PC Server Software...............................................................8
Specifications .................................................................................................................9
Processor Specifications ........................................................................................10
Summary of Processor Specifications ...........................................................11
Serial Port Specifications ...............................................................................12
Discrete I/O Specifications.............................................................................13
LIGHTS Port Specifications ...........................................................................15
Control Pad Connector Specifications ...........................................................16
Processor Dimensional Specifications...........................................................17
Camera Specifications ...........................................................................................18
Summary of Camera Specifications...............................................................19
Trigger and Strobe Output Specifications......................................................20
Camera Dimensional Specifications ..............................................................22
Control Pad Dimensional Specifications ................................................................23
Index ..............................................................................................................................24

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List of Figures
Figure 1. Example In-Sight 2000 System ....................................................................4
Figure 2. Connections for Standard and Optional Equipment.....................................5
Figure 3. Serial Port Pin Numbers .............................................................................12
Figure 4. I/O Port Pin Numbers .................................................................................13
Figure 5. Discrete Input Schematic (built-in inputs only) ...........................................14
Figure 6. Discrete Output Schematic (built-in outputs only) ......................................14
Figure 7. LIGHTS Port Pin Numbers .........................................................................15
Figure 8. CONTROL PAD Port Pin Numbers ............................................................16
Figure 9. In-Sight Processor Dimensions ..................................................................17
Figure 10. Trigger Input and Strobe Output Pin Numbers.........................................20
Figure 11. Trigger/Strobe Schematic.........................................................................21
Figure 12. Camera Dimensions .................................................................................22
Figure 13. Control Pad Mechanical Specifications ....................................................23
List of Tables
Table 1. In-Sight 2000 Processor General Specifications .........................................11
Table 2. Serial Port Pin Numbers and Assignments .................................................12
Table 3. I/O Pin Numbers and Assignments..............................................................13
Table 4. LIGHTS Port Pin Numbers and Assignments..............................................15
Table 5. CONTROL PAD Port Pin Numbers and Assignments.................................16
Table 6. In-Sight 2000 Camera General Specifications ............................................19
Table 7. Trigger Input and Strobe Output Pin Numbers and Assignments ...............20

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Introduction
The In-SightTM 2000 is a compact, stand-alone machine vision system for automated inspection
and process control. The In-Sight 2000 can acquire, display, and process images, and can
also control lights and communicate with other production equipment. This innovative system
features a built-in spreadsheet interface and vision software that greatly simplify the task of
developing, operating, and maintaining vision applications.
The In-Sight 2000 has many applications for inspection, quality control, and factory automation.
After integrating the system with other equipment, the In-Sight 2000 runs continuously in the
production environment.
This manual provides detailed information related to installing the In-Sight 2000 and testing the
installation. This information appears in the following sections:
GPackage Contents
GPrecautions
GInstallation
GSpecifications
Other resources with information about the In-Sight 2000 and its spreadsheet interface include:
•Getting Started with the In-Sight, Cognex P/N 590-6280 (English), 590-6280F (French), or
590-6280J (Japanese)
•In-Sight Guide and Reference, an on-line HTML Help file provided on the In-Sight
CD-ROM.
•In-Sight computer-based tutorials provided on CD-ROM with In-Sight starter accessories
kits.
•The In-Sight Online Support and Learning Center
(www.cognex.com/insight/support/support/).
Note: Only registered In-Sight users have access to the In-Sight Online Support
and Learning Center website.

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Package Contents
Please verify the contents of the package before installing the In-Sight 2000.
•Vision Processor •Control Pad
•Digital Camera •Serial Adapter
•Camera Cable •In-Sight CD-ROM
•2-Pin Terminal Block (24 VDC Power) •4-Pin Terminal Block (Trigger & Strobe)
•8-Pin Terminal Block (Direct I/O)
If any of the contents are missing or appear damaged, immediately contact Cognex Product
Services.

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Precautions
Observe these precautions when installing the In-Sight 2000 to reduce the risk of injury or
equipment damage:
nDo not connect the In-Sight 2000 to a power source other than 24 VDC. Any other
voltage creates a risk of fire or shock and can damage the In-Sight hardware. Always
observe the polarity marked on the In-Sight 2000 processor.
nDo not connect or disconnect In-Sight hardware to any equipment that is connected to a
power source. Installing or removing “live” equipment can damage In-Sight 2000
components.
nDo not connect the In-Sight 2000 processor to a camera other than the In-Sight camera
specified in this document. Connecting a camera other than an In-Sight camera to the
processor can damage the camera, the In-Sight processor, or both.
nDo not plug any device other than those specified in this document into RJ-45 connector
receptacles on the In-Sight processor. Each receptacle is labeled: one for the camera
and two for the serial ports.
nDo not install the In-Sight 2000 in locations that directly expose it to environmental
hazards such as excessive heat, dust, moisture, humidity, impact, or vibration, or to
corrosive substances, flammable substances, or static electricity.
nDo not route cables and wires connecting In-Sight hardware close to high-voltage power
sources. Route cables and wires away from high-voltage power sources to reduce the
risk of damage or malfunction.
nDo not open the In-Sight 2000 processor or camera. These devices do not contain user-
serviceable parts. Do not make electrical or mechanical modifications to the In-Sight
hardware. Unauthorized modifications violate your warranty.

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Installation
The following sections present information related to connecting the In-Sight 2000 and installing
the In-Sight PC Server software.
GExample System
GConnecting the In-Sight 2000
GInstalling the In-Sight PC Server Software
Example System
The In-Sight 2000 has many applications for inspection, quality control, and factory automation.
After integrating the In-Sight 2000 with other equipment, the sensor runs continuously in the
production environment (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Example In-Sight 2000 System

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Connecting the In-Sight 2000
This section presents information related to connecting the In-Sight 2000 to standard and
optional components. Figure 2 shows the general configuration of these components. Refer to
this figure when following the installation instructions. For a complete list of options and
accessories, contact your Cognex sales representative.
Figure 2. Connections for Standard and Optional Equipment

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To connect the In-Sight 2000 to standard components:
1. Plug the Control Pad into the In-Sight processor's CONTROL PAD connector.
2. Plug the video cable for the VGA monitor or flat-panel display into the In-Sight
processor's VGA connector.
3. Attach a C-Mount lens to the In-Sight 2000 camera. Installing a lens will allow you to see
the In-Sight 2000 acquire live video images. The exact focal length needed depends on
the working distance and the field of view desired in your machine vision application.
4. Plug one end of the camera cable into the camera's RJ-45 connector and the other end
into the In-Sight processor's CAMERA port.
CAUTION: ALWAYS POWER DOWN THE IN-SIGHT PROCESSOR BEFORE
CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA. "HOT PLUGGING" THE
CAMERA CAN DAMAGE THE IN-SIGHT HARDWARE.
5. Attach the wires from a 24 VDC power supply to the 2-pin terminal plug and insert the
plug into the 24VDC receptacle.
CAUTION: NEVER CONNECT VOLTAGES OTHER THAN 24 VDC. ALWAYS OBSERVE
THE POLARITY MARKED ON THE IN-SIGHT PROCESSOR.
To verify the standard connections:
1. Turn on the VGA monitor.
2. Apply power to the In-Sight processor. If the green power status LED does not light up,
disconnect the power and check for 24 VDC and correct polarity. Reconnect the power
and try again.
3. The monitor should now display the In-Sight start-up screen, followed by a blank
spreadsheet. If not, check the monitor and its connections.
4. Press the A3 button on the Control Pad (Page 23) to display the System menu. If the
menu does not appear, check the Control Pad connection.
5. Press the A1 button (Page 23) to display a live image.
6. Adjust the camera and lens until the image is focused:
•If the image is completely black, check that the lens aperture is open, the camera is
properly connected, and there is sufficient light on the subject.
•If the image is blurry, completely gray, or completely white, adjust the camera's focus,
aperture, and working distance until the display shows a sharp image.
To stop the live video test, press any button on the Control Pad.

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To connect the In-Sight 2000 to optional components:
1. Attach the wires of an external trigger source to pins 1 and 2 on the 4-pin terminal plug
and insert the plug into the camera (page 20).
2. Connect a Cognex light module:
a. Plug the Variable Light Adapter's (Cognex P/N CLA-2000-01) 8-pin connector into
the In-Sight processor's LIGHTS port.
b. Insert the adapter’s 7-pin connector into the mating connector on the light.
3. Attach the wires from a strobe controller to pins 3 and 4 on the 4-pin terminal plug and
insert the plug into the camera (page 20).
4. Connect an RS-232 serial device:
a. Plug the Serial Adapter's RJ-45 connector (Cognex P/N 300-0277-012) into the
In-Sight processor's SERIAL0 port.
b. Plug one end of a serial cable into the serial adapter's DB-9 connector and the
other into the remote serial device.
5. Connect built-in discrete I/O:
a. Attach the I/O wires to the 8-pin terminal plug. Follow the pinout marked on the
In-Sight processor.
b. Insert the plug into the In-Sight processor's I/O receptacle.
CAUTION BEFORE ATTACHING A GROUND WIRE TO THE I/O MODULE'S GROUND
SCREW, VERIFY IT HAS SAME POTENTIAL AS THE IN-SIGHT
PROCESSOR'S GROUND. ANY DIFFERENCE IN POTENTIAL CAN DAMAGE
THE IN-SIGHT EQUIPMENT.
6. Connect the I/O Expansion Module (Cognex P/N CIO-2350-00):
a. Plug the I/O Expansion Module’s cable into it's 26-pin connector and the In-Sight
processor's EXTERNAL I/O port.
b. Connect the I/O wires to the I/O Expansion Module. Follow the pinout marked on
the I/O module.

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Installing the In-Sight PC Server Software
In-Sight includes a Server program (isserver.exe) that runs on a Windows NT, 95, or 98
computer and communicates with the processor over a serial connection. In-Sight also includes
complete on-line documentation distributed as an HtmlHelp file. Follow these steps to install
the PC Server and program documentation.
1. Shut down any applications that are running on your computer.
2. Insert the In-Sight installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. Follow the setup dialogs as they appear on screen. The default installation directory is
C:\In-Sight. We recommend accepting the default.
4. When the installation program runs to successful completion, remove the CD-ROM from
the CD-ROM drive.
5. Test the on-line documentation by double-clicking the file C:\In-Sight\In-Sight.chm. If you
cannot open In-Sight.chm:
a. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer and check the version number. The on-line
documentation requires version 4.0 or higher. If necessary, update your system
with a current version.
b. If you still cannot open In-Sight.chm, run hhupd.exe, which is an update program
supplied on the In-Sight CD-ROM. Early versions of IE 4.0 cannot recognize
compiled HtmlHelp (.chm) files unless they are updated.
Notes: You can obtain updated versions of the on-line documentation on the
Internet at www.cognex.com.
6. Open and read the relnotes.txt file, which contains up-to-date information about In-Sight.

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Specifications
The following sections present specifications of the In-Sight 2000 processor and camera.
GProcessor Specifications
GCamera Specifications
GControl Pad Dimensional Specifications

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Processor Specifications
The following sections present detailed specifications of the In-Sight 2000.
GSummary of Processor Specifications
GSerial Port Specifications
GDiscrete I/O Specifications
GLIGHTS Port Specifications
GControl Pad Connector Specifications
GProcessor Dimensional Specifications

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Summary of Processor Specifications
A summary of In-Sight 2000 specifications appears below in Table 1.
Table 1. In-Sight 2000 Processor General Specifications
Specification Description
Model Number Cognex In-Sight 2000
Part Number 800-5214-1
Processor Texas Instruments C-6000 series DSP architecture
Memory nJob & program storage: 4 MB non-volatile flash memory for up to 20 jobs
nImage acquisition and processing: 16 MB SDRAM
nVGA display: 1 MB
Input n10-button Control Pad with a 3-m (10 ft) cable
nKeyboard and mouse entry and navigation from a PC using In-Sight PC Server software
Display n640 x 480 VGA output through a standard 15-pin D-sub connector
nColor graphics overlay
I/O nBuilt-in: 2 discrete inputs and 2 discrete outputs
nExternal: 8 discrete inputs and 8 discrete outputs requires optional I/O Expansion Module)
Communications Two RJ-45 ports using RS-232C protocol up to 115Kb
(RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter supplied).
Light Control Dynamic control for variable-intensity lights (requires an optional Cognex light module)
Power Consumption 24 ±5% VDC, 1 A (includes the camera lights, and an I/O Expansion module). Connected by screw
terminals on a detachable 2-pin terminal plug.
Mechanical nCast-aluminum enclosure; no moving parts
nFour ¼-in (6-mm) mounting holes
nDimensions:
•292.6 (width) x 142.5 (depth) x 45.5 mm (height)
•11.52 (width) x 5.61 (depth) x 1.79 in (height)
nWeight: 966 g (33.8 oz)
Environmental nOperating temperature: 10 to 50°C
nOperating humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing
nStorage temperature: –10 to 65°C
nStorage humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing

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Serial Port Specifications
In-Sight provides two high-speed (115 kbaud) asynchronous serial ports (SERIAL0 and
SERIAL1) for communication with a PC or other devices (Figure 3). These ports observe the
RS-232C protocol through RJ-45 connectors.
To accommodate a DB-9 device, In-Sight includes a serial adapter cable (P/N CIO-2050-00)
with an RJ-45 connector on one end and a DB-9 connector on the other. Use a standard serial
cable (not null modem) when connecting a serial device to In-Sight.
Figure 3. Serial Port Pin Numbers
Table 2 contains the signal name for each pin labeled in Figure 12.
Table 2. Serial Port Pin Numbers and Assignments
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 DCD 2 RX data
3 TX data 4 DTR
5 Ground 6 DSR
7 RTS 8 CTS

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Discrete I/O Specifications
In addition to the built-in trigger input and strobe output on the camera (page 20), In-Sight also
provides up to ten discrete inputs and ten discrete outputs for general-purpose use. Two inputs
and two outputs are built into the In-Sight processor, which provides optical isolation for the
signals. The remaining eight inputs and outputs require the optional I/O Expansion Module.
Each discrete I/O signal is electrically independent. By default, polarity is active-high, so the
transition from 0 to 24 VDC indicates ON. You can invert the polarity (to active-low) through
In-Sight's Discrete Input and Discrete Output dialogs.
Connect the built-in discrete I/O through a detachable 8-pin plug (Cognex P/N 182-0463 or
Phoenix Connector #1803633) as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. I/O Port Pin Numbers
Table 3 contains the signal name for each pin labeled in Figure 4.
Table 3. I/O Pin Numbers and Assignments
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 IN 8 + 2 IN 8 –
3 IN 9 + 4 IN 9 –
5 OUT 8 + 6 OUT 8 –
7 OUT 9 + 8 OUT 9 –

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Figure 5 is the electrical schematic for the built-in discrete inputs.
Figure 5. Discrete Input Schematic (built-in inputs only)
Figure 6 is the electrical schematic for the built-in outputs.
Figure 6. Discrete Output Schematic (built-in outputs only)
For information related to the I/O Expansion Module, refer to the I/O Expansion Module
Installation and Reference (Cognex P/N 590-6283).