User manual

Installation 11

3 Installation

In the following sections, the complete machine and Vision software installation will be outlined. There

are two connection configurations possible for a Vision Machine with a Series 3 Controller.

The first is a direct cable connection to your computer via the network port. There is a special

"crossover" cable supplied with the machine for this connection type. This configuration is for a stand

alone computer that is NOT connected to a WIRED network or internet. The machine (or controller) can

be connected to a computer that is connected to a wireless network in this manner.

The second configuration is for connection to the machine (or controller) through a wired network using

a standard network cable (DO NOT use the crossover cable when connecting to a network). In this

configuration, the machine (or controller) will be recognized as a network device. Connection in this

manner is the easier of the two connection types. If there are no network connections available, a

network hub can be added to allow connection of the engraver to your network.

Please call your distributor or the service department at Vision for assistance if you are having

problems connecting your machine.

3.1 Machine Connections

On the rear of the Vision VE810, there are three connection ports. The power cord, the network cable

(or crossover cable) RJ-45 ethernet port, and the remote on/off port for optional equipment (on older

machines, the Power Switch is also on the rear of the machine)..

Vision VE810 (rear view)

Connect the power cord to a 110 - 220 VAC source, then plug the power cable into the port on the back

of the machine. Plug in the network cable (or the crossover cable) to the back of the machine and

either plug the network cable into your network, or using the crossover cable, plug into the network port

on the back of your computer.

NOTE - The crossover cable is colored white with green ends. The standard network cable is one solid

color.