Connect a camera

A camera can be connected to an IoT box with an Odoo database in just a few steps. Once a camera is connected to an IoT box, it can be used in a manufacturing process, or it can be linked to a quality control point/quality check. Doing so allows for the taking of pictures when a chosen quality control point/check has been reached, or when a specific key is pressed during manufacturing.

Connection

To connect a camera to an IoT box, simply connect the two via cable. This is usually done with a USB cable of some sort.

If the camera is supported, there is no need to set up anything, as it’ll be detected as soon as it’s connected.

Link camera to quality control point in manufacturing process

In the Quality app, a device can be set up on a Quality Control Point. To do that, navigate to the Quality app ‣ Quality Control ‣ Control Points and open the desired Control Point that’ll be linked to the camera.

On the control point form, edit the control point by selecting the Type field, and clicking on Take a Picture from the drop-down menu. Doing so reveals a field called Device, wherein the attached device can be selected. Save the changes, if required.

The camera is now useable with the selected quality control point. When the quality control point is reached during the manufacturing process, the database prompts the operator to take a picture.

Note

Quality control points can also be accessed by navigating to IoT App ‣ Devices. From here, select the device. There is a Quality Control Points tab, where they can be added with the device.

Tip

On a quality check form, the Type of check can also be specified to Take a Picture. Navigate to Quality app ‣ Quality Control ‣ Quality Checks ‣ New to create a new quality check from the Quality Checks page.

See also

• Add quality controls

• Create quality alerts

Link camera to a work center in the Manufacturing app

To link a camera to an action, it first needs to be configured on a work center. Navigate to Manufacturing app ‣ Configuration ‣ Work Centers. Next, go to the desired Work Center in which a camera will be used to reveal that specific work center’s detail form. From here, add the device in the IoT Triggers tab, in the Device column, by clicking Add a Line.

Now, the camera device can be linked to the Action column drop-down option labeled Take a Picture. A key can also be added to trigger the action.

Important

The first trigger listed is chosen first. The order of triggers matters, and they can be dragged into any desired order.

Note

On the Work Order screen, a status graphic indicates whether the database is correctly connected to the camera.

See also

Integrate IoT devices