NIPCI-1428

Camera Link Image Acquisition NI 1428 • High-resolution and high-speed image acquisition for Camera Link cameras • Simple, small cabling • Onboard programmable region of interest • Pixel decimation and image scaling • Four 256 by 8-bit LUTs • 16 MB of onboard memory • 4 external triggers (digital I/O lines) • RTSI bus or PXI trigger bus synchronization with data acquisition, motion, and CAN • Camera control with LVDS (EIA-644) differential output or asynchronous serial control Operating Systems • Windows 2000/NT/XP Recommended Software • LabVIEW ™ • LabWindows™/CVI™ • Measurement Studio™ • Vision Development Module Other Compatible Software • C/C++ Driver Software (included) • NI-IMAQ™ Overview and Applications For machine vision and scientific imaging developers who need very high-resolution digital imaging with simple cabling, the National Instruments 1428 devices are for image acquisition from Camera Link cameras. Serial Interface Use the serial interface on the Camera Link connector to easily configure and control the camera with NI-IMAQ and NI Measurement & Automation Explorer software. An NI 1428 includes a National Instruments counter/timer ASIC that generates real-time control signals. You can use the advanced triggering to send strobe pulses and pulse trains. Camera Link Camera Link is an industrial high-speed serial data and cabling standard developed by National Instruments, camera vendors, and other image acquisition companies. Created for easy connectivity between the PC and the camera, Camera Link provides simple, flexible cabling for high-speed, high-resolution digital cameras. A Camera Link cable is a slender 26-pin cable with 24-bit data, clock, and enables as well as control signals. You can control camera functionality by asynchronous serial control or LVDS differential lines through a Camera Link cable. Camera Link offers future data rate capabilities up to 2.3 Gb/s. You can interchange Camera Link digital cameras from a variety of vendors with Camera Link image acquisition hardware. Synchronize Motion and Vision Onboard trigger control and mapping circuitry route, monitor, and drive the external RTSI bus trigger lines for PCI. Using the RTSI bus, you can develop applications where motion, vision, and measurements are tightly integrated. You can use the RTSI bus to route an incoming trigger on your PCI-1428 to an NI measurement device to synchronize data acquisition. The PXI trigger bus offers similar features. NI-IMAQ and Interchangeable Cameras NI-IMAQ driver software for image acquisition can scale between many types of cameras and acquisition methods. Using NI-IMAQ, you can begin by using a low-cost RS-170 camera and image acquisition device and then upgrade to a faster, higher-resolution digital camera and acquisition device with minimal software changes. When using a camera, you can configure the new board and camera in NI Measurement & Automation Explorer and then immediately reuse your software. Because NI-IMAQ driver software uses one set of function calls, it works for a wide variety of cameras, and there is no need to rewrite your software. Onboard Memory NI 1428 devices come with 16 MB of onboard high-speed synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM). You can use the onboard memory as a FIFO buffer for high-speed image acquisition. Camera Link Image Acquisition Camera Compatibility An NI 1428 device works with base configuration Camera Link cameras from PULNiX, Basler, Dalsa, and other camera manufacturers. Go to ni.com/camera for a current list of compatible cameras. Ordering Information NI PCI-1428 ..................................................................778315-01 NI PXI-1428 ..................................................................778775-01 Includes NI-IMAQ software I/O Connector An NI 1428 features a small 26-pin connector compatible with all Camera Link video inputs, camera control outputs, and the serial interface. The 68-pin connector on NI 1428 devices connects to the external trigger signals using the IMAQ-D6804 cable. Cables Camera Link cable (2 m) ..............................................187676-02 IMAQ-D6804 ................................................................187804-01 BUY ONLINE! Visit ni.com/info and enter pci1428. Warranty and Support Services As a complement to your image acquisition product, consider: Specifications Technical Support – FREE through Applications Engineers worldwide, Web resources, and Premier Support – ni.com/support Extended Warranty – Meet project life-cycle requirements and maintain optimal performance in a cost-effective way – ni.com/services Machine Vision and Image Processing Training – Instructor-led courses – ni.com/training Professional Services – Feasibility, consulting, and integration through our Alliance program members – ni.com/alliance For more information on NI services and support, visit ni.com/services Typical at 25° C, unless otherwise stated. External Connections Trigger sense .................................................... Trigger polarity ................................................. Pixel clock......................................................... Enables ............................................................ Control signal ................................................... Video data ........................................................ TTL Programmable (positive or negative) Camera Link compatible Camera Link compatible Camera Link compatible Camera Link compatible Clocks Pixel clock frequency range ............................. 20 to 50 MHz PCI Master Performance Sustained.......................................................... 100 MB/s Onboard Memory PCI..................................................................... 16 MB PXI..................................................................... 32 MB Power Requirements +5 VDC ............................................................ 2 A +12 VDC............................................................ 24 mA -12 VDC ............................................................ 20 mA Physical Dimensions PCI ............................................................ 10.7 by 17.5 cm (4.2 by 6.9 in.) PXI ............................................................ 10 by 16 cm (3.9 by 6.3 in.) Environment Operating temperature..................................... Storage temperature ........................................ Relative humidity ............................................. MTBF ................................................................ Emissions.......................................................... 0 to 55 °C -20 to 70 °C 5 to 90%, noncondensing 544,562 h at 25 °C EN 55011:1991 Group 1 Class A at 10 m FCC Class A at 10 m 2 National Instruments • Tel: (800) 433-3488 • Fax: (512) 683-9300 • info@ni.com • ni.com NI Services and Support NI has the services and support to meet your needs around the globe and through the application life cycle – from planning and development through deployment and ongoing maintenance. We offer services and service levels to meet customer requirements in research, design, validation, and manufacturing. Visit ni.com/services. 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