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IMAQ NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual June 2003 Edition Part Number 323610A-01...
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.
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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 Class A product could be subject to restrictions in the FCC rules. (In Canada, the Department of Communications (DOC), of Industry Canada, regulates wireless interference in much the same way.) Digital...
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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.
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 ...1-4 NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras Driver Software...1-4 National Instruments Application Software ...1-5 Vision Builder for Automated Inspection ...1-5 LabVIEW RT with the Vision Development Module ...1-5...
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TTL Inputs and Outputs ... 4-2 Isolated Inputs and Outputs... 4-2 Trigger Inputs... 4-3 Timed Pulse Output ... 4-4 Initiating a Timed Pulse... 4-4 Pulse Modes... 4-5 Pulse Delay ... 4-5 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual viii ni.com...
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.
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Compact Vision System 5 IEEE 1394a Ports Status LED 6 TTL I/O and Isolated I/O 7 Reset Button 8 DIP Switches Figure 1-1. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System Front Panel 9 VGA 10 RS-232 Serial 11 RJ-45 Ethernet Port ni.com...
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.
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.
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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 ni.com...
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.
❑ ❑ Note To maintain signal integrity, the Ethernet cable length must be no longer than 100 m. Software ❑ ❑ Accessories National Instruments offers the following accessories for use with the NI 1450. Hardware • • • • •...
NI 1450 directly to the development computer NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System Digital I/O Help NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Tutorial NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection: Configuration Help...
Operate the device only at or below the pollution degree stated in the specifications. Pollution consists of any NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual NI Vision Assistant Help NI Vision Assistant Tutorial...
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Remove power from signal lines before connection to or disconnection from the device. Caution National Instruments measurement products may be classified as either Installation Category I or II. Operate products at or below the Installation Category level specified in the hardware specifications.
Connection Overview Figure 2-1 illustrates the sequence for connecting and getting started with the NI 1450. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 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.
Acquire an image—This section explains how to use either Vision Builder AI or LabVIEW Real-Time with the Vision Development Module to acquire an image. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration Set Up the Development...
To connect an IEEE 1394 camera and a monitor to the NI 1450, refer to Figure 2-2 while completing the following steps: NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System 24 VDC ±10%, 50 W power supply...
Plug the 4-position connector from the power supply into the power receptacle on the NI 1450. Plug the power cord into the power supply. Plug the power cord into an outlet. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration 2 IEEE 1394 Cable...
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Do not connect the NI 1450 isolated power to a source less than 5 VDC or greater than 30 VDC. Doing so could damage the NI 1450. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Connecting the NI 1450 to the Development section.
Ethernet port on the NI 1450. Using a standard CAT 5 Ethernet cable, connect from the network port to the Ethernet port on the development computer. 2-11 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration LEDs, DIP Switches,...
This section applies only to Vision Builder AI users. If you are using LabVIEW RT with the Vision Development Module, refer to the Real-Time with the Vision Development Module: Setting up the Development Computer NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Figure 2-4. Ethernet Connection section. 2-12 LabVIEW ni.com...
Network Target. This process takes several seconds. In the Select Remote Target window, click 192.168.10.12 to highlight the row. This IP address is assigned to all unconfigured NI 1450s. 2-13 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration...
10. Click OK to begin configuring the IP address and downloading Acquiring an Image in Vision Builder AI To acquire an image in Vision Builder AI, complete the following steps: NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Click Configure to launch the Vision Builder AI Remote Target Configuration Wizard.
Insert the Vision Development Module CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the splash screen appears, click Install Vision 7.0 Development Module and follow the setup instructions. 2-15 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration Vision Builder AI: Setting up the...
NI 1450 is disconnected. The MAX status bar also indicates the connection status of the NI 1450. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Insert the NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Enter the new IP address in the Machine Name/IP field and click OK. Click the Open button. Navigate to Program Files\National Instruments\ LabVIEW 7.0\examples\IMAQ Double-click IMAQ1394 examples.llb Click the Run button to begin acquiring images. 2-17 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration and select Grab.vi...
LED is not lit, the NI 1450 is not operating at 100 Mbps. Figure 3-2 shows the location of the 100 Mbps LED on the NI 1450. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Hardware Errors section of Appendix A, Troubleshooting,...
NI 1450 in SAFE MODE starts the NI 1450 but does not start the embedded LabVIEW RT engine. To resume normal operations, reboot the NI 1450 with the SAFE MODE switch in the OFF position. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Figure 3-3. DIP Switches NI 1454 Compact Vision System ni.com...
The isolation provided by the NI 1450 is intended to prevent ground loops that could introduce noise into the system. This isolation does not provide safety isolation. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Table 3-1. NI 1450 Connectors Overview...
(24 VDC ±10%) Figure 3-4. Power Connector Table 3-2. Power Connector Terminals Terminal Main power (24 VDC ±10%) Common Isolated power (5 to 30 VDC) Isolated common NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors Description...
NI 1450 and a VGA monitor. Use any standard 15-pin VGA cable to access the VGA connector. Figure 3-6 shows the VGA connector location and pinout. Table 3-3 lists and describes the VGA connector signals. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual POWER (5-30VDC) (24VDC ±10%)
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Common of the NI 1450 main power Common of the NI 1450 main power No Connect Serial Data HSync Horizontal Sync VSync Vertical Sync Serial Clock NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors NI 1454 Compact Vision System Signal Description...
Figure 3-7 shows the locations of the COM1 DSUB 9-pin connector. Refer to Table 3-4 for COM1 signal names and descriptions NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Figure 3-7. COM1 DSUB 9-Pin Connector Table 3-4. COM1 Connector Signals...
The TRIG 0 isolated input on the NI 1450 provides connection to external devices, such as proximity sensors and start/stop buttons. For easy connection to the TRIG 0 input, use the National Instruments SMB 111 coaxial cable (part number 763422-01).
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44-Pin 37-Pin DSUB on Terminal NI 1450 Block Pin Number Pin Number NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Digital I/O NI 1454 Compact Vision System Figure 3-8. 44-Pin DSUB Connector Signal Name Primary Function TTL Input 0 Pulse generator trigger input...
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TTL Output 7 General-purpose output Common of the NI 1450 main power No connect Viso Isolated power 3-13 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors Alternate Function General-purpose output — General-purpose output General-purpose output —...
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Table 3-5. 44-Pin DSUB and 37-Pin Terminal Block Connector Signals (Continued) 44-Pin 37-Pin DSUB on Terminal NI 1450 Block Pin Number Pin Number NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Signal Name Primary Function Ciso Isolated common ISO Output 2 General-purpose output ISO Output 3 General-purpose output...
Digital I/O Functionality This chapter describes the primary functions of the digital inputs and outputs on the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System. This chapter also includes guidelines for connecting the digital I/O and for setting up a typical NI 1450 system.
Viso you supply on the connector. Table 4-2 summarizes the isolated inputs and outputs available on the NI 1450. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Table 4-1. TTL Inputs and Outputs Number Available...
ISO Input 9 ISO Input 10 ISO Output 0 ISO Output 1 ISO Output 2 ISO Output 3 section. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality 44-Pin DSUB 37-Pin on NI 1450 Terminal Block...
It then generates one pulse and rearms to wait for the next trigger. In either case, the pulse output generation stops and resets if the pulse mode parameter is set to stop. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual ni.com...
Each isolated input can change at a maximum rate of 100 kHz, making the maximum encoder rate 400,000 counts/s. The quadrature encoder can also be used as a timebase for the pulse generation delay. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Delay Width Trigger Pulse Figure 4-2.
• Table 4-4 summarizes how user configuration affects the shutdown condition. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Indicator Only—This option sends the expiration signal back to the development machine through software. True indicates an expired watchdog timer, and False indicates an unexpired watchdog timer. The expiration signal that indicates an expired watchdog continues to assert until the watchdog is disarmed.
Wiring an Isolated Output to an External Load The digital output circuit sources current to external loads, as shown in the example in Figure 4-6. The maximum output current of this circuit is 100 mA. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Sourcing Output Device...
The digital I/O capabilities of the SMB connectors on the NI 1450 are ideal for typical single-camera applications. The SMB connectors are labeled TRIG 0, TRIG 1, and TRIG 2. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 75 Ω TRIG 1 118 Ω...
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Timed pulse TTL output NI 1454 Compact Vision System 3 Inspection Items 4 Proximity Sensor Figure 4-9. Typical Single-Camera Setup 4-15 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality Purpose Trigger input from proximity sensor or external device...
Deployment This chapter provides guidelines for connecting the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System to a network. Connecting Multiple NI 1450s An Ethernet connection between the development computer and the NI 1450 allows you to assign an IP address, configure the NI 1450, download inspection tasks, and remotely monitor an ongoing inspection.
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Video Out connector on the NI 1450, as shown in Figure 5-3. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Figure 5-2. Serial Number and MAC Address Label on the NI 1450...
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Ethernet cable. Use a straight-through cable when connecting to network hardware. Use a crossover cable to connect directly to the development computer. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual...
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For prototyping when external equipment is unavailable, Viso can be wired to ISO Input 11 to turn it on. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Another device on the network is using the IP address assigned to the NI 1450.
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Rising Edge Trigger, Low Pulse with a Quadrature Delay, for more information about fault conditions. DIP Switches Connectors, for more information about these DIP switches. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Appendix A Troubleshooting section of Chapter 3,...
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NI 1450. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Table A-1. STATUS LED Flashes and Corresponding Error Conditions...
Specifications This appendix lists the specifications of the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System. These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise noted. Power Requirements Main supply voltage... 24 VDC ±10% Isolated supply Memory SDRAM ... 128 MB Nonvolatile storage ... 32 MB Network Network interface...
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Isolated (Current Sinking) Inputs Number of channels...13 Input voltage range ...0 V to 30 V Turn-on current...4 mA, typical; NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Level ), at 5 mA ), at 5 mA Input ON voltage ...3.5 V to 30 V Input OFF voltage...0 V to 2 V...
Storage temperature ...–55 to 85 °C Humidity ...10 to 90% RH, noncondensing Pollution Degree ...2 Safety The NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System meets the requirements of the following standards for safety and electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: •...
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Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Calibration Certificate—If your product supports calibration, you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.com/calibration...
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The relative priority at which a device can interrupt. Input/Output. Interrupt request. See interrupt. Light-emitting diode. Meters. Media access control. The MAC address uniquely identifies each unit connected to a network. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual ni.com...
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Glossary Volts. Volts direct current. Virtual Instrument. A combination of hardware and/or software elements, typically used with a PC, that has the functionality of a classic stand-alone instrument. Watts. NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual ni.com...
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2-3 LINK LED, 3-2 port (table), 3-6 example code, C-1 external load, wiring, 4-12 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual flyback diode, inductive loads (diagram), 4-13 flyback voltage, flyback diode, 4-13 frequently asked questions, C-1 grounding lug, 3-8...
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NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras driver software, 1-4 installing, 2-13 NO APP DIP switch, 3-5 online technical support, C-1 outputs general-purpose, 4-8 TTL, 4-2 parts locator, 1-2 phone technical support, C-2 physical characteristic specifications, B-3 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Index...
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NI 1450s, 5-1 typical single-camera, 4-14 setup and configuration, 2-1 shutdown, 4-9 shutdown, disabling, 4-10 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual software application, 1-4, 1-5 installing on development computer, 2-13 NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras, 1-4 software choices, 1-4...