Chapter 5
Configuration Utility
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PCI/PXI-1408 and NI-IMAQ for Win95/NT
Basic Camera Settings
Figure 5-6 shows the Basic dialog box.
Figure 5-6. Basic Camera Settings
Basic settings include:
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Camera Description—You can enter a description of up to 64
characters for this camera.
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Camera Type—Use this setting to select your camera type. If you
are using a standard camera, choose RS-170, NTSC, CCIR, or
PAL. If you are using a nonstandard camera, choose AREA SCAN.
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Mode—You can place the 1408 device in frame or field mode. Use
frame mode with interlaced video signals. In frame mode, the
PCI/PXI-1408 waits for a programmable (odd or even) field before
starting a video acquisition. In addition, the 1408 device combines
the odd and even fields into one video frame in system memory for
analysis.
Use field mode with either interlaced or noninterlaced video
signals. In field mode, the 1408 device acquires any video field and
transfers it to PCI system memory.