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Overview

Welcome! Pick a path to get productive fast.

Getting Started#

Everything a new user or operator needs to get up and running.

Quick Install Guide

Install the OV20i in minutes. Requirements, steps, and checks.

Product Activation

License activation and first boot walkthrough.

First‑Time Checklist

Verify power, network, and optics before go‑live.

Basic Navigation

Tour the UI: HMI, Recipes, Library, Settings.

Logging In & Browser Compatibility

Roles, users, and supported browsers.

LED Indicators Explained

What each LED means and what to do.

Creating Your First Recipe

From camera image to a running inspection.

How to Find the Camera's IP

Zero‑config discovery and IP troubleshooting.

Concepts#

High‑level explanations for engineers, IT, and advanced users.

What is the OV20i System?

Architecture: camera, HMI, network, data flow.

Recipes & All‑Recipes

How recipes work, versioning, and switching.

Imaging Setup Fundamentals

Lighting, exposure, lensing, and focus basics.

Template & Alignment Theory

How alignment works under the hood.

Inspection Setup & ROI Types

ROI taxonomy, when to use which.

Camera Communication

On‑device services, protocols, message flow.

System Settings Architecture

Where settings live and how they apply.

Networking: IP/Subnet

Subnetting basics for controls engineers.

Classifier vs Segmenter

Choose the right model for your task.

Triggering Modes

Manual, digital, and sensor triggers.

Digital I/O Logic

NPN vs PNP wiring and logic levels.

Node‑RED Basics

Develop flows and integrations.

Users & Permissions

Roles and access control.

Library & Image Management

Organize, label, and manage images.

HMI Screen

Understand the on‑device HMI layout.

How‑To Guides#

Practical, step‑by‑step guides for configuring the system.

Tutorials#

Full walkthroughs for real‑world applications.

Using a Classifier

Single‑ROI example end‑to‑end.

Trigger over MQTT

Fire inspections via MQTT.

Recipe Change via HTTP

Switch recipes using HTTP + Node‑RED.

Using the Segmenter

Train and evaluate segmentation.

Adding Data & Retraining

Improve model with new data.

Teams Notifications

Send messages to MS Teams.

Email from Node‑RED

Notify via SMTP email.

Reference#

Hard data, pinouts, specifications, and tables.

Technical Specifications

OV20i datasheet.

Node‑RED Custom Blocks

Built‑in custom blocks reference.

Electrical Specifications

Voltages, currents, and limits.

Environmental Ratings

Temperature, IP rating, EMC.

Pinouts

M12 & Terminal pin references.

Ports Table

Electrical & communication ports.

Cables

Cable specs & part numbers.

Accessories

Recommended accessories.

LED Matrix

LED behavior reference.

I/O Timing

Timing diagrams for I/O.

Lens + FOV

Lens options and FOV table.

Exposure & Speed

Exposure, gain & speed.

Troubleshooting + Maintenance#

For field repair, debugging, and preventative maintenance.

Power Issues

Diagnose power problems.

Network Discovery

Find devices on the network.

No Trigger/Output

Resolve trigger/output issues.

Classifier Not Running

Why models may not run.

PLC Communication

Fix camera↔PLC comms.

Debug Node‑RED

Troubleshoot flows.

Reset Button

Reset procedures for OV20i.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance checklist.

Replace Cables

When to replace cables.

Aligner Troubleshooting

Fix alignment issues.

Retrain the Model

When and how to retrain.

FAQs#

Quick answers to common questions.

Do I Need Internet

Connectivity requirements.

Can I Use Wall Power

Powering the device from wall.

What if Image is Blurry

Improve image quality.

Who Do I Call for Help

Get support contacts.

Good Image Checklist

What to look for in images.

Ports on the OV20i

Available physical ports.

Quick start
Begin with Quick Install → Activation → First‑Time Checklist.
Good image checklist
Even lighting, fill the frame, subject in focus. See What to Look for in a Good Image.
Safety
Disconnect mains power before changing wiring. Double‑check polarity and torque specs.