IS3800 Reference Manual
IS3800 Reference Manual
Reference Manual
2025 April 29
Legal Notices
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Precautions
Precautions
To reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage, observe the following precautions when you install the Cognex product:
l The safety of any system incorporating this product is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
l Do not install Cognex products where they are exposed to environmental hazards such as excessive heat, dust,
moisture, humidity, impact, vibration, corrosive substances, flammable substances, or static electricity.
l Route cables and wires away from high-current wiring or high-voltage power sources to reduce the risk of damage or
malfunction from the following causes: over-voltage, line noise, electrostatic discharge (ESD), power surges, or other
irregularities in the power supply.
l Do not expose the image sensor to laser light. Image sensors can be damaged by direct, or reflected, laser light. If
your application requires laser light that might strike the image sensor, use a lens filter at the corresponding laser
wavelength. For suggestions, contact your local integrator or application engineer.
l This product does not contain user-serviceable parts. Do not make electrical or mechanical modifications to product
components. Unauthorized modifications can void your warranty.
l Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for regulatory compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
l Include service loops with cable connections.
l Ensure that the cable bend radius begins at least six inches from the connector. Cable shielding can be degraded or
cables can be damaged or wear out faster if a service loop or bend radius is tighter than 10X the cable diameter.
l This device should be used in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
l All specifications are for reference purposes only and can change without notice.
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Symbols
Symbols
The following symbols indicate safety precautions and supplemental information:
WARNING: This symbol indicates a hazard that could cause death, serious personal injury or electrical shock.
CAUTION: This symbol indicates a hazard that could result in property damage.
Tip: This symbol indicates suggestions and shortcuts that might not otherwise be apparent.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Legal Notices 2
Precautions 3
Symbols 4
Table of Contents 5
Getting Started 7
About the In-Sight 3800 Series 7
In-Sight 3800 Series Accessories 8
Lenses 8
Lens Covers 11
Mounting Brackets 11
Cables 12
Illumination 12
Integrated Lights 12
Setting Up Your In-Sight Vision System 14
Vision System Layout 14
Dimensions 16
In-Sight 3800 with 45 mm Lens Cover 16
In-Sight 3800 with 60 mm Lens Cover 16
In-Sight 3800 with 75 mm Lens Cover 17
In-Sight 3800 Multi-Torch with Standard Front Cover 17
In-Sight 3800 Multi-Torch with Dome Attachment 18
In-Sight 3800 - Smart Camera Only 18
Field of View and Distance 19
In-Sight 3800 FoV values with 1.6 MP Sensor (IS3801) 19
In-Sight 3800 FoV values with 3 MP Sensor (IS3803) 21
In-Sight 3800 FoV values with 5 MP Sensor (IS3805) 23
In-Sight 3800 FoV values with 8 MP Sensor (IS3808) 25
In-Sight 3800 FoV values with 12 MP Sensor (IS3812) 28
In-Sight 3800 FoV values with 16 MP Sensor (IS3816) 31
Mounting the Vision System 34
Mounting Bracket (BKT-INS-01) 34
Converter Mounting Bracket (ISB-7000-7K) 35
Converter Mounting Bracket (ISB-7000-5K) 35
Connection Options 36
Connecting the Ethernet Cable 36
Connecting the Power and I/O Breakout Cable 36
Installing Lenses and Lighting 36
Installing the Bandpass Filter 36
Installing Lenses with Multi Torch 38
Attaching Lens Cover 42
Installing High Speed Liquid Lens with Torch-HR 44
Remove the Illumination Accessory PCB 45
Using Your In-Sight Vision System 48
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Getting Started
Getting Started
This section provides general information about the In-Sight 3800 series vision system and the accessories and systems.
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Lenses
Accessory Product Illustration IS3801 IS3803 IS3805 IS3808 IS3812 IS3816
Number
8 mm High Speed Liquid Lens - CLN-
Visible and Near-IR Light C08F8FS-
HSLL
Note: Compatible with IS3801 ✓ ✓
if using Multi Torch.
Compatible with IS3801/3803
if using C-mount cover.
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Lens Covers
Accessory Product Number Illustration
45 mm Plastic Lens Cover COV-380-CMNT-45
Dome Attachment for 380 platform Multi Torch and DataMan 380-TORCH-DOME
HPIT
Mounting Brackets
Accessory Product Number Illustration
U-shaped mounting bracket for IS3800 with Torch-HR, M6 mounting holes DMBK-PVT-HPIT-380
Converter mounting bracket with Phillips flat head M3 screws and M4 screws ISB-7000-5K
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Cables
Note: Cables are sold separately.
External Light Cable, Grey CCB-M12LTF-xx (xx specifies length: 0.5m, 1m, 2m,
5m)
Note: This cable does not support intensity
control.
Illumination
Accessory Product Number Illustration
PCB 380-TORCH-MULTI-AF
380-TORCH-MULTI-MF
Integrated Lights
Accessory Product Illustration
Number
Multi Torch Accessory Kit for autofocus lenses (RGBW-IR Light w/ ToF and Laser Aimer) 380-TORCH-
Includes: Multi Torch Illumination module, mount for illumination module (High Speed Liquid MULTI-AF
Lenses only), Diffused cover, Illumination PCB, 2 mm hex tool
Accessory Model 50231
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White Torch-HR Accessory kit for high resolution IS3800 models 380-TORCH-
Includes: White Torch-HR illumination module, diffused cover, illumination cable, 2 mm hex WHITE-HR
tool
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Note:
l Cables are sold separately.
l If a standard component is missing or damaged, immediately contact your Cognex Authorized Service Provider
(ASP) or Cognex Technical Support.
CAUTION: All cable connectors are keyed to fit the connectors on the vision system. Do not force the connections or
damage may occur.
Number Description
1 Integrated Illumination connector
2 Imager/C-mount flange
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3 Lens connector
4 Trigger button
5 Power LED indicator
6 Train status LED indicator
7 Ethernet 0 status LED
8 Ethernet 1 status LED
9 Error LED indicator
10 Coglink/USB-C status LED
11 Tune button
12 Power I/O Breakout cable connector
13 Ethernet connector 0
14 Micro-HDMI connector
15 Coglink/USB-C connector
16 Ethernet connector 1
17 Light connector
18 Indicator lights
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Dimensions
The following sections list dimensions of the vision system.
Note:
l Dimensions are in millimeters and are for reference purposes only.
l All specifications are for reference purposes only and can change without notice.
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24 mm Focal Length:
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24 mm Focal Length:
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24 mm Focal Length:
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25 mm Focal Length:
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35 mm Focal Length:
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25 mm Focal Length:
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35 mm Focal Length:
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25 mm Focal Length:
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35 mm Focal Length:
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CAUTION: The vision system has to be grounded, either by mounting the vision system to a fixture that is electrically
grounded or by attaching a wire from the mounting fixture of the vision system to frame ground or Earth ground. If a
ground wire is used, it has to be attached to one of the mounting points on the bottom plate of the vision system and not
to the mounting points on the front of the vision system.
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Connection Options
This section summarizes connection options.
1. Connect the M12 connector of the Ethernet cable to the green ENET0 connector of the vision system.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the Ethernet cable to a switch, router, or PC.
Note:
l Perform wiring or adjustments to I/O devices when the vision system is not receiving power.
l You can clip unused wires short or use a tie made of non-conductive material to tie them back. Keep bare wires
separated from the +24 V DC wire.
1. Verify that the 24 V DC power supply is unplugged and not receiving power.
2. Attach the +24 V DC connector of the Power and I/O Breakout cable and Ground wires to the corresponding
terminals on the power supply. For more information, see Specifications on page 50.
3. Attach the M12 connector of the Power and I/O Breakout Cable to the 24 V DC connector of the vision system.
4. Restore power to the 24 V DC power supply and turn it on if necessary.
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Note:
Observing the tightening sequence below, tighten all four screws to 0.5 Nm using a torque wrench.
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Note: When swapping the lens out, make sure not to pull on the lens itself but on the housing of the lens.
4. Insert the new lens and tighten the two captive screws.
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5. Tighten one of the M2 x 8 mm screws halfway, then tighten the other M2 x 8 mm screw halfway. Incrementally tighten
each screw to 0.34 Nm using a torque wrench.
Note:
Observing the tightening sequence below, tighten all four screws to 0.5 Nm using a torque wrench.
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1. Place the base of the lens cover on the reader and screw it in. The recommended torque is 0.5 Nm.
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2. Attach the top part and turn it clockwise until it latches on the base.
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2. Screw in the four screws to attach the lens to the vision system.
Note: When using a C-mount lens, screw the lens into the C-mount threads instead of attaching the liquid lens.
The illumination module installation is the same.
3. Bend the other end of the cable and feed the cable through the back of the illumination module.
Note: Only snap the cable into place after you have completely attached the vision system to the illumination
module with the screws. Otherwise, the cable can break.
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4. Screw in the four screws from the illumination module into the vision system. Tighten each screw to 0.75 Nm.
Note: You can remove the lens cover at any time by twisting in the opposite direction. Removing the lens cover
allows for access to the lens or installing a new lens without disassembling the Torch-HR.
CAUTION: Do not hot-plug the illumination accessory. Verify that the vision system is not receiving power when you
connect or disconnect the illumination accessory. Failure to remove power during this procedure may result in damage
to the vision system, or the illumination accessory, or both.
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3. The vision system faceplate includes two lift points on either side of the PCB. Position an insulated extractor tool, for
example, Jonard Tools S-340 DIP/IC Extractor, under the edges of the PCB.
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4. Once the extractor is engaged under the edges of the PCB, gently pull upward to disengage the PCB from the internal
connector and remove the PCB.
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Using Your In-Sight Vision System
1. Download the latest version of the In-Sight Vision Suite from support.cognex.com/ and follow the on-screen steps.
2. Connect the 3800 series vision system to your PC.
3. Launch the In-Sight Vision Suite and click Refresh.
Trigger Types
The In-Sight 3800 vision systems support the following trigger modes:
l Self: The vision system acquires an image and runs the job continuously at a time interval you configure.
External Triggers
If you are using external triggering, you can use any of the following methods to trigger your vision system.
l Press the trigger button on the vision system.
Note: You can also initiate external triggering through industrial protocols from a programmable logic controller.
Industrial Protocols
The vision system supports the following industrial protocols:
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For more information, see Industrial Communications in the In-Sight Spreadsheet Help documentation.
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Specifications
Specifications
The following sections list general specifications for the vision system.
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Specifications
In-Sight 3801C:
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Specifications
LED Wavelengths
The following table shows LED types and the related peak wavelengths.
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Specifications
Specification Description
Voltage ON: 15 to 28 V DC (24 DC nominal)
OFF: 0 to 5 V DC (11.5 V DC nominal threshold)
Current (Typical) ON: 2.6 mA to 4.9 mA from 15 to 28 V Input
OFF: <830 μA for < 5 V DC
Resistance: ~6 kOhms
Delay 24 μs maximum latency between leading edge of trigger and start of aquisition.
Input pulse should be a minimum of 1 ms wide.
l To trigger from an NPN type photoelectric sensor or PLC output, connect COMMON IN to +24 VDC and connect IN 0
to the output of the photoelectric sensor. When the output turns ON, it pulls TRIGGER down to 0 VDC, turning the
opto-coupler ON.
l To trigger from a PNP photoelectric sensor or PLC output, connect IN 0 to the output of the photoelectric sensor and
connect COMMON IN to 0 VDC. When the output turns ON, it pulls TRIGGER up to +24 VDC, turning the opto-
coupler ON.
Number Input
1 IN 0
2 COMMON IN
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High-Speed Outputs
Specification Description
Voltages VMAX: 26 VDC through external load
VOL: ≤ ± 3 V @ 50 mA
Current IMAX: 50 mA maximum sink or source current
Each line is protected against over-current, short circuits and transients from switching inductive loads.
High current inductive loads require an external protection diode.
For NPN lines, the external load should be connected between the output and the positive supply voltage (< 26 VDC). The
output pulls down to less than 3 VDC when ON, which causes current to flow through the load. When the output is OFF, no
current flows through the load.
Number Output
1 NPN OUT
2 COMMON OUT
For PNP lines, the external load should be connected between the output and the negative supply voltage (0 VDC). When
connected to a 24 VDC power supply, the output pulls up greater than 21 VDC when ON, and current flows through the load.
When the output is OFF, no current flows through the load.
Number Output
1 COMMON OUT
2 PNP OUT
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Ethernet Cable
The Ethernet cable provides Ethernet connectivity to the vision system. The Ethernet cable is used to connect the vision
system to other network devices.
CAUTION: The Ethernet cable shield has to be grounded at the far end. Whatever this cable is plugged into (typically a
switch or router) should have a grounded Ethernet connector. A digital voltmeter has to be used to validate the
grounding. If the far end device is not grounded, a ground wire should be added in compliance with local electrical
codes.
Note:
l Cables are sold separately.
l The wiring for this cable follows standard industrial Ethernet M12 specifications. It differs from the 568B
standard.
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Note:
l Cables are sold separately.
l Current load: 1 A maximum, 750 mA average.
l Intensity Control is an analog signal that ranges from 0 to +10 V DC, and is configurable within In-Sight Vision
Suite. It is a control signal only, and must not be used to power an external device. Power must be sourced from
+24 V DC and GND. Verify the External Light cable and light support intensity control.
l The Strobe output is active low 0 V DC and active high +12 V DC, with the Polarity configurable within In-Sight
Vision Suite. It is a control signal only and cannot be used for power. Power must be sourced from +24 V DC
and GND.
Breakout Cable
The Breakout cable provides connections to an external power supply, the acquisition trigger input, general-purpose inputs,
high-speed outputs, and RS-232 serial communications. The Breakout cable is not terminated.
The Breakout cable can be connected to devices, such as a trigger sensor or strobe light. The Breakout cable is not
terminated.
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Note:
l Cables are sold separately.
l Perform wiring or adjustments to I/O devices when the vision system is not receiving power.
l You can cut exposed wires short or trim wire ends. You also can tie the wires back if you use a tie made of non-
conductive material. Keep bare wires separated from the +24 V DC wire.
l When using the 15 meter Breakout cable, full 24 V DC voltage must be maintained at the input leads of the
Breakout cable when the vision system is operating.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean any In-Sight product with harsh or corrosive solvents, including lye, methyl ethyl
ketone (MEK) or gasoline.
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Regulations and Conformity
In-Sight 3800 vision systems have the Regulatory Model number 50103 and meet or exceed the requirements of all
applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure
safe operation is to operate them according to the agency guidelines that follow. Please read these guidelines carefully
before using your device.
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Regulations and Conformity
Hazardous Substances 有 害 物质
Part Name Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated
部 件名称 铅 汞 (Cd) Chromium biphenyls (PBB) diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
镉 (Cr (VI)) 多溴联 苯 多 溴二 苯醚
六价铬
Regulatory X O O O O O
Model 50103
This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
这 个标签 是 根据 SJ / T 11364 的 规 定 准备 的 。
O: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit
requirement of GB / T26572 - 2011.
表 示本部 件 所有 均质 材 料中 含 有 的有 害物 质 低于 GB / T26572 - 2011 的 限量要求 。
X: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is
above the limit requirement of GB / T26572 - 2011.
表 示用于 本 部件 的至 少 一种 均 质 材料 中所 含 的危 害 物 质超 过GB / T26572 - 2011 的限 制 要求 。
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural
resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems for product disposal. Those systems will reuse or
recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in a sound way.
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product should not be disposed of along with municipal
waste and invites you to use the appropriate separate take-back systems for product disposal.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste
administration.
You may also contact your supplier for more information on the environmental performance of this product.
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