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Getting Started with the 
NI 17xx Smart Camera

The National Instruments 17xx Smart Camera combines an image 
sensor and a high-performance processor to return either 
inspection results or images. While a typical industrial camera 
acquires and transmits images through a standard camera bus for 
processing on another device, the smart camera performs both 
acquisition and processing operations directly on the smart camera.

This document describes how to set up and configure the smart 
camera hardware, configure the IP address, install software, and 
acquire an initial image.

Refer to the 

NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual

 for information 

about specific features and specifications 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 smart camera using the 

procedures described in this document.

Unpack and Verify Components

Remove the NI Smart Camera from the package and inspect the 
device for any sign of damage. Notify National Instruments if the 
device appears damaged in any way. Do 

not

 use a damaged device.

For safety and compliance information, refer to the specifications 
in the 

NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual

.

Required Components

This section describes the hardware and software components 
necessary to set up and use the NI Smart Camera.

Hardware

The following hardware components are included in the NI Smart 
Camera kit:

NI 17xx Smart Camera

Summary of Contents for NI 17xx Smart

Page 1: ...on about specific features and specifications of the smart camera Select Start All Programs National Instruments Vision Documentation NI IMAQ to access the NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual after confi...

Page 2: ...communication CAT 5 cables are not guaranteed to meet the necessary electrical requirements While CAT 5 cables may appear to work at 1 000 Mbps in some installations CAT 5 cables are likely to cause i...

Page 3: ...rmation Optional Components National Instruments offers a variety of accessories for use with the NI Smart Camera including the following items Lenses 8 mm part number 780024 01 12 mm part number 7800...

Page 4: ...Connect the Lens and Lighting Complete the following steps to connect a standard C mount lens and external lighting accessories to the NI Smart Camera 1 Remove the lens cover from the smart camera 2...

Page 5: ...listed mark LPS The power supply must also meet any safety and compliance requirements for the country of use Power Only Refer to Figure 1 while completing the following steps to connect the NI deskt...

Page 6: ...cable Figure 2 Connecting the NI Smart Camera to a Third Party Power Supply 1 Connect and secure the 15 pin D SUB connector on your cable to the POWER I O connector on the smart camera 2 If you are u...

Page 7: ...hen power is first applied to the smart camera the POWER LED flashes red for one second while internal systems power up The POWER LED then lights green when power is correctly wired to the smart camer...

Page 8: ...development computer to connect through the network Caution To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation do not use a cable longer than 100 m National Instruments...

Page 9: ...ment computer to use a static IP address Refer to your Windows networking documentation for information about configuring a static IP address The smart camera is now connected directly to the developm...

Page 10: ...ra is configured as described in the Configuring the NI Smart Camera with Vision Builder AI section and the Configuring the NI Smart Camera with LabVIEW section other subnets can be used to access it...

Page 11: ...developing flexible and scalable applications The following add on modules are required for developing machine vision applications LabVIEW Real Time Module Programming library for developing distribut...

Page 12: ...ument and Appendix B Troubleshooting of the NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual for information about subnets and troubleshooting smart camera configuration issues 4 Click Install Software The Remote Tar...

Page 13: ...box Acquire an Image Complete the following steps to acquire an image using Vision Builder AI 1 On the Vision Builder AI welcome screen select the NI Smart Camera in the list of targets 2 Click Acqui...

Page 14: ...Release and Upgrade Notes for installation instructions and information about getting started with the LabVIEW Real Time Module Documentation for the LabVIEW Real Time Module is available by selecting...

Page 15: ...information about subnets and troubleshooting smart camera configuration issues 3 In the Name field enter a name for the device Use the Comment field to enter any additional information or a brief de...

Page 16: ...stall Software on the NI Smart Camera Complete the following steps to install software from the development computer to the NI Smart Camera 1 In the Remote Systems branch of the MAX configuration tree...

Page 17: ...o create your application Refer to the Where to Go from Here section for a list of documentation and other resources to help you set up and use the smart camera in an application Where to Go from Here...

Page 18: ...d Additional Resources for LabVIEW Users 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 Visio...

Page 19: ...or 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 specificatio...

Page 20: ...ry 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 f...

Page 21: ...to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support At ni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development se...

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