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TM
IMAQ
IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual
High-Quality Camera Link Image Acquisition Device
for PCI and PXI
IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 User Manual
June 2004 Edition
Part Number 322862D-01
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Important Information Warranty The IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 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. This warranty includes parts and labor. The media on which you receive National Instruments software are warranted not to fail to execute programming instruc
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Compliance Compliance with FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Regulations 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). All National Instruments (NI) products are FCC Class A products. Depending on where it
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: <> Angle brackets that contain numbers separated by an ellipsis represent a range of values associated with a bit or signal name—for example, DIO<3..0>. » 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. ♦ The ♦ symbol indicates that the f
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the IMAQ 1428...................................................................................................1-1 Camera Link ..................................................................................................................1-2 Overview .........................................................................................................1-2 Software Overview ................................................................................
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Contents Start Conditions............................................................................................... 3-5 Acquisition Window Control .......................................................................... 3-5 Serial Interface ................................................................................................ 3-5 Chapter 4 Signal Connections Connectors................................................................................................................
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1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 image acquisition device, the Camera Link standard, Camera Link and IMAQ 1428 interfacing guidelines, and your software programming choices. About the IMAQ 1428 The IMAQ 1428 is a highly flexible image acquisition (IMAQ) device that supports a diverse range of Camera Link-compatible cameras from various camera companies. The IMAQ 1428 acquires digital images in real time and stores the images in onboard frame memory
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Chapter 1 Introduction The RTSI bus uses the National Instruments RTSI bus interface and ribbon cable to route additional timing and trigger signals between the PCI-1428 and up to four National Instruments DAQ, motion control, or IMAQ devices. The RTSI bus can also synchronize multiple IMAQ hardware captures. The RTSI bus is integrated into the PXI system’s backplane for the PXI-1428. For detailed specifications of the IMAQ 1428, refer to Appendix A, Specifications. Camera Link This sectio
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Chapter 1 Introduction Software Overview Programming the IMAQ 1428 requires the NI-IMAQ driver software for controlling the hardware. National Instruments also offers the following application software packages for analyzing and processing your acquired images. Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI)—Allows you to configure solutions to common inspection tasks. National Instruments Vision Development Module—Provides customized control over hardware and algorithms. The following se
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Chapter 1 Introduction National Instruments Application Software This section describes the National Instruments application software packages you can use to analyze and process the images you acquire with the IMAQ 1428. Vision Builder for Automated Inspection NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI) is configurable machine vision software that you can use to prototype, benchmark, and deploy applications. Vision Builder AI does not require programming, but is scalable to powerful pro
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Chapter 1 Introduction NI Vision Assistant is included with the Vision Development Module. 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. Vision Assistant generates a Builder file, which is a text description containing a recipe of the machine vision and image processing functions. This Builder file prov
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2 Installation This chapter contains a list of necessary and optional items for getting started acquiring images with the IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428. This chapter also explains how to unpack, configure, and install the IMAQ 1428. What You Need to Get Started You need the following items to set up and use the IMAQ 1428: ❑ Getting Started with Your IMAQ System ❑ NI-IMAQ for Windows 2000/NT/XP and documentation ❑ Pentium-based PCI computer running Windows 2000/NT/XP ❑ Camera Link camera ❑ MDR 26-pin Camer
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Chapter 2 Installation Optional Equipment National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the IMAQ 1428, including the following: IMAQ D6804 breakout cable used for external triggering only. This cable provides BNC connectivity to the four external trigger lines on the 68-pin VHDCI connector. IMAQ D6826 breakout cable used for medium configuration and external triggering. This cable breaks the VHDCI connector into a 25-pin D-SUB for triggering and an MDR 26-pin Camera Lin
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Chapter 2 Installation Safety Information Caution The following paragraphs contain important safety information you must follow when installing and operating the device. Do not operate the device in a manner not specified in the documentation. Misuse of the device may result in a hazard and may compromise the safety protection built into the device. 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 t
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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. Do not exceed the maximum ratings for the device. Remove power from signal lines before connection to or disconnection from the device.
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Chapter 2 Installation Installation Category III is for measurements performed in the building installation at the distribution level. This category refers to measurements on hard-wired equipment such as equipment in fixed installations, distribution boards, and circuit breakers. Other examples are wiring, including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches, socket-outlets in the fixed installation, and stationary motors with permanent connections to fixed installations. Installation
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Chapter 2 Installation 4. Touch a metal part on the computer case to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body before handling the PCI-1428. Static electricity can damage the device. 5. Gently rock the PCI-1428 into the slot. The connection may be tight, but do not force the device into place. 6. If required, screw the mounting bracket of the device to the back panel rail of the computer. 7. Replace the cover. 8. Plug in and power on the computer. ♦ PXI-1428 1. P
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Chapter 2 Installation Interfacing with the IMAQ 1428 The Camera Link standard defines physical connections between image acquisition devices and Camera Link cameras, and it allows for flexibility of image format and data transfer protocols. The camera manufacturer defines image parameters, such as image resolution and the number of bits per pixel. Camera control parameters, such as frame-on-demand and exposure control signals, are also defined by the camera manufacturer. These variable par
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3 Hardware Overview This chapter provides an overview of IMAQ PCI/PXI-1428 hardware functionality and explains the operations of the device’s functional units. Functional Overview The IMAQ 1428 features a flexible, high-speed data path optimized for receiving and formatting video data from Camera Link cameras. Figure 3-1 illustrates the key functional components of the IMAQ 1428. Synchronous Dynamic RAM Data Data LUT LUT Data IMAQ SDRAM Data Interface Enables Channel PCI/PXI Interface Link Pi
