Getting Started with the NI PCIe-1433
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1. Contact National Instruments technical support to request camera files not available in the Camera Advisor MAX provides a simple interface for associating a camera file with the NI 1433 Use the following guidelines to access the camera file in MAX Launch MAX Expand the Devices and Interfaces branch of the configuration tree Expand the NI IMAQ Devices branch Expand the NI PCIe 1433 branch Right click Channel 0 and select Camera ON oaa Re pa Bor a Select your camera from the menu If your camera is not in the menu verify that the appropriate camera file is installed in the lt NI IMAQ gt Data directory gi Note If you lose communication with the camera during an acquisition for any reason such as unplugging a cable or powering off your camera you must restart the acquisition to allow the device to relock the incoming timing signals Note The NI 1433 is equipped with a temperature monitor The device will stop acquiring images if it reaches its maximum allowable temperature An error will occur reporting that the maximum temperature has been reached National Instruments Corporation 5 Getting Started with the NI PCle 1433 Safety This product meets the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use e IEC 61010 1 EN 61010 1 e UL61010 1 CSA 61010 1 iy Note For UL and other safety certifications refer to the product label or t2. 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 National Instruments Corporation 7 Getting Started with the NI PCle 1433 Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support At ni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers A Declaration of Conformity DoC is our claim of compliance with the Council of the European Communities using the manufacturer s declaration of conformity This system affords the user protection for electronic compatibility EMC and product safety You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting ni com certification If your product supports calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs For telephone support in the United States create your ser
3. Software before installing the NI 1433 Refer to the NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes for specific installation instructions Power off and unplug the computer Caution To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards the computer must remain unplugged until the installation is complete Remove the computer cover to expose the expansion slots Caution Installing a PCIe device into any non PCle slot can damage both the computer motherboard and the device If you are unsure of the difference between connector types do not install the device Refer to the documentation provided by your computer manufacturer to determine the correct slot in which to install the NI 1433 Touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body Static electricity can damage the device Choose an unused x4 or larger PCIe slot and remove the corresponding expansion slot cover on the back panel of the computer Note The NI 1433 is intended for a x4 PCIe slot The NI 1433 will not fit properly into a x1 PCIe slot The NI 1433 will fit into and can be used in a x8 or x16 PCIe slot Using a smaller width device in a larger width slot is called up plugging When up plugging some motherboards only support plug in devices at the x1 data rate If you plan to use the NI 1433 in an up plugging configuration with a camera that produces data faster than 200 MB s verify with the computer manufactur
4. additional information about configuring the NI 1433 Note Before configuring the device in MAX ensure that you installed the NI IMAQ driver software Interfacing with the NI 1433 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 and camera control parameters such as frame on demand and exposure control signals These variable parameters are defined on a per camera basis in a camera file lt camera_model gt icd supplied by National Instruments NI IMAQ uses the information in this camera file to program the NI 1433 to acquire images from a specific camera Without this camera file the driver does not have the information necessary to configure the NI 1433 to recognize the image format of the particular camera you are using Refer to MAX for information about valid camera attributes for your camera and image acquisition device Many camera files are installed when you install NI IMAQ and many more are available for download from the National Instruments Camera Advisor at ni com camera You can also create your own camera files using the NI Camera File Generator This utility can be downloaded from ni com vision When installing new camera files save them to the lt NI IMAQ gt Data directory
5. environment but also to NI customers For additional environmental information refer to the NI and the Environment Web page at ni com environment This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies as well as other environmental information not included in this document Getting Started with the NI PCle 1433 6 ni com a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE EU Customers At the end of the product life cycle all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center For more information about WEEE recycling centers National Instruments WEEE initiatives and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment visit ni com environment weee ETRA m REER ChE ROHS PAAA National Instruments 4AF E ETIR Ar mh ES ET ROHS XF National Instruments FF ROHS AWH E WK ni com environment rohs_china For information about China RoHS compliance go to ni com environment rohs_china Where to Go from Here The following documents and resources contain information you may find helpful as you set up and use the NI 1433 in an application Refer to the NI PCIe 1433 User Manual and Specifications for detailed information about device specifications Additional Resources for Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Users Refer to the NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Tutorial to learn how to p
6. 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 Vims 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 explosive 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
7. Getting Started with the NI PCle 1433 The NI PCIe 1433 NI 1433 is a PCI Express PCIe image acquisition device that supports Base Medium Full and Extended Full configuration Camera Link compatible cameras The NI 1433 supports Power over Camera Link PoCL This document describes how to install and configure the necessary hardware and software components to begin using the NI 1433 What You Need to Get Started You need the following items to set up and use the NI 1433 QO NI 1433 image acquisition device Q Camera Link compatible camera Q One 26 pin MDR Camera Link cable for Base configuration cameras a Two 26 pin MDR Camera Link cables of the same length for Medium Full or Extended Full configuration cameras E Computer running Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit versions Vista 32 bit and 64 bit versions XP 2000 with at least one available x4 or larger PCIe slot Q NI IMAQ 4 4 or later driver software which is included with NI Vision Acquisition Software 0 Optional software for developing machine vision applications e NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection e NI Vision Development Module which requires one of the following application development environments LabVIEW LabWindows CVI Microsoft Visual Studio Optional Equipment National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI 1433 including the following e NI Camera Link I O Extension Board PCIe for a
8. damage in handling your device take the following precautions 1 Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object such as the computer chassis 2 Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the device from the package Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors 3 Remove the device from the package and inspect it for loose components or any other signs of damage Notify National Instruments if the device appears damaged in any way Do not install a damaged device in the computer Store the NI 1433 in the antistatic package when not in use 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 equipment Suitably rated measuring circuits may be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes National Instruments Corporation 3 Getting Started with the NI PCle 1433 Installation gt p Th e following instructions are for general installation Refer to the documentation provided by your computer manufacturer for specific instructions and warnings 1 10 11 Install NI Vision Acquisition
9. dditional triggering timing and I O Part number 780869 01 e SMB to BNC cable used for front panel trigger I O part number 763389 01 Visit ni com or call the National Instruments office nearest you for specific information about these products Wir NATIONAL p INSTRUMENTS Related Documentation The following documents contain additional information that you may find helpful e NI PCle 1433 User Manual and Specifications Contains specifications and information about programming options hardware functionality and signal connections e NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes Outlines new functionality system requirements installation procedures and descriptions of the documentation included with the NI IMAQ driver software Measurement amp Automation Explorer Help for NI IMAQ Describes how to configure the NI IMAQ driver software NI image acquisition devices and cameras using Measurement amp Automation Explorer MAX e NI IMAQ Help Contains fundamental programming concepts for the NI IMAQ driver software and terminology for using NI image acquisition devices 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
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11. er that the motherboard will support a x4 plug in device at a x4 data rate in the PC expansion slot you plan to use Remove your device from the antistatic package and gently rock the device into the slot The connection may be tight but do not force the device into place Note Check that the bracket of your device aligns up with the hole in the back panel rail of the computer chassis Secure the device mounting bracket to the back panel rail of the computer Note If you will be using the NI Camera Link I O Extension Board PCIe refer to the NJ Camera Link I O Extension Board PCIe User Guide for installation instructions Replace the computer cover Connect the 26 pin MDR Camera Link cable to the Camera Link compatible camera Refer to the camera manufacturer documentation for specific instructions about how to connect the cable to your camera Connect the Camera Link cable to the Camera Link connector on the NI 1433 front panel Plug in and power on the computer The NI 1433 is now installed and the camera is now connected Getting Started with the NI PCle 1433 4 ni com Configuring the NI 1433 After you have installed the NI 1433 and powered on your computer Windows will recognize the device and assign resources to it Use Measurement amp Automation Explorer MAX the National Instruments configuration utility to configure the NI 1433 for acquisition Refer to the Measurement amp Automation Explorer Help for NI IMAQ for
12. erform 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 Builder 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 Lab VIEW is available from the Help menu on the Lab VIEW 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 Examples of image acquisitions and common machine vision inspections are installed to the lt
13. he Online Product Certification section Electromagnetic Compatibility This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use e EN 61326 IEC 61326 Class A emissions Basic immunity e EN 55011 CISPR 11 Group 1 Class A emissions e AS NZS CISPR 11 Group 1 Class A emissions e FCC 47 CFR Part 15B Class A emissions e ICES 001 Class A emissions 3 Note For the standards applied to assess the EMC of this product refer to the Online Product Certification section B Note For EMC compliance operate this device with shielded cables and according to the documentation CE Compliance C This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as follows e 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive safety e 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC Online Product Certification Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity DoC for additional regulatory compliance information To obtain product certifications and the DoC for this product visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column Environmental Management National Instruments is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial not only to the
14. n of Measurement Installation 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 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 Unpacking A The NI 1433 ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging device components To avoid such
15. 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 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 Getting Started with the NI PCle 1433 2 ni com 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 Caution National Instruments measurement products may be classified as either Measurement Category I or II Operate products at or below the Measurement Category level specified 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 Category establishes standardized impulse withstand voltage levels that commonly occur in electrical distribution systems The following is a descriptio
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