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Quick Install Guide

Follow these steps to physically install and power up your OV80i camera for the first time.

What's in the Box​

OV80i Smart CameraMounting PlateM12 12-Pin CableM12 8-Pin to RJ45 CableTerminal Block or Power Supply Adapter
OV80i Smart CameraMounting Plate or Bracket (if ordered)M12 12-Pin A-Coded Cable (Pigtail or Extension)M12 8-Pin X-Coded to RJ45 Ethernet CableTerminal Block or Power Supply Adapter (optional)

Required Tools​

Hex KeyFlathead Screwdriver24VDC Power
4 mm Hex Key (for mounts)Small Flathead Screwdriver (for Terminal Block wiring)24 V DC Power Source (minimum 1 A output)

Electrical Connections​

warning

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

The OV80i uses a 12-pin M12 A-coded connector for all power, I/O, and communication.

  • Power Pins:
    • Pin 7 = 24V DC (+)
    • Pin 8 = 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.

Mounting the Camera​

  1. Use the included 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.
note

The OV80i uses C-mount lenses.

tip

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

Network & Display Setup​

  1. Connect the Ethernet port to a laptop or switch.
  2. Set your computer to the 10.250.0.X subnet to communicate.
note

The camera ships with:

  • Static IP: 10.250.0.100
  • DHCP: Off by default (can be enabled in settings)

For emergency access, connect via Micro-USB and open http://192.168.55.1 in a browser (works regardless of Ethernet configuration).

Connect a 1920×1080 display to the HDMI port to view a simplified, read-only HMI for real-time visualization. This is display-only and not interactive.

Network Specifications​

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

FeatureTypical Value
Interface1 Gbps Ethernet
ProtocolTCP/IP (often with FTP/MQTT/REST/API)
Typical Bandwidth Usage~15–50 Mbps per camera (varies by image resolution, frequency, and AI model)
Peak BandwidthCan 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)

Power-Up Check​

Once powered:

  • Power LED (rightmost) should be solid Green.
  • Ethernet LED (leftmost) should be Orange if connected.
  • Boot completes in ~30 seconds.

Ready to Go​

In Chrome or Edge, open: http://10.250.0.100 to access the camera's web interface.

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​

2D Drawings​

OV80i Dimensions (mm):

OV80i 2D Drawing

Download 3D Models​

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

OV80i: