National Instruments NI Vision CVS-1450 Series User manual

CVS-1454

Getting Started with the NI CVS-1450 Series
Compact Vision System
NI CVS-1450 Series compact vision system is an are easy-to-use, distributed, real-time imaging system
that acquires, processes, and displays images from IEEE 1394 cameras conforming to the IIDC
1394-based Digital Camera Specification, Version 1.30. This document provides instructions for
setting up the NI CVS-1450 Series hardware. This document includes instructions for installing
software, configuring an IP address, and acquiring an initial image using LabVIEW and the NI Vision
Development Module.
For information on setting up and configuring the NI CVS-1450 device and developing your
applications using NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (Vision Builder AI), refer to the
NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Tutorial.
What You Need to Get Started
You need the following items to set up and use the NI CVS-1450 device:
❑NI CVS-1450 Series compact vision system
❑Development computer running Windows Vista/XP/2000
❑DCAM-compliant IEEE 1394 camera
❑IEEE 1394 jackscrew-to-latch cable (part number 778796-01) or any standard IEEE 1394 cable.
You can use a 4-pin to 6-pin converter cable with cameras that have their own external power
supply and do not require power from the IEEE 1394 bus
❑NI desktop power supply (part number 778794-01) or any 24 VDC ±10%, 50 W power supply
– Power supply cord—Connects the NI desktop power supply to an outlet. Refer to ni.com for
the part number specific to your region and ordering information
– 4-position power connector—Required if you do not use the NI desktop power supply
❑10 m standard CAT 5 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable (part number 189174-10)
❑NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.2.1 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQdx driver software
❑Software for developing applications:
–LabVIEW
– LabVIEW Real-Time Module
– NI Vision Development Module
Optional Equipment
National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI CVS-1450 device, including the
following:
• DCAM-compliant IEEE 1394 cameras
• Camera lenses

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• Ring and back lights
• NI Vision I/O Terminal Block and Prototyping Accessory (part number 779166-01)
• DIN rail/panel mount kit (part number 189154-01)
• Digital I/O cable and horizontal DIN rail terminal block (part number 778790-01)
• Digital I/O cable and vertical DIN rail terminal block (part number 778791-01)
• 75 Ω SMB 111 coaxial cable (part number 763422-01)—SMB to BNC cable for connecting to
triggers and light sources
Visit ni.com or call the National Instruments office nearest you for more information about these
products.
Related Documentation
The following documents contain additional information that you may find helpful:
•NI CVS-1450 Series User Manual—Contains 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-IMAQdx
driver software.
•Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-IMAQdx—Describes how to configure the
NI-IMAQdx driver software, NI interface devices, and cameras using Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX).
•NI-IMAQdx Help—Contains fundamental programming concepts for the NI-IMAQdx 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 Vrms, 42.4 Vpk, or 60 Vdc), it may require a
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.

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• 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 voltages2and 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 occur
in electrical distribution systems. The following is a description of Measurement (Installation3)
Categories:
• Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the
electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS4voltage. 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 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.
1 Measurement Categories as defined in electrical safety standard IEC 61010-1.
2 Working voltage is the highest rms value of an AC or DC voltage that can occur across any particular insulation.
3 Measurement Category is also referred to as Installation Category.
4 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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Hardware Installation
Figure 1 illustrates the sequence for setting up the NI CVS-1450 device.
Figure 1. Setup Sequence
The following instructions are for general installation. Refer to the documentation provided by your
computer manufacturer for specific instructions and warnings. Refer to the Specifications section for
typical power requirements for the NI CVS-1450 device.
Connecting a Camera and Monitor to the NI CVS-1450 Device
Before connecting a camera and monitor to the NI CVS-1450 device, make sure that all NI CVS-1450
device DIP switches are in the OFF position.
To connect an IEEE 1394 camera and a monitor to the NI CVS-1450 device, refer to Figure 2 while
completing the following steps:
1. Connect the VGA cable from the monitor to the VGA port on the NI CVS-1450 device.
2. Plug the IEEE 1394 cable into one of the IEEE 1394a ports on the NI CVS-1450 device. Plug the
other end of the cable into the IEEE 1394 port on the camera.
If your camera requires an external power supply, connect it to the camera, and verify that the
camera is powered on.
Note To maintain signal integrity, the IEEE 1394 cable length must be no longer than 4.5 m.
3. Plug in and power on the monitor.
Set Up the Hardware
Set Up the Development
Computer Using the LabVIEW
Real-Time Module, the NI Vision Development
Module and NI Vision Acquisition Software
Acquire an Image Using the
LabVIEW Real-Time Module, the NI Vision Development
Module and NI Vision Acquisition Software

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Figure 2. Basic Hardware Setup
Wiring Power to the NI CVS-1450 Device
This section describes how to connect the NI desktop power supply. For instructions on how to connect
a separate main supply, refer to the Connecting to a Separate Main Supply section.
Caution Do not connect the NI CVS-1450 device main power to a source other than 24 VDC ±10%.
Do not connect the NI CVS-1450 device isolated power to a source less than 5 VDC or greater than
30 VDC. Doing so could damage the NI CVS-1450 device.
To connect power to the NI CVS-1450 device, refer to Figure 3 while completing the following steps:
1. Plug the 4-position connector from the power supply into the power receptacle on the
NI CVS-1450 device.
2. Plug the power cord into the power supply.
3. Plug the power cord into an outlet.
The NI CVS-1450 device ships with a factory-installed startup program that, when the NI CVS-1450
device is connected to a camera and powered on, acquires images and displays them on the monitor.
If the images from the camera display on the monitor, continue to the Connecting the NI CVS-1450
Device to a Network section. If the images from the camera are not displayed on the monitor, refer to
the NI CVS-1450 Series User Manual for troubleshooting information.
1 VGA Cable 2 IEEE 1394 Cable
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Figure 3. Wiring Power to the NI CVS-1450 Device
Connecting to a Separate Main Supply
If you use a power supply other than the NI desktop power supply, follow the instructions in this section
to connect power to the NI CVS-1450 device.
Note If you are not using the NI desktop power supply, use 0.75 mm2, 18 AWG ferrules according
to manufacturer specifications to terminate the wires leading to the 4-position power connector,
as shown in Figure 4. Ferrules are available from Phoenix Contact (part number 3200519).
Figure 4. Wiring a Third-Party Power Supply to the 4-Position Power Connector
Caution Do not connect the NI CVS-1450 device main power to a source other than 24 VDC ±10%.
Do not connect the NI CVS-1450 device isolated power to a source less than 5 VDC or greater than
30 VDC. Doing so could damage the NI CVS-1450 device.
1 4-Position Power Connector 2 NI Desktop Power Supply 3 Power Supply Cord (to Outlet)
1 4-Position Power Connector 2 Ferrule 3 Power Supply Wires
1 3
To Outlet
2
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The NI CVS-1450 device ships with a 4-position power connector that plugs directly into the power
input connector on the NI CVS-1450 device. To wire power to the 4-position connector, complete the
following steps:
1. Wire the voltage output of the 24 VDC ±10% power supply to the main voltage input, labeled V,
on the 4-position connector.
2. Wire the common-mode signal (ground) output of the power supply to the common-mode signal
input, labeled C, on the 4-position connector.
If you are using a separate power supply for the NI CVS-1450 device isolated outputs, connect the
voltage output on the power supply to the isolated power (Viso) on the 4-position connector. Connect the
common-mode signal on the power supply to the isolated common-mode signal (Ciso) on the connector.
Note If you do not require a separate power supply for the NI CVS-1450 device isolated outputs,
you can daisy-chain the Vto the Viso and the Cto the Ciso on the connector.
For information about grounding the NI CVS-1450 device chassis to earth ground, refer to the
NI CVS-1450 Series User Manual.
Connecting the NI CVS-1450 Device to a Network
Use a standard CAT 5 or CAT 6 Ethernet cable to connect the NI CVS-1450 device to a network.
If the development computer is already configured on a network, you must configure the NI CVS-1450
device on the same network. If the development computer is not connected to a network, you can
connect the development computer and the NI CVS-1450 device directly using a CAT 5 or CAT 6
Ethernet crossover cable.
Caution To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation, do not use
a cable longer than 100 m. If you are using a 100 Mbps Ethernet, National Instruments recommends
using a CAT 5 or CAT 6 shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable.
Subnet Considerations
To configure the NI CVS-1450 device, it must reside on the same subnet as the development computer.
Once the NI CVS-1450 device is configured, other subnets can access and use it.
To use the NI CVS-1450 device on a subnet other than the one on which the development computer
resides, first connect and configure the NI CVS-1450 device on the same subnet as the development
computer. Next, physically move the NI CVS-1450 device to the other subnet and reassign an IP
address. Contact your network administrator for assistance in setting up the development computer and
NI CVS-1450 device on the same subnet.
Connecting the NI CVS-1450 Device to the Development Computer
The development computer communicates with the NI CVS-1450 device over an Ethernet connection.
Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect from the network port to the NI CVS-1450 device.
Note If you are not connecting through a network, use an Ethernet crossover cable to connect the
NI CVS-1450 device directly to the development computer.
To connect the NI CVS-1450 device to the development computer, refer to Figure 5 while completing
the following steps:
1. Verify that the development computer is connected to the network and is powered on.
2. Using a standard Ethernet cable, connect from the network port to the Ethernet port on the
NI CVS-1450 device.

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3. Using a standard Ethernet cable, connect from the network port to the Ethernet port on the
development computer.
Figure 5. Ethernet Connection
Software Installation
This section contains information about installing LabVIEW, the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, the
NI Vision Development Module, and NI Vision Acquisition Software on the development computer. It
also contains information on obtaining an IP address, installing software on the NI CVS-1450 device,
and configuring the NI CVS-1450 device to acquire an image using the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
Installation
Complete the following steps to install LabVIEW, the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, the NI Vision
Development Module, and NI Vision Acquisition Software onto the development computer.
Note You must install LabVIEW, the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, and the
NI Vision Development Module software before installing NI Vision Acquisition Software.
1. Insert the LabVIEW CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. When the installation screen appears, click Install LabVIEW,and follow the setup instructions.
3. Insert the LabVIEW Real-Time Module CD into the CD-ROM drive.
4. When the installation screen appears, click Install LabVIEW Real-Time Module, and follow the
setup instructions.
1 Standard Ethernet Cable Connecting from the NI CVS-1450 Device to an Ethernet Hub
2 Standard Ethernet Cable Connecting from an Ethernet Hub to the Development Computer
3 Ethernet Hub or Other Network Port
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5. Insert the NI Vision Development Module CD into the CD-ROM drive.
6. When the installations screen appears, click Install NI Vision Development Module, and follow
the setup instructions.
7. Insert the NI Vision Acquisition Software disk 1 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
8. When the installation screen appears, click Install NI Vision Acquisition Software, and follow
the setup instructions.
9. When prompted, restart the development computer.
Configuring the IP Address Using the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX)
To configure an IP address for the NI CVS-1450 device using MAX, complete the following steps:
1. Launch MAX by double-clicking the MAX icon on the desktop, or select Start»All
Programs»National Instruments»Measurement & Automation.
2. Expand the Remote Systems branch of the configuration tree, and click 192.168.10.12 to display
the Network Settings tab. 192.168.10.12 is the IP address assigned to all unconfigured
NI CVS-1450 devices.
To uniquely identify unconfigured NI CVS-1450 devices, connect and configure one NI CVS-1450
device at a time.
3. In the Network Settings tab, enter a name for the device in the Name field and a description of the
device in the Comment field.
Device names are limited to 15 characters with no spaces or special characters except hyphens.
The first and last characters must be alphanumeric.
4. 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,
Suggest Values, and OK.
5. Click Apply.
6. When prompted, restart the NI CVS-1450 device. The initialization process may take several
minutes.
Downloading Software to the NI CVS-1450 Device
To download software to the NI CVS-1450 device using MAX, complete the following steps:
1. In the MAX configuration window, click the Software tab.
2. Click Add/Remove Software on the MAX toolbar.
When you update software on a LabVIEW Real-Time target, such as the NI CVS-1450 device,
while the Windows Firewall is enabled on the host computer, a dialog box may appear giving you
the option to allow MAX to communicate over a network. Select Unblock this program to allow
MAX to communicate with your LabVIEW RT target. You must have Administrator privileges to
modify this setting. For more information, visit ni.com/info and enter winxpsp2.
3. Select NI-IMAQdx RT. For initial installation, make sure all checkboxes are selected.
Note The NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 RT 2.0 driver software is available for legacy applications.
4. Review your selection in the Summary window. Use the Back button to modify your software
settings if needed.
5. Click Next.
6. Once the software is installed, the NI CVS-1450 device will automatically restart. Click Finish
when this process is completed.