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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI PCIe-1477

Base, Medium, Full, and Extended Configuration Camera Link Frame
Grabber

This document describes how to begin using the NI PCIe-1477.

Safety Guidelines

Caution

 

Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation. Using

the model in a manner not specified can damage the model and compromise the
built-in safety protection. Return damaged models to NI for repair.

Attention

 

Suivez toutes les instructions et respectez toutes les mises en garde de la

documentation utilisateur. L'utilisation d'un modèle de toute autre façon que celle
spécifiée risque de l'endommager et de compromettre la protection de sécurité
intégrée. Renvoyez les modèles endommagés à NI pour réparation.

Summary of Contents for PCIe-1477

Page 1: ...Using the model in a manner not specified can damage the model and compromise the built in safety protection Return damaged models to NI for repair Attention Suivez toutes les instructions et respectez toutes les mises en garde de la documentation utilisateur L utilisation d un modèle de toute autre façon que celle spécifiée risque de l endommager et de compromettre la protection de sécurité intég...

Page 2: ...adation install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation Furthermore any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules Notice To ensure the specified EMC performance operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories Prep...

Page 3: ... sign of damage Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors Note Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way 3 Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use Verifying the Kit Contents Verify that the following items are included in the NI PCIe 1477 kit 1 For PCI Express adapter cards with integrated...

Page 4: ...warnings What to Use NI PCIe 1477 Camera Link compatible camera One base or two medium full extended Camera Link cables with a 26 pin SDR connector on the end for the NI PCIe 1477 Computer running Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 32 or 64 bit or later with at least one available x8 or larger PCIe slot and a 6 pin 2 x 3 PCIe auxiliary power connector if using PoCL Tools for PCIe card installation refer to t...

Page 5: ... or body Static electricity can damage the device 5 Choose an unused x8 or larger PCIe slot and remove the corresponding expansion slot cover on the back panel of the computer Note The NI PCIe 1477 is intended for a x8 PCIe slot The NI PCIe 1477 will fit into and can be used in a x8 or x16 PCIe slot If the NI PCIe 1477 is plugged into a slot that cannot provide a x8 5 0 GT s2 connection you will n...

Page 6: ... Refer to the camera manufacturer documentation for specific instructions about how to connect the cable to your camera 11 Connect the other end of the Camera Link cable s to the 26 pin SDR Camera Link connector s on the front panel Tighten the retention screws to secure the cable s to the connector s Note If connecting two cables ensure that one cable connects the Base connector of the camera to ...

Page 7: ... desktop icon 2 Expand Devices and Interfaces 3 Verify that the NI PCIe 1477 device appears under Devices and Interfaces If the device does not appear press F5 to refresh the view in MAX If the device does not appear after refreshing the view visit ni com support for troubleshooting information Connectors and Interfaces Figure 3 Front Panel Interface 3 2 1 4 1 Digital I O Connector 2 Base Camera L...

Page 8: ...Figure 4 Top Connectors 2 1 1 RTSI Connector 2 I O Extension Connector 8 ni com NI PCIe 1477 Getting Started Guide ...

Page 9: ...Connector 1 6 11 5 10 15 Table 1 Pin Assignments and Signal Descriptions Pin Signal Name Description 1 TTL I O 0 TTL compatible Digital I O or external trigger 2 Iso Input 0 24 V compatible isolated current sinking digital input NI PCIe 1477 Getting Started Guide National Instruments 9 ...

Page 10: ...adrature encoder phase B Can also be used as active high single ended input 10 TTL I O 3 TTL compatible Digital I O or external trigger 11 Digital Ground Digital Ground reference for quadrature encoder inputs and TTL I O 12 Iso Input 0 Iso Input 1 Common Ground reference for isolated digital inputs 13 Diff 1 Bidirectional RS 422 I O positive connection or quadrature encoder phase B Can also be use...

Page 11: ... 1477 outputs reserved for camera control On some cameras the camera controls allow the NI PCIe 1477 to control exposure time and frame rate DGND 12 V Digital Ground when connected to non PoCL cameras and 12 V power supply when connected to PoCL cameras DGND Digital Ground Medium Full Extended Camera Link SDR Connector DGND Y 0 Y 1 Y 2 YCLK Y 3 100 Ω differential termination with pin 20 Z 0 Z 1 Z ...

Page 12: ...tended configuration data and enable signals from the camera to the NI PCIe 1477 ZCLK Transmission clock on the Full Extended configuration chip for Camera Link communication between the NI PCIe 1477 and the camera DGND 12 V Digital Ground when connected to non PoCL cameras and 12 V power supply when connected to PoCL cameras DGND Digital Ground Note Refer to the device specifications available at...

Page 13: ... email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers Visit ni com services for information about the services NI offers Visit ni com register to register your NI product Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from NI NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 NI also has of...

Page 14: ...ements EULAs and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes ECCNs and other import export data NI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR AN...

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