HikRobot SC2000E Mini Series User manual

SC2000E(Mini) Series Vision Sensor
Quick Start Guide

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This manual is applicable to the SC2000E(Mini) Series Vision Sensor.
Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the product correctly to avoid
danger or property loss.
Laws and Regulations
The device should be used in compliance with local laws, electrical safety regulations, and fire
prevention regulations.
Power Supply
●When wiring or dismounting, make sure that the device power is cut off, and do not operate
under electrification.
●Avoid contact with exposed circuit. When the device is powered on, avoid contact with exposed
junctions and parts.
●DO NOT connect multiple devices to one power adapter, to avoid over-heating or fire hazards
caused by overload.
●Make sure the plug is properly connected to the power socket.

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Transportation
●The product contains precision optical components and electronic components. During
transportation, storage and installation, incorrect operations like heavy pressure and violent
vibration should be avoided. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
●Avoid sudden collision, and pack the product with the accompanied carton and cushioning
material or similar package.
Using Environment
●Do not touch the heat-radiating part of the device to avoid scalding.
●In order to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not let the product get wet or damp.
●Do not drop objects onto the product and avoid vigorous vibration.
●Keep the product away from magnetic interference.
●Do not use the product in extremely heat, extremely cold, dusty environment, corrosive
environment or high humidity environment.
●Do not aim the product lens at objects of strong light, such as the sun and incandescent lamp.
Otherwise, the lens may be damaged.
●The product should be stored in dry environment without corrosive gas. Avoid placing the product
in direct sunlight and poorly ventilated locations, or near heat sources such as heater or heating
(ignoring this warning may lead to fire hazards).
●Do not operate in explosive environment.
●Keep the surrounding area well ventilated to avoid heat accumulation. Do not contact the
radiator directly to avoid scald.
Electrostatic Protection
●Remove all conductive objects (such as jewelry, watch, etc.) on the product body before touching
the product, and touch the grounding metal bracket by hand to release the static electricity.
●It is suggested to wear anti-static suit to prevent damage to the equipment caused by static
electricity.
●When installing or maintaining the product, please wear anti-static wrist band or anti-static gloves.
Make sure that the wristband is tightly attached to the skin and is reliably grounded.
●It is forbidden to touch exposed circuit boards with bare hands. Static electricity generated by
human body may damage electrostatic sensitive components on circuit boards.
●When touching electrostatic sensitive components or devices, proper grounding measures must
be taken.
●Put electrostatic sensitive components into anti-static bags for protection.
●It is suggested to place humidifier in dry environment to maintain suitable humidity and reduce
static electricity generation.
Maintenance
●If the product is not working properly, contact the store or the nearest service center. Do not
disassemble or modify the device in any way. (The company does not bear any liability for any
problem arising from unauthorized modification or maintenance).
●Please properly preserve all the original packaging materials of the product so that when
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returned to the manufacturer for processing. The company does not bear any liability for
accidental damage during transportation caused by non-original packaging.
●This product is a precision electronic device, no components can be maintained by user, please
do not disassemble the device arbitrarily.
Cleaning
Please do not touch the image sensor directly. If the sensor needs to be cleaned, please use a clean
rag and wet it with alcohol, thsen gently wipe off the dirt; if the device is not in use, please cover
the image sensor with dust cover for protection.
Installation
Please do not install the product on vibrating surface or places that are vulnerable to impact.
Personnel Requirement
Quality requirements for installation and maintenance personnel: qualification certificate or
working experience in weak current system installation and maintenance, and relevant working
experience and qualifications. Besides, the personnel must possess the following knowledge and
operation skills:
●The basic knowledge and operation skills of low voltage wiring and Low voltage electronic circuit
connection.
●The ability to comprehend the contents of this manual.
Contact Information
Hangzhou Hikrobot Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 399 Danfeng Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, 310051, China
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: https://en.hikrobotics.com/

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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview.............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Key Feature ............................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Appearance.........................................................................................................................2
Chapter 3 17-Pin Interface and Cable.................................................................................................4
3.1 17-Pin Interface .....................................................................................................................4
3.2 17-Pin Cable ...........................................................................................................................5
Chapter 4 Installation..........................................................................................................................6
4.1 Installation Preparation ........................................................................................................6
4.2 Install Device..........................................................................................................................6
Chapter 5 Device Connection ..............................................................................................................7
5.1 Install Client Software ...........................................................................................................7
5.2 Turn off Firewall ....................................................................................................................8
5.3 Set PC Network ......................................................................................................................8
5.4 Set Device Network ...............................................................................................................9
5.5 Login.....................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 6 Client Layout and Operation Flow ...................................................................................12
6.1 Main Window Introduction ................................................................................................12
6.2 Operation Flow ....................................................................................................................13
Chapter 7 I/O and Serial Port Introduction ......................................................................................14
7.1 Bi-Directional Signal ............................................................................................................14
7.1.1 Configure as Input Signal .........................................................................................14
7.1.2 Configure as Output Signal ......................................................................................15
7.2 I/O Wiring ............................................................................................................................16
7.2.1 Input Wiring..............................................................................................................17
7.2.2 Output Wiring...........................................................................................................18
7.3 RS-232 Serial Port ................................................................................................................19
Chapter 8 FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) ...................................................................................21
8.1 Why the client software cannot list devices?.....................................................................21

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8.2 Why the image is not smooth in live view? .......................................................................21
8.3 Why the image is very dark?...............................................................................................21
8.4 Why there is no image in live view? ...................................................................................21
8.5 What can I do if I forget the login password? ....................................................................22

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
With built-in positioning and measurement algorithms, SC2000E(Mini) vision sensor can detect
object’s existence, count patterns and spot, etc. It can be monitored and operated via the SCMVS
client. It can output results via RS-232 and Ethernet, and cooperate with other processes via IO. The
vision sensor supports multiple result output methods and customized result text output.
1.2 Key Feature
●Adopts embedded hardware platform for high-speed image processing.
●Adopts built-in positioning and measurement algorithms to detect object’s existence, count
patterns and spots, etc.
●Multiple IO interfaces for input and output signals.
●Multiple indicators for displaying device status.
●Adopts light source to ensure uniform brightness in the illuminated area.
●Supports multiple communication protocols, including Serial Port, TCP, UDP, FTP, Profinet,
Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc.
Note
●The device’s functions may differ by models.
●Refer to the user manual of the SCMVS client software for detailed device operations.

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Chapter 2 Appearance
Note
Appearance here is for reference only. Refer to the device's specification for detailed dimension
information.
Figure 2-1 Appearance
Table 2-1 Component Description
No.
Name
Description
1
Focus Knob
It is used to adjust focal length manually.
2
Screw Hole
It is used to fix the device to the installation position. You should use M2
screw.
3
Trigger Button
When the device is in trigger mode, press the button and the device
triggers once.
4
SR Cable
SR cable connector provides power, I/O, Ethernet, and serial port.
5
LNK Indicator
It is a network status indicator. The indicator is flashing green when the
network transmission is normal. Otherwise, it is unlit.

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No.
Name
Description
6
STS Indicator
It is a status indicator. The indicator is green when the solution loads
normally. When the device starts or loading the solution fails, it is red.
7
PWR Indicator
It is a power indicator. The indicator is green when the device operates
normally. When the device starts or exception occurs, it is red.
8
Light Source
It is the LED light source used to provide light when the device acquires
images.
9
Sensor
It is used to acquire images.
10
Aiming Light
It helps to indicate the field of view and aim targets.

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Chapter 3 17-Pin Interface and Cable
3.1 17-Pin Interface
Read the following section to get definitions of 17-pin interface.
Figure 3-1 17-Pin Interface
Table 3-1 Pin Definitions
No.
Signal
I/O Signal Source
Description
Supplied Cable
1
DC_PWR
--
Direct current power supply positive
Red open cable
2
--
--
--
Brown open cable
3
--
--
--
--
4
RS232_TX
--
RS-232 serial port output
DB9 serial port
5
RS232_RX
--
RS-232 serial port input
DB9 serial port
6
MDI0+
--
Fast Ethernet signal MDI0+
RJ45 connector
7
MDI1-
--
Fast Ethernet signal MDI1-
RJ45 connector
8
GPIO2
Line 2+
Bi-directional I/O, and it is output by
default.
Blue/white open
cable
9
--
--
--
--
10
GPIO3
Line 3+
Bi-directional I/O, and it is output by
default.
Brown/white
open cable
11
GND
Line 0/1/2/3-
Direct current power supply negative
Black open cable
12
--
--
--
--

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No.
Signal
I/O Signal Source
Description
Supplied Cable
13
--
--
--
Purple open cable
14
MDI0-
--
Fast Ethernet signal MDI0-
RJ45 connector
15
MDI1+
--
Fast Ethernet signal MDI1+
RJ45 connector
16
GPIO0
Line 0+
Bi-directional I/O, and it is the trigger
by default.
Gray open cable
17
GPIO1
Line 1+
Bi-directional I/O, and it is used to
switch solutions by default.
White open cable
3.2 17-Pin Cable
You should use the supplied 17-pin cable to wire the device. The cable has a DB9 serial port
connector that corresponds to 4th and 5th pins of the device’s 17-pin interface, and a RJ45
connector that corresponds to 6th, 7th, 14th, and 15th pins of the 17-pin interface.
Caution
You cannot use the 12 V power plug of the DB9 serial port connector and power supply open line
to power the device at the same time. Otherwise, damaging to the power supply may occur.
Figure 3-2 17-Pin Cable
Note
●The open lines of the supplied 17-pin cable can be wired according to the actual demands.
●Two lines of the supplied 17-pin cable does not correspond to the device’s 17-pin interface. The
pink line is Line 0/1’s pull-up and pull-down resistor, and the purple/white line is Line 2/3’s pull-
up and pull-down resistor.

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Chapter 4 Installation
4.1 Installation Preparation
You need to prepare following accessories before installation.
Table 4-1 Accessories
No.
Name
Quantity
Description
1
17-Pin Cable
1
It refers to the supplied 17-pin cable that is included
in the package.
2
Network Cable
1
It refers to category 5 network cable or above. You
need to purchase separately.
3
Power Adapter or Switch
Power Supply
1
You should select suitable power adapter or switch
power supply according to the device power supply
and consumption. You need to purchase separately.
4
Screw Package
1
It refers to the supplied M2 screws that are used to fix
the device to the installation position.
4.2 Install Device
Before You Start
●Make sure that the device in the package is in good condition and all assembly parts are included.
●Make sure that all related devices are powered off during the installation.
Steps
1. Use M2 screws to fix the device to the installation position.
2. Use the supplied 17-pin cable to wire the device to a suitable power adapter or switch power
supply.
3. Use the network cable to connect the device via the 17-pin cable’s RJ45 connector to a switch or
a network interface card.

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Chapter 5 Device Connection
Device connection to the client software is required for device’s configuration and remote
operations. This section introduces how to install the client software, set PC and device network,
connect the device to the client software, etc.
5.1 Install Client Software
SCMVS is a client software for device configuration and remote operations.
Note
●Check the Windows version. The client software is compatible with 32/64-bit Windows 7/10.
●You can get the client software installation package from https://en.hikrobotics.com/.
●The graphic user interface may differ by different versions of client software you use.
Steps
1. Double click the installation package to install the client software.
2. Select the language.
3. Read and check Terms of the License Agreement.
4. Click Start Setup.
Figure 5-1 Installation Interface
5. Select installation directory and click Next.
6. Finish the installation according to the interface prompts.

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5.2 Turn off Firewall
To ensure stable client running and image transmission, you are recommended turning off
Windows firewall before using the client software.
Steps
Note
For different Windows versions, the path name or interface may differ. Please refer to the
actual condition.
1. Go to Windows Firewall.
Windows XP system: Click Start → Control Panel → Security Center → Windows Firewall.
Windows 7 system: Click Start → Control Panel → Windows Firewall.
Windows 10 system: Click Start → Control Panel → System and Security → Windows Defender
Firewall.
2. Click Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off on the left.
3. Select Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended).
Figure 5-2 Windows Defender Firewall
4. Click OK.
5.3 Set PC Network
To ensure stable image transmission and normal communication between the PC and the device via
client software, you need to set the PC network before using the client software.
Steps
Note
For different Windows versions, the specific setting path and interface may differ. Please refer
to the actual condition.
Steps
1. Go to PC network settings page: Start → Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network
and Sharing Center → Change adapter settings.
2. Select NIC and set the IP obtainment mode.

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Select Obtain an IP address automatically to get an IP address of the PC automatically.
Or select Use the following IP address to set an IP address for the PC manually.
Figure 5-3 Set PC Network
3. Set NIC property.
1) Go to NIC settings page: Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Device Manager →
Network Adapter.
2) Select corresponding network interface card, and click Link Speed.
3) Set Speed and Duplex as Auto-Negotiation or 100 Mbps.
5.4 Set Device Network
You can set and operate the device in the client software only when the device is in the same
network segment with the PC where the client software is installed.
Steps
1. Double click the client software to run it.
2. Click in the device list to find the device.
3. Right click the device to be connected.
4. Click Edit IP Address.
5. Set the IP address of the device in the same network segment with the PC.

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Figure 5-4 Edit IP Address
6. Click OK.
5.5 Login
Note
●Make sure that your device IP address is in the same network segment with the PC where you
installed the client software before connecting the device to it.
●The default login password is Abc1234, and it is highly recommended to change the password for
the first time use.
●Follow the guidance to find the password if you forget it.
●Refer to the user manual of the SCMVS client software for detailed operation.
Steps
1. Click the device in the device list.
2. Enter password.
3. Click to log in.

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Figure 5-5 Login Interface
4. (Optional) Check Remember me to remember the password if necessary.

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Chapter 6 Client Layout and Operation Flow
6.1 Main Window Introduction
After logging into the client software, you can see the main window as shown below.
Figure 6-1 Main Window
Note
●The specific interfaces of the client software may differ by its versions.
●The client software loads and runs previous projects after logging in. If there is no project, the
client software will create and run a new project.
Table 6-1 Main Window Description
No.
Name
Description
1
Menu Bar
The menu bar includes project, I/O settings, communication settings,
camera settings, and operation management.
2
Project Status
Display Area
This area displays operation results of current projects in real time. You
can run, stop or edit projects here.
3
Tool Status Display
Area
This area displays operation results of vision tools loaded in projects in real
time. You can edit various parameters of tools here.