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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
ISC-178x
Monochrome/Color Smart Camera
The ISC-178x are high-performance smart cameras powered by a 1.58 GHz dual-core Intel
Celeron processor. The combination of the onboard processor with a CMOS image sensor
provides an easily distributed all-in-one system.
In addition to high-performance image acquisition and processing, you can use built-in digital
I/O and industrial communication options for dynamic, real-time communication and
integration with industrial automation devices including programmable logic controllers
(PLCs), human machine interfaces (HMIs), robotics, sensors, and industrial machinery.
Safety Guidelines
Caution
the ISC-178x in a manner not specified can damage the model and compromise the
built-in safety protection. Return damaged models to NI for repair.
Caution
while operating. Always allow hot surfaces to cool before touching the ISC-178x.
Caution
holes before operating. Refer to the ISC-178x User Manual for mounting
information.
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
must be capped and the IP lens cover must be screwed firmly into place.
Caution
Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation. Using
The case of the ISC-178x can become hot and should not be touched
The ISC-178x must be mounted to a support using the provided mounting
There are no serviceable parts inside the ISC-178x.
The ISC-178x can only be powered using a 24 VDC power source.
Do not use at altitudes exceeding 2000 meters.
To maintain IP67 conformity, all unused connectors on the ISC-178x
For indoor use only.
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Page 1: Safety Guidelines
GETTING STARTED GUIDE ISC-178x Monochrome/Color Smart Camera The ISC-178x are high-performance smart cameras powered by a 1.58 GHz dual-core Intel Celeron processor. The combination of the onboard processor with a CMOS image sensor provides an easily distributed all-in-one system. In addition to high-performance image acquisition and processing, you can use built-in digital I/O and industrial communication options for dynamic, real-time communication and integration with industrial automation devices including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human machine interfaces (HMIs), robotics, sensors, and industrial machinery. -
Page 2: 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 3: What You Need To Get Started
Ensure that the AC input to the external power supply is disconnected before plugging in or unplugging any connector. Ground the unit to minimize the possibility of static electricity damage. Refer to the following figures while configuring the hardware. ISC-178x Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3... - Page 4 Figure 1. ISC-178x Front 1. Lens cover mount 3. C-mount lens mount 2. Image sensor 4. Varioptic liquid lens connector Figure 2. ISC-178x Connectors Power Status User 100/1G 1. LED indicators 3. VGA and USB connector 2. Power and I/O connector 4.
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Page 5: Isc-178X Power And I/O Connector Pinout
The following NI power and I/O cables are available for the ISC-178x. Table 2. Power and I/O Cables Cables Length Part Number A-Code M12 to A-Code M12 Power and I/O Cable 145232-03 A-Code M12 to Pigtail Power and I/O Cable 145233-03 ISC-178x Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5... -
Page 6: Connecting The Power Supply
Connecting the Power Supply Complete the following steps to supply power to the ISC-178x. Verify the power source is turned off. Connect and secure the M12 connector of the power supply cable to the Power and I/O connector on the smart camera. If necessary, connect the power supply cable to the power supply. -
Page 7: Configuring The Isc-178X For Ni Linux Real-Time
The ISC-178x can connect to the development computer directly or through a network. Connecting Directly to the Development Computer What to Use • ISC-178x Smart Camera • Development computer • M12 to RJ45 Ethernet cable, NI part number 145230-05 ISC-178x Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7... -
Page 8: Using Vision Builder Ai With The Isc-178X
What to Do Complete the following steps to connect the device directly to the development computer. Verify the development computer is powered on. Connect the M12 end of the Ethernet cable to the network connector on the ISC-178x. Connect the RJ45 end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the development computer. -
Page 9: Installing Ni-Imaqdx
ISC-178x. Click Next. Review the list of software to install. Click Next to begin downloading the software to the ISC-178x. When NI MAX finishes downloading the software, the ISC-178x restarts. ISC-178x Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9... -
Page 10: Configuring The Isc-178X For Windows
169.254.x.x Installing NI-IMAQdx Driver Software Before using the ISC-178x, install other National Instruments software, such as application development environments, and then install the drivers onto the device. If you have an external USB DVD drive, you can use the external DVD drive to install the NI- IMAQdx from the NI Vision Acquisition Software DVD shipped with the device. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
The cable you are using may be inappropriate for the speed of your network, causing network communication dropout. While 1,000 Mbps communication over short cable lengths can be achieved with the CAT5 cable commonly used for 10 and 100 Mbps, ISC-178x Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11... -
Page 12: (Ni Linux Real-Time) No Software Is Installed
CAT5e and CAT6 cables are more reliable and recommended for 1,000 Mbps links. The ISC-178x has the ability to perform auto-crossover, allowing the use of straight or crossover Ethernet cables, independent of the connection configuration. • The ISC-178x is configured to acquire an IP address from a DHCP server, but no DHCP server is available. -
Page 13: Led Indications
Expand the Status Information category to view the Lost Buffer Count attribute. Note National Instruments recommends calling the NI-IMAQdx API from a native 64-bit application, such as LabVIEW 64-bit or Vision Builder AI 64-bit. This will eliminate overhead and you will be able to acquire images at the maximum frame rate reported by the Acquisition Frame Rate Limit attribute. -
Page 14: Where To Go Next
Where to Go Next The following documents and resources contain information you may find helpful as you use the ISC-178x in an application. Refer to the National Instruments Product Manuals Library at ni.com/manuals for the most recent versions of product documentation. - Page 15 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. ISC-178x Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15...
- Page 16 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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