Cognex COG-VC5-120-000 Vision Controller (825-0575-1RD)
The Cognex COG-VC5-120-000, also known as COGVC5120000 or 825-0575-1RD, is a dedicated vision controller designed to host In-Sight vision systems. It provides the processing power and I/O to run up to two In-Sight 7000 series cameras, handling image acquisition, inspection algorithms, and communication with PLCs.
Hardware Specifications
The controller is built around an Intel Atom E3845 quad-core processor (1.91 GHz) with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM and 64 GB SSD storage. It runs a real-time operating system (Cognex Vision OS). Dimensions: 140 mm x 110 mm x 60 mm. Weight: 0.9 kg. Power supply: 24 V DC ±10%, 1.5 A typical. The housing is fanless aluminum for passive cooling.
Camera and Vision Interfaces
Two dedicated GigE ports (PoE capable) for In-Sight cameras. The controller supports up to two cameras simultaneously with frame rates up to 60 fps. It includes a built-in vision processing library (PatMax, OCRMax, edge detection, blob analysis). The controller can also emulate a Cognex VisionView display output via one HDMI port for local monitoring.
I/O and Communication
Discrete I/O: 8 opto-isolated inputs (24 V DC, sink/source) and 8 outputs (NPN/PNP selectable, 500 mA each). Communication ports: two Ethernet (LAN and device), one RS-232C serial, and two USB 3.0. Supported fieldbus: EtherNet/IP (adapter), PROFINET (device), and Modbus TCP (client/server). The controller also supports FTP and SFTP for image logging.
Environmental and Mounting
Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C. Storage: -20°C to 70°C. Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing). Protection: IP20. Mounting: DIN rail or wall plate (included). Vibration: 2 g (10-55 Hz) per IEC 60068-2-6. The unit meets CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications.
Software and Configuration
The controller comes preloaded with In-Sight Explorer software (accessible via network browser). Users create inspection jobs using spreadsheet or EasyBuilder interface. The controller supports remote deployment: jobs can be loaded and started via Ethernet from a central PC. The device maintains a log of passed/failed inspections with timestamp and optional image saving. Cognex’s Cognex Connect library provides sample code for C# and Python integration.
