National Instruments NI-17xx User Manual

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.

Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... 1

Unpack and Verify Components.......................................................................................................... 3

Connect the Lens and Lighting ............................................................................................................ 5

Connect the Power Supply and I/O...................................................................................................... 5

Connect to the Development Computer............................................................................................... 8

Software Options ................................................................................................................................. 10

Configuring the NI Smart Camera with Vision Builder AI................................................................. 11

Configuring the NI Smart Camera with LabVIEW ............................................................................. 13

Where to Go from Here ....................................................................................................................... 15

Where to Go for Support ..................................................................................................................... 16

Safety 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 (>30 V 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.

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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.

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.

Measurement Category1: Measurement circuits are subjected to working voltages2 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:

• 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.

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

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

Measurement Category is also referred to as Installation Category.

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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• Measurement Category IV is for measurements performed at the primary electrical supply installation (<1,000 V). Examples include electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and on ripple control units.

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 NI 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 kit:

❑ NI 17xx Smart Camera

❑ 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:

❑ One or two CAT 5 10/100Base-TX or CAT 5e 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.

❑ 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 (part number 780237-01) and power supply cord. Refer to

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:

• 15-pin D-SUB pigtail cable, 5 m (part number 197818-05)

• 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

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❑ Standard C-mount lens. Other lenses available from NI are listed in the Optional Components

section.

❑ 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 information or to Table 2 for LabVIEW and LabVIEW module information.

Table 1. NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Minimum Versions

NI Smart Camera NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Version (Included)

NI Smart

Camera

NI 1722

NI 1742

NI 1722

NI 1742

NI 1744

NI 1764

Table 2. LabVIEW and Necessary Add-On Modules Minimum Versions

LabVIEW

Ve rs io n

8.5 or later 8.5 or later 8.5 or later 8.6 or later

Real-Time Module

Ve rs io n

Development Module

3.5 or later

3.6 or laterNI 1762

NI Vision

Ve rs i on

NI Vision Acquisition

Software Version

(Included)

NI 1744

8.5.1 or later 8.5.1 or later 8.6 or later 8.6 or laterNI 1762

NI 1764

Optional Components

National Instruments offers a variety of accessories for use with the NI Smart Camera, including the following items:

•Lenses

– 8 mm (part number 780024-01)

– 12 mm (part number 780025-01)

– 16 mm (part number 780026-01)

– 25 mm (part number 780027-01)

• 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)

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• Mounting brackets

– Tripod adapter plate (part number 780239-01)

– Panel mount (part number 780240-01)

• Accessories

– NI 17xx unshielded screw terminal breakout with 2 m cable (part number 780261-01)

– NI Smart Camera I/O accessory (part number 780443-01)

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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 secure.

The lens is now attached to the smart camera.

Lighting

The NI Smart Camera offers two options for controlling a light—a Direct Drive internal lighting controller, or 5 V TTL or 24 V external strobe generation for use with a third-party lighting controller. Refer to the NI 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.

Connect the Power Supply and I/O

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.