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CHAPTER 2
Settings Tab
Introduction
The Settings Tab is used to configure the Datalogic Impact device or camera, including its Internet Protocol
(IP) Address, inputs, and outputs. This chapter explains the VPM Settings Tab and reviews the cameras you
can use with Impact software, including details of proper setup and calibration on the client computer, and
lighting adjustments.
Help
If you need help while using the Impact software, you can refer to this manual or the online help.
To access online Help, click the Help icon in the toolbar, then click the desired topic in the Table of Contents
in the left pane of the Help window.
Settings Tab
You must be connected to a device or camera to access the Settings tab. See “Connect to an Impact device,
camera, or Emulator” on page 1-5.
You can access parts of the device or camera through the system objects on the Settings Tab shown in the
Design view. Every object has the general properties of Name, Description, and type. Some system objects
have inputs and outputs that can be set directly or linked between tools. Most system objects have both a
Setup and a Properties tab.
NOTE: Some tabs, panels, and fields may be disabled when the device or camera is online. Access to some
Settings functions is limited based on the security access level. See “Impact Device Security Overview” on
page 2-13 for details.
General
The General system object allows access to system parameters on the device or camera. The General system
object’s Properties tab shows some of the parameters. The Setup tab lets you set additional system parame-
ters.
Properties Tab
Input Name What it is
Device Name The device or camera name. For example, Bearing Diameter Inspection.
This name appears in the Device Connection dialog.