Connection to devices and networks
Matrox Iris GT features a 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet interface for connecting over factory-floor and enterprise networks. Communication over these networks is configured through Matrox Design Assistant and can employ the TCP/IP as well as the EthertNet/IP™ 3, MODBUS® over TCP/IP and PROFINET protocols. The latter three enable interaction with automation controllers and robots. The Matrox Iris GT can also be configured to directly interact with automation devices through an RS-232 serial interface as well as 8 industrial digital I/Os (4 input and 4 output).
3. Certification pending.
Industrial I/O breakout box
An industrial I/O breakout box is available to simplify the connection of a Matrox Iris GT to any electrical panel. The breakout box is DIN-rail mountable and connects power, trigger, strobe, RS-232 and GPIOs to the camera. It has status LEDs to easily monitor the state of each input and output. A M12 to DB-25 cable is included. If the 0-24V open-collector outputs or the opto-coupled inputs are not appropriate for a given installation, then optional, third-party modules (e.g., Opto 22) can be used to electrically connect to almost any device.
