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the computer. Failure to check with the frame grabber supplier may result in compatibility issues when
installing the frame grabber in the computer.
2.2.3.
Frame Grabber Installation
Video acquisition and camera control software is dependent on the frame grabber used. New users are
advised to connect to the camera with software provided by the frame grabber manufacturer prior to
connecting with SUI Image Analysis. For example, if using a National Instruments frame grabber, it is
best to test the connection with NI Measurement and Automation eXplorer (NI MAX) software first. Or,
if using an Imperx frame grabber, it is best to test the connection with Imperx FrameLink Express
software.
Once data is successfully grabbed from the camera with NI MAX or Imperx FrameLink Express, users
may want to switch to SUI Image Analysis (SUI IA) software for image/video acquisition, camera
control, and basic image analysis. SUI IA is compatible with both National Instruments brand Camera
Link frame grabber boards and Imperx frame grabber cards. It is not compatible with other frame
grabbers. SUI IA may be operated in offline mode, with no connection to the camera for post-processing.
See Section 2.3 for more information on SUI Image Analysis software.
2.2.4.
National Instruments Frame Grabber Setup
If a National Instruments frame grabber is being used, National Instruments IMAQ must be installed. NI-
IMAQ Vision is National Instruments library of powerful functions for image processing that is
distributed with their imaging frame grabber cards. This software library easily integrates with National
Instruments LabVIEW Software, an extensive instrument-programming environment. License to the
software is given with ownership of the frame grabber board.
NI-IMAQ Version 4.7.3, which is
included in NI Vision Acquisition Software published August 2013, is the most recent version
compatible with SUI Image Analysis 6.x and earlier versions. If necessary, either roll back NI-
IMAQ to the August 2013 version, or contact us for updated versions of SUI Image Analysis.
Install NI-IMAQ and other National Instruments software and hardware according to
National Instruments’ instructions.
The camera configuration file (an .ICD file) is provided on the Sensors Unlimited minidisc shipped with
the camera. This configuration file properly configures the frame grabber for the CSX’s Camera Link
interface timing and allows the selection of camera Operational Modes. Use NI Measurement and
Automation Explorer (NI MAX) to load the .icd file to the default directory.
2.2.5.
Imperx FrameLink Express Frame Grabber Setup
A laptop computer equipped with an ExpressCard interface is required to support Imperx FrameLink
Express Frame Grabbers. Install the FrameLink Express Application according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. SUI recommends FrameLink Express Application Version 1.4.0, which can be obtained
from Imperx on request. Once the software is installed, follow these steps to ensure proper recognition of
the frame grabber card:
1.
Shut down the laptop computer.
2.
Insert the FrameLink Express Frame Grabber into the ExpressCard interface.
