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Getting Started with the NI PXI/PCI-1409
Note
Check that the bracket of the device aligns with the hole in the back panel rail of the computer
chassis.
8.
Secure the device mounting bracket to the back panel rail of the computer.
9.
Replace the computer cover.
10. Connect the BNC cable included with the NI PCI-1409 to the camera. Refer to your camera
manufacturer documentation for specific instructions about how to connect the cable to your
camera.
11. Connect the BNC cable to the VIDEO0 connector on the NI PCI-1409 front panel.
12. Plug in and power on the computer.
The NI PCI-1409 is now installed and the camera is connected.
Configuring the NI 1409
After you have installed the NI 1409 and powered on the computer, the computer will recognize the
device and assign resources to it. Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), the National
Instruments configuration utility, to configure the NI 1409 for acquisition. Refer to the
Measurement &
Automation Explorer Help for NI-IMAQ
for additional information about configuring the NI 1409.
Note
Before configuring the device in MAX, ensure that you installed the NI-IMAQ driver
software.
Specifications
The following specifications apply to the NI 1409 image acquisition device. These specifications are
typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated.
Formats Supported
RS-170/NTSC ........................................................60 Hz (Interlaced mode: 60 fields/s)
CCIR/PAL..............................................................50 Hz (Interlaced mode: 50 fields/s)
VGA.......................................................................60 Hz, 640
×
480 resolution
Variable scan ..........................................................Programmable
Video Input
Quantity .................................................................4 monochrome
Input impedance.....................................................75
Ω ±
1%
VIDEO0 .................................................................RSE (BNC), RSE (VHDCI)
VIDEO<3..0> ........................................................RSE or DIFF (VHDCI)
Frequency response................................................30 MHz (–3 dB) typical
Digital antichrominance filter ................................Programmable (disabled,
3.58 MHz notch filter, or
4.43 MHz notch filter)
Filter characteristics ...............................................Attenuation at notch frequency >30 dB
Input range (black to white)...................................700 mV (calibrated)
50 mV to 1.40 V full scale