What Ports Are on the OV80i?
This page lists and explains the key physical ports available on the OV80i smart camera, and how each is used in deployment and support.
Main Camera Ports Overview
| Port | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| M12 Power + I/O | 12-pin A-coded | Power, Trigger Input, Digital I/O (DI/DO) |
| M12 Ethernet | 8-pin X-coded | Primary Ethernet connection (network + PLC) |
| Micro-USB Port | Micro-USB | Emergency access to camera UI at 192.168.55.1 (works regardless of Ethernet config) |
| HDMI Port | Full-size HDMI | Read-only HMI display output (real-time visualization, 1920×1080) |
| USB 3.0 Port | USB Type-A | Not for camera connectivity; reserved for future/support use |
| USB-C Port | USB Type-C | Not for camera connectivity; reserved for future/support use |
| Reset/Recovery Button | Tactile switch | For Overview support only – do not press |
| Status LED Strip | Multicolor RGB | Visual status of camera, power, connectivity, etc. |
M12 Power + I/O Connector
- Input Voltage: 19–24 VDC
- Pins: 12-pin A-coded (see Pinouts)
- Functions:
- Camera Power
- Trigger In (NPN)
- 2x Digital Inputs
- 2x Digital Outputs
- DIO GND
Use Electrical Specs & Pinouts page for wiring diagrams.
M12 Ethernet Connector
- Pins: 8-pin X-coded (Gigabit Ethernet)
- Use Cases:
- Connection to local network
- Communication with Overview software
- Connection to PLCs via Ethernet/IP
- Licensing validation (internet access not required after first install)
USB/HDMI Ports (Troubleshooting/Display)
| Port | Used for... |
|---|---|
| Micro-USB | Connect to http://192.168.55.1 for emergency access (browser UI) |
| USB-C | Not for connecting to the camera UI (reserved for future/support) |
| USB-A | Not for connecting to the camera UI (reserved for future/support) |
| HDMI | Read-only HMI display (1920×1080) for real-time visualization |
⚠️ Notes
- Only the Micro-USB port connects to the camera UI (
192.168.55.1).- USB-A/C do not provide UI/network connectivity and are reserved for future/support use.
- HDMI provides a simplified, read-only HMI display for real-time visualization at 1920×1080.
Reset/Recovery Button
- Located near the USB ports (top panel)
- Used only for recovery or reset procedures
- Customers should never need to use this button
See Reset vs Recovery Button for details.