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Electrical & Communication Ports

This page provides technical specifications, pinouts, communication protocols, and connector details for the OV10i industrial AI vision camera system.

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The OV10i uses M12 industrial connectors for power, I/O, and network communication.

Power & I/O Connector Specifications​

M12 17-Pin A-Coded Connector​

ParameterSpecification
Connector TypeM12 A-coded 17-pin
Gender on CameraMale
Mating ConnectorFemale (cable end)
Thread SizeM12 x 1
IP RatingIP67 (when properly mated)

Power Requirements​

ParameterSpecification
Input Voltage24 V DC ±10%
Typical Current1 A
Typical Power~10 W
Maximum Power18 W
ConnectorM12 17-pin A-coded

M12 17-Pin Connector Pinout​

Power Pins to Check (on Power & DIO cable)​

Wire colors depend on the flying-leads cable length. Identify your cable (3M/5M or 10M) before checking colors.

Pin #FunctionWire Color (3M & 5M Cable)Wire Color (10M Cable)Description
Pin 13Vin+ (+24V)LTBU (Light Blue)BU (Blue)Primary power positive
Pin 14Vin+ (+24V)BKWH (Black/White)WH (White)Secondary power positive
Pin 5GNDPK (Pink)PK (Pink)Primary ground
Pin 6GNDYE (Yellow)YE (Yellow)Secondary ground

Power Connection Notes:

  • Either or both +24V pins may be used
  • Either GND pin may be used
  • Redundant connections provide additional reliability

Digital I/O Pins​

Pin #FunctionWire Color (3M & 5M Cable)Wire Color (10M Cable)Electrical Spec
Pin 7DIO GNDBK (Black)BK (Black)Digital I/O ground reference
Pin 8DI0GY (Gray)GY (Gray)NPN Active Low input
Pin 9DI1RD (Red)RD (Red)NPN Active Low input
Pin 10DO0VT (Violet)VT (Violet)NPN Sinking output
Pin 11DO1OG (Orange)OG (Orange)NPN Sinking output
Pin 15ResetBNWH (Brown/White)BN (Brown)NPN Active Low
Pin 16TriggerRDWH (Red/White)GN (Green)NPN Active Low

Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics​

ParameterInput PinsOutput Pins
Logic TypeNPN Active LowNPN Sinking
Voltage Range5-24 VDC24 VDC max
Logic High>15VOpen (high impedance)
Logic Low<5V<1V (sinking)
Current Rating10 mA max500 mA max
Response Time<1 ms<1 ms
warning

Digital outputs (DO0 / DO1) are NPN open-collector, sinking only. They pull the line to GND when active and cannot source +24 V. An external pull-up or load to +24 V must be provided for proper operation.

Ethernet Connector Specifications​

Network Interface​

ParameterSpecification
Connector TypeM12 X-coded 8-pin
Data Rate10/100/1000 Mbps
Auto-negotiationSupported
Auto-MDIXSupported
Cable LengthUp to 100m
Protocol SupportTCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, Modbus TCP

M12 8-Pin X-Coded Ethernet Pinout​

Pin #FunctionWire Color
Pin 1TX+White/Orange
Pin 2RX+White/Green
Pin 3TX-Orange
Pin 4RX-Green
Pin 5-7Not Connected-
Pin 8ShieldDrain wire

Physical Connector Locations​

Camera Port Layout​

PortLocationConnector TypeFunction
Power & I/OSide panelM12 17-pin A-coded MalePower + Digital I/O
EthernetRear panelM12 8-pin X-codedNetwork communication
USB-CBottom panelUSB 3.0 Type-CDebug/Engineering only
HDMISide panelHDMI 2.0Display output (unused)
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Do not use the USB-C or HDMI ports for production applications—these are only for engineering/debug use.

Connector Part Numbers & Cables​

ComponentPart NumberLengthNotes
Power & I/O CableM12A-17BMMM-SL8D011mShort applications
Power & I/O CableM12A-17BMMM-SL8D033mStandard length
Power & I/O CableM12A-17BMMM-SL8D055mExtended reach
Power & I/O Cable1555295 (Phoenix Contact)10mLong runs, uses the 10M wire colors above
Ethernet CableM12X-8...VariousStandard Cat5e/6, industrial suppliers

Terminal Block Adapters​

TypeDescriptionUse Case
M12 17-pin BreakoutAll pins to screw terminalsBench testing, custom wiring
Power-only AdapterPins 5,6,13,14 to terminalsSimple power connection

System Electrical Specifications​

Operating Conditions​

ParameterRange
Operating Temperature0-45°C
Storage Temperature-20°C to +70°C
Humidity10-90% RH (non-condensing)
VibrationIEC 60068-2-6 compliant
ShockIEC 60068-2-27 compliant

Power Consumption​

Operating ModeTypicalMaximum
Normal Operation10W15W
Peak Processing15W18W
Standby8W10W

LED Status Indicators​

Power & Status LEDs​

LED PositionColorMeaning
Rightmost🟢 GreenPower OK (24V present)
Rightmost🔴 RedPower fault/undervoltage
All 4 LEDsOnSystem ready
3 LEDs onlyOnPower/cable issue
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See: LED Indicators Explained

⚠️ Safety & Installation Notes​

Power Safety​

  • Always power off before connecting/disconnecting
  • Use regulated 24V DC power supplies only
  • Check polarity before connection - reverse polarity may damage camera
  • Verify voltage at cable pins before connecting to camera

Connector Care​

  • IP67 rating requires proper cable sealing and connector mating
  • Hand-tighten only - do not over-torque M12 connectors
  • Keep connectors clean and free from contamination
  • Use proper strain relief to prevent cable damage

Grounding​

  • DIO GND (Pin 7) is separate from power ground
  • Connect DIO GND when using digital I/O functions
  • Shield connections recommended for noisy environments

Troubleshooting Quick Reference​

Power Issues​

SymptomPossible CauseCheck
Power LED redUndervoltageVerify 24V ±10% at pins 13/14
No power LEDNo power/bad connectionCheck cable continuity, connections
Camera won't bootInsufficient powerVerify power supply capacity (>18W)

I/O Issues​

SymptomPossible CauseCheck
Trigger not workingWrong polarity/voltageVerify NPN active-low wiring
Output not switchingLoad too highCheck load <500mA per output
Intermittent I/OPoor connectionVerify DIO GND (pin 7) connected

Network Issues​

SymptomPossible CauseCheck
No network linkCable/connector issueCheck M12 X-coded Ethernet cable
Slow connectionAuto-negotiation issueForce 1000Mbps if supported
Connection dropsCable length/qualityVerify cable length <100m

Still Having Issues?​

If problems persist after checking the above:

  • Double-check cable orientation and seating
  • Test with another known-good camera setup
  • Contact Overview Support with:
    • Power supply details and voltage reading
    • A photo of the M12 connector in use
    • Any visible LED behavior or error messages

🔗 See Also​

Specifications subject to change. Contact Overview support for current technical details and compatibility information.