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TM
IMAQ
NI 1450 Series Compact Vision
System User Manual
NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual
June 2003 Edition
Part Number 323610A-01
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Important Information Warranty The NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty includes parts and labor. The media on which you receive National Instruments software are warranted not to fail to execute
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Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrial-commercial locations only) or Class B (for use in residential or commercial locations). All National Instruments (NI) products are FCC Class A products. Depending on where it is operated, this
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: » The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options from the last dialog box. This icon denotes a tip, which alerts you to advisory information. This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information. This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of preca
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Contents Chapter 1 NI 1450 Overview About the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System.......................................................1-1 Hardware Overview.......................................................................................................1-1 Available Camera Bandwidth........................................................................................1-3 Software Overview ...................................................................................................
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Contents LabVIEW Real-Time with the Vision Development Module: Setting up the Development Computer.............................................................................................. 2-15 Installing LabVIEW Real-Time, Vision Development Module, and NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras ....................................................... 2-15 Configuring the IP Address using LabVIEW Real-Time ............................... 2-16 Downloading Software onto the NI 1450 ......................
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Contents Pulse Width.......................................................................................4-5 Trigger Polarity .................................................................................4-5 Quadrature Encoder.........................................................................................4-6 Product Selection Port .....................................................................................4-7 Using ISO Input 5 as a Latch....................................
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1 NI 1450 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the features and components on the National Instruments 1450 Series Compact Vision System. About the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System The NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System is an easy-to-use, distributed, real-time imaging system that acquires, processes, and displays images from IEEE 1394 cameras conforming to the IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification, Version 1.30. The NI 1450 also provides multiple digital input/output
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Chapter 1 NI 1450 Overview Figure 1-1 shows the NI 1450 front panel. 1 2 NI 1454 3 Compact Vision System 11 4 10 5 9 6 8 7 1 Power LED 5 IEEE 1394a Ports 9VGA 2 Status LED 6 TTL I/O and Isolated I/O 10 RS-232 Serial 3 Isolated Digital Input 7 Reset Button 11 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 4 TTL Digital Outputs 8 DIP Switches Figure 1-1. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System Front Panel NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 1-2 ni.com
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Chapter 1 NI 1450 Overview Available Camera Bandwidth The IEEE 1394 bus provides a fixed amount of bandwidth that is shared among the three IEEE 1394a ports on the NI 1450. These ports provide direct connection to up to three DCAM-compliant IEEE 1394 cameras, depending on the amount of bandwidth each camera requires. Higher frame rates and larger image sizes require a higher data transfer rate and use more bandwidth. Table 1-1 shows the maximum number of cameras the NI 1450 supports for th
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Chapter 1 NI 1450 Overview Software Overview Programming the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System requires the NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras driver software, version 1.5 or later, to control the hardware and one of the following application software packages to process images. NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI), version 2.0 or later—To configure solutions to common inspection tasks LabVIEW Real-Time (RT), version 7.0 or later, with the Vision Development Module, version 7.
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Chapter 1 NI 1450 Overview National Instruments Application Software Vision Builder for Automated Inspection National Instruments Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI) is configurable machine vision software that you can use to prototype, benchmark, and deploy applications. NI Vision Builder AI does not require programming, but is scalable to LabVIEW RT. Vision Builder AI allows you to easily configure and benchmark a sequence of visual inspection steps, as well as deploy the visual i
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Chapter 1 NI 1450 Overview Vision Assistant is an interactive prototyping tool for machine vision and scientific imaging developers and is included with the Vision Development Module. With Vision Assistant, you can prototype vision applications quickly and test how various vision image processing functions work. For information about how to use the Vision Development Module with LabVIEW RT, refer to the IMAQ Vision for LabVIEW User Manual. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 1-6
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2 Setup and Configuration This chapter provides instructions for connecting the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System hardware. This chapter also includes instructions for installing software, configuring an IP address, and acquiring an initial image using the application software. Required Items The following items are necessary for connecting the NI 1450. Hardware ❑ NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System ❑ Ethernet-equipped development computer running Windows XP/2000/Me/98 ❑ DCAM-compliant I
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Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration ❑ 4-position power connector—required if you are not using the NI desktop power supply ❑ 10 m 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable (part number 189174-10)—standard CAT 5 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable for connecting the NI 1450 to a network port. To connect the NI 1450 directly to a local development computer, use an Ethernet crossover cable. Note To maintain signal integrity, the Ethernet cable length must be no longer than 100 m. Software ❑ NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Came
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Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration Digital I/O cable and vertical DIN rail terminal block (part number 778791-01) 75 Ω SMB 111 coaxial cable (part number 763422-01)— SMB to BNC cable for connecting to triggers and light sources 10 m Ethernet crossover cable (part number 187375-10)—for connecting the NI 1450 directly to the development computer Documentation The documentation resources listed in this section ship with the NI 1450 and the application software. For more resources, including
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Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration LabVIEW Real-Time Module and Vision Development Module Documents NI Vision Assistant Help NI Vision Assistant Tutorial IMAQ Vision Concepts Manual IMAQ Vision for LabVIEW User Manual IMAQ Vision for LabVIEW Help LabVIEW Real-Time Module documentation Safety Information Caution The following paragraphs contain important safety information you must follow when installing and operating the device. Do not operate the device in a manner not specified in
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Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration foreign matter—solid, liquid, or gas—that may reduce dielectric strength or surface resistivity. Pollution degrees are listed below. Pollution Degree 1—No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. The pollution has no effect. Pollution Degree 2—Normally only nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally, nonconductive pollution becomes conductive because of condensation. Pollution Degree 3—Conductive pollution or dry, nonconductive polluti
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Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics. Installation Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system. This category refers to local-level electrical distribution, such as that provided by a standard wall outlet (e.g., 115 V for U.S. or 230 V for Europe). Examples of Installation Category II are measurements performed on household appliances, portable too
