National Instruments PCIe-1477 Getting Started Manual
National Instruments PCIe-1477 Getting Started Manual

National Instruments PCIe-1477 Getting Started Manual

Base, medium, full, and extended configuration camera link frame grabber

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PCIe-1477
Base, Medium, Full, and Extended Configuration Camera Link Frame
Grabber
This document describes how to begin using the NI PCIe-1477.
Safety Guidelines
Caution
the model in a manner not specified can damage the model and compromise the
built-in safety protection. Return damaged models to NI for repair.
Attention
documentation utilisateur. L'utilisation d'un modèle de toute autre façon que celle
spécifiée risque de l'endommager et de compromettre la protection de sécurité
intégrée. Renvoyez les modèles endommagés à NI pour réparation.
Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation. Using
Suivez toutes les instructions et respectez toutes les mises en garde de la

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  • Page 1 GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI PCIe-1477 Base, Medium, Full, and Extended Configuration Camera Link Frame Grabber This document describes how to begin using the NI PCIe-1477. Safety Guidelines Caution Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation. Using the model in a manner not specified can damage the model and compromise the built-in safety protection.
  • Page 2: Emc Guidelines

    To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories. Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI PCIe-1477 meets the following specifications. Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient...
  • Page 3: Unpacking The Kit

    Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use. Verifying the Kit Contents Verify that the following items are included in the NI PCIe-1477 kit. For PCI Express adapter cards with integrated air movers, NI defines the local operational ambient environment to be at the fan inlet.
  • Page 4: Installing The Software

    • NI Vision Acquisition Software What to Do Install NI Vision Acquisition Software before installing the NI PCIe-1477. Refer to the NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes for specific installation instructions. Power off and unplug the computer. 4 | ni.com | NI PCIe-1477 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 5 The NI PCIe-1477 is intended for a x8 PCIe slot. The NI PCIe-1477 will fit into, and can be used in, a x8 or x16 PCIe slot. If the NI PCIe-1477 is plugged into a slot that cannot provide a x8 5.0 GT/s...
  • Page 6 Note If connecting two cables, ensure that one cable connects the Base connector of the camera to the Base connector of the NI PCIe-1477 and one cable connects the Med/Full/Ext connector of the camera to the Med/Full/Ext connector of the NI PCIe-1477. Crossing the cables will lead to the NI PCIe-1477 being unable to communicate with the camera.
  • Page 7: Verifying The Installation

    MAX desktop icon. Expand Devices and Interfaces. Verify that the NI PCIe-1477 device appears under Devices and Interfaces. If the device does not appear, press <F5> to refresh the view in MAX. If the device does not appear after refreshing the view, visit ni.com/support...
  • Page 8 Figure 4. Top Connectors 1. RTSI Connector 2. I/O Extension Connector 8 | ni.com | NI PCIe-1477 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 9 Table 1. Pin Assignments and Signal Descriptions Signal Name Description TTL I/O 0 TTL-compatible Digital I/O or external trigger Iso Input 0+ 24 V-compatible isolated current sinking digital input NI PCIe-1477 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9...
  • Page 10 Base Camera Link SDR Connector DGND/12 V DGND X(0)– X(0)+ X(1)– X(1)+ X(2)– X(2)+ XCLK– XCLK+ X(3)– X(3)+ SerTC+ SerTC– SerTFG– SerTFG+ CC(1)– CC(1)+ CC(2)+ CC(2)– CC(3)– CC(3)+ CC(4)+ CC(4)– DGND DGND/12 V 10 | ni.com | NI PCIe-1477 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 11 Serial transmission to the NI PCIe-1477 from the camera CC<4..1>± Four LVDS pairs, defined as camera inputs and NI PCIe-1477 outputs, reserved for camera control. On some cameras, the camera controls allow the NI PCIe-1477 to control exposure time and frame rate...
  • Page 12 DGND/12 V Digital Ground when connected to non-PoCL cameras and 12 V power supply when connected to PoCL cameras DGND Digital Ground Note Refer to the device specifications, available at ni.com/manuals for more information. 12 | ni.com | NI PCIe-1477 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 13: Where To Go Next

    1 866 ASK MYNI (275 6964). For support outside the United States, visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobal access the branch office websites, which provide up-to-date contact information. NI PCIe-1477 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
  • Page 14 NI trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering NI products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at . You can find patents.txt ni.com/patents...

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