Key facts
- Brand
- Cognex
- Model
- Checker 4G
- Category
- Industrial Robot
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2026-11-01
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COGNEX Checker 4G Quick Start Guide
The COGNEX Checker 4G is a vision sensor that provides direct discrete I/O and power connections as well as Ethernet connections to PCs and networked PLCs. It is available in versions supporting all inspection tools simultaneously (Checker 4G7X) or single-personality high-speed/high-resolution modes (Checker 4G1 and Checker 4G7).
Read onlineCOGNEX Checker 4G specifications
| Resolution (Checker 4G7X) | 752 x 480 pixel |
|---|---|
| Inspection Speed (Checker 4G1) | 6000 inspections per minute |
| Resolution (Checker 4G7) | 752 x 480 pixel |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC |
| Operating System Support | Windows XP, Vista, 7 |
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Questions answered in these manuals
What are the personality options for the Checker 4G?
The Checker 4G7X supports all types of inspection tools simultaneously, while Checker 4G1 and Checker 4G7 are single-personality versions.
What is the default network configuration for the Checker?
Checker sensors are shipped with DHCP enabled by default.
What are the two versions of the Checker 4G sensor?
Checker 4G is available in both a high-speed 6000 inspections per minute version (Checker 4G1) and a high-resolution 752 x 480 pixel version (Checker 4G7).
What is the power requirement for the Checker 4G?
Checker 4G requires a 24 VDC power supply.
How can I configure the Checker 4G sensor to use a static IP address?
You can configure the sensor to use a static IP address by selecting 'Configure Checker' in the main menu toolbar, then setting the IP settings according to your needs.
From: Cognex Checker® 4G Communications and Programming Guide
What is the default IP configuration for the Checker 4G?
The Checker 4G is by default configured to use DHCP, but it can also use Link Local Addressing or static IP.
From: Cognex Checker® 4G Communications and Programming Guide