FAQ (Hardware)

What are the requirements for using the XG-7000 Series?: The hardware for executing inspection (controllers and cameras) and the software for creating programs (XG-H7N) are required.

What types of controllers are available?: There are five types: standard type that connects to KEYENCE digital cameras, high-speed type that supports 2-megapixel cameras, high-speed, high-capacity type that supports 5-megapixel cameras, standard type that connects to analog cameras, and high-speed type that connects to analog cameras.

What are the differences between the XG7000, XG7500, and XG7700?: The cameras that can be connected and the image processing speeds are different.

Can all controllers be connected to four cameras?: By attaching a camera expansion unit, each controller can be connected to four cameras and perform simultaneous capture for the four cameras.

What is supplied with the controller?: The controller comes with an installed SD card (SD1), instruction manual (A4 size, 8 pages), and a set of replacement terminal block labels.

Is a console required to use a controller?: All settings required for inspection can be configured with a computer, so a console is not required.
To perform setting operations on the controller, provide an optional console.

Can the controller firmware be upgraded without the use of a console?: A separate console is required for firmware updates because virtual console input cannot be performed with the remote desktop.

Can a commercially-available SD card be used?: This system does not guarantee the use of SD cards other than those provided with the controller.

What types of digital cameras are available?: There are 16 types: 31-megapixel, 200-megapixel, 7× speed 31-megapixel, 7× speed 100-megapixel, 7× speed 200-megapixel, 11× speed 500-megapixel, and compact cameras, all available in color and black-and-white.

Which analog camera models have operations guaranteed with this system?: This system supports analog cameras manufactured by KEYENCE, Sony, and Toshiba Teli. See the specifications for supported models.

I want to connect an analog camera. How should I set the DIP switches?: For CA-CM20, use the factory settings. See ""Installing the Camera"" in chapter 2 of the user manual for details.

Can a camera with a conventional image sensor be used?: Among digital cameras for the XG-7000 Series, only dedicated cameras whose model name starts with XG can be used. (CV-5000 Series cameras can be used only a camera cable.)Among analog cameras, the CA-CM20 of the XV-1000 vision system can be used including camera cables.

Can analog and digital cameras be used together?: Among analog cameras, this system only supports dedicated models (ending in A), so they cannot be used together with digital cameras.

Does this system support ultraviolet or infrared cameras?: This system supports the Sony XC-EI50 and XC-EI30 infrared cameras (with different CCD sizes) and the Sony XC-EU50 ultraviolet camera.

What types of manuals are available?: There are four types of manuals.
Each manual is provided in the XG-H7N software in PDF format.
(1) XG-7000 User Manual: hardware manual
(2) XG VisionEditor Reference Manual (Programming edition): Describes how to create flowcharts and user interfaces.
(3) XG VisionEditor Reference Manual (Control edition): Describes how to control I/O and serial communications.
(4) XG VisionTerminal User Manual: Describes remote operation and logging.

How do I view the manuals?: After installing the XG VisionEditor and the XG VisionTerminal, click the Start menu or select [Help] from the application menu to open the desired manual in PDF format.

I cannot open the XG-7000 User Manual (hardware manual) from the Help menu in the VisionEditor. Do I have to purchase this manual separately?: This manual is installed to your computer when you install the VisionEditor, but it cannot be opened directly from the Help menu. The XG-7000 Series User Manual can be opened by navigating to the default installation location (C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\KEYENCE Applications\V-Works for XG).

What kind of user support is available for creating flowcharts?: You can download sample files and the latest software from the XG User Support page. XG technical support representatives are also available at KEYENCE offices to answer your questions.

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