IV2-Navigator

Connection Guide

In order to connect the IV2 Series vision sensor to IV2-Navigator software for the first time,
please perform the following steps:

1 Connect the ethernet cable of the IV2 vision sensor directly to the PC.
2 Open IV2-Navigator and click Network Connection.
3 Select the correct Network Adapter from the dropdown, as shown below:

4 Click “Search Sensor”.

5 Select the sensor from the list.

When the IV2 Series vision sensor cannot be found automatically using this method, please perform the
following steps to allow connection to IV2-Navigator.

1 Allow IV2-Navigator through Windows Firewall.

This step will enable connection in most cases. Please check connection capability after this step.

2 Configure a static IP Address for the ethernet connection on the PC.

3 Disable all wireless internet connections.
4 Force the sensor into a BOOTP state using the networking reset button.

The above steps are detailed below:

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1 Allow IV2-Navigator through Windows Firewall.

When using Windows 10, you can allow software through Windows Firewall using the below instructions.

a. Open Windows Firewall in your PC’s control panel.

b. Select “Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall” on the left side of the screen.

c. If the “Allowed apps and features” window is not able to be edited,
click the “Change Settings” button.
d. Make sure all options for IV2-Navigator are checked.
e. If there are multiple instances of IV2-Navigator, check all options for all instances.
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Configure a static IP Address for the ethernet

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connection on the PC.
When using Windows 10, you can set a static IP Address for your PC using the below instructions:

a. Locate “Network and Sharing Center” in your PC’s control panel.

b. Click on “Local Area Connection” or “Ethernet”.
c. Click on “Properties”.
d. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click “Properties”.
e. Choose “Use the following IP Address:” and insert an IP Address and Subnet Mask.

IP address : 192.168.100.101*
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
*Any IP address can be used
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Force the sensor into a BOOTP state using the

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networking reset button.
BOOTP mode is the default networking state of the IV2 Series vision sensor. By default, the IV2 does not
have an IP Address and is waiting for the PC to assign it an IP Address. By forcing the sensor into BOOTP
mode, the IV2 will get rid of its IP Address. This is helpful if there is an IP Address assigned to the sensor
that is not compatible with the networking settings of the PC.

When using the IV2 model vision sensors, the networking reset button can be found in the below location
on the amplifier:

Initializing the network settings

Insert a long and thin pin (1 to 2 mm in diameter) into the screw hole and press the IP reset
switch for about 3 seconds with the power on.

STATUS
indicator
light

Long and thin pin

The STATUS indicator light will blink twice (orange) and then turn off. The network setting is
initialized.

*If connection still cannot be established after performing the above steps, there is likely a security program on the PC preventing
connection. Please contact your IT department to allow IV2-Navigator software through this security software.
*If connection is not possible with any of the above steps, please try a different PC.
*For any questions or for further troubleshooting, please call 1-888-Keyence Option #2 to contact our Technical Support team.

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