Initial setup

This page takes you through the first start-up of the vision controller: what is in the package, which port is which, how to connect and mount the vision controller, and the first-run setup of the Studio. It applies to both Bin Picking Studio (BPS) and Locator Studio (LS).

The seven steps of the first start-up from unpacking to the first solution

The first start-up at a glance.

After step 5, continue with Network setup and Solution types.

Hardware setup

Package contents

Hardware in the Bin Picking Studio / Locator Studio package
Vision controller
An industrial computer running Ubuntu 22.04 with Bin Picking Studio / Locator Studio pre-installed

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Power adapter
100–240 VAC / 24 VDC, 280 W

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Power cable

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Power DC cables

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3-pin pluggable terminal block

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Calibration ball

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Calibration board

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HDMI dummy plug
For use without a monitor

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Wall mount brackets

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Note: The scope of delivery may differ according to the specific part numbers in the order.

Vision controller overview

Two types of vision controllers are supported. They look slightly different, but the ports have the same purpose. The pictures show the Nuvo-9160GC.

Front side – the six Ethernet ports, USB ports, and display ports of the integrated graphics:

Front panel of the vision controller with the Ethernet, USB and unsupported display ports labelled

Front side of the vision controller. The display ports on this side (DVI, VGA, DP) are not supported and must not be used.

  • Ethernet ports, from left to right: Sensor 1, Sensor 2, Sensor 3, Sensor 4, Network and Robot. See Network setup.

  • USB ports – mouse, keyboard and other USB devices.

  • DVI, VGA and DP – display ports of the integrated graphics. They are not supported; do not connect a monitor to them.

Back side – the display ports of the Nvidia GPU and the power socket:

Back panel of the vision controller with the GPU display ports and the DC IN power socket labelled

Back side of the vision controller. Connect the monitor to the display ports of the Nvidia GPU.

  • Display ports of the Nvidia GPU – connect the monitor here. Which ports there are depends on the GPU model.

  • Power socket (DC IN) – for the 3-pin pluggable terminal block.

Connecting the vision controller

Power

Wiring from the mains through the power adapter and DC cables to the terminal block and the DC IN socket

How the power supply is connected.

  1. Connect the power cable to the power adapter.

  2. Connect the DC power cables to the power adapter.

  3. Fit the DC cables into the 3-pin pluggable terminal block: the red cable into the left socket, the black cable into the middle socket. Tighten the screws.

  4. Plug the terminal block into the power socket (DC IN) of the vision controller and secure it with its screws.

  5. Connect the power cable to the mains.

3-pin terminal block with DC power cables plugged into the vision controller

The terminal block with the DC power cables plugged into the power socket.

Note: The vision controller turns on automatically when the power is connected.

Mouse and keyboard

Connect them to any USB port.

Sensors, robot and network

Plug each Ethernet cable into its dedicated port (Sensor 1–4, Network, Robot). For the details and the IP settings, see Network setup.

Display

The vision controller has both an integrated Intel graphics and a dedicated Nvidia GPU. The Studio uses the Nvidia GPU, so always connect the monitor to the display ports on the back side. Depending on the model of the vision controller, these are DisplayPort, HDMI or DVI ports.

  • Multiple displays and touchscreen displays are supported.

  • Without a monitor: to work with the Studio only remotely, plug the HDMI dummy plug into a GPU display port. See Remote access.

Tip: For a touchscreen, turn on the on-screen keyboard in Ubuntu: open Settings, go to Accessibility, and in the Typing section turn on Screen Keyboard. The keyboard then appears whenever you select a text field.

Mounting

The vision controller needs good air flow to cool the graphics card.

  • Ambient temperature: at most 50 °C. In an enclosure, make sure there is enough ventilation and cooling.

  • On a flat surface: install the wall mount brackets on the bottom of the vision controller, so more air can get in. Remove the four rubber feet first, if they are attached; you can attach them to the brackets afterwards.

  • On a wall: mount the vision controller so the heatsink fins are vertical (perpendicular to the ground).

Wall mount brackets installed on the bottom of the vision controller

Wall mount brackets on the bottom of the vision controller, for use on a flat surface.

Wall-mounted vision controller with heatsink fins perpendicular to the ground

Correct orientation on a wall: heatsink fins vertical.

Welcome page

When the Studio starts for the first time, the Welcome Page guides you through its first setup:

  1. Select your timezone – click your location on the map or choose it from the list. You can change it later on the Customization page.

    Welcome page - timezone selection

    Welcome page – timezone.

  2. Create the Master account – this is the Customer Admin account that you use to manage the Studio. It can set up all solutions and manage the employee accounts.

    Welcome page - Master account creation

    Welcome page – Master account.

  3. Create employee accounts (optional) – accounts for your team with the Maintenance or Operator role. You can skip this step and add accounts later on the Account management page.

    Welcome page - Employee accounts creation

    Welcome page – employee accounts.

For the user roles and what they can do, see User access and permissions.