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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI CVS-1458RT
Compact Vision System with GigE Vision and Reconfigurable I/O
The NI CVS-1458RT 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-1458RT.
Contents
Required Components .............................................................................................................. 2
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................... 2
Software Options .............................................................................................................. 3
Safety Information.................................................................................................................... 4
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines .............................................................................. 5
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 5
Installing Vision Builder AI ............................................................................................. 5
Installing the Vision Development Module...................................................................... 6
Configuring the Hardware........................................................................................................ 7
Connecting the System Power Supply.............................................................................. 8
Connecting the Isolated Outputs Power Supply and PoE Power Supply......................... 9
Connecting GigE Vision Cameras.................................................................................... 11
Connecting to the Development Computer ...................................................................... 11
Direct Connection..................................................................................................... 11
Network Connection................................................................................................. 11
Installing Software on the NI CVS-1458RT ............................................................................ 11
Configuring the Device in NI Vision Builder AI ............................................................. 12
Configuring the Device in NI MAX................................................................................. 12
Acquiring an Image .................................................................................................................. 12
Acquiring an Image in Vision Builder AI ........................................................................ 12
Acquiring an Image in MAX............................................................................................ 12
Digital I/O................................................................................................................................. 14
Where to Go Next..................................................................................................................... 16
Additional Resources for Vision Builder AI Users.......................................................... 16
Additional Resources for LabVIEW Users ...................................................................... 16
Worldwide Support and Services ............................................................................................. 17