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Quick Install Guide

Follow these steps to physically install and power up your OV20i camera for the first time.

What's in the Box​

  • OV20i Smart Camera

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  • Mounting Plate or Bracket (if ordered)

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  • M12 17-Pin Cable (Pigtail or Extension)

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  • Ethernet Cable

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  • Optional: Terminal Block or Power Supply Adapter

Required Tools​

  • 4 mm Hex Key (for mounts)
  • Small flathead screwdriver (for terminal block wiring)
  • 24V DC Power Source (1.5A min recommended)

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Electrical Connections​

The OV20i uses a 17-pin M12 A-coded connector for all power, I/O, and communication.

  • Power Pins:
    • Pins 13 & 14 = 24V DC (+)
    • Pins 5 & 6 = GND (−)

You may:

  • Use a pigtail cable directly wired to a power supply.
  • Or connect via a M12 to Terminal Block Base, which exposes all pins.
warning

Confirm pinout before powering. Incorrect wiring may damage the camera.

Mounting the Camera​

  1. Use the included bracket or a custom rig.
  2. Ensure the camera is stable and secure.
  3. Position the camera at the working distance specified for your lens.
    • OV20i uses S-mount lenses with fixed focal lengths (e.g. 12 mm, 25 mm).
    • The camera includes a motorized focus for fine adjustment, but not optical zoom.
    • Use lens specs to set the correct distance from the part.
  4. Avoid glare, shadows, or backlight for best results.

Network Setup​

  • Connect the Ethernet port to a laptop or switch.
  • The camera ships with:
    • Static IP: 192.168.0.100
    • DHCP: Off by default (can be enabled in settings)
  • Set your computer to the 192.168.0.X subnet to communicate.
tip

Use the micro-USB debug port for emergency access (192.168.55.1).

Network Specifications​

Overview.ai cameras (e.g., OV20i, OV80i) are industrial AI vision systems that typically meet the following network specs:

FeatureTypical Value
Interface1 Gbps Ethernet
ProtocolTCP/IP (often with FTP/MQTT/REST/API)
Typical Bandwidth Usage~15–50 Mbps per camera (varies by image resolution, frequency, and AI model)
Peak BandwidthCan briefly spike up to 100–200 Mbps during image uploads or bursts

Rule of Thumb (Per Camera):

  • Minimum port speed: 1 Gbps
  • Recommended per-port buffer: >100 KB to handle bursts
  • Uplink/backbone capacity: If aggregating cameras to a switch, uplink should handle ~200–300 Mbps per camera (accounting for overhead)

Power-Up Check​

Once powered:

  • All 4 LEDs on top of the camera should light up.
  • If only 3 or fewer turn on, verify voltage and pin alignment.
  • Boot completes in ~30 seconds.

Ready to Go​

In Chrome or Edge, open:

http://192.168.0.100

🔗 See Also​

2D Drawings​

Below is a 2D drawing for reference:

OV20i 2D Drawing

Download 3D Models​

You can download 3D models for mounting and integration below:

OV20i: