Wenglor BB1C5 Series User manual

BB1C5xx
Control Unit
Operating Instructions
EN
Subject to change without notice
Available as PDF version only
Version 1.0.0
Status: 24.07.2023
www.wenglor.com

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Table of contents
1. General.................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Information Concerning these Instructions ......................................................................................... 3
1.2 Explanations of Symbols .................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Limitation of Liability ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Copyrights........................................................................................................................................... 4
2. For Your Safety...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Use for Intended Purpose................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Use for Other than the Intended Purpose.......................................................................................... 5
2.3 Personnel Qualifications .................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Modification of Products ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 General Safety Precautions............................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Approvals and protection class........................................................................................................... 6
3. Technical Data ........................................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 Control Units with Industrial Ethernet ................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Dimensional Drawings ........................................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Layout ................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.4 Scope of Delivery................................................................................................................................ 9
4. Transport and Storage........................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Transport ............................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Storage ............................................................................................................................................... 10
5. Installation and Electrical Connection ................................................................................................ 11
5.1 System Overview................................................................................................................................ 11
5.1.1 2D/3D Profile Sensors.............................................................................................................. 11
5.1.2 Machine Vision Cameras and Accessories.............................................................................. 11
5.1.3 Software ................................................................................................................................... 11
5.1.4 Complementary Accessories ................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Installation........................................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Electrical Connection .......................................................................................................................... 13
5.4 Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................ 13
5.4.1 Back Panel ............................................................................................................................... 13
5.4.2 Front Panel............................................................................................................................... 14
5.4.3 Network Interface Connectors.................................................................................................. 15
5.4.4 Industrial Ethernet Connectors................................................................................................. 15
6. Software .................................................................................................................................................. 16
7. Maintenance Instructions...................................................................................................................... 16
8. Proper Disposal...................................................................................................................................... 16
9. Appendix................................................................................................................................................. 16
9.1 Change Index, Operating Instructions ................................................................................................ 16
9.2 EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................. 16
Table of contents

3Control Unit
1. General
1.1 Information Concerning these Instructions
• These instructions apply to the products Control Unit BB1C5xx
• They make it possible to use the product safely and efficiently
• These instructions are an integral part of the product and must be kept on hand for the entire duration of its
service life.
• Local accident prevention regulations and national work safety regulations must be complied with as well.
• The product is subject to further technical development, and thus the information contained in these
operating instructions may also be subject to change. The current version can be found at
www.wenglor.com in the product’s separate download area.
NOTE!
The operating instructions must be read carefully before using the product and must be kept
on hand for later reference.
1.2 Explanations of Symbols
• Safety precautions and warnings are emphasized by means of symbols and attention-getting words
• Safe use of the product is only possible if these safety precautions and warnings are adhered to
The safety precautions and warnings are laid out in accordance with the following principle:
ATTENTION-GETTING WORD!
Type and Source of Danger!
Possible consequences in the event that the hazard is disregarded.
• Measures for averting the hazard.
The meanings of the attention-getting words, as well as the scope of the associated hazards, are listed below.
DANGER!
This word indicates a hazard with a high degree of risk which, if not avoided, results in death
or severe injury.
WARNING!
This word indicates a hazard with a medium degree of risk which, if not avoided, may result
in death or severe injury.
CAUTION!
This word indicates a hazard with a low degree of risk which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
ATTENTION!
This word draws attention to a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
NOTE!
A note draws attention to useful tips and suggestions, as well as information regarding effi-
cient, error-free use.

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1.3 Limitation of Liability
• The product has been developed taking into account the state of the art as well as the applicable standards
and guidelines.
• We reserve the right to make technical changes.
• A valid declaration of conformity can be found at www.wenglor.com in the download area of the product.
• wenglor sensoric elektronische Geräte GmbH (hereinafter „wenglor“) accepts no liability for:
»Failure to observe the operating manual,
»Unsuitable or improper use of the product,
»Excessive use, incorrect or negligent treatment of the product,
»Incorrect installation or commissioning,
»Use of untrained personnel,
»Use of unauthorized spare parts or
»Improper or unauthorized changes, modifications or repair work to the products.
• This operating manual does not contain any guarantees/warrantees from wenglor with regard to the pro-
cesses described or certain product properties.
• wenglor assumes no liability with regard to printing errors or other inaccuracies contained in this operating
manual, unless it can be proven that wenglor was aware of the errors at the time the operating manual was
created.
1.4 Copyrights
• The contents of these instructions are protected by copyright law.
• All rights are reserved by wenglor.
• Commercial reproduction or any other commercial use of the provided content and information, in particular
graphics and images, is not permitted without previous written consent from wenglor.

5Control Unit
2. For Your Safety
2.1 Use for Intended Purpose
The control unit receives data from the imaging devices (e.g. Machine Vision Cameras or 2D/3D sensors)
via an Ethernet interface, evaluates the data and reads out results via various interfaces. The control unit’s
compact housing is cooled passively without a fan.
This product can be used in the following industry sectors:
• Special machinery manufacturing
• Heavy machinery manufacturing
• Logistics
• Automotive industry
• Food industry
• Packaging industry
• Pharmaceuticals industry
• Plastics industry
• Woodworking industry
• Consumer goods industry
• Paper industry
• Electronics industry
• Glass industry
• Steel industry
• Aviation industry
• Chemicals industry
• Alternative energy
• Raw materials extraction
2.2 Use for Other than the Intended Purpose
• Not a safety component in accordance with 2006/42/EU (Machinery Directive)
• The product is not suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• The product may only be used with accessories supplied or approved by wenglor, or combined with
approved products. A list of approved accessories and combination products can be accessed at
www.wenglor.com on the product detail page.
DANGER!
Risk of personal injury or property damage in case of use for other
than the intended purpose!
Use for other than the intended purpose may lead to hazardous situations.
• Observe instructions regarding use for intended purpose.

6For Your Safety
2.3 Personnel Qualifications
• Suitable technical training is a prerequisite.
• In-house electronics training is required.
• Trained personnel who use the product must have uninterrupted access to the operating instructions.
DANGER!
Risk of personal injury or property damage in case of incorrect
initial start-up and maintenance!
Personal injury and damage to equipment may occur.
• Adequate training and qualification of personnel.
2.4 Modification of Products
CAUTION!
Risk of personal injury or property damage if the product is modified!
Personal injury and damage to equipment may occur. Non-observance may result
in loss of the CE marking and the guarantee may be rendered null and void.
• Modification of the product is impermissible.
2.5 General Safety Precautions
CAUTION!
Risk of personal injury or property damage due to hot surfaces!
Danger of burns if the control unit’s cooling fins are touched.
• Avoid touching the cooling fins.
NOTE!
• These instructions are an integral part of the product and must be kept on hand for the
entire duration of its service life
• In the event of possible changes, the respectively current version of the operating instruc-
tions can be accessed at www.wenglor.com in the product’s separate download area.
• Read the operating instructions carefully before using the product
• Protect the sensor against contamination and mechanical influences
2.6 Approvals and protection class

7Control Unit
3. Technical Data
3.1 Control Units with Industrial Ethernet
Order No
Technical Data BB1C501 BB1C502 BB1C503 BB1C504 BB1C505 BB1C509
Electrical Data
Supply Voltage 9...48 V DC
Current consumption (Ub = 24 V) < 5 A
Temperature range 0...45 °C
Number of USB 2.0 ports 2
Number of USB 3.0 ports 6
Number of Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports 2
Number of Industrial Ethernet RJ45 2
Number of DisplayPort interfaces 2
Number of VGA ports 1
Number of PS/2 ports 1
Number of HDMI ports 1
Mechanical Data
Housing Aluminium
Weight 5 kg
Degree of Protection IP40
Wall Mount yes
Function
Profile Analysis Yes Yes Yes Yes
Combined Height Profile Yes Yes
Seam Tracking Yes
Robot interface Yes
Image analysis Yes Yes Yes
1D/2D code reading Yes Yes
Image-based pattern matching Yes Yes
General Data
Software uniVision
Profile
uniVision
Profile
Extended
uniVision
Image
uniVision
Image
Extended
uniVision
All in One
uniVision
Profile
Seam
Tracking
Processor Intel Core i7
Cycle rate 4,5 GHz
RAM 16 GB
Hard disk 512 GB SSD
Interfaces
Ethernet Yes
Profinet IO, CC-C Yes
EtherNet/IP Yes
Digital I/O No

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Order No
Technical Data BB1C501 BB1C502 BB1C503 BB1C504 BB1C505 BB1C509
USB port Yes
VGA port Yes
HDMI port Yes
DisplayPort connection Yes
3.2 Dimensional Drawings
260
230
180
90
243
7,5
4,5
3,5 8
4,5
4,5
10,5
259
2
4
67,5
205
92,8
85,8

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3.3 Layout
= Cooling fins
= Back panel with interfaces
= Front panel with interfaces
= Wall mounting system
3.4 Scope of Delivery
• Product
• Mounting kit for wall mounting

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4. Transport and Storage
4.1 Transport
Upon receipt of shipment, inspect the goods for damage in transit. In the case of damage, conditionally accept
the package and notify the manufacturer of the damage. Then return the device making reference to damage
in transit.
4.2 Storage
The following points must be taken into condition with regard to storage:
• Do not store the product outdoors.
• Store the product in a dry, dust-free place.
• Protect the product against mechanical impacts.
• Protect the product against exposure to direct sunlight.
ATTENTION:
Risk of property damage in case of improper storage!
The product may be damaged.
• Comply with storage instructions.

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5. Installation and Electrical Connection
5.1 System Overview
5.1.1 2D/3D Profile Sensors
Connectable 2D/3D Profile Sensors are listed on our website in the respective product category. Accessories
for 2D/3D Profile Sensors are also listed on the product page of the respective sensor.
5.1.2 Machine Vision Cameras and Accessories
Connectable Machine Vision Cameras are listed on our website in the respective product category. Accesso-
ries for each Machine Vision Camera are also listed on the respective product pages.
5.1.3 Software
DNNF012 uniVision for Linux Configurable standard software
DNNF020 uniVision for Windows Configurable standard software for Windows
DNNP011 VisionApp 360 plugin Software plugin for combined point clouds of several 2D/3D
profile sensors
5.1.4 Complementary Accessories
ZNNG026 Monitor with 230 V connector cable, DisplayPort cable
Z0044 Key Pad

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5.2 Installation
• Protect the product from contamination during installation.
• Observe all applicable electrical and mechanical regulations, standards, and safety rules
• Protect the product against mechanical influences.
• Make sure that the product is mounted in a mechanically secure fashion.
• Ensure adequate open space around the cooling fins in order to permit effective heat exchange between
the control unit and the environment.
NOTE!
Sources of electromagnetic interference in direct proximity to the device may cause malfunc-
tioning.
• Position the device at an adequate distance from sources of interference.
• It’s advisable to mount the device inside the control cabinet.
ATTENTION!
Risk of property damage in case of improper installation!
The product may be damaged.
• Comply with installation instructions.
CAUTION!
Risk of personal injury or property damage during installation!
Personal injury and damage to the product may occur.
• Ensure a safe installation environment.

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5.3 Electrical Connection
• Connect the product to 9 to 48 V DC.
Pin Description
1 9...48 V DC
2 Ignition (IGN)
3 Ground (GND
5.4 Interfaces
5.4.1 Back Panel
No. Description Explanation
1 Button On/off button
2 USB 3.0 Two USB 3.0 ports for mouse, keyboard, external hard disk etc.
3 HDMI HDMI port for monitor
4 Displayport Displayport socket connector for monitor
5 Network interfaces Not supported
NOTE!
The monitor must be connected to the Control Unit before the control unit is booted. Other-
wise, the monitor may not be found by the device.

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5.4.2 Front Panel
No. Description Explanation
1 Voltage supply 9...48 V DC
2 FAN Not supported
3 VGA VGA socket connector for monitor
4 Displayport Displayport socket connector for monitor
5 PS/2 One PS/2 port for mouse or keyboard
6 USB 2.0 Two USB 2.0 ports for mouse, keyboard, exernal hard disk etc.
7 USB 3.0 Four USB 3.0 ports for mouse, keyboard, exernal hard disk etc.
8 Network interfaces 10/100/1000 MBit network interface
9 Industrial Ethernet
(Profinet, EtherNet/IP)
Two ports for Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP)
10 COM, Audio, Micro-
fon, LED, SW
Not supported
NOTE!
The monitor must be connected to the Control Unit before the control unit is booted. Other-
wise, the monitor may not be found by the device.

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5.4.3 Network Interface Connectors
Number Description Color State Meaning
1 LAN2
2 LAN1
3 LINK Green On 1000 MBit Network Link
Orange On 100 MBit Network Link
Off Off 10 MBit Network Link
4 ACT Yellow Flashing Data activity
Yellow On No activity
5.4.4 Industrial Ethernet Connectors
Number Description Color State Meaning
1 CH0
2 CH1
3 LINK Green On Ethernet connection is available
Off Off No Ethernet connection available
4 ACT or
RX/TX
Yellow Flashing Control unit sends or receives Ethernet frames
Off Off Control unit sends or receives no Ethernet frames

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6. Software
The control unit is equipped with preinstalled software as a standard feature.
Information and explanations concerning individual software solutions can be found on the respective software
product page on the Internet: https://www.wenglor.com/en/uniVision-Software-for-Sensor-Parameterization/s/
Themenwelt+Software+uniVision.
NOTE!
The Control Units BB1C5xx are only supported starting with firmware 2.6.1.
7. Maintenance Instructions
NOTE!
• This wenglor Control Unit is maintenance-free.
• Cleaning and inspection of the plug connections at regular intervals is advisable.
• Do not clean with solvents or cleansers which could damage the device.
• The product must be protected against contamination.
8. Proper Disposal
wenglor sensoric GmbH does not accept the return of unusable or irreparable products. Respectively
valid national waste disposal regulations apply to product disposal.
9. Appendix
9.1 Change Index, Operating Instructions
Version Date Description/Change
1.0.0 24.07.2023 Initial version of the operating instructions
9.2 EU Declaration of Conformity
The EU declaration of conformity can be found on our website at www.wenglor.com in the product’s
separate download area.