Get Info

Returns the system information for the In-Sight vision system.

Get Info Inputs

Syntax: GI

Get Info Outputs

Returns a status code, followed by the system information.

The status codes are:

Status Codes Description
1 The command was executed successfully.
0 Unrecognized command.
-2 The command could not be executed.

The system information includes:

Output Description
Serial Number

The serial number of the In-Sight vision system.

Application Version

The current firmware version on the In-Sight vision system.

Monitor Version

The Monitor version of the In-Sight vision system. The In-Sight Monitor is used mainly for troubleshooting the In-Sight sensor.

  • "Safe Mode" allows you to start In-Sight by resetting all the setting parameters; be aware that this will replace the current "Settings" on the In-Sight sensor, including I/O, startup, and customization, without any prompting or warning.
  • "Diagnostics" and "Server Mode" are for internal use and should not be accessed without Cognex technical support assistance. "Start In-Sight" starts the In-Sight software on the system.

MAC Address

The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the In-Sight vision system.

Date of Build

The date of build of the firmware on the In-Sight vision system.

Get Info Example

To display system information about an In-Sight vision system, issue the following command: GI

The vision system initially responds with 1, indicating the command successfully executed. On the following lines, the system information is reported.