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Connect to an Impact device, camera, or Emulator Impact Reference Guide
Datalogic Automation Inc. 1-6
When VPM is already connected to one or more devices, cameras, or Emula-
tors
To disconnect from a device, camera, or Emulator so you can connect to a different device, click the Connect
button in the VPM toolbar. After the disconnection is complete, click the Connect button again to connect to
make another connection. See “To choose a device, camera, or Emulator connection:” on page 1-6.
To maintain current connections and connect to an additional device, click the Add device tab to the right of
the Summary tab.
Another tab will be added to the row.
To choose a device, camera, or Emulator connection:
1. Select one or more items from the list (press the Control key while you click to select multiple items).
An Emulator appears in the list with Local Emulator as part of its name.
2. Click Connect to Device.
If security is enabled on the device, the User Logon dialog is displayed. When a valid User ID and
password have been entered, VPM will connect with the device, camera, or Emulator.
• Devices found
This list displays the names, IP addresses, and other information about the devices and Emulators con-
nected to the network.
• Connect to Device
Click this to connect to the devices selected in the list.
NOTE: If another user has already connected to the device, a dialog will be displayed indicating that the
device is in use. See “Editing a vision program from multiple VPM programs” on page 3-7 for more details.
Add device
TIP: Details about a
device selected in
the list are displayed
at the bottom of the
dialog.