Compact vision system with usb3 vision and reconfigurable i/o (13 pages)
Summary of Contents for NI EVS-1464 Series
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NI Vision NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual July 2010 372486C-01...
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Support Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information ni.com National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin, Texas 78759-3504 USA Tel: 512 683 0100 Worldwide Offices Australia 1800 300 800, Austria 43 662 457990-0, Belgium 32 (0) 2 757 0020, Brazil 55 11 3262 3599,...
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Warranty The NI EVS-1464 series 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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The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) contains important EMC compliance information and instructions for the user or installer. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit , search by model number or product line, ni.com/certification and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.
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Main Menu ...................... 4-2 Advanced Menu ....................4-3 Integrated Peripherals Submenu ............4-3 PCI Menu ......................4-4 LabVIEW RT Menu..................4-5 Security Menu ....................4-6 Boot Menu....................... 4-6 Exit Menu......................4-6 Clearing System CMOS ....................4-7 NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
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Contents Restoring Original Software ..................4-9 Restoring Software on the NI EVS-1464 ............4-9 Restoring Software on the NI EVS-1464RT ...........4-9 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Mounting Information Appendix C Cabling Options Appendix D Common Questions Appendix E Technical Support and Professional Services...
National Instruments EVS-1464 series systems. Refer to Getting Started with the NI EVS-1464 or Getting Started with the NI EVS-1464RT for specific installation instructions. Conventions The following conventions appear in this manual: »...
Hardware Documents • Getting Started with the NI EVS-1464—Contains important safety information, and installation and configuration instructions for the NI EVS-1464. You can access this manual by navigating to Start» All Programs»National Instruments»Vision»Documentation» NI-IMAQ IO. • Getting Started with the NI EVS-1464RT—Contains important safety information, and installation and configuration instructions for the NI EVS-1464RT.
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Real-Time Module and the basic Real-Time Module features you use to build real-time applications. • NI Vision Concepts Help—Describes the basic concepts of image analysis, image processing, and machine vision. This document also contains in-depth discussions about imaging functions for advanced users.
DirectShow-compatible USB cameras require a Windows operating system, and are not supported on the NI EVS-1464RT. To connect an IEEE 1394a camera to the NI EVS-1464, you will need a 6-pin to 9-pin cable or a 6-pin to 9-pin adapter.
NI EVS-1464 Series Overview NI Vision Acquisition Software NI EVS-1464 series systems ship with the latest version of NI Vision Acquisition Software, which contains all of the drivers in the NI Vision product line. With NI Vision Acquisition Software, you can quickly and easily start your applications without having to program the device at the register level.
NI LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment for developing flexible and scalable applications. To develop machine vision applications with an NI EVS-1464 series system and LabVIEW you must have the Vision Development Module. To develop machine vision applications for the NI EVS-1464RT, you must have the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
Vision Assistant. You can use them in LabVIEW to add functionality to the generated VI. For information about how to use the NI Vision Development Module with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, refer to the NI Vision for LabVIEW Help.
GigE Vision standard and must be certified by the Automated Imaging Association (AIA). If you are unsure whether your camera supports the GigE Vision standard, look for the GigE Vision logo in the camera documentation. NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
Connectors This chapter contains information about the LED indicators, DIP switches, and I/O connectors on the front panel of a NI EVS-1464 series system. Figure 2-1 shows the front panel layout for a NI EVS-1464 series system. USER 2...
This section contains descriptions of the LED indicators and DIP switches on the front panel of a NI EVS-1464 series system. LED Indicators The front panel of a NI EVS-1464 series system features the following indicators: • USER 2—LabVIEW Real Time programmable LED •...
Chapter 2 LED Indicators, DIP Switches, and Connectors Connectors This section describes the connectors on the NI EVS-1464 series system, including pinouts and signal descriptions for each connector. Table 2-1 summarizes the functions of the connections on the NI EVS-1464 series system.
Chapter 2 LED Indicators, DIP Switches, and Connectors DVI-I Connector Figure 2-2 shows the location and pinouts for the DVI-I connector on the NI EVS-1464 series system. Table 2-2 lists and describes the DVI-I connector signals. USER 2 RESET USER 1...
LED Indicators, DIP Switches, and Connectors RS-232 Serial Connector (COM1) Figure 2-3 shows the location and pinouts for the RS-232 serial connector on the NI EVS-1464 series system. Table 2-3 lists and describes the RS-232 serial connector signal. USER 2...
Ethernet Connectors Figure 2-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI EVS-1464 series system. Table 2-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. When using LabVIEW Real Time, you must use the primary network connector Note (the port on the left) for discovery and configuration.
1000 Mbit/s data rate is selected. USB Connectors Figure 2-5 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on the NI EVS-1464 series system. Table 2-6 lists and describes the USB connector signals. USER 2 RESET...
Chapter 2 LED Indicators, DIP Switches, and Connectors CompactFlash Slot NI EVS-1464 series system are equipped with a CompactFlash slot on the front panel, which provides I/O expansion and options for removable storage. Figure 2-6 shows the location and pinouts for the CompactFlash slot on the NI EVS-1464 series system.
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+5 V Address 6 Address 5 Address 4 Address 3 Address 2 Address 1 Address 0 Data 0 Data 1 Data 2 /WP:/IOIS16 Write Protect: IOIS16 /CD2 Card Detect 2 /CD1 Card Detect 1 NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual 2-10 ni.com...
LED Indicators, DIP Switches, and Connectors MXI Express x1 Connector Figure 2-7 shows the location and pinouts for the MXI Express x1 connector on the NI EVS-1464 series system. Table 2-8 lists and describes the cabled MXI Express x1 connector signals. USER 2...
Hot Plug Detect HSIn(0) Ground Ground Audio Connectors Figure 2-8 shows the location and pinouts for the audio connectors on the NI EVS-1464 series system. Table 2-9 lists and describes the audio connector signals. USER 2 RESET USER 1 POWER...
Figure 2-9 shows the location and pinouts for the power connector on the NI EVS-1464 series system. (The figure shows the front of the connector attached to the power cable, not the receptor on the NI EVS-1464 series system.) Table 2-10 lists and describes the power connector signals.
LED Indicators, DIP Switches, and Connectors Earth Ground Connection Use the grounding lug on the NI EVS-1464 series system to connect the chassis to earth ground. Connecting the grounding lug, shown in Figure 2-1, to earth ground connects the common of the main power to earth ground through the chassis of the NI EVS-1464 series system.
The accessories available for use with the NI EVS-1464 series system do not provide access to all available I/O on the NI EVS-1464 series system. To access this I/O, you can create a custom cable using a standard male 44-pin D-SUB connector.
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DIGITAL I/O Figure 2-11. General Purpose Digital I/O (44-Pin D-SUB) Connector Table 2-11 lists pin numbers, signal names, and signal descriptions for the 44-pin D-SUB connector on the NI EVS-1464 series system and the 37-pin terminal block. Table 2-11. Signal Connections...
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Isolated power — TRIG 0 Pulse generator Trigger Change ISO Input 12 trigger input Detector, General-purpose input ISO Output 0 General-purpose — output ISO Output 1 General-purpose — output Isolated — common-mode signal NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual 2-18 ni.com...
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ISO Input 6 Quadrature encoder General-purpose Phase A input ISO Input 7 Quadrature encoder General-purpose Phase B input Isolated — common-mode signal ISO Input 8 Pulse generator Trigger Change trigger input Detector, General-purpose input NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual 2-20 ni.com...
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* TRIG 0, TRIG 1, and TRIG 2 are not available on the 37-pin terminal block or the NI Vision I/O Terminal Block and Prototyping Accessory. If you need access to these signals, use a custom cable to access the 44-pin D-SUB connector.
RIO and the LabVIEW FPGA Module Behind the digital I/O of the NI EVS-1464 series system is an FPGA which has been configured with the functionality required for most common machine vision tasks. If the factory configured functionality does not fulfill your requirements, the FPGA is user-configurable with the LabVIEW FPGA Module.
Do not connect voltage or current sources to TTL outputs. Doing so could damage the device. Table 3-1 summarizes the TTL inputs and outputs available on the NI EVS-1464 series system. Table 3-1. TTL Inputs and Outputs for the NI EVS-1464 Series System NI EVS-1464 37-Pin Series System...
Chapter 3 Digital I/O Functionality Table 3-1. TTL Inputs and Outputs for the NI EVS-1464 Series System (Continued) NI EVS-1464 37-Pin Series System Terminal Primary Input or Number Signal 44-Pin D-SUB Block Pin Function Output Available Names Pin Number Number...
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Chapter 3 Digital I/O Functionality Table 3-2 summarizes the isolated inputs and outputs available on the NI EVS-1464 series system. Table 3-2. Isolated Inputs and Outputs for the NI EVS-1464 Series System NI EVS-1464 37-Pin Series System Terminal Primary Input or...
PLC, to indicate that an inspection item is passing in front of the camera. NI EVS-1464 series systems can use this input to initiate a timed pulse for camera control, lighting control, encoder pulse counting, and result output timing.
1 s and 4,294,967,295 s, which is 4,294 seconds, or approximately 71 minutes. If the delay is configured for quadrature encoder counts, the range of choices is 0 counts to 4,294,967,295 counts. NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
Chapter 3 Digital I/O Functionality Trigger Change Detectors NI EVS-1464 series systems are capable of detecting edges on various trigger lines and latching this information for future retrieval. This feature is useful for high-precision hardware-monitoring of the presence of external events without the need for software polling. You can arm for the detection of a rising edge, falling edge, or both on a supported trigger input line.
Alternatively, a PLC with information about which part is being inspected can drive the product selection port of the NI EVS-1464 series system. Using ISO Input 5 as a Latch You can configure the product selection port to use ISO Input 5 as a latch.
External shutdown, when Shutdown mode is enabled • Watchdog timer expiration In the event of a fault condition, the behavior of the NI EVS-1464 series system depends on configuration settings of the software-enabled Shutdown mode. To resume operation, address the fault condition and cycle power on your computer.
Watchdog Timer The watchdog timer is a software configurable feature that can monitor software on the NI EVS-1464 series system and take action if the software is unresponsive. The millisecond counter on the watchdog timer is configurable up to 65,534 ms, in 1 ms increments, before it expires.
Chapter 3 Digital I/O Functionality Considerations When Connecting the Digital I/O The isolated trigger inputs on NI EVS-1464 series systems are current sinking and optically isolated. The following are considerations you need to make when connecting the digital I/O. Wiring an Isolated Input to a Sourcing Output Device You can wire an isolated input to a sourcing output device, as shown in the following figure.
Do not draw more than 100 mA from 24 V or 30 V isolated outputs. Do not draw more than 50 mA from 5 V isolated outputs. Viso Digital Output Load Ciso NI EVS-1464 Series System Figure 3-6. Digital output circuit sourcing current to external loads NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual 3-14 ni.com...
Mount the flyback diode as close to the load as possible. Use this protection method if you connect any of the isolated outputs on the NI EVS-1464 series system to an inductive load. Figure 3-7 shows an example of using an external flyback diode to protect inductive loads.
Figure 3-8. Connections to the 44-pin D-SUB connector that minimize transmission line effects When connecting to TTL inputs on the NI EVS-1464 series system, match the output impedance of the transmitting device to the characteristic impedance of the cable. For example, if the cable characteristic impedance is 118 ...
To start the BIOS setup program, complete the following steps: Power on or reboot the device. Immediately press <Delete>. The NI EVS-1464 series device will enter the BIOS setup program and display the Main menu. Use the following keys to navigate through the BIOS setup: •...
• Require Keyboard to Boot—Specifies whether a keyboard must be connected to the NI EVS-1464 series device in order for the device to boot. To use this device in a “headless” mode, you must set this option to Disabled. The default value is Enabled.
Integrated Peripherals Submenu Use this submenu to apply custom configurations to the front panel peripherals of an NI EVS-1464 series device. Normally, you do not need to modify these settings, as the factory default settings provide the most compatible and optimal configuration possible.
APIC Routing—This menu item is valid only for Windows XP/2000/Vista or other modern operating systems. Select Enabled to initialize the IOAPIC and local APIC in uniprocessor mode. Select Disabled to use the legacy PIC for interrupt routing. The default setting is Enabled. NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
Note The first three settings below override the behavior of the related DIP switches on the NI EVS-1464 series device. Refer to the LEDs and DIP Switches section of Chapter 2, LED Indicators, DIP Switches, and Connectors, for more information.
Boot Menu This screen displays the boot order of devices associated with the NI EVS-1464 series system. The BIOS proceeds down the Boot priority order list in search of a bootable device. Devices under the Excluded from boot order list will not be used for booting. If the BIOS fails to find any...
The NI EVS-1464 series device contains a battery-backed memory for storing BIOS configuration information. Follow these steps to clear the CMOS contents: Shut down and remove power from the NI EVS-1464 series system. Turn the device so that the heatsink faces downward and the bottom plate is visible.
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10. Turn over the device so that the heatsink faces upward. 11. Apply power to the device. 12. Enter the BIOS to set time, date, and other parameters. Normal (Default) Clear CMOS Figure 4-1. Clearing the CMOS Contents NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
Complete the following steps to restore factory-installed software on the NI EVS-1464RT: Start the NI EVS-1464RT in safe mode. To start in safe mode, enable the SAFE MODE DIP switch on the front of the NI EVS-1464RT and restart the system.
Input low voltage (V 0.5 V Input high voltage (V 2.2 V To connect an IEEE 1394a camera to the NI EVS-1464RT, you will need a 6-pin to 9-pin cable or a 6-pin to 9-pin adapter. NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
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Unit dimensions ........110 mm 200 mm 220 mm (4.3 in. 7.9 in. 8.66 in.) Weight ............ 3.76 kg (8.28 lb) Environment The NI EVS-1464RT device is intended for indoor use only. Maximum altitude........2,000 m Pollution Degree (IEC 60664) ....2 NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual...
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(IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2) Relative humidity range ......10% to 90% noncondensing (IEC 60068-2-56) Caution Clean the NI EVS-1464RT with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before powering-on the controller again. Storage Environment Ambient temperature range....
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Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the , search by model DoC for this product, visit ni.com/certification number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
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Appendix A Specifications Environmental Management NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers. For additional environmental information, refer to the NI and the Environment Web page at .
Caution requirements for optimum cooling: • Allow 152.4 mm (6 in.) on the top of the NI EVS-1464 series device for air circulation. • Allow 152.4 mm (6 in.) on the sides of the NI EVS-1464 series device for air circulation.
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(7.874 in.) 5.50 mm 14.51 mm (0.217 in.) (0.571 in.) 8.00 mm (0.315 in.) 4.00 mm (0.157 in.) 10.51 mm (0.414 in.) Figure B-1. Top View of the NI EVS-1464 Series Device with Dimensions NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
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Appendix B Mounting Information 152.4 mm (6.0 in.) 152.4 mm 152.4 mm (6.0 in.) (6.0 in.) IEEE 1394b IEEE 1394b DIGITAL I/O Figure B-4. Air Circulation Clearance for the NI EVS-1464 Series Device NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
I/O. IEEE 1394 Camera Cables You can connect cameras to a NI EVS-1464 series system using standard 9-pin IEEE 1394 cables. IEEE 1394 cables provide both a data path and power to your camera. You can use a 6-pin to 9-pin cable or adapter with IEEE 1394a cameras to connect the cameras to the IEEE 1394b ports.
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TRIG 0, TRIG 1, and TRIG 2 are not available on the 37-pin terminal block or the NI Vision I/O Terminal Block and Prototyping Accessory. If you need access to these signals, use a custom cable to access the 44-pin D-SUB connector.
Why does the system display a missing operating system error at startup? The NI EVS-1464 series system was powered on or reset with all DIP switches in the ON position. Set the DIP switches to the OFF position, and reset the NI EVS-1464 series device by pressing the RESET button for at least two seconds.
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USB CD-ROM device. How do I upgrade the device RAM? The memory in the NI EVS-1464 series system is not field upgradeable. Contact your NI representative for upgrade options. How do I install a CompactFlash card? Follow these steps to install a CompactFlash card: Power down the NI EVS-1464 series system.
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Lower the cover door and replace the locking screw. This cover prevents inadvertent CompactFlash card ejection. When running Windows, the NI EVS-1464 automatically recognizes IDE-based CompactFlash memory cards and allocates them a drive letter. The CompactFlash card may need to be formatted FAT32 before the drive can be accessed.
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SAFE MODE switch enabled starts the NI EVS-1464RT device in safe mode and does not launch the embedded LabVIEW Real-Time engine. Why is my NI EVS-1464RT device not listed as a target in MAX or in Vision Builder AI? •...
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IP address. • The DIP switch settings on the NI EVS-1464RT device may be invalid, such as all switches set to the ON position. Change the DIP switch settings and reset the NI EVS-1464RT device by pressing the RESET button on the NI EVS-1464RT device for at least two seconds.
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NI corporate headquarters. Phone numbers for our worldwide offices are listed at the front of this manual. You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of to access the branch ni.com/niglobal...
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The rate of flow of electric charge measured in amperes. D-SUB An I/O connector type. Direct Current. DCAM Digital camera. DCAM-compliant Cameras that comply with the IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification, Version 1.30. DIP switch Dual Inline Package switch. NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
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™ instruments, and any necessary related files for LabWindows /CVI LabVIEW. interrupt A means for a device to request service from another device. interrupt level The relative priority at which a device can interrupt. NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
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Measurement & Automation Explorer. The National Instruments Windows-based graphical configuration utility you can use to configure NI software and hardware, execute system diagnostics, add new channels and interfaces, and view the devices and instruments you have connected to your computer. MAX is installed on the desktop during the National Instruments driver software installation.
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An encoding technique for a rotating device where two tracks of information are placed on the device, with the signals on the tracks offset by 90 degrees from each other. This makes it possible to detect the direction of the motion. NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
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UDP is for low-overhead transmissions. Universal Serial Bus. Volts. Volts direct current. Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs. voltage The electromotive force. Watts. NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual ni.com...
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1-2 Universal Serial Bus (USB), 2-8 conventions used in the manual, ix BIOS advanced menu, 4-3 Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), E-2 boot menu, 4-6 device specifications, A-1 clearing system CMOS, 4-7 diagnostic tools (NI resources), E-1...
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GigE Vision, 1-6 National Instruments support and services, ground connection, 2-15 NI Vision Acquisition Software, 1-2 documents, x NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection, hard drive recovery, 4-9 help, technical support, E-1 common questions, D-2, D-4 documents, xi NI Vision Development Module, 1-4...
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Index reconfigurable I/O, 3-1 technical support, E-1 related documentation training and certification (NI resources), E-1 LabVIEW documents, xi transmission line effects, 3-16 NI EVS-1464 documents, x trigger change detectors, 3-8 NI EVS-1464RT documents, x trigger inputs, 3-5 NI Vision Acquisition Software...
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