NI CVS-1458RT Getting Started Guide
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9. Turn on the external power source.
Connecting GigE Vision Cameras
The NI CVS-1458RT supports 2 GigE Vision cameras. The system is capable of supplying
Power over Ethernet (PoE) to 2 cameras simultaneously. Complete the following steps to
connect cameras to the NI CVS-1458RT.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to a GigE Vision camera, then connect the other end to the
NI CVS-1458RT PoE PORT 0. Repeat this step for PoE PORT 1 if you are connecting
two cameras.
2. If the cameras support PoE, and a PoE power source is connected to the device, the PoE0
and PoE1 LEDs will illuminate.
3. Verify the ACTIVITY/LINK LED is lit.
Connecting to the Development Computer
The NI CVS-1458RT can connect to the development computer directly or through a network.
To connect over a network, the device must be on the same subnet as the development computer.
Direct Connection
Complete the following steps to connect the device directly to the development computer.
1. Verify the that the development computer is powered on and connected to the network.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port on the device.
3. Connect the free end of the cable to an Ethernet port on the development computer.
4. Verify the ACTIVITY/LINK LED on the port is on or blinking.
The device will use a link-local IP address when connected directly to the development
computer.
Network Connection
Complete the following steps to connect the device to the development computer over a network.
1. Verify the that the development computer is powered on and connected to the network.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port on the device.
3. Connect the free end of the cable to an Ethernet hub or other network device.
4. Verify the ACTIVITY/LINK LED on the port is on or blinking.
The device will negotiate an IP address when connected to a network with a DHCP server or
comparable network device.
Installing Software on the NI CVS-1458RT
Configure the NI CVS-1458RT in NI Vision Builder AI or NI MAX. If you use LabVIEW as
your application development environment, you must use MAX to configure the device.