GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI CVS-1457RT
GigE Vision Compact Vision System
with Reconfigurable I/O and Power over Ethernet
The NI CVS-1457RT is a real-time, compact vision system that acquires, processes, and displays
images from GigE Vision cameras. This document explains how to install and configure the
NI CVS-1457RT.
Contents
Required Components .............................................................................................................. 2
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................... 2
Software Options .............................................................................................................. 3
Safety Information.................................................................................................................... 3
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines .............................................................................. 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 5
Installing Vision Builder AI ............................................................................................. 5
Installing the Vision Development Module...................................................................... 5
Configuring the Hardware ........................................................................................................ 6
Wiring Power to the NI CVS-1457RT ............................................................................. 8
Connecting the System Power Supply...................................................................... 8
Connecting the PoE Power Supply........................................................................... 8
Connecting the Isolated Outputs Power Supply ....................................................... 8
Connecting GigE Vision Cameras.................................................................................... 8
Connecting to the Development Computer ...................................................................... 9
Direct Connection..................................................................................................... 9
Network Connection................................................................................................. 9
Installing Software on the NI CVS-1457RT ............................................................................ 9
Configuring the Device in Vision Builder AI .................................................................. 9
Configuring the Device in MAX ...................................................................................... 10
Acquiring an Image .................................................................................................................. 10
Acquiring an Image in Vision Builder AI ........................................................................ 10
Acquiring an Image in MAX............................................................................................ 10
Connections .............................................................................................................................. 10
Digital I/O......................................................................................................................... 10
Wiring an Isolated Input ........................................................................................... 13
Wiring an Isolated Output ........................................................................................ 13
Connecting to Differential I/O.................................................................................. 14
Ethernet............................................................................................................................. 16
Where to Go Next..................................................................................................................... 17
Additional Resources for Vision Builder AI Users .......................................................... 18
