National Instruments NI EVS-1463 Getting Started

Getting Started with the NI EVS-1463
The NI EVS-1463 is a fanless embedded vision system designed for rugged industrial applications.
The NI EVS-1463 features a Windows operating system and a variety of industrial communication
connectors. The NI EVS-1463 supports Base configuration Camera Link-compatible cameras, GigE
Vision cameras, and DirectShow-compatible USB cameras. The NI EVS-1463 features a 15-pin D-SUB
connector that has four external TTL I/O lines, two optically isolated inputs, and two RS-422 inputs.
This document describes how to install the NI EVS-1463 hardware and acquire an initial image.
Refer to the NI EVS-1463 Series User Manual for device and I/O specifications, mounting requirements,
and answers to common questions about network, firewall, hardware, software, and power issues. To
access the NI EVS-1463 Series User Manual, select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»
Vision»Documentation»NI-IMAQ.
What You Need to Get Started
The following components are included in the NI EVS-1463 kit:
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NI EVS-1463
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DVI splitter cable
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Three-position power connector
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NI Vision Acquisition Software DVD
Required
Hardware
In addition to the items included in the NI EVS-1463 kit, the following components are necessary to
set up and configure the NI EVS-1463.
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One of the following power supply options:
Caution Use the NI EVS-1463 only with a 24 VDC, UL listed, limited power source (LPS) supply.
The power supply will bear the UL listed mark, LPS. The power supply must also meet any safety
and compliance requirements for the country of use.
– PS-5 Power Supply, 24 VDC, 5 A, Universal Power Input (part number 778805-90)
– Any 24 VDC ±10%, 70 W or greater power supply
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One of the following types of cameras:
– Base configuration Camera Link-compatible camera
– GigE Vision camera
– DirectShow-compatible USB camera