Quick Install Guide

Follow these steps to physically install and power up your OV10i / OV20i camera for the first time.

What's in the Box

OV10i / OV20i Smart Camera	Mounting Plate or Bracket (if ordered)	M12 17-Pin A-Coded Cable (Pigtail or Extension)	M12 8-Pin X-Coded to RJ45 Ethernet Cable	Terminal Block or Power Supply Adapter (optional)

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Required Tools

4 mm Hex Key (for mounts)	Small Flathead Screwdriver (for Terminal Block wiring)	24 V DC Power Source (minimum 1 A output)

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Electrical Connections

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Confirm pinout before powering. Incorrect wiring may damage the camera. For full wiring details, see Power + M12 Wiring Guide.

The OV20i uses a 17-pin M12 A-coded connector for all power, I/O, and communication.

• Power Pins:
  • Pins 13 or 14 = 24 V DC (+)
  • Pins 5 or 6 = GND (−)

You can:

• Use a pigtail cable directly wired to a regulated 24 V DC power supply (minimum 1 A output).
• Or connect via a M12 to Terminal Block Base, which exposes all pins.

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Mounting the Camera

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It’s normal for the camera to become hot to touch when powered. For high-temperature environments, use the front mounting points.

1. Use the included mounting plate/bracket or a custom rig.
2. Ensure the camera is stable and secure.
3. Position the camera at the working distance specified for your lens.

Desktop required for CAD downloads

3D CAD models are available when viewing on a desktop computer.

For CAD integration, download 3D models: Mounting Plate (STEP) | Camera Body (STEP) | Camera Body (SLDPRT)

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• The OV20i uses S-mount lenses with fixed focal lengths (e.g., 12 mm, 25 mm).
• The camera includes a motorized focus for fine adjustment, but not optical zoom.
• Use lens specs to set the correct distance from the part.

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For best results, avoid glare, shadows, or backlight.

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Network Setup

1. Connect the Ethernet port to a laptop or switch.
2. Set your computer to the 192.168.0.X subnet to communicate.

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The camera ships with:

• Static IP: 192.168.0.100
• DHCP: Off by default (can be enabled in settings)

Use the micro-USB debug port for emergency access (192.168.55.1).

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Network Specifications

Overview.ai cameras (e.g., OV20i, OV80i) are industrial AI vision systems that typically meet the following network specs:

Feature	Typical Value
Interface	1 Gbps Ethernet
Protocol	TCP/IP (often with FTP/MQTT/REST/API)
Typical Bandwidth Usage	~15–50 Mbps per camera (varies by image resolution, frequency, and AI model)
Peak Bandwidth	Can briefly spike up to 100–200 Mbps during image uploads or bursts

Rule of Thumb (per camera):

• Minimum port speed: 1 Gbps
• Recommended per-port buffer: >100 KB to handle bursts
• Uplink/backbone capacity: If aggregating cameras to a switch, uplink should handle ~200–300 Mbps per camera (accounting for overhead)

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Power-Up Check

Once powered:

• All 4 LEDs on top of the camera should light up.
• If only 3 or fewer turn on, verify voltage and pin alignment.
• Boot completes in ~30 seconds.

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Ready to Go

In Chrome or Edge, open http://192.168.0.100 to access the camera's web interface.

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Video Walkthroughs

Prefer watching over reading? Check out our video walkthroughs on the homepage for step-by-step visual guides on recipe creation, inspection setup, and integration.

🔗 See Also

• Power + M12 Wiring Guide
• LED Indicators Explained
• Troubleshooting Power Issues

2D Drawings

OV10i/OV20i Dimensions (mm):

OV10i/OV20i Mounting Arrangements:

OV10i/OV20i Mounting Plate:

Download 3D Models

Download 3D CAD models for the mounting plate, bracket, and camera body for integration planning:

OV10i/OV20i:

• Mounting Plate (STEP)
• OV10i/OV20i Body (SolidWorks SLDPRT)
• OV10i/OV20i Body (STEP)