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NI CVS-1458 Getting Started Guide
Connecting GigE Vision Cameras
The NI CVS-1458 supports 2 GigE Vision cameras. The system is capable of supplying Power
over Ethernet (PoE) to 2 cameras simultaneously. Complete the following steps to connect
cameras to the NI CVS-1458.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to a GigE Vision camera, then connect the other end to the
NI CVS-1458 PoE PORT 0. Repeat this step for PoE PORT 1 if you are connecting
two cameras.
2. If the cameras support PoE, and a PoE power source is connected to the device, the PoE0
and PoE1 LEDs will illuminate.
3. Verify the ACTIVITY/LINK LED is lit.
Acquiring an Image in MAX
1. Open Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
2. In the Configuration Pane, expand
Devices and Interfaces
.
3. Select the camera you want to test.
4. Click
Snap
to acquire an image.
Connecting to a Network
Complete the following steps to connect the device to a network.
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port on the device.
2. Connect the free end of the cable to an Ethernet hub or other network device.
3. Verify the ACTIVITY/LINK LED on the port is on or blinking.
By default, the operating system automatically attempts to connect to the network using DHCP.
If the it is unable to initiate a DHCP connection, it connects to the network with a link-local
IP address (
169.254.x.x
).
