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# Getting Started

Set up Seam Inspection, from installation to the first inspected bag.

This guide takes a Seam Inspection system from delivery to its first inspected bag. It assumes your IT/OT team has completed the [Required preparation](/docs/overview/hands-on/required-preparation.md).

## Step 1: Install the camera

Seam Inspection typically runs on an Advantech ICAM-540, which combines camera, lighting and compute in one housing. Mount it over the conveyor so the seam and label of each bag pass through its view, then connect it to power and to your network. See [Hardware](/docs/overview/whats-in-the-box/hardware.md) for the datasheet.

## Step 2: Connect the trigger

The system inspects a bag each time it receives a trigger, and the trigger comes from your line, for example a photo-eye or a PLC output. We'll agree with you during setup how the trigger is connected.

## Step 3: Open the Product UI

On a computer on the same network, open `http://[serial-number].local:3000`, using the serial number on the device sticker.

## Step 4: Set up networking and check the system

1. Go to **Settings > Networking**. Select **DHCP** for a quick test, or set the fixed IP you agreed with the Captic team.
2. Go to **Details > Networking**. The page checks your network settings automatically; a failed check is usually a firewall rule, see [Network & Security](/docs/overview/good-to-know/security/security.md).
3. Go to **Details > System** and make sure every module is green. If one is stuck, press **Restart**.

## Step 5: Configure the inspection

Set the **region of interest (ROI)** so it covers the seam and label, and the **sensitivity**, which trades off missed defects against false rejects. Start with the default sensitivity and adjust it once you've seen results on your own bags.

## Step 6: Connect your PLC

Set up the PLC connection and handshake in the [Integration Flow](/docs/overview/hands-on/integrating-your-robot/integration-flow.md) at `http://[serial-number].local:1880`. See [Integrations](/docs/overview/hands-on/integrating-your-robot.md) for your protocol. The system sends a pass/fail result with a confidence score for every bag.

## Step 7: Set up rejection

Rejection is handled by your line, usually by the existing check-weigher. Make sure your PLC passes a fail result on to it, with timing that matches the bag's travel from the camera to the reject point.

## Step 8: Test with real bags

Run a mix of good bags and bags with known defects, and check that each one gets the right result and the bad ones are rejected. Adjust the ROI and sensitivity if needed.

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Running into issues? See [Troubleshooting](/docs/stich-and-label-check-for-bags-coming-soon/troubleshooting.md) or email <support@captic.com>.
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