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- Page 1 IMAQ IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual High-Quality Camera Link Image Acquisition Device for PCI and PXI IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual June 2004 Edition Part Number 322862D-01...
- Page 2 Thailand 662 992 7519, United Kingdom 44 0 1635 523545 For further support information, refer to the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix. To comment on the documentation, send email to techpubs@ni.com. © 2001–2004 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Important Information
The reader should consult National Instruments if errors are suspected. In no event shall National Instruments be liable for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained in it. - Page 4 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...
- Page 5 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: <> Angle brackets that contain numbers separated by an ellipsis represent a range of values associated with a bit or signal name—for example, DIO<3..0>. » The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Introduction About the IMAQ 1428 ...1-1 Camera Link ...1-2 Overview ...1-2 Software Overview ...1-3 NI-IMAQ Driver Software ...1-3 National Instruments Application Software ...1-4 Vision Builder for Automated Inspection...1-4 Vision Development Module ...1-4 Integration with DAQ...1-5 Vision and Motion...1-5 Chapter 2 Installation What You Need to Get Started ...2-1... - Page 7 Signal Connections Connectors... 4-1 MDR 26-Pin Connector ... 4-2 68-Pin VHDCI Connector... 4-2 Connector Signal Connection Descriptions ... 4-4 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Cabling Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual viii ni.com...
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Page 8: About The Imaq 1428
I/O lines. For more advanced digital or analog system triggering or digital I/O lines, you can use the IMAQ 1428 and NI-IMAQ with the National Instruments data acquisition (DAQ) or motion control product lines. -
Page 9: Camera Link
Chapter 1 Introduction The RTSI bus uses the 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 also synchronize multiple IMAQ hardware captures. -
Page 10: Software Overview
Software Overview Programming the IMAQ 1428 requires the NI-IMAQ driver software for controlling the hardware. National Instruments also offers the following application software packages for analyzing and processing your acquired images. • • The following sections provide an overview of the driver software and the application software. -
Page 11: National Instruments Application Software
Chapter 1 Introduction National Instruments Application Software This section describes the National Instruments application software packages you can use to analyze and process the images you acquire with the IMAQ 1428. Vision Builder for Automated Inspection NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI) is configurable machine vision software that you can use to prototype, benchmark, and deploy applications. -
Page 12: Integration With Daq
You can then use LabVIEW to add functionality to the generated VI. Integration with DAQ Platforms that support NI-IMAQ also support NI-DAQ and a variety of National Instruments DAQ boards. This allows integration between IMAQ devices and National Instruments DAQ products. Vision and Motion... -
Page 13: Installation
Installation This chapter contains a list of necessary and optional items for getting started acquiring images with the IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428. This chapter also explains how to unpack, configure, and install the IMAQ 1428. What You Need to Get Started You need the following items to set up and use the IMAQ 1428: ❑... -
Page 14: Optional Equipment
Never touch the exposed pins of connectors. Remove the device from the package and inspect it for loose components or any other signs of damage. Notify National Instruments if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device in the computer. -
Page 15: Safety Information
If the device is damaged, turn it off and do not use it until service-trained personnel can check its safety. If necessary, return the device to National Instruments for repair. Keep away from live circuits. Do not remove equipment covers or shields unless you are trained to do so. - Page 16 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.
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Page 17: Installation
Power off and unplug the computer. Remove the cover to expose access to the PCI expansion slots. Choose an unused 5 V PCI slot, and remove the corresponding expansion slot cover on the back panel of the computer. Chapter 2 Installation IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual... -
Page 18: Configuring The Imaq 1428
Insert the PXI-1428 into the chosen slot. Use the injector/ejector handle to fully inject the device into place. Screw the front panel of the PXI-1428 to the front panel mounting rails of the chassis. Visually verify the installation. Plug in and power on the chassis. -
Page 19: Interfacing With The Imaq 1428
IMAQ 1428. Use the following guidelines to access the camera file in MAX: Many camera files are installed when you install NI-IMAQ, and many more are available for download from the National Instruments Camera Advisor ni.com/camera Data... -
Page 20: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview This chapter provides an overview of IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 hardware functionality and explains the operations of the device’s functional units. Functional Overview The IMAQ 1428 features a flexible, high-speed data path optimized for receiving and formatting video data from Camera Link cameras. -
Page 21: Camera Link And Imaq 1428
The Specifications of the Camera Link Interface Standard for Digital Cameras and Frame Grabbers manual fully explains the Camera Link timing requirements. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual 8-bit × 1, 2, and 3 taps (channels) 10-bit × 1 and 2 taps 12-bit ×... -
Page 22: Luts
SDRAM The PXI-1428 has 32 MB of onboard high-speed synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM). The PCI-1428 has 16 MB of SDRAM. The IMAQ 1428 uses the onboard RAM as a FIFO buffer to ensure a complete acquisition. -
Page 23: High-Speed Timing
Bus Master PCI Interface The IMAQ 1428 implements the PCI interface with a National Instruments custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), the PCI MITE. The PCI interface can transfer data at a theoretical maximum rate of 133 MB/s in bus master mode. -
Page 24: Start Conditions
Region of interest—The IMAQ 1428 uses a second level of active pixel and active line regions for selecting a region of interest. Using the region-of-interest circuitry, the device acquires only a selected subset of the acquisition window. Chapter 3 Hardware Overview IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual... - Page 25 IMAQ 1428 serial port and are not required for most users. National Instruments also fully supports the recommended serial API described in the Specifications of the Camera Link Interface Standard for Digital Cameras and Frame Grabbers manual.
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Page 26: Signal Connections
IMAQ 1428 device. Connectors Figure 4-1 shows the connectors on the IMAQ 1428 device. 1 MDR 26-Pin Connector © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1428 Image Acquisition 2 68-Pin VHDCI Connector Figure 4-1. IMAQ 1428 Connectors IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual... -
Page 27: Mdr 26-Pin Connector
VHDCI connector, refer to the of Appendix B, Cabling. Figure 4-3 shows the 68-pin VHDCI connector pinout. Refer to Table 4-1 for a description of the MDR-26 and 68-pin VHDCI signal connections. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual section of Appendix B, Cabling. DGND DGND CC(4)+ CC(4)–... - Page 28 RESERVED RESERVED DGND DGND DGND DGND *CHASSIS_GND RESERVED DGND RESERVED *For PXI-1428, the signal for pin 4 and pin 38 is DGND. Figure 4-3. PCI-1428 68-Pin VHDCI Connector Pin Assignments Chapter 4 Signal Connections RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED...
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Page 29: Connector Signal Connection Descriptions
Four LVDS pairs, defined as camera inputs and acquisition device outputs, reserved for camera control On some cameras, the camera controls allow the acquisition device to control exposure time and frame rate. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual Table 4-1. I/O Connector Signals Description ni.com... -
Page 30: External Connections
Voltage range ... 0 to 5 V (TTL) Output high voltage ... 2.4 V at 15 mA source Output low voltage ... 0.55 V at 10 mA sink Polarity... Programmable, active-high or active-low active-high or active-low 10 KΩ pull-up to 5 V IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual... -
Page 31: Pci Interface
PXI-1428 ...32 MB SDRAM PCI-1428...+5 V (1.5 A) PXI-1428 ...+5 V (250 mA) PCI-1428...10.7 cm × 17.5 cm PXI-1428 ...10 cm × 16 cm 3600, 4800, 7200, or 9600 bps; 19.2, 38.4, or 56 kbps +12 V (24 mA) –12 V (20 mA) +3.3 V (1.2 A) -
Page 32: Electromagnetic Compatibility
To obtain the DoC © National Instruments Corporation PCI-1428 ... 0.127 kg (0.28 lb) PXI-1428... 0.172 kg (0.38 lb) EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1 UL 3111-1, UL 61010B-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1... - Page 33 Appendix A Specifications for this product, visit and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual , search by model number or product line, ni.com/hardref.nsf ni.com...
- Page 34 Camera Link cable ordering information. 68-Pin VHDCI Cable Specifications National Instruments offers cables and accessories for connecting to video sources, trigger sources, or synchronization sources. However, if you want to develop your own cable for the 68-pin VHDCI connector, you must use twisted pairs for each signal.
- Page 35 MDR-26 male plugs linked with a twin-axial shielded cable and are available in two shell configurations. National Instruments recommends purchasing a Camera Link cable. Building your Note own cable is not recommended due to the high-speed signaling on the Camera Link interface.
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Page 36: Ordering Information
Camera Link cables are manufactured by 3M corporation and are available from both National Instruments and 3M. Two-meter Camera Link cables (part number 187676-02) are available from the National Instruments Web site at Link cables are available in 1 to 10 m lengths from the 3M Web site at www.3m.com ©... - Page 37 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at ni.com • • • • • © National Instruments Corporation for technical support and professional services: Support—Online technical support resources at include the following: –...
- Page 38 You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual and could not find the answers you need, contact ni.com ni.com/niglobal to access the branch ni.com...
- Page 39 Interface standard for digital video data and camera control based on the Channel Link chipset. Channel Link National Semiconductor chipset for high-speed data serialization and deserialization for transmission across cables up to 10 m. © National Instruments Corporation IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual...
- Page 40 Look-up table. Table containing values used to transform the gray-level values of an image. For each gray-level value in the image, the corresponding new value is obtained from the look-up table. LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signaling (EIA-644). IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 41 Multiplexer. A switching device with multiple inputs that selectively connects one of its inputs to its output. NI-IMAQ Driver software for National Instruments IMAQ hardware. Peripheral Component Interconnect. A high-performance expansion bus architecture originally developed by Intel to replace ISA and EISA. PCI offers a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 133 Mbytes/s.
- Page 42 Region of interest. A hardware-programmable rectangular portion of the acquisition window. RTSI bus Real-Time System Integration Bus. The National Instruments timing bus that connects IMAQ and DAQ devices directly, by means of connectors on the devices, for precise synchronization of functions.
- Page 43 Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), C-1 delayed acquisition start conditions, 3-5 DGND signal (table), 4-4 diagnostic tools (NI resources), C-1 DMA controllers, 3-4 documentation conventions used in the manual, v NI resources, C-1 drivers (NI resources), C-1 IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual...
- Page 44 3-4 I/O connector. See connectors IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 Camera Link, 1-2 configuration, 2-6 installation, 2-5 IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual interfacing with, 2-7 optional equipment, 2-2 overview and features, 1-1 requirements for getting started, 2-1 software programming choices, 1-3...
- Page 45 1-5 multiple-tap data formatter, 3-3 National Instruments application software, 1-4 National Instruments support and services, C-1 NI-IMAQ driver software, 1-3 optional equipment, 2-2 PCI Interface, A-2 PCI-1428 installation, 2-5 interfacing with, 2-7 physical specifications, A-2 power requirements, A-2...
- Page 46 IMAQ 1428, 2-2 VHDCI connector, 68-pin, 4-2 cable specifications, B-1 overview, 4-2 pin assignments (figure), 4-3 IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual Web resources, C-1 X<3..0>± signal (table), 4-4 XCLK± signal (table), 4-4 Y<3..0> signal (table), 4-4 YCLK± signal (table), 4-4...