National Instruments CVS-1459RT User manual
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NI CVS-1459RT User Manual
Compact Vision System with USB3 Vision and Reconfigurable I/O
NI CVS-1459RT User Manual
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................... ix
Related Documentation .................................................................................................... ix
Resources for NI Vision Builder AI Users ............................................................... x
Resources for NI LabVIEW, NI Vision Development Module, and
NI Vision Acquisition Software Users .................................................................. x
Chapter 1
NI CVS-1459RT Overview
About the NI CVS-1459RT.............................................................................................. 1-1
Hardware Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1
Software Overview ........................................................................................................... 1-2
NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection ........................................................... 1-3
LabVIEW.................................................................................................................. 1-3
LabVIEW Real-Time Module .......................................................................... 1-3
LabVIEW FPGA Module................................................................................. 1-3
NI Vision Development Module ...................................................................... 1-3
NI Vision Acquisition Software ....................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2
LED Indicators and the RESET Button
LED Indicators ................................................................................................................. 2-1
STATUS LED .......................................................................................................... 2-2
PWR/FAULT LED................................................................................................... 2-3
USER1/USER2 LEDs .............................................................................................. 2-3
Ethernet LEDs .......................................................................................................... 2-3
Using the RESET Button.................................................................................................. 2-4
Safe Mode................................................................................................................. 2-5
IP Reset..................................................................................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3
Connector Pinouts
Chassis Grounding Screw................................................................................................. 3-3
Power Input Connectors ................................................................................................... 3-4
Ethernet Port ..................................................................................................................... 3-5
USB 2.0 Ports ...................................................................................................................3-6
RS-485/422/232 Serial Port.............................................................................................. 3-6
VGA Port.......................................................................................................................... 3-7
USB3 Vision Ports............................................................................................................ 3-9
Digital I/O......................................................................................................................... 3-10
Wiring an Isolated Input ........................................................................................... 3-12
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Wiring an Isolated Output......................................................................................... 3-12
Connecting to Differential I/O ..................................................................................3-13
TTL I/O.....................................................................................................................3-15
Chapter 4
Deployment
Connecting Multiple NI CVS-1459RT Devices............................................................... 4-1
Chapter 5
BIOS Configuration and System Recovery
Entering BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................5-1
Main Menu................................................................................................................5-2
Advanced Menu ........................................................................................................5-2
Power/Wake Configuration Submenu .............................................................. 5-2
Serial Port Configuration Submenu.................................................................. 5-3
SATA Configuration Submenu ........................................................................ 5-3
USB Configuration Submenu ...........................................................................5-3
Boot Menu ................................................................................................................ 5-3
Boot Settings Configuration Submenu .............................................................5-4
Device BBS Priority Submenus........................................................................5-4
Save & Exit Menu..................................................................................................... 5-5
Restoring the NI CVS-1459RT to Factory Default Condition ......................................... 5-6
Appendix A
Troubleshooting
Software Configuration Problems .................................................................................... A-1
The NI CVS-1459RT Does Not Appear in MAX or in Vision Builder AI .............. A-1
No Software is Installed............................................................................................ A-2
No Camera Found..................................................................................................... A-2
Hardware Problems........................................................................................................... A-3
Cannot Drive Isolated Outputs .................................................................................A-3
Runaway Startup Application................................................................................... A-3
LED Error Indications ..............................................................................................A-3
PWR/FAULT LED Is Not Lit When the NI CVS-1459RT is Powered On ............. A-3
Appendix B
Mounting Information
Clearance Requirements ...................................................................................................B-5
Appendix C
NI Services
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About This Manual
This manual contains detailed electrical and mechanical information for the
National Instruments CVS-1459RT.
Conventions
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Related Documentation
The following documents contain information that you may find helpful as you read this manual:
•NI CVS-1459RT Specifications—Contains detailed specifications for the NI CVS-1459RT.
•NI CVS-1459RT Getting Started Guide—Explains how to install and configure the
software necessary to use the NI CVS-1459RT, and how to get started using the
NI CVS-1459RT hardware.
•NI CVS I/O Accessory User Manual—Contains installation and operation instructions for
the CVS I/O Accessory.
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Resources for NI Vision Builder AI Users
Refer to the NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Tutorial to learn how to perform 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
<Vision Builder AI>\Examples directory, where <Vision Builder AI> is the
location Vision Builder AI is installed.
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.
Resources for NI LabVIEW, NI Vision Development
Module, and NI Vision Acquisition Software Users
Documentation for LabVIEW, the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, and the LabVIEW FPGA
Module is available from the Help menu on the LabVIEW 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-IMAQdx driver software is available by selecting Start»
All Programs»National Instruments»Vision»Documentation»NI-IMAQdx.
Documentation for the NI-IMAQ I/O driver software is available by selecting Start»
All Programs»National Instruments»Vision»Documentation»NI-IMAQ IO.
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»NI-IMAQdx.
National Instruments Example Finder—LabVIEW contains an extensive library of VIs and
example programs. To access the NI Example Finder, open LabVIEW and select Help»Find
Examples.
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.
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NI CVS-1459RT Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the features and components of the National Instruments
CVS-1459RT Compact Vision System.
About the NI CVS-1459RT
The NI CVS-1459RT is a real-time imaging system that acquires, processes, and displays
images from USB3 Vision cameras. The NI CVS-1459RT also provides multiple digital
input/output (I/O) options for communicating with external devices to configure and start an
inspection and to indicate results.
An Ethernet connection between the NI CVS-1459RT and a development computer allows you
to display measurement results and status information and to configure the NI CVS-1459RT
settings. When configured, the NI CVS-1459RT can run applications without a connection to the
development computer.
Hardware Overview
The NI CVS-1459RT front panel consists of a VGA connector, RJ50 serial port, two USB 2.0
ports, a 10/100/1000 Ethernet connector, and two USB3 Vision ports.
The NI CVS-1459RT front panel also includes LEDs for communicating system status and a
44-pin Digital I/O port. The Digital I/O port offers 8 isolated inputs, 8 isolated outputs, 2
bidirectional differential I/O (RS-422) or single-ended input lines that can be used with a
quadrature encoder, and 8 bidirectional TTL lines.
Figure 1-1 shows the NI CVS-1459RT front panel connectors.
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Figure 1-1. NI CVS-1459RT Front Panel Connectors
Software Overview
Developing machine vision applications with the NI CVS-1459RT requires one of the following
software options:
• NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (Vision Builder AI) 2014 or later
• LabVIEW 2014 or later; LabVIEW Real-Time 2014 or later; the NI Vision Development
Module 2014 or later; and NI-IMAQdx 14.0 or later driver software, included with NI
Vision Acquisition Software August 2014
The NI CVS-1459RT has a user-reconfigurable FPGA that allows the I/O to be configured for
particular applications. Different configurations are referred to as hardware personalities, and
are defined by bitfiles. Use the following software to use and reconfigure the FPGA I/O.
• LabVIEW FPGA Module 2012 or later—You must install the LabVIEW FPGA Module to
reconfigure the default personality of the NI CVS-1459RT FPGA.
• NI-IMAQ I/O 14.0 or later driver software, included with NI Vision Acquisition Software
August 2014—NI-IMAQ I/O is required to use the default personality of the
NI CVS-1459RT in LabVIEW, or to reconfigure the default personality of the
NI CVS-1459RT I/O in the LabVIEW FPGA Module.
1 VGA Connector
2 RJ50 Serial Port
3 USB 2.0 Ports
4 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Port
5 USB3 Vision Ports
6 44-pin Digital I/O Connector
NI CVS-1459RT
Compact Vision System
RESET
DIGITAL I/O
10/100/
1000
ACT/
LINK
USER1
USER2
PWR/
FAULT
STAT U S
01
5
3
6
1
2
4
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The installation and configuration process for each development environment is different. Refer
to the NI CVS-1459RT Getting Started Guide for installation and configuration instructions.
The following sections describe the software options. For detailed information about individual
software packages, refer to the documentation specific to the software.
NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection
Vision Builder AI is configurable machine vision software that you can use to prototype,
benchmark, and deploy machine vision applications. Creating applications in Vision Builder AI
does not require programming. It also allows you to easily configure and benchmark a sequence
of visual inspection steps, as well as deploy the visual inspection system for automated
inspection. 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 configured
inspection to LabVIEW, extending the capabilities of your applications if necessary. Vision
Builder AI allows you to remotely configure and control the NI CVS-1459RT.
LabVIEW
LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment for developing flexible and scalable
applications.
LabVIEW Real-Time Module
The LabVIEW Real-Time Module combines LabVIEW graphical programming with the power
of real-time (RT) hardware, such as the NI CVS-1459RT, enabling you to build deterministic,
real-time systems. You develop VIs in LabVIEW and embed the VIs on RT targets. For more
information about the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, refer to the LabVIEW Help.
LabVIEW FPGA Module
The LabVIEW FPGA Module extends the LabVIEW graphical development platform to target
field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) on NI reconfigurable I/O (RIO) hardware. LabVIEW
FPGA enables developers to more efficiently and effectively design complex systems by
providing a highly integrated development environment, a large ecosystem of IP libraries, a high
fidelity simulator, and debugging features.
NI Vision Development Module
The NI Vision Development Module is an image processing and analysis library with hundreds
of functions for the following common machine vision tasks:
• Pattern matching
• Particle analysis
• Gauging
• Taking measurements
• Grayscale, color, and binary image display
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Using the NI Vision Development Module, imaging novices and experts can program the most
basic or complicated image applications without knowledge of particular algorithm
implementations.
NI Vision Assistant, which is included with the NI Vision Development Module, is an interactive
prototyping tool for machine vision and scientific imaging developers. With Vision Assistant,
you can prototype vision applications quickly and test how various vision image processing
functions work. Using the Vision Assistant LabVIEW VI creation wizard, you can create
LabVIEW VI block diagrams that perform the prototype you created in Vision Assistant. You
can use them in LabVIEW to add functionality to the generated VI.
For information about how to use the NI Vision Development Module with LabVIEW, refer to
the NI Vision for LabVIEW Help.
NI Vision Acquisition Software
The NI CVS-1459RT ships with the latest version of NI Vision Acquisition Software, which
contains all of the drivers in the NI Vision product line. With NI Vision Acquisition Software,
you can quickly and easily start your applications without having to program the device at the
register level.
NI Vision Acquisition Software has an extensive library of functions—such as routines for video
configuration, continuous and single shot image acquisition, memory buffer allocation, trigger
control, and device configuration—that you can call from the application development
environment.
NI Vision Acquisition Software contains the following software for use with the
NI CVS-1459RT:
•NI-IMAQdx—Controls USB3 Vision cameras connected to the NI CVS-1459RT.
NI-IMAQdx includes an extensive library of VIs you can call from LabVIEW. These VIs
include routines for video configuration, continuous and single-shot image acquisition,
trigger control, and register-level camera configuration. NI-IMAQdx software performs all
functions necessary for acquiring and saving images.
•NI-IMAQ I/O—Controls the reconfigurable digital I/O on the NI CVS-1459RT.
•NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (NI MAX)—Use MAX to configure the
NI CVS-1459RT.
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LED Indicators and the
RESET Button
This chapter provides information about the location and functionality of the LED indicators and
the RESET button on the NI CVS-1459RT.
LED Indicators
Figure 2-1 shows the LEDs on the NI CVS-1459RT.
Figure 2-1. LED Indicators
NI CVS-1459RT
Compact Vision System
RESET
DIGITAL I/O
10/100/
1000
ACT/
LINK
USER1
USER2
PWR/
FAULT
STATUS
01
USER1
USER2
PWR/
FAULT
STATUS
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STATUS LED
The following table describes the STATUS LED indications.
Table 2-1. STATUS LED Indications
STATUSLED
(Amber) State NI CVS-1459RT State
OFF The NI CVS-1459RT initialized successfully and is ready for use.
2 blinks There is no software installed, which is the out-of-box state, or the
NI CVS-1459RT has detected an error in its software. The device has
automatically started up into safe mode. This usually occurs when an
attempt to upgrade the software is interrupted or if system files are
deleted from the NI CVS-1459RT. Reinstall software on the
NI CVS-1459RT. Refer to the NI CVS-1459RT Getting Started Guide
for information about installing software.
3 blinks The NI CVS-1459RT has booted into safe mode. Refer to the Safe
Mode section for information about the safe mode state.
4 blinks The NI CVS-1459RT has experienced two consecutive software
exceptions. The NI CVS-1459RT automatically restarts after an
exception. After the second exception, the NI CVS-1459RT remains
in the exception state, alerting you to resolve the problem. Reinstall
software on the NI CVS-1459RT or contact National Instruments for
assistance. Refer to the NI CVS-1459RT Getting Started Guide for
information about installing software on the NI CVS-1459RT.
Continuous blink The NI CVS-1459RT has not booted into NI Linux Real-Time. The
controller either booted into an unsupported operating system, was
interrupted during the boot process, or detected an unrecoverable
software error.
ON The NI CVS-1459RT is booting up.
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PWR/FAULT LED
The following table describes the PWR/FAULT LED indications.
USER1/USER2 LEDs
The USER1 and USER2 LEDs are user-accessible LEDs that can be controlled with the RT
LEDs VI, which is located on the RT Utilities palette in LabVIEW. Both LEDs are bicolor
Green/Amber LEDs.
Ethernet LEDs
Figure 2-2 shows the LEDs for the primary Gigabit Ethernet network port. The primary network
port provides a connection between the NI CVS-1459RT and the development computer.
Figure 2-2. LEDs for the Primary Gigabit Ethernet Network Port
Refer to Table 2-3 for information on the Ethernet LED indications.
Table 2-2. PWR/FAULT LED Indications
PWR/FAULT LED
(Green/Red) State NI CVS-1459RT State
OFF The NI CVS-1459RT is OFF. This is not an indication of
whether power is applied or not.
ON - Green The NI CVS-1459RT is operating normally and is properly
powered on.
Blinking - Red The NI CVS-1459RT power-up sequence failed.
1 Activity/Link LED 2 Speed LED
Table 2-3. Ethernet LED Indications
LED StatusDefinition
Activity/Link
Unlit No link has been established
Solid A link has been negotiated
Blinking Activity on the link
1
2
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Using the RESET Button
Figure 2-3 shows the location of the RESET button on the NI CVS-1459RT.
Figure 2-3. RESET Button Location
Pressing the RESET button resets the processor in the same manner as cycling power.
You can also use the RESET button to troubleshoot network connectivity:
1. Hold the RESET button for 5 seconds, and then release it to boot the NI CVS-1459RT into
safe mode.
2. After booting the controller into safe mode, hold the RESET button again for 5 seconds to
enable IP reset, which resets the network adapter to its default configuration.
The following sections describe safe mode and IP reset.
Speed
Unlit No link, or 10 Mbps link
Green 100 Mbps link
Amber 1,000 Mbps link
1 RESET Button
Table 2-3. Ethernet LED Indications (Continued)
LED StatusDefinition
SYSTEM
12-24 V
C V
ISO
5-24 V
1
C
ISO
V
ISO
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Safe Mode
When you boot the NI CVS-1459RT into safe mode, it launches only the services necessary for
updating its configuration and installing software. To resume normal operations, press the
RESET button for less than 5 seconds.
IP Reset
Use IP reset to reset the TCP/IP settings when moving the system from one subnet to another or
when the current TCP/IP settings are invalid.
When the NI CVS-1459RT is in the IP reset state,the IP address of the network port resets to
DHCP or a link-local address. You can then set up a new network configuration for the
NI CVS-1459RT from a development machine on the same subnet, or you can connect the
NI CVS-1459RT directly to the development computer.
Note By default, the target automatically attempts to connect to the network using
DHCP. If the target is unable to initiate a DHCP connection, the target connects to the
network with a link-local IP address (169.254.x.x).
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Connector Pinouts
This chapter describes the connectors on the NI CVS-1459RT and includes pinouts and signal
descriptions for each connector. Table 3-1 summarizes the functions of the connectors and
features on the NI CVS-1459RT.
Table 3-1. Connector Overview
Connector Function
Chassis Grounding Screw Connects chassis to earth ground
2-position SYSTEM power connector System power
2-position ISO power connector Power to isolated outputs
RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet port Network connection
USB 2.0 Standard A receptacles High-retention USB 2.0
RJ50 serial port RS-485/422/232 serial
15-pin female VGA port Video output
USB 3.0 Standard A receptacles Power and data connection to USB3 Vision
cameras
44-pin female HD D-sub DIGITAL I/O
port
Isolated inputs, isolated outputs, bidirectional
differential lines (RS-422) or single-ended
lines which can be used with a quadrature
encoder, and bidirectional TTL lines
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