12 Communications Guide12.1 Communication SummaryThe VE Series camera communicates with other devices via Ethernet.To establish an Ethernet connection to the sensor, the external device must be configured with the correct IP address and support acommunication protocol supported by the sensor.12.1.1 Communication ChannelsThe VE Series camera supports up to three communications channels.To access the channels, go to System Settings > Communications.• Industrial Ethernet—A bi-directional communication channel that allows the user to control the sensor and access sensorresults using Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, PROFINET®, or PCCC protocol• Data Export—Used to export inspection data to a remote device• Image Export—Used to export inspection images to a remote device12.1.2 Industrial EthernetThe VE Series camera can be controlled or monitored over Industrial Ethernet using Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, PROFINET®, or PCCCprotocols.Use this document to set up the VE Series camera in the desired configuration and to provide information needed to connect to themaster device (PLC, HMI, etc.).Navigate: System Settings > Communications > Industrial Protocols.12.1.3 Data ExportData export is a way to publish inspection data over Ethernet or Serial channels.Navigate: System Settings > Communications > Data Export.On the Data Export tab, set the data export parameters:ExportSet which results to export:• Disabled (default)• All• Pass only• Fail onlyChannelSelect which channel to use:• Ethernet (default)• SerialPort NumberSet the port number to use for the export. The default is 32100.This port number cannot be the same as the Image Export port number or any other port in use.Hold ReadyDuring the data export operation the sensor's output channels might become full. This can occur if the sensor is exporting datafaster than the data can be exported from the device (due to bandwidth limitations) or faster than the client is reading thechannel export data.The Hold READY setting affects how the sensor behaves in this situation.• Select the Hold READY checkbox to prevent new triggers from being accepted until the current results have beenexported. This ensures that all results are exported. In this case, the READY signal will remain inactive (sensor is busy)until all the results have been added to the channel for export. Triggers might be missed during this time.• Clear the Hold READY checkbox to accept new triggers while the current results are exported. This causes the sensorto discard the new results if the channel is full and activate the READY signal immediately after the current inspectionis complete. In this case, the discarded results will not be exported.Important: When the checkbox is cleared, not all results will be exported. When the checkbox isselected, the sensor will be busy (not ready) until the result has been written to the network;inspection times will increase based on network throughput.Use the data export map to select the results to publish. These include:VE Series Smart Camera146 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: 763.544.3164