Q: 5. How do I integrate my Ethernet camera with an Allen Bradley PLC?

Please find the zip file under Downloads at the bottom of this page, titled "O2D5 AOI and quick setup guide for EthernetIP". This folder contains the O2D5xx AOI, EDS file and quick setup document.

Q: 6. How do I create an application in the VisionAssistant software?

Please find the pdf file under Downloads at the bottom of this page, titled "O2D5 start-up guide: creating an application in VisionAssistant". This document guides you through the process of selecting the proper camera / accessories, navigating the website for the appropriate downloads, and creating an application in the VisionAssistant software.

Question 1

1. How do I replace / clone a camera?

Accepted Answer

The integrated mass storage device makes this process simple.

Remove the ifm mass storage device from the old camera.
Insert it into the new camera.
Connect the new camera to the power supply.
While the green and yellow LEDs are flashing, press the teach button. The configuration is transferred from the ifm mass storage device to the new camera.

Question 2

2. How do I access the camera's internal web server?

Accepted Answer

Simply open a browser and enter the IP address of the camera in the search bar. Information available through the web server:

Device configuration files
Diagnostics
Vision Assistant configuration software
Failed application images (if enabled)

Question 3

3. How do the internal filters affect the image?

Accepted Answer

Inversion -- presents the negative of the image. This is useful when the negative image provides greater contrast.

Dilation -- increases / expands light areas of the image. This is particularly useful in high-speed applications with short exposure times.

Erosion -- increases / expands dark areas of the image. This is particularly useful when there is minimal contrast due to object material or reflections.

Question 4

4. What is the analog gain factor?

Accepted Answer

Analog gain allows you to change the brightness of the image without changing the exposure time. It is particularly useful in high speed applications where an increase in exposure time could cause blurring of the image.

Question 5

5. How do I integrate my Ethernet camera with an Allen Bradley PLC?

Accepted Answer

Please find the zip file under Downloads at the bottom of this page, titled "O2D5 AOI and quick setup guide for EthernetIP". This folder contains the O2D5xx AOI, EDS file and quick setup document.

Question 6

6. How do I create an application in the VisionAssistant software?

Accepted Answer

Please find the pdf file under Downloads at the bottom of this page, titled "O2D5 start-up guide: creating an application in VisionAssistant". This document guides you through the process of selecting the proper camera / accessories, navigating the website for the appropriate downloads, and creating an application in the VisionAssistant software.

2D vision sensors: FAQs

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