Newton 9000 Installation and operating manual

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Model9000/9200/9400
HighPerformanceColor&GreyscaleVisionSystems
InstallationandReferenceManual

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Newton Research labs, Inc
441 SW 41st Street
Renton, WA 98055
www.newtonlabs.com
Copyright 2000 Newton Research Labs, Inc.
All Rights Reserved

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Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Model 9000 Specifications 8
Construction 8
Connections 8
Operations 8
Model 92000 9
Construction 9
Connections 9
Operations 9
Model 9400 10
Construction 10
Connections 10
Operations 10
9000 Series Features 11
Model 9000 Description 11
Model 9200 Description 11
Model 9400 Description 11
Dimensions and Standard Mounting 12
Series 9000 Back Panel 12
9000 Front Panel 13
9200 Front Panel 14
9400 Front Panel 15
Connections 16
Overview 16
DB9 RS-232 Serial Configuration Connector 17
DB37 I/O Connector 18
DB25 Illumination Connector 19
Video Out 20
Imager (s) Out 20
The Imager Out output is not available for RGB, S-Video… 20
Standard NTSC or PAL Imagers from Newton Labs 20
Other Cameras 20
Front Panel LEDs 21
Busy 21
Pass/Fail 21
Sync/Trigger 21
Inputs and Outputs 22
Line Lock Input 22
Serial Input and Output 22
Digital Inputs Specifications 23
9000 Series Dual Specification 24
DC Input Specifications 24
Appendix A: Typical Installation 25
Model 9000 25

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Model 9200 26
Model 9400 29
Appendix B: Lighting 31
Newton Labs Smart Illuminators 31
General Lighting Considerations 31
Ambient Light 31
Part Presentation 31
Choosing the Appropriate Light Source 31
Budget 32
Appendix C: Cameras 34
Newton Research Labs Imagers 34
Other Cameras 34
Appendix D: Troubleshooting 35
Tips For Getting A Good Image 35
Problems Communicating with the 9000 Series 35
Imaging Problems 37
All Inspections Are Failing 40
Index 41

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Table of Figures
Figure 1. Series 9000 Dimension 12
Figure 2. Model 9000 Front Panel 13
Figure 3. Model 9200 Front Panel 14
Figure 4. Model 9400 Front Panel 15
Figure 5. Model 9000 Typical Installation 25
Figure 6. Model 9200 Typical Installation --3D 26
Figure 7. Model 9200 Typical Installation --Two Sides 27
Figure 8. Model 9200 Typical Installation -- Using a Reference Line 28
Figure 9 Model 9400 Typical Installation -- Time Sequence 29
Figure 10. Model 9400 typical Installation -- 360 Inspection 30

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INTRODUCTION
The 9000 Series vision systems represent Newton Labs’ most powerful and
popular general-purpose machine vision offerings. The highlights of the 9000
Series include:
►High Resolution
►High Performance MMX Processing Power
►Abundant serial and digital I/O options
►Flexible communication via serial, Ethernet 10/100baseT and optional
DeviceNet and Profibus
►Compatibility with NTSC, S-Video and Progressive scan cameras
►Rugged Nema enclosures and connectors
►High resolution
Combined with the appropriate Newton Labs Imager, cable, light source, and
software components, the 9000 Series vision systems provide solutions for most
machine vision applications. Some common examples are: color verification,
object measurement, pattern recognition, 2D bar code reading, high speed
inspection, and high resolution inspection.
Like all Newton Labs vision systems, the Model 9000 utilizes simple software
user interfaces to configure the pre-programmed software modules with a laptop
or PC. These software components have been specifically designed by Newton
Labs to require little or no software expertise to learn or operate. Each
component performs a specific vision task and may be purchased separately and
combined to meet the needs of a given application. Once the component has
been set up, the 9000 Series will run as a stand-alone system and the laptop or
PC may be removed.
This guide covers the hardware operation and installation including
specifications, dimensions, connections, wiring diagrams, and pin outs. Also
included are sections on typical installations, mounting, troubleshooting, and
associated lights and Imagers used with the 9000 Series.

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Model 9000 Specifications
Construction
Size: 9.5" x 5 " x 9.25"
Weight: 10 lbs.
Enclosure: NEMA rated extruded aluminum, completely enclosed
Mounting: Mounting via 4 x 3/16" holes on back panel (Optional mounting brackets available)
Processor: High Performance embedded MMX
Connections
Serial: DB9 RS232 Configuration Connector
Ethernet: 10/100 baseT
Input Voltage: 85-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, IEC 320 Connector—IEC 950 Compliant
Input Current: 3 A @ 115VAC, 1.5 A @ 230 VAC
I/O: DB37 Connector
Inputs: 8 Digital(1 for Trigger) Line lock/Sync and RS422 Serial Data Input
Imager: Rugged 10 Pin Connector
Imager Output: BNC connector for direct Imager output
Video Output: BNC connector for vision system output in video format
Illumination: DB25 connector for illumination source
Standard Operating Temperature: 40 to 100 degrees F, (optional high and low temperature
systems available)
Storage Temperature: 0 to 150 degrees F
Operations
Speed: Extremely high speed system, up to 8.8 billion pixel operations per second
Set up: Use with Newton Labs pre-programmed software components for easy set up

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Model 9200 Specifications
Construction
Size: 9.5" x 5 " x 9.25"
Weight: 10 lbs.
Enclosure: NEMA rated extruded aluminum, completely enclosed
Mounting: Mounting via 4 x 3/16" holes on back panel (Optional mounting brackets available)
Processor: High Performance embedded MMX
Connections
Serial: DB9 RS232 Configuration Connector
Ethernet: 10/100 baseT
Input Voltage: 85-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, IEC 320 Connector—IEC 950 Compliant
Input Current: 3 A @ 115VAC, 1.5 A @ 230 VAC
I/O: DB37 Connector
Inputs: 8 Digital(1 for Trigger) Line lock/Sync and RS422 Serial Data Input
Imager: 2 Rugged 10 Pin Connector
Imager Output: 2 BNC connector for direct Imager output
Video Output: BNC connector for vision system output in video format
Illumination: DB25 connector for illumination source
Standard Operating Temperature: 40 to 100 degrees F, (optional high and low temperature
systems available)
Storage Temperature: 0 to 150 degrees F
Operations
Speed: Extremely high speed system, up to 8.8 billion pixel operations per second
Set up: Use with Newton Labs pre-programmed software components for easy set up

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Model 9400 Specifications
Construction
Size: 9.5" x 5 " x 9.25"
Weight: 10 lbs.
Enclosure: NEMA rated extruded aluminum, completely enclosed
Mounting: Mounting via 4 x 3/16" holes on back panel (Optional mounting brackets available)
Processor: High Performance embedded MMX
Connections
Serial: DB9 RS232 Configuration Connector
Ethernet: 10/100 baseT
Input Voltage: 85-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, IEC 320 Connector—IEC 950 Compliant
Input Current: 3 A @ 115VAC, 1.5 A @ 230 VAC
I/O: DB37 Connector
Inputs: 8 Digital(1 for Trigger) Line lock/Sync and RS422 Serial Data Input
Imager: 4 Rugged 10 Pin Connector
Imager Output: 4 BNC connector for direct Imager output
Video Output: BNC connector for vision system output in video format
Illumination: DB25connector for illumination source
Standard Operating Temperature: 40 to 100 degrees F, (optional high and low temperature
systems available)
Storage Temperature: 0 to 150 degrees F
Operations
Speed: Extremely high speed system, up to 8.8 billion pixel operations per second
Set up: Use with Newton Labs pre-programmed software components for easy set up