Instruction manual

A30 QUICKSTART GUIDE
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This table summarizes the External Illuminator wiring and power requirements.
CBX/Camera Signal
Meaning
Vdc
10 to 30 Vdc
GND
Ground
Earth
Shield/Earth Ground
O3B
Control Signal – (See Note)
O3A
Control Signal +
Note: The strobe signal connection is shared with Output 3. If a non-zero value is
defined for the Strobe Pulse Length value (in VPM – Impact – General), the strobe is
active. If the value is zero, Output 3 is active.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
Software configuration of your A30 camera can be accomplished by the procedures described in
the Impact Reference Guide. VPM is used to configure the camera for specific applications, and
provides the tools to create vision programs.
VPM™ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To install and run Vision Program Manager™ you should have a Laptop or PC that meets or
exceeds the requirements defined in the system requirements section of the Impact Reference
Guide.
INSTALLING IMPACT SOFTWARE
A client computer is required to install Impact software and configure the camera. Refer to the
A30 Reference Guide for client system requirements. To install Impact Software, proceed as
follows:
1. Turn on the Laptop or PC that will be used for configuration (connected to the Ethernet port
of the A30 camera).
2. You may need to turn off automatic virus checking during the install if it causes installation
problems.
3. You must log in to an operating system account that has administrative privileges in order to
install or run Impact software on a Windows operating system.
4. To be able to communicate, the client and device’s IP addresses for the local area
connection must be configured. The vision device is shipped with a factory default IP
address of 192.168.0.128 and a default mask of 255.255.255.0. If you need to change the
device’s IP address or mask, do so before installation.
5. Insert the Impact Installation CD in the drive.
6. The installation program should start. Select the language you want the install to use, then
click OK.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions. You will have the option to install Impact software to the
client, camera, or both.
Note: If security is enabled on the camera, you cannot install new software on it. You must
exit the install program, disable security on the camera, then restart the install.
8. When the installation has completed, you can start VPM.