National Instruments NI 1712, NI 1732, NI 1752, NI 1754 User Manual
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NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual
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NI 17xx User Manual
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................... xi
Related Documentation .................................................................................................... xi
Hardware Documents ............................................................................................... xi
NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Documents ........................................ xii
LabVIEW and NI Vision Development Module Documents................................... xii
NI Vision Acquisition Software Documents ............................................................ xiii
PART I
Getting Started with the NI 17xx Smart Camera
Chapter 1
Hardware Overview and Installation
Hardware Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1
Connect the Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1-2
NI Desktop Power Supply ........................................................................................ 1-3
Third-Party Power Supply ........................................................................................ 1-3
Power Requirements................................................................................................. 1-5
Connect to the Development Computer ........................................................................... 1-5
Direct Connection..................................................................................................... 1-5
Network Connection................................................................................................. 1-6
Subnet Considerations ...................................................................................... 1-6
IP Address Assignment .................................................................................... 1-6
DHCP IP Addresses.................................................................................. 1-6
Firewall Configuration ............................................................................................. 1-7
Chapter 2
Software Overview
Configuring the NI Smart Camera with Vision Builder AI.............................................. 2-2
Configure the IP Address ......................................................................................... 2-2
Install Software on the NI Smart Camera................................................................. 2-3
Acquire an Image with Vision Builder AI................................................................ 2-3
Configuring the NI Smart Camera with LabVIEW.......................................................... 2-4
Configure the IP Address ......................................................................................... 2-5
Install Software on the NI Smart Camera................................................................. 2-6
Acquire an Image...................................................................................................... 2-6
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PART II
NI 17xx Smart Camera Technical Reference
Chapter 3
Connectors
POWER-I/O Connector ....................................................................................................3-2
NI Smart Camera Power Requirements............................................................................ 3-3
Lighting Connector ........................................................................................................... 3-3
Ethernet Ports....................................................................................................................3-4
Ethernet LEDs........................................................................................................... 3-4
ACTIVITY/LINK LED .................................................................................... 3-5
SPEED LED ..................................................................................................... 3-5
Chapter 4
Connecting Lighting and External Devices
Direct Drive Lighting Controller ......................................................................................4-1
Lighting Files ............................................................................................................ 4-3
Selecting a Light ....................................................................................................... 4-4
Connecting a Light to the Direct Drive Lighting Controller .................................... 4-5
External Lighting Controllers ...........................................................................................4-5
Connecting an External Lighting Controller to the NI Smart Camera ..................... 4-7
Isolated Inputs................................................................................................................... 4-7
Isolated Outputs ................................................................................................................4-8
Protecting Against Inductive Loads..........................................................................4-9
Connecting to Serial Devices............................................................................................4-10
Communicating with the Console............................................................................. 4-10
Connecting to a Quadrature Encoder ................................................................................ 4-10
Chapter 5
Image Sensor
Field of View ....................................................................................................................5-1
Image Sensor Spectral Response ......................................................................................5-2
Partial Scan Mode .............................................................................................................5-3
Binning.............................................................................................................................. 5-3
Gain................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Hardware Binarization ...................................................................................................... 5-4
Maintenance......................................................................................................................5-5
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Chapter 6
Image Acquisition
Exposure ........................................................................................................................... 6-1
Acquiring Images ............................................................................................................. 6-2
Internal Timing ......................................................................................................... 6-2
External Trigger........................................................................................................ 6-2
Maximum Frame Rate ...................................................................................................... 6-5
Determining the Maximum Frame Rate ................................................................... 6-5
Determining the Scan Mode ..................................................................................... 6-6
Determining the Exposure Time............................................................................... 6-6
Determining the Trigger Delay................................................................................. 6-6
Calculating the Minimum Frame Period .................................................................. 6-6
Chapter 7
LED Indicators and DIP Switches
Understanding the LED Indicators ................................................................................... 7-1
Device Initialization ................................................................................................. 7-2
POWER LED ........................................................................................................... 7-2
STATUS LED .......................................................................................................... 7-2
IMG ACQ LED ........................................................................................................ 7-4
PASS LED................................................................................................................ 7-4
FAIL LED................................................................................................................. 7-4
Configuring DIP Switches................................................................................................ 7-4
SAFE MODE Switch................................................................................................ 7-4
IP RESET Switch ..................................................................................................... 7-5
NO APP Switch ........................................................................................................ 7-5
CONSOLE Switch.................................................................................................... 7-6
Chapter 8
Thermal Considerations and Mounting
Thermal Considerations.................................................................................................... 8-1
Mounting the NI Smart Camera ....................................................................................... 8-2
Appendix A
Specifications
Power Requirements................................................................................................. A-1
Memory .................................................................................................................... A-1
Processor................................................................................................................... A-1
VGA Sensor (NI 1712/1732/1752 Only).................................................................. A-1
SXGA Sensor (NI 1754 Only).................................................................................. A-2
Lighting .................................................................................................................... A-3
Network .................................................................................................................... A-4
Serial ......................................................................................................................... A-5
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Optically Isolated Inputs and Outputs ...................................................................... A-5
Isolated Inputs................................................................................................... A-5
Isolated Outputs ................................................................................................ A-5
Quadrature Encoder (NI 1732/1752/1754 Only) ...................................................... A-5
Physical Characteristics ............................................................................................ A-5
Environmental...........................................................................................................A-6
Safety ........................................................................................................................ A-6
Electromagnetic Compatibility ................................................................................. A-6
CE Compliance .........................................................................................................A-7
Appendix B
Troubleshooting
Configuration Problems .................................................................................................... B-1
The NI Smart Camera Does Not Appear in MAX or Vision Builder AI ................. B-1
The NI Smart Camera Restarts Unexpectedly .......................................................... B-2
Run-Time Problems .......................................................................................................... B-3
The NI Smart Camera is Unresponsive and Blinks the IMG ACQ and FAIL LEDsB-3
Lighting Problems............................................................................................................. B-3
The Light Does Not Illuminate When Using the Direct Drive Controller ............... B-3
There is No External Lighting Strobe .......................................................................B-5
MAX ................................................................................................................. B-5
Vision Builder AI.............................................................................................. B-5
Triggering Problems .........................................................................................................B-5
No Trigger is Received ............................................................................................. B-5
LED Error Indications ...................................................................................................... B-6
STATUS LED Error Conditions............................................................................... B-6
POWER LED is Not Lit When the NI Smart Camera is Powered On ..................... B-6
Appendix C
Technical Support and Professional Services
Glossary
Index
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About This Manual
This manual is divided into two parts. Part I contains instructions for installing software and
configuring your device. Part II contains detailed electrical and mechanical information for the
National Instruments 17xx Smart Camera.
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Related Documentation
The following documents contain information that you may find helpful as you read this manual:
Hardware Documents
• NI 17xx Series Smart Camera: Using the NI Smart Camera with LabVIEW—Contains basic
installation and configuration instructions for using the NI Smart Camera with LabVIEW.
• NI 17xx Series Smart Camera: Using the NI Smart Camera with Vision Builder
AI—Contains basic installation and configuration instructions for using the NI Smart
Camera with Vision Builder AI.
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• NI Developer Zone—Contains example programs, tutorials, technical presentations, the
Instrument Driver Network, a measurement glossary, an online magazine, a product advisor,
and a community area where you can share ideas, questions, and source code with developers
around the world. The NI Developer Zone is located on the National Instruments Web site at
ni.com/zone.
– Using the NI 17xx Smart Camera Direct Drive Lighting Controller—Demonstrates
how to utilize the Direct Drive lighting controller feature on the NI 17xx Smart
Camera with LabVIEW or Vision Builder for Automated Inspection.
– A Practical Guide to Machine Vision Lighting—Explains machine vision lighting
concepts and theories.
NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Documents
• NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Tutorial—Describes Vision Builder for
Automated Inspection and provides step-by-step instructions for solving common visual
inspection tasks, such as inspection, gauging, part presence, guidance, and counting.
• NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection: Configuration Help—Contains information
about using the Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Configuration Interface to create
a machine vision application.
• NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection: Inspection Help—Contains information about
running applications created with Vision Builder for Automated Inspection in the Vision
Builder Automated Inspection Interface.
LabVIEW and NI Vision Development Module
Documents
• LabVIEW Help—Includes information about LabVIEW programming concepts,
step-by-step instructions for using LabVIEW, and reference information about
LabVIEW VIs, functions, palettes, menus, and tools.
• Getting Started with LabVIEW—Use this manual as a tutorial to familiarize yourself with
the LabVIEW graphical programming environment and the basic LabVIEW features you
use to build data acquisition and instrument control applications.
• Getting Started with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module—Use this manual as a tutorial to
familiarize yourself with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module and the basic Real-Time
Module features you use to build real-time applications.
• NI Vision Concepts Help—Describes the basic concepts of image analysis, image
processing, and machine vision. This document also contains in-depth discussions about
imaging functions for advanced users.
• NI Vision for LabVIEW Help—Describes how to create machine vision and image
processing applications in LabVIEW using the Vision Development Module. The help file
guides you through tasks beginning with setting up your imaging system to taking
measurements. It also describes how to create a real-time vision application using NI Vision
with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module and contains reference information about NI Vision
for LabVIEW palettes and VIs.
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NI Vision Acquisition Software Documents
• NI-IMAQ VI Reference Help—Contains reference information about the LabVIEW VIs
and properties for NI-IMAQ driver software.
• Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-IMAQ—Describes how to configure
NI-IMAQ driver software, NI image acquisition devices, and NI Smart Cameras using
Measurement & Automation Explorer.
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Part I
Getting Started with the NI 17xx
Smart Camera
This section provides the following information:
• Basic information about the NI 17xx Smart Camera hardware
• Instructions for configuring the NI 17xx Smart Camera hardware
• Basic information about software options for application development
• Instructions for acquiring your first image with the NI 17xx Smart Camera using the
selected application development software
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Hardware Overview and
Installation
This chapter provides an overview of the features and components of the NI 17xx Smart
Camera. Figure 1-1 shows the NI 17xx Smart Camera.
Figure 1-1. NI 17xx Smart Camera
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1 Image Sensor
2 Standard C Lens Mount
3 Lighting Connector
4 LED Indicators
GND
5V
24V
NI 17XX SMART CAMERA
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5 DIP Switches
6 POWER-I/O Connector
7 Ethernet Ports (Single Port on NI 1712)
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Hardware Overview
The NI Smart Camera is available in several different configurations. When a feature pertains
only to specific smart camera models, a list at the beginning of the section shows which smart
camera models support the feature.
All smart camera models incorporate an image sensor, processor, and digital I/O in a compact,
rugged housing.
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Table 1-1 shows the differentiating features for each smart camera model.
Table 1-1. NI Smart Camera Models
Processor Image Sensor
400 MHz
PowerPC
NI 1712
400 MHz
PowerPC
NI 1732
600 MHz
PowerPC
NI 1752
600 MHz
PowerPC
NI 1754
1/3 inch Sony ICX424AL CCD
Monochrome
640 × 480 pixels (VGA)
1/3 inch Sony ICX424AL CCD
Monochrome
640 × 480 pixels (VGA)
1/3 inch Sony ICX424AL CCD
Monochrome
640 × 480 pixels (VGA)
1/2 inch Sony ICX205AL CCD
Monochrome
1,280 × 1,024 pixels (SXGA)
Direct Drive
Lighting
Strobe
No No No
Ye s No Ye s
Ye s Ye s Ye s
Ye s Ye s Ye s
Lighting
Controller
Quadrature
Encoder
Support
For more information about the image sensors, refer to Chapter 5, Image Sensor. For complete
device specifications, refer to Appendix A, Specifications.
All smart cameras have an RS-232 serial port, Gigabit Ethernet ports, and use a standard
C-mount lens. Some smart camera models also include the Direct Drive lighting controller and
support for quadrature encoders. The Direct Drive lighting controller is an integrated controller
to directly power a variety of third-party current-controlled lights. Some smart camera models
also have one 5 V TTL strobe output and one unregulated 24 V strobe output for lighting control.
Refer to Chapter 4, Connecting Lighting and External Devices, for more information about
strobe output and the Direct Drive lighting controller. For complete device specifications, refer
to Appendix A, Specifications.
The smart camera also includes LEDs for communicating system status, four DIP switches to
specify startup options, isolated inputs, and isolated outputs for connecting to external devices.
Refer to Chapter 7, LED Indicators and DIP Switches, for more information about the LEDs and
DIP switches.
Connect the Power Supply
To connect a power supply to the NI Smart Camera, complete the steps listed in one of the
following sections. Refer to the NI Desktop Power Supply section to connect the NI desktop
power supply directly to the smart camera with no additional I/O. Refer to the Third-Party
Power Supply section to connect a third-party power supply. If you plan to use additional pins
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on the 15-pin D-SUB connector for I/O, refer to the POWER-I/O Connector section of
Chapter 3, Connectors, for information and pin descriptions.
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
Refer to Figure 1-2 while completing the following steps to connect the NI desktop power
supply to the NI Smart Camera with no additional I/O.
Figure 1-2. NI 17xx Smart Camera
1 NI Smart Camera 2 Power Supply
1. Connect and secure the 15-pin D-SUB connector on the NI desktop power supply 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.
Third-Party Power Supply
National Instruments provides the following two cable options for connecting a third-party
power supply to the NI Smart Camera.
• 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
• 15-pin D-SUB pigtail cable
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Refer to Figure 1-3 while completing the following steps to connect a third-party power supply
to the smart camera using either a terminal block or the pigtail cable.
Figure 1-3. Connecting the NI Smart Camera to a Third-Party Power Supply
1 NI Smart Camera
2 15-Pin D-SUB to 15-Pin D-SUB Cable
3 Optional Terminal Block
4 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 3-2 shows the pin locations for the POWER-I/O connector and lists the signal names and
pin numbers used to supply power to the NI Smart Camera. Refer to Chapter 3, Connectors, for
a complete description of pin functions for I/O. The table lists wire colors for the National
Instruments 15-pin D-SUB pigtail cable. Cables from another vendor may have different wire
colors.
Table 1-2. NI Smart Camera POWER-I/O Connector Signal Descriptions
Connector Diagram Signal Name Pin Number Wire Color
15 (COM)
11
COM 15 Black
6
5 (+24 V)
1
10
4. Connect the COM signal from the cable or terminal block to the corresponding signal on
the power supply.
5. If necessary, connect the power cord to the power supply.
6. Plug the power supply into an outlet.
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To connect any additional I/O signals necessary for your application, refer to Chapter 3,
Connectors, for complete pin information.
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.
Power Requirements
The smart camera uses a nominal 24 VDC power source. The smart camera accepts power within
the range of the industry standard IEC 1311 input power specification (24 V +20%/-15% with
an additional allowance for an AC peak of +5%). Refer to Appendix A, Specifications, for
complete power requirement specifications.
Caution The 24 V external lighting strobe is an unregulated output dependent on
the range of the power supply provided to the smart camera. If the power provided to
the smart camera is +20%/-15% with +5% AC ripple, the external lighting strobe
output could be as high as 30 V. If the provided power exceeds the input voltage
specifications of the third-party lighting controller, do not connect the 24 V lighting
strobe output to the controller to prevent damage to the controller. Use a power
supply with tolerances that meet the requirements of the controller, or use the 5 V
external lighting strobe.
If you are using the Direct Drive lighting controller, the power supply wattage must be sufficient
to power both the camera and the light. The power required by the light can be significantly more
than the power required by the smart camera. Refer to Chapter 4, Connecting Lighting and
External Devices, for more information about using external lighting.
Connect to the Development Computer
The NI 17xx Smart Camera can connect to the development computer directly or through a
network. To configure the NI 17xx Smart Camera through a network, the NI 17xx Smart Camera
and the development computer must be connected to the same subnet.
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 cable for maximum signal integrity.
Direct Connection
To connect the NI 17xx Smart Camera directly to the development computer, use an Ethernet
cable to connect from the Ethernet port on the development computer to Ethernet port 1 on the
smart camera. For NI 1712 Smart Cameras, use the single Ethernet port.
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Network Connection
To connect the NI 17xx Smart Camera to the development computer through a network,
complete the following steps.
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 NI 17xx Smart Camera is now connected through a network and is available for additional
configuration with the development computer.
Subnet Considerations
To use the NI 17xx Smart Camera on a subnet other than the one on which the development
computer resides, first connect and configure the NI 17xx Smart Camera on the same subnet as
the development computer. Next, physically move the NI 17xx Smart Camera. Contact your
network administrator for assistance in determining which network ports reside on the same
subnet.
IP Address Assignment
If the NI 17xx Smart Camera is connected directly to the development computer, the device will
use a link-local IP address. If the NI 17xx Smart Camera is connected to a network that has a
DHCP server, the device will automatically obtain an IP address. You can also configure the
NI 17xx Smart Camera to use a static IP address. If you cannot locate the NI 17xx Smart Camera
on the network, first refer to the Firewall Configuration section, then assign a static IP address
or contact your network administrator.
Note If the NI 17xx Smart Camera has a link-local IP address (169.254.x.x), the
device 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.
DHCP IP Addresses
Using a DHCP server to assign an IP address has the following advantages:
• The DHCP server manages the IP addresses of the network. You do not need to know the
IP address of the NI 17xx Smart Camera.
• The DHCP server does not allow other devices to use the IP address that is already assigned
to your NI 17xx Smart Camera.
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Although using a DHCP server simplifies IP address configuration, using a static IP address can
be more reliable. Consider the following potential issues before using a DHCP server to assign
an IP address to the NI 17xx Smart Camera:
• If the network has both static IP addresses and IP addresses managed by a DHCP server,
the DHCP server must be configured to not use reserved static IP addresses. If the DHCP
server is not configured this way, the DHCP server can assign a reserved IP address to
another device, causing address conflicts on the network, which results in some devices
being unreachable.
When a NI 17xx Smart Camera configured for DHCP starts, it must be able to connect to the
DHCP server. If the NI 17xx Smart Camera cannot connect to the DHCP server and is not
connected to the same subnet as the development computer, it does not appear in MAX or Vision
Builder AI.
Note TA NI 17xx Smart Camera connected directly to the development computer
or to the same subnet as the development computer is always configurable from
MAX or Vision Builder AI, regardless of the IP address settings.
Firewall Configuration
If you are having difficulty detecting the NI 17xx Smart Camera on your network, you must
configure the firewall to open the TCP/UDP ports used by the NI 17xx Smart Camera and the
host machine. The required ports are listed in Table 1-3.
Table 1-3. TCP/UDP Ports Used by the NI 17xx Smart Camera
Port Type Details
3580 TCP/UDP Reserved as nati-svrloc (NAT-ServiceLocator). Used by
Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to locate remote
targets.
7749 TCP Used for remote image display (not reserved).
7750 TCP Used for NI-IMAQ remote configuration (not reserved).
3363 TCP/UDP Reserved as nati-vi-server (NATI VI Server). Used by Vision
Builder for Automated Inspection to configure a remote NI Smart
Camera.
If your firewall is controlled remotely or you are unsure about configuring the firewall, contact
your network administrator.
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Vision Builder
for
Automated Inspection
LabVIEW
LabVIEW Real-Time Module
NI Vision Development Module
NI Vision Acquisition Software
or
Software Overview
National Instruments provides two options for developing applications for the NI 17xx Smart
Camera.
Note Vision Builder for Automated Inspection and NI Vision Acquisition Software
are included with the NI 17xx Smart Camera. LabVIEW, the LabVIEW Real-Time
Module, and the NI Vision Development Module are sold separately.
The following sections describe the installation and configuration process for each development
environment:
•Refer to Configuring the NI Smart Camera with Vision Builder AI for information about
using the NI 17xx Smart Camera with Vision Builder AI.
•Refer to Configuring the NI Smart Camera with LabVIEW for information about using the
NI 17xx Smart Camera with LabVIEW.
The installation and configuration process for each development environment is different.
Complete only the instructions for your chosen development environment.
Caution National Instruments software may require you to update the firmware for
this device. Do not remove power from the device until the software indicates that the
firmware update is complete. Removing power during a firmware update could cause
your device to become unusable.
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Chapter 2 Software Overview
Configuring the NI Smart Camera with Vision
Builder AI
Vision Builder AI is interactive, menu-driven configuration software for developing,
benchmarking, and deploying machine vision applications. With Vision Builder AI, you can
perform powerful visual inspection tasks and make decisions based on the results of individual
tasks. You can also migrate your inspection to LabVIEW to extend the capabilities of your
application, if necessary. The latest version of Vision Builder AI is included with the NI 17xx
Smart Camera.
Complete the following steps to install Vision Builder AI and configure the NI 17xx Smart
Camera.
1. Install and activate Vision Builder AI on the development computer. Refer to the NI Vision
Builder for Automated Inspection Readme for installation instructions.
2. Launch Vision Builder AI.
3. On the Vision Builder AI welcome screen, select the NI 17xx Smart Camera in the list of
targets.
If the NI 17xx Smart Camera does not appear in the list of targets, verify that the device has
power and is connected to an Ethernet port on the same subnet as the development
computer, then click Refresh Target List. Refer to the section Understanding the LED
Indicators in Chapter 7, LED Indicators and DIP Switches, for information about LED
status messages.
4. Click Configure Target. The Remote Target Configuration Wizard launches in a new
window.
5. 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.
6. Click Next.
Configure the IP Address
Complete the following steps to configure IP address settings for the NI 17xx Smart Camera in
the The Remote Target Configuration Wizard.
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.
2. If you want to prevent other users from configuring the device, select Enable Password
and click Set Password to set up password protection.
3. Click Next.
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Install Software on the NI Smart Camera
Complete the following steps to install software from the development computer to the NI 17xx
Smart Camera.
1. In the 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
RT Images
Builder AI is installed.
4. Click OK to apply the IP configuration settings and download software to the device.
5. Click OK to close the Remote Target Configuration Successful dialog box.
directory, where <Vision Builder AI> is the location where Vision
<Vision Builder AI>\
Acquire an Image with Vision Builder AI
Complete the following steps to acquire an image using Vision Builder AI.
1. On the Vision Builder AI welcome screen, select the NI 17xx Smart Camera in the list of
targets.
2. Click Acquire Image (Smart Camera) Example. The image acquisition example opens
in the Vision Builder AI Configuration Interface.
3. Click the Run Inspection Once button to acquire a single image.
4. 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, Calibration or Advanced tabs to
configure additional settings for your application.
7. Click OK to save the step configuration.
The NI 17xx 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 Related
Documentation section in the introduction to this manual for a list of documentation and other
resources to help you set up and use the NI 17xx Smart Camera in an application.
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Chapter 2 Software Overview
Configuring the NI Smart Camera with LabVIEW
LabVIEW is a 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 for developing distributed,
deterministic applications.
• NI Vision Development Module—Programming library for developing machine vision
and scientific imaging applications.
• NI Vision Acquisition Software—Includes Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX), the National Instruments configuration utility, and NI-IMAQ driver software for
acquiring images and controlling I/O using the NI 17xx Smart Camera. The latest version
of NI Vision Acquisition software is included with the NI 17xx Smart Camera.
Install the software in the following order:
1. LabVIEW—Refer to the LabVIEW Release Notes for installation instructions for
LabVIEW 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»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
2. 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.
3. NI-IMAQ—Refer to the NI 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.
4. NI Vision Development Module—Refer to the NI Vision Development Module Readme
on the NI Vision Development Module installation media for system requirements and
installation instructions.
Documentation for the NI Vision Development Module is available by selecting Start»
All Programs»National Instruments»Vision»Documentation»NI Vision.
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Configure the IP Address
Complete the following steps to configure IP address settings for the NI 17xx Smart Camera in
MAX:
1. Launch MAX by double-clicking the Measurement & Automation icon on the desktop, or
selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments»Measurement & Automation
Explorer.
2. 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.
If the NI 17xx Smart Camera does not appear in the list of targets, verify that the device has
power and is connected to an Ethernet port on the same subnet as the development
computer. Refer to Chapter 7, LED Indicators and DIP Switches for information about
LED status messages.
3. In the Hostname field, enter a name for the device. Use the Comments field to enter any
additional information or a brief description of the device.
4. Device names are limited to 31 characters with no spaces or special characters, except
hyphens. The first and last characters must be alphanumeric.
5. Verify the IP address configuration in the Network Settings tab.
• If the network is configured to issue IP addresses using DHCP, select DHCP or Link
Local.
• Otherwise, select Static to configure the IP address manually.
Note If the IP address is 169.254.x.x or 0.0.0.0, the device is only accessible
from the local subnet. To access the device from a remote subnet, configure the
device to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server or manually assign a static IP
address.
6. If you want to prevent other users from resetting the NI 17xx Smart Camera, click the Set
Permissions button on the MAX toolbar to set up password protection.
7. Click Save on the MAX toolbar.
8. When prompted, click Yes to restart the NI 17xx Smart Camera. The initialization process
may take several minutes.
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Install Software on the NI Smart Camera
Complete the following steps to install software from the development computer to the NI 17xx
Smart Camera.
1. In the Remote Systems branch of the MAX configuration tree, expand the folder for your
device and select Software.
2. Click Add/Remove Software on the MAX toolbar to launch the LabVIEW Real-Time
Software Wizard.
3. Select NI Vision RT and NI-IMAQ RT. The software wizard will automatically select any
other required software.
4. Click Next.
5. Verify your software installation choices, and click Next.
6. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
Acquire an Image
Complete the following steps to acquire an image using MAX.
1. In the Remote Systems branch of the MAX configuration tree, expand the folder for your
device.
2. Click cam0:NI 17xx, where 17xx is replaced by the actual model number of your NI 17xx
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 Related Documentation section in the introduction to this manual for a
list of documentation and other resources to help you set up and use the NI 17xx Smart Camera
in an application.
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Part II
NI 17xx Smart Camera Technical
Reference
This section provides the following information:
• Descriptions and pinout information for the connectors
• Wiring diagrams and instructions for connecting the NI 17xx Smart Camera
to external devices
• Information about acquiring an image with the NI 17xx Smart Camera
• Descriptions and blink code explanations for the LED indicators
• Information about configuring the DIP switches on the NI 17xx Smart Camera
• Information about operating temperatures of the NI 17xx Smart Camera
• Information about mounting the NI 17xx Smart Camera
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