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NI 177x Smart Camera User Manual
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Software Overview
National Instruments provides two options for developing applications for
the NI 177x Smart Camera.
Note
Vision Builder for Automated Inspection and NI Vision Acquisition Software are
included with the NI 177x Smart Camera. LabVIEW, the LabVIEW Real-Time Module,
and the NI Vision Development Module are sold separately.
The following sections describe the installation and configuration process
for each development environment:
•
Refer to
Configuring the NI Smart Camera with Vision Builder AI
for
information about using the NI 177x Smart Camera with Vision
Builder AI.
•
Configuring the NI Smart Camera with LabVIEW
information about using the NI 177x Smart Camera with LabVIEW.
The installation and configuration process for each development
environment is different. Complete
only
the instructions for your chosen
development environment.
Caution
National Instruments software may require you to update the firmware for this
device. Do
not
remove power from the device until the software indicates that the firmware
update is complete. Removing power during a firmware update could cause your device to
become unusable.
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