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IMAQ
IMAQ PCI-1428
User Manual
High-Quality Camera Link Image
Acquisition Device for PCI
IMAQ PCI-1428 User Manual
January 2002 Edition
Part Number 322862B-01
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Important Information Warranty The IMAQ PCI-1428 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 programming instruction
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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). Depending on where it is operated, this product could be subject to restrictions in the FCC rules. (In
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Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union - Compliance to EEC Directives Readers in the EU/EEC/EEA must refer to the Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for information** pertaining to the CE Mark compliance scheme. The Manufacturer includes a
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Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: <> Angle brackets that contain numbers separated by an ellipsis represent a range of values associated with a bit or signal name—for example, DBIO<3..0>. » 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 note, which alerts you
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the IMAQ PCI-1428 ...........................................................................................1-1 Camera Link ..................................................................................................................1-2 Overview .........................................................................................................1-2 Interfacing with the PCI-1428 .......................................................................
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Contents Start Conditions............................................................................................... 3-5 Acquisition Window Control .......................................................................... 3-6 Serial Interface ................................................................................................ 3-6 Chapter 4 Signal Connections Connectors................................................................................................................
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1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the PCI-1428 image acquisition device, the Camera Link standard, Camera Link/PCI-1428 interfacing guidelines, and your software programming choices. About the IMAQ PCI-1428 The PCI-1428 is a highly flexible IMAQ device that supports a diverse range of Camera Link-compatible cameras from various camera companies. The PCI-1428 acquires digital images in real time and stores the images in onboard frame memory or transfers them directly to sys
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Chapter 1 Introduction Easily synchronizing several functions to a common trigger or timing event is a common challenge with image acquisition devices. The PCI-1428 uses the Real-Time System Integration (RTSI) bus to solve this problem. The RTSI bus uses National Instruments RTSI bus interface and ribbon cable to route additional timing and trigger signals between the PCI-1428 and up to four National Instruments DAQ, motion control, or IMAQ devices. The RTSI bus can even synchronize multip
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Chapter 1 Introduction These variable parameters are defined on a per-camera basis in a camera file (camera_model.icd) supplied by National Instruments. The NI-IMAQ driver software uses the information in this camera file to program the PCI-1428 to acquire images from a specific camera. Without this camera file, the driver does not have the information necessary to configure the PCI-1428 for acquisition. Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), the National Instruments configuration utilit
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Chapter 1 Introduction Vision Software IMAQ Vision Image Blob Pattern Gauging and Analysis Analysis Matching Measurement Color Matching Display Filters Morphology and Analysis and ROI Application Software Measurement Studio LabVIEW (LabWindows/CVI, Visual C++, Visual Basic) Driver Software NI-IMAQ NI-DAQ NI-Motion Hardware IMAQ DAQ ValueMotion/ FlexMotion Figure 1-1. The Relationship between the Programming Environment, NI-IMAQ, and Hardware IMAQ PCI-1428 User Manual 1-4 ni.com
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Chapter 1 Introduction NI-IMAQ Driver Software The NI-IMAQ driver software is included with your IMAQ device. NI-IMAQ has an extensive library of functions you can call from your application programming environment. These functions include routines for video configuration, image acquisition (continuous and single-shot), memory buffer allocation, trigger control, and device configuration, as shown in Figure 1-2. NI-IMAQ Image Triggering DAQ Buffer Control Camera Control Lookup Table Acquisit
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Chapter 1 Introduction National Instruments IMAQ Vision IMAQ Vision is an image acquisition, processing, and analysis library of more than 200 functions for grayscale, color, and binary image display, image processing, pattern matching, shape matching, blob analysis, gauging, and measurement. For unique image processing, you can use IMAQ Vision functions individually or in combination. With IMAQ Vision you can acquire, display, manipulate, and store images as well as perform image analysis,
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Chapter 1 Introduction IMAQ Vision Builder Prototype Builder File Vision Application IMAQ Vision IMAQ Vision Development Application LabVIEW Software Figure 1-3. IMAQ Vision Builder and Application Development Tools Integration with DAQ Any platform that supports NI-IMAQ also supports NI-DAQ and a variety of National Instruments DAQ devices, allowing your IMAQ device and NI-IMAQ development to integrate with National Instruments DAQ products. Vision and Motion With National Instruments IMAQ
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2 Installation This chapter contains a list of necessary and optional items for getting started acquiring images with your IMAQ device. This chapter also explains how to unpack, configure, and install your IMAQ device. What You Need to Get Started You need the following items to set up and use the PCI-1428: ❑ PCI-1428 ❑ Getting Started with Your IMAQ System ❑ IMAQ PCI-1428 User Manual ❑ NI-IMAQ Release Notes ❑ NI-IMAQ for Windows 2000/NT/Me/9x and documentation ❑ Pentium-based PCI computer run
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Chapter 2 Installation Optional Equipment National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the PCI-1428, including the following: MDR 26-pin Camera Link cable from 3M for Base configuration IMAQ D6804 breakout cable (for external triggering only) RTSI bus cables for connecting the PCI-1428 to other IMAQ, motion control, or DAQ devices Other National Instruments DAQ devices for enhanced triggering, timing, or input/output For more specific information about these product
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Chapter 2 Installation Read the Getting Started with Your IMAQ System document and the NI-IMAQ release notes to install your NI-IMAQ software, IMAQ hardware, and documentation. Configure your hardware using Measurement & Automation Explorer and online help. Measurement Studio (LabWindows/CVI, Visual C++, What LabVIEW Borland C++) application software are you using? Measurement Studio (Visual Basic) Read Chapter 1, Introduction Read: to NI-IMAQ, in the Read the NI-IMAQ User Manual The se
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Chapter 2 Installation Unpacking The PCI-1428 ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging board components. To avoid such damage in handling the board, take the following precautions: Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your computer chassis. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your computer chassis before removing the board from the package. Remove the board from the package and inspect the boar
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Chapter 2 Installation instructions. All covers and filler panels must be installed while operating the device. Do not operate the device in an explosive atmosphere or where flammable gases or fumes may be present. Operate the device only at or below the pollution degree stated in the specifications. Pollution consists of any foreign matter—solid, liquid, or gas—that may reduce dielectric strength or surface resistivity. Pollution degrees are listed below. Pollution Degree 1—No pollution
