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Getting Started with the NI 17xx

Configure the IP Address

You can assign the NI Smart Camera a static IP address or 
configure it to automatically acquire an IP address from a DHCP 
server. Complete the following steps to configure an IP address for 
the NI Smart Camera.

1. Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), the 

National Instruments configuration utility, by double-clicking 
the Measurement & Automation icon on the desktop, or 
selecting 

Start»All Programs»National Instruments»

Measurement & Automation

.

2. Expand the 

Remote Systems

 branch of the configuration tree, 

and select the device you want to configure. To uniquely 
identify multiple unconfigured devices, connect and configure 
one device at a time.

Refer to the 

Subnet Considerations

 section of this document 

and Appendix B, 

Troubleshooting

, of the 

NI 17xx Smart 

Camera User Manual

 for 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 

description of the device.

4. Device names are limited to 31 characters with no spaces or 

special characters, except hyphens. The first and last characters 
must be alphanumeric.

5. Verify the IP address configuration. The IP address is either 

a network address, an automatic private IP address 
(

169.254.x.x

), or 

0.0.0.0

, depending on how the network 

is configured to issue network addresses.

If the network is configured to issue IP addresses using 
DHCP, select 

Obtain IP address from DHCP server

.

Otherwise, configure the IP address manually. Select 

Edit 

the IP settings

, click 

Suggest Values

, and click 

OK

.

Note

If the smart camera IP address is 

169.254.x.x

 or 

0.0.0.0

, the smart camera is only accessible from the 

local subnet. To access the smart camera from a remote 
subnet, configure the smart camera to obtain an IP 
address from a DHCP server or manually assign a static 
IP address.

Summary of Contents for NI 17xx

Page 1: ...ion 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 N...

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 increased bit errors resulting in degraded or unreliable network performance One of the following power supply options Caution Use the smart camera only with a 24 VDC UL listed limited power source LP...

Page 3: ...ormation 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 780025 01 Table 1 NI Vision Builder AI Minimum Versions NI Smart Camera NI Vision Builder AI Version Included NI 1722 3 5 or later NI 1742 NI 1744 3 6 or later NI 1762 NI 1764 Table 2 LabVIEW and Necessa...

Page 4: ...s 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 Gently align the threads on the base of the lens with the threads on the sensor opening and twist clockwise until the lens is securely attached Lighting The NI Smart Camera offers two options for con...

Page 5: ...L 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 desktop power supply to the NI Smart Camera with no additional I O Figure 1 Connecting the NI Smart Camera to the NI Desktop Power Supply 1 Connect and secure the 15 pin D SUB connector on the NI desktop ...

Page 6: ...l 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 using a terminal block connect the cable to the terminal block 3 Connect the 24 V signal from the cable or terminal block to the corresponding signal on the power supply Table 3 shows the pin location...

Page 7: ...When 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 camera Table 3 NI Smart Camera POWER I O Connector Signal Descriptions Connector Diagram Signal Name Pin Number Wire Color 24 V 5 Red COM 15 Black RS_232TXD 10 Pink RS_232RXD 14 Black White TrigIn IsoIn 0...

Page 8: ...e 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 recommends using a shielded twisted pair Ethernet cable for maximum signal integrity Firewall Configuration If your firewall is controlled remotely or you are unsure about configuring the firewall co...

Page 9: ...pment 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 development computer Network Connection To connect the NI Smart Camera to the development computer through a network refer to Figure 4 and complete the following steps 1 Connecting an Ethernet Cable to Port ...

Page 10: ...era 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 To use the smart camera on a subnet other than the one on which the development computer resides first connect and configure the smart camera on the same subnet as the development computer Next physi...

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 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...

Page 12: ...cument 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 Target Configuration Wizard launches in a new window 5 In the Name field enter a name for the device Use the Description field to enter any additional information or a brief description of the device De...

Page 13: ...g 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 Acquire Image Smart Camera Example to open the image acquisition example in the Vision Builder AI Configuration Interface 3 Click the Run State Once button to acquire a single image 4 In the State Configu...

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 Start All Programs National Instruments LabVIEW LabVIEW Manuals 3 NI IMAQ Refer to the NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes on the NI Vision Acquisition Software installation media for syste...

Page 15: ...r 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 description of the device 4 Device names are limited to 31 characters with no spaces or special characters except hyphens The first and last characters must be alphanumeric 5 Verify the IP address conf...

Page 16: ...nstall 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 expand the folder for your device and select Software 2 Click Add Remove Software on the MAX toolbar to launch the LabVIEW Real Time Software Wizard 3 Select LabVIEW Real Time NI Vision RT NI IMAQ R...

Page 17: ...to 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 The following documents and resources contain information you may find helpful as you set up and use the NI Smart Camera in an application Refer to the NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual for detailed ...

Page 18: ...ld 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 Vision Development Module by selecting Start All Programs National Instruments Vision Documentation NI Vision Documentation for the NI IMAQ driver software is available by selecting Start All Programs Nat...

Page 19: ...ior 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 ...

Page 20: ...ory 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 voltage This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected...

Page 21: ...e 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 self help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 National I...

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