User manual

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Overview

The Cohu 7100 series is a digital camera that contains a compression engine and an integrated

web server. The 7100 series can capture live JPEG images, host its own web site and deliver

images to the World Wide Web. No additional hardware or software is required on the user's

personal computer. All functions take place inside of the 7100 series camera. All that is needed

is a personal computer with Windows or Linux installed.

1.2 Features

The camera offers a wide range of versatile features, including:

 Supports Netscape 4.67 and higher and Internet Explorer 5.5 and higher

Note: Refer to the Browser Compatibility, Section 1.7, for information on the

operational differences between the two browsers.

 Connects to the Ethernet through an ordinary RJ45 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port

 Contains a web-based configuration utility for image, web server, and security

settings

 Supports the TCP/IP protocol for easy connectivity and hassle-free software upgrades

 Can place images on external FTP servers

 Can e-mail images to remote users

 Captures images in any size up to 1288 by 968 pixels

 Protects all browser-based settings with encrypted passwords

1.3 Hardware Interface

The front of the camera has an LED and a lens mount. When the lens is removed, you can see the

imager chip inside the camera. The rear has the camera s hardware address, Ethernet connector

with LED indicators, I/O connector and a power supply input.

Serial

12V

Out

+ -

input

+ -

output

+ -

00-00-00-00-00-00

Ethernet

18-36V

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