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- Page 1 IMAQ ™ ™ IMAQ PCI/PXI -1407 User Manual High-Quality Monochrome Image Acquisition Boards for PCI, PXI, and CompactPCI Bus IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual August 2001 Edition Part Number 322156C-01...
- Page 2 Sweden 08 587 895 00, Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 2528 7227, United Kingdom 01635 523545 For further support information, see the Technical Support Resources appendix. To comment on the documentation, send e-mail to techpubs@ni.com. Copyright © 1998, 2001 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Page 3 ™ , IMAQ , LabVIEW , Measurement Studio , MITE , National Instruments , ni.com , NI , NI-IMAQ , PXI , and RTSI trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
- Page 4 Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance* Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrial-commercial locations only) or Class B (for use in residential or commercial locations).
- Page 5 To obtain the DoC for this product, click Declaration of Conformity at . This web site lists the DoCs ni.com/hardref.nsf/ by product family. Select the appropriate product family, followed by your product, and a link to the DoC appears in Adobe Acrobat format.
- Page 6 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: ♦ The ♦ symbol indicates that the following text applies only to a specific product, a specific operating system, or a specific software version. This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information. This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About Your 1407 Device ....................1-1 Using PXI with CompactPCI..................1-2 Software Programming Choices ..................1-2 NI-IMAQ Driver Software ................1-4 IMAQ Vision....................1-5 IMAQ Vision Builder..................1-5 Integration with DAQ..................1-6 Vision and Motion...................1-6 Chapter 2 Installation What You Need to Get Started ..................2-1 Optional Equipment .......................2-2... - Page 8 Technical Support Resources Glossary Index Figures Figure 1-1. The Relationship between the Programming Environment, NI-IMAQ, and Your Hardware............. 1-3 Figure 1-2. NI-IMAQ Functions................1-4 Figure 1-3. IMAQ Vision Builder and Application Development Tools ....1-6 Figure 2-1. How to Set up Your IMAQ System ............2-3 Figure 2-2.
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Page 9: About Your 1407 Device
The PCI/PXI-1407 ships with NI-IMAQ, the National Instruments complete image acquisition driver software you use to directly control your device. Using NI-IMAQ, you can quickly and easily start an application without having to program the device at the register level. -
Page 10: Using Pxi With Compactpci
Using NI-IMAQ, the National Instruments image acquisition driver software, you can program your IMAQ device to acquire and save images. You can use NI-IMAQ with other National Instruments software for a complete image acquisition and analysis solution, as shown in Figure 1-1. -
Page 11: Figure 1-1. The Relationship Between The Programming Environment
ROI Application Software Measurement Studio LabVIEW (LabWindows/CVI, Visual C++, Visual Basic) Driver Software NI-IMAQ NI-DAQ NI-Motion Hardware IMAQ ValueMotion/ FlexMotion Figure 1-1. The Relationship between the Programming Environment, NI-IMAQ, and Your Hardware © National Instruments Corporation IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual... -
Page 12: Ni-Imaq Driver Software
NI-IMAQ Driver Software The NI-IMAQ driver software is included with your IMAQ device. NI-IMAQ has an extensive library of functions that you can call from your application programming environment. These functions include routines for video configuration, image acquisition (continuous and single-shot), memory buffer allocation, trigger control, and board configuration, as shown in Figure 1-2. -
Page 13: Imaq Vision
Chapter 1 Introduction IMAQ Vision National Instruments’ IMAQ Vision is an image acquisition, processing, and analysis library of more than 200 functions for grayscale, color, and binary image display; image processing; pattern matching; shape matching; blob analysis; gauging; and measurement. You can use IMAQ Vision functions directly or in combination for unique image processing. -
Page 14: Integration With Daq
Figure 1-3. IMAQ Vision Builder and Application Development Tools Integration with DAQ Any platform that supports NI-IMAQ also supports NI-DAQ and a variety of National Instruments’ DAQ devices, allowing your IMAQ device and NI-IMAQ development to integrate with National Instruments’ DAQ products. -
Page 15: Installation
Getting Started with Your IMAQ System ❑ NI-IMAQ Release Notes ❑ IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual ❑ NI-IMAQ for Windows 2000/NT/Me/9x and online documentation ❑ Optional software packages and documentation: – IMAQ Vision for LabVIEW or Measurement Studio (LabWindows/CVI, Visual C++, Visual Basic) –... -
Page 16: Optional Equipment
To install your NI-IMAQ software and IMAQ hardware, follow the instructions in the Getting Started with Your IMAQ System document. If you plan to access the NI-IMAQ device drivers through LabVIEW, read the NI-IMAQ Release Notes and the NI-IMAQ User Manual for information on getting started. -
Page 17: Figure 2-1. How To Set Up Your Imaq System
Chapter 2 Installation Read the Getting Started with Your IMAQ System document and the NI-IMAQ release notes to install your NI-IMAQ software, IMAQ hardware, and documentation. Configure your hardware using Measurement & Automation Explorer and online help. Measurement Studio (LabWindows/CVI, Visual C++,... -
Page 18: Safety Information
The pollution has no effect. • Pollution Degree 2—Normally only nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally, nonconductive pollution becomes conductive because of condensation. • Pollution Degree 3—Conductive pollution or dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Nonconductive pollution becomes conductive because of condensation. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual ni.com... - Page 19 Chapter 2 Installation Clean the device and accessories by brushing off light dust with a soft, nonmetallic brush. Remove other contaminants with a stiff, nonmetallic brush. The unit must be completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. You must insulate signal connections for the maximum voltage for which the device is rated.
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Page 20: Unpacking
Note You must install the NI-IMAQ driver software before installing the 1407 device. For information on how to install NI-IMAQ, see the Getting Started with Your IMAQ System document and the NI-IMAQ Release Notes. For proper operation of the PCI-1407 revisions E and later and the PXI-1407 revisions C and later, make sure one of the video devices is terminated at 75 Ω, while any other video devices are set to high... -
Page 21: Figure 2-2. Pci-1407 Parts Locator Diagram
Chapter 2 Installation Depopulate the W1 jumper to set the 1407 to high impedance. Figure 2-2 shows the location of the W1 jumper and other 1407 parts. 1 Trigger 4 W1 Jumper 6 Assembly Number 2 CSYNC 5 Product Name 7 Serial Number 3 Video Figure 2-2. - Page 22 Remove the filler panel for the peripheral slot you have chosen. Touch a metal part on your chassis to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation Insert the PXI-1407 in the selected 5 V slot. Use the injector/ejector handle to fully inject the device into place. Screw the front panel of the PXI-1407 to the front panel mounting rails of the PXI or CompactPCI chassis. Visually verify the installation.
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Page 24: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview This chapter provides an overview of the hardware functions on your PCI/PXI-1407 and explains the operation of each functional unit making up the PCI/PXI-1407. Functional Overview The PCI/PXI-1407 features an 8-bit flash ADC that converts analog video signals into digital form. The device has both gain and offset circuitry to optimize the input signal range of the ADC. -
Page 25: Video Buffer
An 8-bit flash ADC digitizes the image, which is passed to a 256-by-8 bit lookup table (LUT) RAM. You can configure the input LUT to implement simple imaging operations, such as contrast enhancement, data inversion, gamma manipulation, or other nonlinear transfer functions. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual ni.com... -
Page 26: Csync Mux
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview CSYNC Mux This multiplexer routes either the video signal or an external CSYNC signal to the genlock circuit. If this circuit routes the video signal to the genlock circuit, then the internally generated CSYNC can be routed to the BNC as an output signal. -
Page 27: Pci Interface
• Trigger control—You can also start an acquisition by using the external trigger line, which can start video acquisition on a rising or falling edge. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual ni.com... -
Page 28: Acquisition Window Control
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview • Delayed acquisition—You can use either software or the trigger to start and stop acquisitions instantaneously or after capturing a desired number of frames or fields. Use this feature for trigger applications. • Frame/field selection—With an interlaced camera and the PCI/PXI-1407 in frame mode, you can program the PCI/PXI-1407 to start acquisition on any odd or even field. -
Page 29: Programming Video Parameters
The active pixel region selects the starting pixel and number of pixels to be acquired These specifications apply only to revisions E and later of the PCI-1407, and revisions C and later of the PXI-1407. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual ni.com... -
Page 30: Acquisition Modes
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview relative to the HSYNC signal. The active line region selects the starting line and number of lines to be acquired relative to the VSYNC signal. • Region of interest—The PCI/PXI-1407 uses a second level of active pixel and active line regions for selecting a region of interest. -
Page 31: Signal Connections
Signal Connections This chapter describes cable connections for the PCI/PXI-1407. BNC Connectors The BNC external connectors supply an immediate connection to the PCI/PXI-1407 VIDEO, CSYNC, and TRIG inputs. Use BNC cables to connect a camera to these inputs. You can configure the BNC connector only for referenced single-ended (RSE) mode. -
Page 32: I/O Connector Signal Connection Descriptions
You can also program the triggers to be programmatically asserted or unasserted similar to the function of a digital I/O line or to contain internal status signals (by using the onboard events) or specific pulse widths. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual ni.com... - Page 33 Specifications This appendix lists the specifications of the PCI-1407 and PXI-1407. These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated. Note Specifications for items following an asterisk(*) are applicable only to revisions E and later of the PCI-1407, and revisions C and later of the PXI-1407. Maximum Working Voltage Channel to earth ........
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Page 34: Appendix A Specifications
(TTL)..........0.8 V Usage ............Indoor use only Internal Pixel Clock *Generated frequency......11.66 to 31 MHz *Aspect correction for standard video sources......±5% Calibration conditions: White level....... 700 mV Black level ....... 0 V Ambient temperature....25°C nominal IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual ni.com... - Page 35 Appendix A Specifications Pixel jitter ..........< 2 ns peak PCI Interface PCI initiator (master) capability..... Supported PCI target (slave) capability....Supported Data path ..........32 bits Card voltage ........... 5 V only Card type ..........32-bit half-size card Parity generation/checking, error reporting ........
- Page 36 For full EMC compliance, you must operate this device with shielded cabling. In addition, all covers and filler panels must be installed. See the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 37 DoC for this product, click Declaration of Conformity at . This ni.com/hardref.nsf/ Web site lists the DoCs by product family. Select the appropriate product family, followed by your product, and a link to the DoC (in Adobe Acrobat format) appears. Click the Acrobat icon to download or read the DoC.
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Page 38: Technical Support Resources
The NI Developer Zone at is the essential resource for ni.com/zone building measurement and automation systems. At the NI Developer Zone, you can easily access the latest example programs, system configurators, tutorials, technical news, as well as a community of developers ready to share their own techniques. - Page 39 You can access our branch office Web sites from the Worldwide Offices section of . Branch office Web sites provide ni.com up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and current events. If you have searched the technical support resources on our Web site and still cannot find the answers you need, contact your local office or National Instruments corporate.
- Page 40 Glossary Prefix Meaning Value pico- –12 nano- –9 – 6 µ- micro- milli- –3 kilo- mega- giga- Symbols Percent. Positive of, or plus. – Negative of, or minus. Per. ± Plus or minus. Ω Ohm. Amperes. Analog-to-digital. Alternating current. acquisition window The image size specific to a video standard or camera resolution.
- Page 41 Temporary storage for acquired data. A group of conductors that interconnect individual circuitry in a computer, such as the PCI bus; typically the expansion vehicle to which I/O or other devices are connected. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 42 Glossary Celsius. cache High-speed processor memory that buffers commonly used instructions or data to increase processing throughput. CCIR Comite Consultatif International des Radiocommunications. A committee that developed standards for video signals. Also used to describe signals, boards, and cameras that adhere to the CCIR standards. CMOS Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor.
- Page 43 For an interlaced video signal, a field is half the number of horizontal lines needed to represent a frame of video. The first field of a frame contains all the odd-numbered lines, the second field contains all of the even-numbered lines. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 44 Glossary FIFO First-in first-out memory buffer. The first data stored is the first data sent to the acceptor; FIFOs are used on IMAQ devices to temporarily store incoming data until that data can be retrieved. flash ADC An ADC whose output code is determined in a single step by a bank of comparators and encoding logic.
- Page 45 A/D or D/A transfer characteristic of the analog I/O circuitry. instrument driver A set of high-level software functions, such as NI-IMAQ, that control specific plug-in computer boards. Instrument drivers are available in several forms, ranging from a function callable from a programming language to a virtual instrument (VI) in LabVIEW.
- Page 46 Glossary library A file containing compiled object modules, each comprised of one of more functions, that can be linked to other object modules that make use of these functions. line count The total number of horizontal lines in the picture. Least significant bit.
- Page 47 Glossary NI-IMAQ Driver software for National Instruments IMAQ hardware. noninterlaced A video frame where all the lines are scanned sequentially, instead of divided into two frames as in an interlaced video frame. NVRAM Nonvolatile RAM. RAM that is not erased when a device loses power or is turned off.
- Page 48 Glossary protocol The exact sequence of bits, characters, and control codes used to transfer data between computers and peripherals through a communications channel. PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation. An open specification that builds on the CompactPCI specification by adding instrumentation-specific features. Random-access memory.
- Page 49 The level that defines what is white for a particular video system. See also black reference level. IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual G-10 ni.com...
- Page 50 Index Numbers CSYNC signal (table), 4-2 customer education, B-1 8-bit ADC and LUT, 3-2 delayed video acquisition, 3-5 accuracy specifications, A-2 DMA controllers, 3-3 acquisition and region-of-interest control, 3-3 acquisition modes, 3-7 acquisition window controlling, 3-5 to 3-6 electromagnetic compatibility, A-4 programming video parameters, 3-6 to 3-7 environment specifications, A-4 active line region, 3-5...
- Page 51 3-5 to 3-6 programming video parameters, 3-6 to 3-7 National Instruments web support, B-1 start conditions, 3-4 to 3-5 NI Developer Zone, B-1 video buffer, 3-2 NI-IMAQ driver software, 1-4 horizontal count, 3-5 HSYNC acquisition window control, 3-5...
- Page 52 3-5 IMAQ Vision software, 1-5 video parameters, programming, 3-6 to 3-7 IMAQ Vision Builder software, 1-5 acquisition window, 3-6 NI-IMAQ driver software, 1-4 interlaced video, 3-7 specifications, A-1 to A-5 programmable pixel and line count, 3-6 A/D conversion, A-2...
- Page 53 Index VSYNC acquisition window control, 3-5 Web support from National Instruments, B-1 genlock synchronization generator, 3-3 worldwide technical support, B-2 IMAQ PCI/PXI-1407 User Manual ni.com...
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