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Getting Started with the NI EVS-1464RT 

The NI EVS-1464RT is a real-time, fanless embedded vision system designed for rugged industrial 
applications. The NI EVS-1464RT features a dual core processor, a solid-state drive, and a variety of 
industrial communication connectors. The NI EVS-1464RT includes IEEE 1394b

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 bilingual and GigE 

Vision camera interfaces, and reconfigurable I/O (RIO).

This document describes how to install the NI EVS-1464RT hardware, configure a development 
computer, configure an IP address, and acquire an initial image. 

Refer to the 

NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual

 for device and I/O specifications, mounting requirements, 

and answers to common questions about network, firewall, hardware, software, and power issues. To 
access the 

NI EVS-1464 Series User Manual

, select 

Start»All Programs»National Instruments»

Vision»Documentation»NI-IMAQ IO

.

What You Need to Get Started

The following components are included in the NI EVS-1464RT kit:

NI EVS-1464RT

DVI splitter cable

Three-position power connector

NI Vision Acquisition Software DVD

Required 

Hardware

In addition to the items included in the NI EVS-1464RT kit, the following components are necessary to 
set up and configure the NI EVS-1464RT.

One of the following power supply options:

Caution

Use the NI EVS-1464RT only with a 24 VDC, UL listed, limited power source (LPS) 

supply. The power supply will bear the UL listed mark, LPS. The power supply must also meet any 
safety and compliance requirements for the country of use.

PS-5 Power Supply, 24 VDC, 5 A, Universal Power Input (part number 778805-90)

Any 24 VDC ±10%, 70 W or greater power supply

Development computer running Windows Vista/XP/2000

One or two CAT 5 10/100Base-TX or CAT 5e or CAT 6 1000Base-T Ethernet cables. One Ethernet 
cable is required to connect the device directly to the development computer. A second Ethernet 
cable is required to connect the device 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 cables are not guaranteed to meet the 
necessary electrical requirements. While CAT 5 cables may appear to work at 1,000 Mbps in some 

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To connect an IEEE 1394a camera to the NI EVS-1464RT, you will need a 6-pin to 9-pin cable or a 6-pin to 9-pin adapter.

Summary of Contents for NI EVS-1464RT

Page 1: ...1464RT kit the following components are necessary to set up and configure the NI EVS 1464RT One of the following power supply options Caution Use the NI EVS 1464RT only with a 24 VDC UL listed limite...

Page 2: ...t ni com or call the National Instruments office nearest you for more specific information about these products Safety Information The following section contains important safety information that you...

Page 3: ...ses overvoltage from the circuit to which they are connected during measurement or test Measurement categories establish standard impulse withstand voltage levels that commonly occur in electrical dis...

Page 4: ...radio communications services or other nearby electronics which can be determined by turning the hardware off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow...

Page 5: ...in or unplugging any connector Ground the unit to minimize the possibility of static electricity damage Refer to Figure 1 while completing the following steps to install the NI EVS 1464RT Figure 1 NI...

Page 6: ...ion Cameras Connect the camera Ethernet cable to the secondary network connector on the NI EVS 1464RT front panel The camera is now attached to the NI EVS 1464RT Connecting the Power Supply To connect...

Page 7: ...power supply cord into an outlet The orange ISO LED on the NI EVS 1464RT front panel will illuminate when the computer is on and an isolated power supply is properly connected Configuring the Developm...

Page 8: ...T To use MAX to configure the NI EVS 1464RT complete the instructions in the Configuring the NI EVS 1464RT with MAX section of this document Installing NI Vision Acquisition Software The latest versio...

Page 9: ...4RT The NI EVS 1464RT automatically attempts to detect the presence of a network If a DHCP server is not available the NI EVS 1464RT uses a link local address to connect directly to the development co...

Page 10: ...ied to it The NI EVS 1464RT is now connected to the development computer through a network Configuring the NI EVS 1464RT for Deployment The following sections describe how to use the application devel...

Page 11: ...t the NI EVS 1464RT with a MAC address that corresponds to the MAC address on the bottom label of the NI EVS 1464RT you want to configure Refer to Appendix D Common Questions of the NI EVS 1464 Series...

Page 12: ...Vision Builder AI RT Images directory where Vision Builder AI is the location where Vision Builder AI is installed 4 Click OK to apply the IP configuration settings and download software to the NI EVS...

Page 13: ...l Programs National Instruments Measurement Automation 2 Expand the Remote Systems branch of the configuration tree and select the device you want to configure Refer to Appendix D Common Questions of...

Page 14: ...ttings to open the Advanced Ethernet Settings dialog box 4 Select the MAC address for the secondary Ethernet connector from the Ethernet Devices list 5 Select TCP IP Network in the Mode list 6 Manuall...

Page 15: ...464RT systems are intended for indoor use only Maximum altitude 2 000 m Pollution Degree IEC 60664 2 Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 C to 45 C IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 Relativ...

Page 16: ...ctive safety 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC Online Product Certification Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity DoC for additional regulatory compliance information To...

Page 17: ...I Documentation You can also access context help within Vision Builder AI by clicking the Show Context Help button on the Vision Builder AI toolbar Examples of common Vision Builder AI inspections are...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...ther product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering National Instruments products technology refer to the appropriate locat...

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