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Getting Started with the NI 17

xx

 Smart Camera

The NI 17

xx

 smart camera combines an image sensor and a high-performance processor to return 

inspection results instead of images. While a typical industrial camera acquires and transmits images 
through a standard camera bus for processing on another device, the NI 17

xx

 performs both acquisition 

and processing operations directly on the smart camera.

This document describes how to set up and configure the NI 17

xx

 smart camera hardware, configure the 

IP address, install software, and acquire an initial image.

Refer to the 

NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual

 for additional information about specific features 

of the smart camera. Select 

Start»All Programs»National Instruments»Vision»Documentation»

NI-IMAQ

 to access the 

NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual

 after configuring the NI 17

xx

 using the 

procedures described in this document.

Contents

Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... 1
Unpack and Verify Components.......................................................................................................... 3
Connect the Lens and Lighting ............................................................................................................ 4
Connect the Power Supply and I/O...................................................................................................... 5
Connect to the Development Computer............................................................................................... 7
Software Options ................................................................................................................................. 10
Configuring the NI 17

xx

 with Vision Builder AI ................................................................................ 11

Configuring the NI 17

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 with LabVIEW ............................................................................................ 13

Specifications....................................................................................................................................... 15
Where to Go for Support ..................................................................................................................... 20

Safety Information

Caution

The following paragraphs contain important safety information you 

must

 follow when 

installing and operating the NI 17

xx

.

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 V

rms

, 42.4 V

pk

, or 60 V

dc

), 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.

Summary of Contents for NI 17 xx

Page 1: ...0 Safety Information Caution The following paragraphs contain important safety information you must follow when installing and operating the NI 17xx 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 tr...

Page 2: ...are connected during measurement or test Measurement Installation3 Category establishes standardized impulse withstand voltage levels that commonly occur in electrical distribution systems The following is a description of Measurement Categories Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS4 voltag...

Page 3: ...connect the NI 17xx directly to the development computer Two Ethernet cables are required to connect the NI 17xx to the development computer through a network Note A CAT 5e or CAT 6 1000Base T Ethernet cable is required to achieve maximum 1 000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet performance CAT 5e and CAT 6 Ethernet cables adhere to higher electrical standards required for Gigabit Ethernet communication CAT 5 ...

Page 4: ...number 780224 01 Mounting brackets Tripod adapter part number 780239 01 Panel mount part number 780240 01 Visit ni com or contact the branch office nearest you for more information about these and other products Connect the Lens and Lighting Complete the following steps to connect a standard C mount lens and external lighting accessories to the NI 17xx 1 Remove the lens cover from the NI 17xx 2 Ge...

Page 5: ...NI desktop power supply to the NI 17xx with no additional I O Figure 1 Connecting the NI 17xx to the NI Desktop Power Supply 1 Connect and secure the 15 pin D SUB connector on the NI desktop power supply to the POWER I O connector on the NI 17xx 2 Plug the power supply power cord into the power supply 3 Plug the power supply into an outlet When power is first applied to the NI 17xx the POWER LED f...

Page 6: ...r and Table 1 lists the signal names and pin numbers for the POWER I O connector Table 1 also lists wire colors for the National Instruments 15 pin D SUB pigtail cable Cables from another vendor may have different wire colors Figure 3 NI 17xx POWER I O Connector 1 NI 17xx Smart Camera 2 15 Pin D SUB to 15 Pin D SUB Cable 3 Optional Terminal Block 4 Power Supply Table 1 NI 17xx POWER I O Connector ...

Page 7: ...nt computer directly or through a network using an Ethernet cable The NI 17xx provides automatic MDI MDI X correction so you can use either a standard Ethernet cable or a crossover Ethernet cable to connect to the development computer If the development computer is configured on a network you must configure the NI 17xx on the same network subnet as the development computer to connect through the n...

Page 8: ...to connect from the Ethernet port on the development computer to Ethernet port 1 on the NI 17xx 2 Configure the network card on the development computer to use a static IP address Refer to your network card documentation for information about configuring a static IP address The NI 17xx is now connected directly to the development computer 1 Connecting an Ethernet Cable to Port 1 on the NI 17xx 2 C...

Page 9: ...development computer The NI 17xx is now connected to the development computer through a network Subnet Considerations To configure the NI 17xx it must reside on the same subnet as the development computer Once the NI 17xx is configured other subnets can be used to access it To use the NI 17xx on a subnet other than the one on which the development computer resides first connect and configure the N...

Page 10: ...eveloping machine vision applications LabVIEW Real Time Module Programming library for developing distributed deterministic applications NI Vision Development Module Programming library for developing machine vision and scientific imaging applications NI Vision Acquisition Software Includes NI IMAQ driver software for acquiring images and controlling I O using the NI 17xx smart camera The latest v...

Page 11: ...address for the NI 17xx 1 Launch Vision Builder AI 2 On the Vision Builder AI startup screen expand the Execution Target listbox and click Select Network Target Figure 6 Vision Builder AI Welcome Screen 3 In the Select Remote Target dialog box select the NI 17xx smart camera with an IP address of 0 0 0 0 To uniquely identify multiple unconfigured devices connect and configure one device at a time ...

Page 12: ... Builder AI 1 In the Select Remote Target dialog box select your configured NI 17xx device and click OK 2 On the Vision Builder AI Welcome screen click Configure Inspection 3 In the Inspection Steps palette select the Acquire Images tab 4 Click the Acquire Image Smart Camera step The property page for the step opens 5 Click Acquire Single Image to acquire an image from the NI 17xx 6 Use the contro...

Page 13: ...t Automation 2 Expand the Remote Systems branch of the configuration tree and click 0 0 0 0 to display the network settings 0 0 0 0 is the initial IP address assigned to all unconfigured NI 17xx smart cameras To uniquely identify multiple unconfigured devices connect and configure one device at a time 3 In the Name field enter a name for the device Use the Comment field to enter any additional inf...

Page 14: ... Use the controls on the Sensor Triggering Lighting and LUT tabs to adjust the acquisition settings The NI 17xx is now configured and acquiring images Use LabVIEW to create your application Additional Resources Documentation for LabVIEW and the LabVIEW Real Time Module is available from the Help menu on the LabVIEW toolbar You can access documentation for the NI Vision Development Module by select...

Page 15: ...am data memory 128 MB Image data storage Unlimited using FTP or an Ethernet hard drive Processor NI 1722 Freescale PowerQUICC II Pro 400 MHz NI 1742 Freescale PowerQUICC II Pro 533 MHz VGA Sensor Sensor Sony CCD ICX424AL Active pixels VGA 640 480 Maximum frame rate Up to 60 fps at 640 4801 Optical format 1 3 in Pixel size 7 4 µm 7 4 µm Sensor readout Progressive scan Bits per pixel 8 bits 256 gray...

Page 16: ...s Light requirements Maximum voltage drop across LED LED terminals 30 V with 10 input power supply 25 V with 20 15 input power supply Minimum voltage drop across LED LED terminals 7 V Strobe frequency Operating frame rate Maximum strobe duty cycle 45 5 V external strobe Polarity Programmable Strobe frequency Operating frame rate VOH minimum 3 8 V VOL maximum 0 55 V IOH maximum 12 mA IOL maximum 12...

Page 17: ...orts 2 Speed 10 100 1 000 Mbps Duplex Full half Speed autodetection Yes Duplex autodetection Yes Auto MDI MDI X correction Yes DHCP Support Port 1 only Serial Baud rates Up to 230 4 Kbps Default baud rate 9 600 bps Hardware flow control No Optically Isolated Inputs and Outputs Isolated Inputs Channels 2 Input type Sinking sourcing both inputs must have the same configuration Digital logic levels O...

Page 18: ...mum camera housing temperature 65 C Humidity 10 to 90 RH noncondensing IP rating 40 Pollution degree 2 Operating shock IEC 60068 2 27 50 g 3 ms half sine 18 shocks at 6 orientations 30 g 11 ms half sine 18 shocks at 6 orientations Operating vibration Random IEC 60068 2 34 10 Hz to 500 Hz 10 Grms 100 min per axis Swept sine IEC 60068 2 6 10 Hz to 500 Hz 10 g Approved at altitudes up to 2 000 m Safe...

Page 19: ... click the appropriate link in the Certification column Environmental Management National Instruments is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial not only to the environment but also to NI customers For additional environmental information refer to the NI an...

Page 20: ...t supports calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs For telephone support in the United States create your service request at ni com suppo...

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