Enable Serial Communication: In-Sight 70xx - 74xx

There are two options for enabling serial communication for the In-Sight 70xx - 74xx series vision system:

  • Option 1: Breakout Cable
  • Option 2: CIO-MICRO or CIO-MICRO-CC I/O module
Note:
  • For detailed installation instructions and wiring details, refer to the In-Sight® 7000 Series Vision System Installation Manual.
  • If hardware handshaking is required, the CIO-MICRO or CIO-MICRO-CC I/O module must be used.
  • The vision system must be Online to send/receive serial data.

Option 1: Breakout Cable

The In-Sight 70xx - 74xx series vision system can be connected directly to a serial device using the RS-232 TRANSMIT and RS-232 RECEIVE pins on the Breakout cable. When the vision system is connected to the Breakout cable (and there is no connection to an I/O module), the vision system allows for bi-directional inputs and outputs between discrete and serial:

  • Input Line 1 can be configured as either Serial Receive or a general-purpose input; and
  • Output Line 1 can be configured as either Serial Transmit or a high-speed output.
Note:
  • If Input Line 1 is configured as a general-purpose input or Output Line 1 is configured as a high-speed output, the Serial Port Settings dialog controls are still enabled. There is no visual indication that the serial port is not active.
  • If Serial Receive is selected for Input Line 1, Serial Transmit is automatically selected for Output Line 1, and vice-versa. In addition, if any other input type is selected for Input Line 1, the line is configured as a general-purpose input and Output Line 1 is automatically reset to a high-speed output using the default output type for this line, and vice-versa.

The steps below assume that:

  • The vision system has been properly installed.
  • The Breakout cable is connected to the vision system.
  • The Breakout cable is connected to a serial device.

  • There is no connection to an I/O module.

    Note: For detailed installation instructions and wiring details, refer to the In-Sight® 7000 Series Vision System Installation Manual.

EasyBuilder View

  1. Launch In-Sight Explorer and log on to the vision system.
  2. Go to the Inputs/Outputs Application Step.
  3. Verify that Direct I/O is listed as the attached Module. If not, click the I/O Module button to launch the I/O Module Configuration dialog and connect to Direct I/O.
  4. For Input Line 1, select Serial Receive from the Edge Type drop-down list.
  5. Go to the Inputs/Outputs Application Step.
  6. For Output Line 1, verify that Serial Transmit is selected as the specified Signal Type.
  7. Go to the Communications Application Step.
  8. If adding a new device, click the Add Device button and configure the device settings. If editing an existing device, highlight it in the Communications group box and click the Edit Device button.
  9. Select the Serial Port Settings tab and configure the serial settings.

Spreadsheet View

  1. Launch In-Sight Explorer and log on to the vision system.
  2. From the Sensor menu, launch the Discrete I/O Settings dialog.
  3. Verify that Direct I/O is listed as the attached Module. If not, click the I/O Module button to launch the I/O Module Configuration dialog and connect to Direct I/O.
  4. For Input Line 1, select Serial Receive from the Type drop-down list. Click OK to close the dialog.
  5. For Output Line 1, verify that Serial Transmit is the specified Type. Click OK to close the dialog.
  6. Launch the Serial Port Settings dialog and configure the serial settings. Click OK to close the dialog.

Option 2: CIO-MICRO or CIO-MICRO-CC I/O Module

The In-Sight 70xx - 74xx series vision system supports connecting the Breakout cable and the CIO-MICRO or CIO-MICRO-CC I/O module simultaneously. If the vision system is configured for use with the CIO-MICRO or CIO-MICRO-CC I/O module, the RS-232 TRANSMIT and RS-232 RECEIVE pins on the Breakout cable are disabled. Use the I/O module's RS-232 OUT port (DB9) to connect to a serial device.

The steps below assume that:

  • The vision system has been properly installed.
  • The Breakout cable is connected to the vision system (to supply power, acquisition trigger and I/O only).

  • The I/O module's RS-232 OUT port (DB9) is connected to a serial device.

    CAUTION:   When connecting the In-Sight 70xx - 74xx series vision system to the CIO-MICRO or CIO-MICRO-CC I/O module, the I/O module's I/O port (DB15) and TRIGGER+, TRIGGER-, HSOUT 0, HSOUT 1 and HS COMMON terminals are not supported. Do not connect wire leads from remote devices to these terminals.
    Note:
    • High-speed outputs on In-Sight 70xx - 74xx series vision systems are only supported when the vision system is connected to the Breakout cable.
    • For detailed installation instructions and wiring details, refer to the In-Sight® 7000 Series Vision System Installation Manual.

EasyBuilder View

  1. Launch In-Sight Explorer and log on to the vision system.
  2. Go to the Communications Application Step.
  3. Verify that CIO-MICRO or CIO-MICRO-CC is listed as the attached Module. If not, click the I/O Module button to launch the I/O Module Configuration dialog and connect to the appropriate I/O module.
  4. If adding a new device, click the Add Device button and configure the device settings. If editing an existing device, highlight it in the Communications group box and click the Edit Device button.
  5. Select the Serial Port Settings tab and configure the serial settings.

Spreadsheet View

  1. Launch In-Sight Explorer and log on to the vision system.

  2. From the Sensor menu, launch the Serial Port Settings dialog.
  3. Verify that CIO-MICRO or CIO-MICRO-CC is listed as the attached Module. If not, click the I/O Module button to launch the I/O Module Configuration dialog and connect to the appropriate I/O module.
  4. Configure the serial settings. Click OK to close the dialog.

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In-Sight® Explorer Help  |  2020 February 06  |  Revision: 5.8.1.3