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- Page 1 IMAQ IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual High-Quality Digital Image Acquisition Device for PCI IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual August 2004 371869C-01...
- Page 2 For further support information, refer to the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix. To comment on National Instruments documentation, refer to the National Instruments Web site at ni.com/info and enter the info code feedback. © 1999–2004 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Page 3 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: » The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options from the last dialog box.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the IMAQ PCI-1424 ...................1-1 Software Overview ......................1-2 NI-IMAQ Driver Software ................1-2 National Instruments Application Software ............1-3 Vision Builder for Automated Inspection.........1-3 Vision Development Module ............1-3 Integration with DAQ..................1-4 Vision and Motion...................1-4 Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation What You Need to Get Started ..................2-1... - Page 7 Contents Chapter 4 Signal Connections I/O Connector ........................ 4-1 Signal Description ......................4-3 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual viii ni.com...
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Page 8: About The Imaq Pci-1424
The PCI-1424 uses its Real-Time System Integration (RTSI) bus to solve this problem. The RTSI bus consists of the National Instruments RTSI bus interface and ribbon cable to route additional timing and trigger signals Early versions of the PCI-1424 may not support acquisitions at 50 MHz. For the exact maximum acquisition clock rate of your PCI-1424, refer to the Maximum Clock Rate indicator in Measurement &... -
Page 9: Software Overview
Chapter 1 Introduction between the PCI-1424 and up to four National Instruments DAQ or IMAQ devices in your computer. The RTSI bus can even synchronize multiple IMAQ hardware captures. Detailed specifications of the PCI-1424 are in Appendix A, Specifications. Software Overview... -
Page 10: National Instruments Application Software
Vision Assistant is an interactive prototyping tool for machine vision and scientific imaging developers. With Vision Assistant, you can prototype vision applications quickly and test how various vision image processing functions work. © National Instruments Corporation IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual... -
Page 11: Integration With Daq
National Instruments DAQ devices. This allows integration between IMAQ devices and National Instruments DAQ products. Vision and Motion With National Instruments IMAQ hardware and Vision Assistant pattern matching software, you can quickly and accurately locate objects that vary in size, orientation, focus, and illumination. Use National Instruments... -
Page 12: Configuration And Installation
Configuration and Installation This chapter lists what you need to get started acquiring images with your IMAQ PCI-1424 device; describes optional equipment and custom cables; and explains how to unpack, configure, and install your IMAQ device. What You Need to Get Started To set up and use your PCI-1424, you will need the following: ❑... -
Page 13: Optional Equipment
Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation Optional Equipment National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with your PCI-1424, including the following cables and other National Instruments products: • Cables to connect your digital camera to the PCI-1424 • A four-pod BNC cable, which routes trigger signals to a BNC connector block (IMAQ D2504) •... -
Page 14: Safety Information
Misuse of the module can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built into the module if the module is damaged in any way. If the module is damaged, return it to National Instruments (NI) for repair. Do not substitute parts or modify the module except as described in this document. - Page 15 Working voltage is the highest rms value of an AC or DC voltage that can occur across any particular insulation. MAINS is defined as a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. Suitably rated measuring circuits may be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes. IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual ni.com...
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Page 16: Installation
Reinstall the bracket-retaining screw to secure the PCI-1424 to the back panel rail. Visually verify the installation. Replace the computer cover, and plug the computer in. © National Instruments Corporation IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual... -
Page 17: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview This chapter presents an overview of the hardware functions on your IMAQ PCI-1424 device device and explains the operation of each functional unit making up the PCI-1424. Functional Overview The PCI-1424 features a flexible, high-speed data path optimized for the reception and formatting of video data from digital monochrome and color cameras. -
Page 18: Signaling
You can configure the PCI-1424 to use either four 8-bit or two 10-bit to 16-bit lookup tables (LUTs) to perform LUT operations such as contrast enhancement, data inversion, gamma manipulation, or other nonlinear transfer functions. IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual ni.com... -
Page 19: Multiple-Tap Data Formatter
The PCI-1424 comes with 16 MB of onboard high-speed synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM). You can purchase additional SO-DIMM memory upgrades from National Instruments. SO-DIMM upgrades are available in 64 MB and 128 MB densities. The PCI-1424 can also use the onboard RAM as a first-in first-out (FIFO) buffer so that in some instances, the PCI-1424 can capture images larger than the amount of RAM on the device. -
Page 20: High-Speed Timing
• Trigger control—You can start an acquisition by enabling external or RTSI bus trigger lines. Each of these inputs can start a video acquisition on a rising or falling edge. IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual ni.com... -
Page 21: Acquisition Window Control
In interlaced mode, the PCI-1424 combines the odd and even fields into one contiguous frame for analysis. In non-interlaced mode, each field is treated as an independent frame. © National Instruments Corporation IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual... - Page 22 Signal Connections This chapter describes cable connections for the IMAQ PCI-1424 device. I/O Connector The PCI-1424 100-pin SCSI-type connector connects to all digital video data inputs, digital enable inputs, camera control outputs, RS-232 serial interface, and the external trigger signals. To access these connections, you can build your own custom cable or use one of the optional cables from National Instruments.
- Page 23 Control3– Reserved EnableA+ Reserved EnableA– Reserved EnableB+ SOUT (RS-232) EnableB– SIN (RS-232) EnableC+ External Trigger0 EnableC– External Trigger1 EnableD+ External Trigger2 EnableD– External Trigger3 Pixel Clock + Pixel Clock – Figure 4-1. PCI-1424 Pin Assignments IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 24 The PCI-1424 uses the Pixel Clock input as a reference clock to latch the incoming video data in either TTL or differential format. GND is a direct connection to digital ground on the PCI-1424. © National Instruments Corporation IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual...
- Page 25 Specifications This appendix lists the specifications of the IMAQ PCI-1424 device. These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated. External Connections Number of external trigger I/O lines..4 Trigger input Voltage range ........0 to 5 V (TTL) Input high voltage ....
- Page 26 Memory Onboard memory ........16 MB SDRAM LUTs ............Four 8-bit; two 10-bit to 16-bit Note SO-DIMM memory upgrades are available in 64 MB and 128 MB densities. Clocks Pixel clock frequency range....20 KHz to 50 MHz IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 27 Weight ............ 1.1 kg (0.5 lb) Environment The PCI-1424 device is intended for indoor use only. Operating temperature......0 to 55 °C Storage temperature ....... –20 to 70 °C Maximum altitude ........2,000 m © National Instruments Corporation IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual...
- Page 28 (Class A) Compliant For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling. Note CE Compliance The IMAQ PCI-1424 device meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows: Low-Voltage Directive (safety)....73/23/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) ........89/336/EEC...
- Page 29 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Online technical support resources at ni.com/support include the following: – Self-Help Resources—For answers and solutions, visit the...
- Page 30 You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of to access the branch ni.com/niglobal office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 31 (2) Collecting and measuring the same kinds of electrical signals with A/D or DIO devices plugged into a computer, and possibly generating control signals with D/A and/or DIO devices in the same computer. © National Instruments Corporation IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual...
- Page 32 A video frame composed of two interleaved fields. The number of lines in a field are half the number of lines in an interlaced frame. IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 33 See buffer. NI-IMAQ Driver software for National Instruments IMAQ hardware. NVRAM Nonvolatile RAM. RAM that is not erased when a device loses power or is turned off. Peripheral Component Interconnect. A high-performance expansion bus architecture originally developed by Intel to replace ISA and EISA.
- Page 34 Virtual Instrument. (1) A combination of hardware and/or software elements, typically used with a PC, that has the functionality of a classic stand-alone instrument. (2) A LabVIEW software module (VI), which consists of a front panel user interface and a block diagram program. IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 35 Vision Development external connection specifications, A-1 Module, 1-3 External Trigger<3..0>± signal (table), 4-3 block diagram of IMAQ PCI-1424, 3-2 frame/field selection, 3-5 calibration certificate (NI resources), B-2 GND signal (table), 4-3 clock signals, Pixel Clock± signal (table), 4-3 clocks, specifications, A-2 Control<3..0>±...
- Page 36 NVRAM, 3-4 RTS signal (table), 4-3 SDRAM, 3-3 motion control, integrating with, 1-4 multiple-tap data formatter, 3-3 safety information, 2-3 specifications, A-4 National Instruments support and scatter-gather DMA controllers, 3-4 services, B-1 SDRAM, 3-3 IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 37 3-3 software-controlled start conditions, 3-4 trigger controlled start conditions, 3-4 SOUT signal (table), 4-3 troubleshooting (NI resources), B-1 specifications clocks, A-2 environment, A-3 external connections, A-1 Web resources, B-1 PCI interface, A-3 © National Instruments Corporation IMAQ PCI-1424 User Manual...
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