Getting Started with the NI 17xx Smart Camera
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1. 1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect from the Ethernet port on the development computer to Ethernet port 1 on the smart camera 2 Configure the network card on the development computer to use a static IP address Refer to your Windows networking documentation for information about configuring a static IP address The smart camera is now connected directly to the development computer Network Connection To connect the NI Smart Camera to the development computer through a network refer to Figure 4 and complete the following steps National Instruments Corp 9 Getting Started with the NI 17xx Connecting an Ethernet Cable to Port 1 on the NI Smart Camera Ethernet Hub or Other Network Port Connecting an Ethernet Cable to an Ethernet Port on the Development Computer on Figure 4 Connecting the NI Smart Camera to the Development Computer Through a Network 1 Verify that the development computer is connected to the network and powered on 2 Using an Ethernet cable connect from an Ethernet hub or other network port to Ethernet port 1 on the smart camera The smart camera is now connected to the development computer through a network Subnet Considerations To configure the NI Smart Camera it must reside on the same subnet as the development computer Once the smart camera is configured as described in the Configuring the NI Smart Camera with Vision Builder AI section and the Configuring the NI Sma2. NI 1762 NI 1764 Optional Components National Instruments offers a variety of accessories for use with the NI Smart Camera including the following items e Lenses 8mm part number 780024 01 12mm part number 780025 01 National Instruments Corp 3 Getting Started with the NI 17xx 16mm part number 780026 01 25 mm part number 780027 01 e Current controlled lights Back light part number 780221 01 Ring light part number 780222 01 Broad area linear light array part number 780223 01 Spot light part number 780224 01 e Mounting brackets Tripod adapter plate part number 780239 01 l Panel mount part number 780240 01 e Accessories NI17xx unshielded screw terminal breakout with 2 m cable part number 780261 01 NI Smart Camera I O accessory part number 780443 01 Visit ni com or contact the branch office nearest you for more information about these and other products Connect the Lens and Lighting Complete the following steps to connect a standard C mount lens and external lighting accessories to the NI Smart Camera 1 Remove the lens cover from the smart camera 2 Gently align the threads on the base of the lens with the threads on the sensor opening and twist clockwise until the lens is securely attached Lighting The NI Smart Camera offers two options for controlling a light a Direct Drive internal lighting controller or 5 V TT
3. for developing distributed deterministic applications NI Vision Development Module Programming library for developing machine vision and scientific imaging applications NI Vision Acquisition Software Includes NI IMAQ driver software for acquiring images and controlling I O using the smart camera The latest version of NI Vision Acquisition software is included with the smart camera To use LabVIEW to configure the smart camera and develop your application complete the instructions in the Configuring the NI Smart Camera with LabVIEW section of this document National Instruments Corp 11 Getting Started with the NI 17xx Note The installation and configuration process for each development environment is different Complete only the instructions for your chosen development environment Configuring the NI Smart Camera with Vision Builder Al Complete the following steps to install Vision Builder AI and configure the NI Smart Camera 1 6 Install and activate Vision Builder AI on the development computer Refer to the NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Readme for installation instructions Launch Vision Builder AI On the Vision Builder AI welcome screen select the NI Smart Camera in the list of targets If the NI Smart Camera does not appear in the list of targets refer to the Subnet Considerations section of this document and Appendix B Troubleshooting of the NI 17xx Smart Camera User M
4. the NI 17xx Connect to the Development Computer The NI Smart Camera can connect to the development computer directly or through a network using an Ethernet cable The smart camera provides automatic MDI MDI X correction so you can use either a standard Ethernet cable or a crossover Ethernet cable to connect to the development computer If the development computer is configured on a network you must configure the smart camera on the same network subnet as the development computer to connect through the network Caution To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation do not use a cable longer than 100 m National Instruments recommends using a shielded twisted pair Ethernet cable for maximum signal integrity Firewall Configuration If your firewall is controlled remotely or you are unsure about configuring the firewall contact your network administrator Refer to Appendix B Troubleshooting of the NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual to troubleshoot network configuration issues Direct Connection To connect the NI Smart Camera directly to the development computer refer to Figure 3 and complete the following steps Getting Started with the NI 17xx 8 ni com 1 Connecting an Ethernet Cable to Port 1 on the NI Smart Camera 2 Connecting an Ethernet Cable to an Ethernet Port on the Development Computer Figure 3 Connecting the NI Smart Camera Directly to the Development Computer
5. Getting Started with the NI 17xx Smart Camera The National Instruments 17xx Smart Camera combines an image sensor and a high performance processor to return either inspection results or images While a typical industrial camera acquires and transmits images through a standard camera bus for processing on another device the smart camera performs both acquisition and processing operations directly on the smart camera This document describes how to set up and configure the smart camera hardware configure the IP address install software and acquire an initial image Refer to the NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual for information about specific features and specifications of the smart camera Select Start All Programs National Instruments Vision Documentation NI IMAQ to access the NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual after configuring the smart camera using the procedures described in this document Unpack and Verify Components Remove the NI Smart Camera from the package and inspect the device for any sign of damage Notify National Instruments if the device appears damaged in any way Do not use a damaged device For safety and compliance information refer to the specifications in the MI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual Required Components This section describes the hardware and software components necessary to set up and use the NI Smart Camera Hardware The following hardware components are included in the NI Smart Camera ki
6. L or 24 V external strobe generation for use with a third party lighting controller Refer to the NJ 17xx Smart Camera User Manual for information about using the smart camera with a light Note The Direct Drive lighting controller is not available on NI 1722 smart cameras NI 1722 smart cameras support only 5 V TTL or 24 V external strobe generation Getting Started with the NI 17xx 4 ni com Connect the Power Supply and 1 0 To connect a power supply to the NI Smart Camera complete the steps listed in one of the following sections Refer to the Power Only section to connect the NI desktop power supply directly to the smart camera with no additional I O Refer to the Power with Additional I O section to connect a third party power supply or if your application requires I O such as a trigger signal Caution Use the smart camera only with a 24 VDC UL listed limited power source LPS supply The power supply will bear the UL listed mark LPS The power supply must also meet any safety and compliance requirements for the country of use Power Only Refer to Figure 1 while completing the following steps to connect the NI desktop power supply to the NI Smart Camera with no additional I O EA K j 1 NI Smart Camera 2 Power Supply Figure 1 Connecting the NI Smart Camera to the NI Desktop Power Supply 1 Connect and secure the 15 pin D SUB connector on the NI desktop power supply
7. anual for information about subnets and troubleshooting smart camera configuration issues Click Install Software The Remote Target Configuration Wizard launches in a new window In the Name field enter a name for the device Use the Description field to enter any additional information or a brief description of the device Device names are limited to 31 characters with no spaces or special characters except hyphens The first and last characters must be alphanumeric Click Next Configure the IP Address 1 If the network is configured to issue IP addresses using DHCP select Obtain IP address from DHCP server Otherwise configure the IP address manually by selecting Edit the IP settings and clicking Suggest Values If you want to prevent other users from configuring the smart camera select Enable Password and click Set Password to set up password protection Click Next Getting Started with the NI 17xx 12 ni com Install Software on the NI Smart Camera Complete the following steps to install software from the development computer to the NI Smart Camera 1 Inthe Remote Target Configuration Wizard enable the Update Target Software checkbox 2 Click the Browse button next to the Software Image to Install on the Target control 3 Navigate to the Vision Builder AI software image you want to use and click OK Software images provided by National Instruments are installed to the lt vVision Builder AI gt RT I
8. ation instructions Documentation for the NI Vision Development Module is available by selecting Start All Programs National Instruments Vision Documentation NI Vision Getting Started with the NI 17xx 14 ni com Configure the IP Address You can assign the NI Smart Camera a static IP address or configure it to automatically acquire an IP address from a DHCP server Complete the following steps to configure an IP address for the NI Smart Camera 1 Launch Measurement amp Automation Explorer MAX the National Instruments configuration utility by double clicking the Measurement amp Automation icon on the desktop or selecting Start All Programs National Instruments Measurement amp Automation Expand the Remote Systems branch of the configuration tree and select the device you want to configure To uniquely identify multiple unconfigured devices connect and configure one device at a time Refer to the Subnet Considerations section of this document and Appendix B Troubleshooting of the NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual for information about subnets and troubleshooting smart camera configuration issues In the Name field enter a name for the device Use the Comment field to enter any additional information or a brief description of the device Device names are limited to 31 characters with no spaces or special characters except hyphens The first and last characters must be alphanumeric Verify the IP addres
9. cified in the hardware specifications Measurement Category Measurement circuits are subjected to working voltages and transient stresses overvoltage from the circuit to which they are connected during measurement or test Measurement Installation Category establishes standardized impulse withstand voltage levels that commonly occur in electrical distribution systems The following is a description of Measurement Categories e Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits Such voltage measurements include signal levels special equipment limited energy parts of equipment circuits powered by regulated low voltage sources and electronics e Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system This category refers to local level electrical distribution such 1 Measurement Categories as defined in electrical safety standard IEC 61010 1 2 Working voltage is the highest rms value of an AC or DC voltage that can occur across any particular insulation 3 Measurement Category is also referred to as Installation Category 4 MAINS is defined as the hazardous live electrical supply system to which equipment is designed to be connected for the purpose of powering the eq
10. her resources to help you set up and use the smart camera in an application Where to Go from Here The following documents and resources contain information you may find helpful as you set up and use the NI Smart Camera in an application Refer to the NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual for detailed information about e Power and I O requirements e The image sensor and scan modes e Exposure time and field of view e The Direct Drive Lighting Controller and external lighting controllers e Acquiring images with the smart camera and calculating the maximum frame rate e Understanding the LED indicators and configuring the DIP switches e Ethernet connections e Smart camera specifications Troubleshooting network firewall software and power issues National Instruments Corp 17 Getting Started with the NI 17xx Additional Resources for Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Users Refer to the NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Tutorial to learn how to perform basic machine vision techniques using Vision Builder AI You can access the NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Tutorial and other documentation by selecting Start All Programs National Instruments Vision Builder AI Documentation You can also access context help within Vision Builder AI by clicking the Show Context Help button on the Vision Builder AI toolbar Examples of common Vision Builder AI inspections are installed to the lt Vision Builde
11. locations for the POWER I O connector and lists the signal names and pin numbers The table also lists wire colors for the National Instruments 15 pin D SUB pigtail cable Cables from another vendor may have different wire colors Getting Started with the NI 17xx 6 ni com Table 3 NI Smart Camera POWER I O Connector Signal Descriptions Connector Diagram Signal Name Pin Number Wire Color 24 V 5 Red COM 15 Black RS_232TXD 10 Pink RS_232RXD 14 Black White TrigIn 2 Brown IsoIn 0 11 15 COM IsoIn 1 8 Orange TrigIn 12 Light Green IsoIn 0 TsoIn 1 1 5 24V TsoOut 0 6 Yellow IsoOut 0 1 Green TsoOut 1 11 Light Blue IsoOut 1 7 Gray PhaseA 3 Blue PhaseA 13 Brown White PhaseB 9 Purple PhaseB 4 White 4 Connect the COM signal from the cable or terminal block to the corresponding signal on the power supply 5 Connect any additional I O signals necessary for your application to the appropriate signal on the cable or terminal block Refer to Table 3 for pin information 6 If necessary connect the power cord to the power supply 7 Plug the power supply into an outlet When power is first applied to the smart camera the POWER LED flashes red for one second while internal systems power up The POWER LED then lights green when power is correctly wired to the smart camera National Instruments Corp Getting Started with
12. mages directory where lt Vision Builder AI gt is the location where Vision Builder AI is installed 4 Click OK to apply the IP configuration settings and download software to the smart camera 5 Click OK to close the Remote Target Configuration Successful dialog box Acquire an Image Complete the following steps to acquire an image using Vision Builder AI 1 On the Vision Builder AI welcome screen select the NI Smart Camera in the list of targets 2 Click Acquire Image Smart Camera Example to open the image acquisition example in the Vision Builder AI Configuration Interface 3 Click the Run State Once button to acquire a single image In the State Configuration Window select the Acquire Image Smart Camera step 5 Click the Edit Step button The property page for the step opens 6 Use the controls on the Main Trigger Lighting and Advanced tabs to configure any additional settings necessary for your application 7 Click OK to save the step configuration The smart camera is now configured and acquiring images Use Vision Builder AI to add and configure additional inspection steps to create your application Refer to the Where to Go from Here section for a list of documentation and other resources to help you set up and use the smart camera in an application National Instruments Corp 13 Getting Started with the NI 17xx iad ms Configuring the NI Smart Camera With LabVIEW Complete the f
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14. ollowing steps to install LabVIEW the Lab VIEW Real Time Module the NI Vision Development Module and NI Vision Acquisition Software and configure the NI Smart Camera Install the software in the following order 1 LabVIEW Refer to the LabVIEW Release Notes for installation instructions for Lab VIEW and system requirements for the LabVIEW software Refer to the LabVIEW Upgrade Notes for additional information about upgrading to the most recent version of LabVIEW Documentation for LabVIEW is available by selecting Start All Programs National Instruments Lab VIEW LabVIEW Manuals LabVIEW Real Time Module Refer to the LabVIEW Real Time Module Release and Upgrade Notes for installation instructions and information about getting started with the LabVIEW Real Time Module Documentation for the LabVIEW Real Time Module is available by selecting Start All Programs National Instruments LabVIEW LabVIEW Manuals NI IMAQ Refer to the NJ Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes on the NI Vision Acquisition Software installation media for system requirements and installation instructions for the NI IMAQ driver Documentation for the NI IMAQ driver software is available by selecting Start All Programs National Instruments Vision Documentation NI IMAQ NI Vision Development Module Refer to the NI Vision Development Module Readme on the NI Vision Development Module installation media for system requirements and install
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16. r AI gt Examples directory Visit the NI Developer Zone at ni com zone for the latest example programs tutorials technical presentations and a community area where you can share ideas questions and source code with developers around the world Additional Resources for LabVIEW Users Documentation for LabVIEW and the LabVIEW Real Time Module is available from the Help menu on the LabVIEW toolbar You can access documentation for the NI Vision Development Module by selecting Start All Programs National Instruments Vision Documentation NI Vision Documentation for the NI IMAQ driver software is available by selecting Start All Programs National Instruments Vision Documentation NI IMAQ Documentation for the MAX configuration software is available from the Help menu on the MAX toolbar Specific information about using MAX with NI Vision hardware is available by selecting Help Help Topics NI Vision NI IMAQ Examples of image acquisitions and common machine vision inspections are installed to the lt LabVIEW gt Examples IMAQ and lt LabVIEW gt Examples Vision directories where lt LabVIEW gt is the location where LabVIEW is installed Visit the NI Developer Zone at ni com zone for the latest example programs tutorials technical presentations and a community area where you can share ideas questions and source code with developers around the world Getting Started with the NI 17xx 18 ni com Safet
17. rt Camera with LabVIEW section other subnets can be used to access it To use the smart camera on a subnet other than the one on which the development computer resides first connect and configure the smart camera on the same subnet as the development computer Next physically move the smart camera to the other subnet Contact your network administrator for assistance in determining which network ports reside on the same subnet Getting Started with the NI 17xx 10 ni com Software Options National Instruments provides two options for developing applications for the NI Smart Camera a Vision Builder or LabVIEW for LabVIEW Real Time Module Automated Inspection NI Vision Development Module NI Vision Acquisition Software e NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Vision Builder AI lInteractive menu driven configuration software for developing benchmarking and deploying machine vision applications The latest version of Vision Builder AI is included with the smart camera To use Vision Builder AI to configure the smart camera and develop your application complete the instructions in the Configuring the NI Smart Camera with Vision Builder AI section of this document e NI LabVIEW Graphical programming environment for developing flexible and scalable applications The following add on modules are required for developing machine vision applications LabVIEW Real Time Module Programming library
18. rt number 780237 01 and power supply cord Refer to ni com for the power supply cord part number specific to your region and ordering information Any 24 VDC 20 15 IEC 1311 power supply and one of the following cable options for connecting to the power supply and I O e 15 pin D SUB pigtail cable 5 m part number 197818 05 e 15 pin D SUB to 15 pin D SUB cable 2 m part number 197817 02 or 5 m part number 197817 05 and a 15 pin D SUB terminal block Getting Started with the NI 17xx 2 ni com L Standard C mount lens Other lenses available from NI are listed in the Optional Components section E Development computer running Windows Vista XP 2000 Software Use one of the following application development environments to develop NI Smart Camera applications Refer to Table 1 for the Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Vision Builder AI information or to Table 2 for LabVIEW and LabVIEW module information Table 1 NI Vision Builder Al Minimum Versions NI Smart Camera NI Vision Builder AI Version Included NI 1722 3 5 or later NI 1742 NI 1744 3 6 or later NI 1762 NI 1764 Table 2 LabVIEW and Necessary Modules Minimum Versions Vision Vision Smart LabVIEW Development Acquisition Camera LabVIEW Real Time Module Software NI 1722 8 5 8 5 8 5 8 6 or later or later or later or later NI 1742 NI 1744 8 5 1 8 5 1 8 6 8 6 or later or later or later or later
19. s configuration The IP address is either a network address an automatic private IP address 169 254 x x or 0 0 0 0 depending on how the network is configured to issue network addresses e Ifthe network is configured to issue IP addresses using DHCP select Obtain IP address from DHCP server e Otherwise configure the IP address manually Select Edit the IP settings click Suggest Values and click OK 3 Note Ifthe smart camera IP address is 169 254 x x Or 0 0 0 0 the smart camera is only accessible from the local subnet To access the smart camera from a remote subnet configure the smart camera to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server or manually assign a static IP address National Instruments Corp 15 Getting Started with the NI 17xx 6 If you want to prevent other users from resetting the smart camera click the Lock button on the MAX toolbar to set up password protection for the smart camera To require users to enter the password before restarting the smart camera enable the Password protect Resets checkbox Click Apply on the MAX toolbar When prompted click Yes to restart the smart camera The initialization process may take several minutes Install Software on the NI Smart Camera Complete the following steps to install software from the development computer to the NI Smart Camera 1 4 5 6 In the Remote Systems branch of the MAX configuration tree expand the folder for your device and selec
20. t Q NI 17xx Smart Camera Qy NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS m 5 position lighting connector additional replacement plugs for use with the lighting connector are available from NI part number 780260 01 In addition to the items included in the smart camera kit the following components are necessary to set up and configure the smart camera Q One or two CAT 5 10 100Base TX or CAT Se or CAT 6 1000Base T Ethernet cables One Ethernet cable is required to connect the smart camera directly to the development computer Two Ethernet cables are required to connect the smart camera to the development computer through a network Note A CAT 5e or CAT 6 1000Base T Ethernet cable is required to achieve maximum 1 000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet performance CAT 5e and CAT 6 Ethernet cables adhere to higher electrical standards required for Gigabit Ethernet communication CAT 5 cables are not guaranteed to meet the necessary electrical requirements While CAT 5 cables may appear to work at 1 000 Mbps in some installations CAT 5 cables are likely to cause increased bit errors resulting in degraded or unreliable network performance Q One of the following power supply options Caution Use the smart camera only with a 24 VDC UL listed limited power source LPS supply The power supply will bear the UL listed mark LPS The power supply must also meet any safety and compliance requirements for the country of use NI desktop power supply pa
21. t Software Click Add Remove Software on the MAX toolbar to launch the LabVIEW Real Time Software Wizard Select LabVIEW Real Time NI Vision RT NI IMAQ RT NI IMAQ Server and any additional software necessary for your application as shown in Figure 6 E LabVIEW Real Time 8 5 1 X Lab IEW PID Control Toolkit 8 5 1 X Modbus I O Server 1 4 1 NI vision RT 8 6 NI IMAQ RT 4 1 0 NI IMAQ Server 2 6 NI Serial RT 3 3 0 NI VISA 4 2 NI VISA Server 4 4 Network Yariable Engine 1 4 1 Variable Client Support for LabVIEW RT 1 4 1 Figure 5 Selecting Software to Install in MAX Click Next Verify your software installation choices and click Next When the installation is complete click Finish Getting Started with the NI 17xx 16 ni com Acquire an Image Complete the following steps to acquire an image using MAX 1 Inthe Remote Systems branch of the MAX configuration tree expand the folder for your device 2 Click img0 NI 17xx where 7xx is replaced by the actual model number of your smart camera 3 Click Snap to acquire a single image or click Grab to acquire continuous images Click Grab again to stop a continuous acquisition 4 Use the controls on the Sensor Triggering Lighting and LUT tabs to adjust the acquisition settings The NI Smart Camera is now configured and acquiring images Use LabVIEW to create your application Refer to the Where to Go from Here section for a list of documentation and ot
22. to the POWER I O connector on the smart camera 2 Plug the power supply power cord into the power supply 3 Plug the power supply into an outlet When power is first applied to the smart camera the POWER LED flashes red for one second while internal systems power up The POWER LED then lights green when power is correctly wired to the smart camera National Instruments Corp 5 Getting Started with the NI 17xx Power with Additional 1 0 National Instruments provides the following two cable options for connecting a third party power supply and I O to the NI Smart Camera e Terminal block with a 15 pin D SUB connector such as the NI Smart Camera I O Accessory and a 15 pin D SUB to 15 pin D SUB cable e 15 pin D SUB pigtail cable Refer to Figure 2 while completing the following steps to connect a third party power supply and I O to the smart camera using either a terminal block or the pigtail cable 1 NI Smart Camera 3 Optional Terminal Block 2 15 Pin D SUB to 15 Pin 4 Power Supply D SUB Cable Figure 2 Connecting the NI Smart Camera to a Third Party Power Supply 1 Connect and secure the 15 pin D SUB connector on your cable to the POWER I O connector on the smart camera 2 If you are using a terminal block connect the cable to the terminal block 3 Connect the 24 V signal from the cable or terminal block to the corresponding signal on the power supply Table 3 shows the pin
23. uipment Suitably rated measuring circuits may be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes Getting Started with the NI 17xx 20 ni com as that provided by a standard wall outlet e g 115 V for U S or 230 V for Europe Examples of Measurement Category II are measurements performed on household appliances portable tools and similar products e Measurement 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 e Measurement Category IV is for measurements performed at the primary electrical supply installation lt 1 000 V Examples include electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and on ripple control units Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support Atni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 Nati
24. xplosive atmosphere or where flammable gases or fumes may be present Operate the device only at or below the pollution degree stated in the specifications Pollution consists of any foreign matter solid liquid or gas that may reduce dielectric strength or surface resistivity The following is a description of pollution degrees e Pollution Degree 1 No pollution or only dry nonconductive pollution occurs The pollution has no effect e Pollution Degree 2 Normally only nonconductive pollution occurs Occasionally nonconductive pollution becomes conductive because of condensation National Instruments Corp 19 Getting Started with the NI 17xx e Pollution Degree 3 Conductive pollution or dry nonconductive pollution occurs Nonconductive pollution becomes conductive because of condensation 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 UN Caution National Instruments measurement products may be classified as either Measurement Category I or II Operate products at or below the Measurement Category level spe
25. y Information Caution The following paragraphs contain important safety information you must follow when installing and operating the NI smart camera 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 to National Instruments for repair Keep away from live circuits Do not remove equipment covers or shields unless you are trained to do so If signal wires are connected to the device hazardous voltages can exist even when the equipment is turned off To avoid a shock hazard do not perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so Disconnect all field power prior to removing covers or shields If the device is rated for use with hazardous voltages gt 30 Vins 42 4 Vpr or 60 Vac it may require a safety earth ground connection wire Refer to the device specifications for maximum voltage ratings Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards do not install unauthorized parts or modify the device Use the device only with the chassis modules accessories and cables specified in the installation instructions All covers and filler panels must be installed while operating the device Do not operate the device in an e
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