National Instruments PCIe-1433, NI 1433 Getting Started

Getting Started with the NI PCIe-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:

❑ NI 1433 image acquisition device

❑ Camera Link-compatible camera

❑ One 26-pin MDR Camera Link cable for Base configuration cameras

❑ Two 26-pin MDR Camera Link cables of the same length for Medium, Full, or Extended Full

configuration cameras

❑ 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

❑ NI-IMAQ 4.4 or later driver software, which is included with NI Vision Acquisition Software

❑ Optional software for developing machine vision applications:

• NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection

• NI Vision Development Module, which requires one of the following application development
environments:

–LabVIEW

– LabWindows

– Microsoft Visual Studio

Optional Equipment

National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI 1433, including
the following:

• NI Camera Link I/O Extension Board (PCIe) for additional triggering, timing and I/O
(Part number 780869-01)

• SMB to BNC cable, used for front panel trigger I/O (part number 763389-01)

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ni.com, or call the National Instruments office nearest you for specific information about these

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Related Documentation

The following documents contain additional information that you may find helpful:

• NI PCIe-1433 User Manual and Specifications—Contains specifications and information about
programming options, hardware functionality, and signal connections.

• 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 & Automation Explorer Help for NI-IMAQ—Describes how to configure the
NI-IMAQ driver software, NI image acquisition devices, and cameras using Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX).

• 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 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 (>30 V

, 42.4 Vpk, or 60 Vdc), it may require a

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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.

• Pollution Degree 1—No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. 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.

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.

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Yo u 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.

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Measurement Category

: Measurement circuits are subjected to working voltages2 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

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occur in electrical distribution systems. The following is a description of Measurement (Installation

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Categories:

• Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the

electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS4 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.

• 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.

• 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

The NI 1433 ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging device
components. To avoid such 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.

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Measurement Categories as defined in electrical safety standard IEC 61010-1.

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Working voltage is the highest rms value of an AC or DC voltage that can occur across any particular insulation.

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Measurement Category is also referred to as Installation Category.

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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.

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