Cognex checker

COGNEX®

Checker® 4G™
Quick Start Guide

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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . Checker 4G Accessories . . . . . . . . . Checker 4G Overview . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions, Connectors, Indicators . . . Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to Checker . . . . . . . . . Checker Network Configuration .. . . . Checker User Interface . . . . . . . . . Part Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part Finding Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . Presence Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . Measurement Sensors . . . . . . . . . Filmstrip Control . . . . . . . . . . . . Filmstrip Mode Selector . . . . . . . . . Power and I/O Connector. . . . . . . . Power, Trigger, and Output Wiring . . . . Wiring an External Retrain Line . . . . . Wiring a Job Change Signal . . . . . . . Wiring an Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . Checker I/O Circuits . . . . . . . . . . Mounting Checker . . . . . . . . . . . Working Distance and Field of View . . . Adjusting Focus . . . . . . . .. . . . Changing Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing and Removing Filters and Lights Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31

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Checker 4G Accessories
Flying Lead Cable (C3GCBL-001) M12 Ethernet Cable (CCB84901-1003-05)

Checker 4G Overview
The Checker 4G sensor provides direct discrete I/O and power connections as well as Ethernet connections to PCs and networked PLCs .

I/O Extender (CKR-200-CBLEXT) Power and I/O extension cable (5m) . Right-Angle Cable(CKR-200CBL-RT-003) Power and I/O extension cable with low-profile right-angle connector (1m) . Bandpass Filters (CKR-BPnnn) Bandpass filters for both visible and IR wavelengths . nnn indicates band center (470, 525, 590, 635, and 850 nm available) . Illumination Modules (CKRxxxL-00) Red or green lighting . (CKRRDRL-00 and CKR-GNRL-00)

Mounting Bracket (CKR-200BKT) Provides flexible mountingoptions for Checker . Lens Kit (CKR-200-LENSKIT) Set of 3 .6mm, 8mm, 16mm, and 25mm lenses provide more field of view and working distance options . Polarizing Window (CKRWINDOW-POL) Replacement lens cover with optical polarizer pre-installed . Repair Kit (CKR-4GREPAIRKIT) Replacement 5 .8mm lens, locking ring, wrench, M12 IP67 plug, lens cover, O-ring, and mounting screws .
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Checker 4G isavailable in both a high-speed 6000 inspections per minute version (Checker 4G1) and a high-resolution 752 x 480 pixel version (Checker 4G7) .

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Dimensions, Connectors, Indicators
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Getting Started
Step 1 . Review PC system requirements Using a PC • • • • 2 . Install Checker PC software 1 . 2 . 3 ....