Getting Started with the NI PCIe-1427
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1. The Camera Link standard defines physical connections between image acquisition devices and Camera Link cameras and it allows for flexibility of image format and data transfer protocols The camera manufacturer defines image parameters such as image resolution and the number of bits per pixel and camera control parameters such as frame on demand and exposure control signals These variable parameters are defined on a per camera basis in a camera file lt camera_model gt icd supplied by National Instruments NI IMAQ uses the information in this camera file to program the NI 1427 to acquire images from a specific camera Without this camera file the driver does not have the information necessary to configure the NI 1427 to recognize the image format of the particular camera you are using Refer to MAX for information about valid camera attributes for your camera and image acquisition device Many camera files are installed when you install NI IMAQ and many more are available for download from the National Instruments Industrial Camera Advisor at ni com camera You can also create your own camera files using the NI Camera File Generator This utility can be downloaded from ni com vision When installing new camera files save them to the lt NI IMAQ gt Data directory Contact National Instruments technical support to request camera files not available in the Camera Advisor Refer to the Where to Go for Support section for information about Na2. voltage This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits Such voltage measurements include signal levels special equipment limited energy parts of equipment circuits powered by regulated low voltage sources and electronics e Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system This category refers to local level electrical distribution such as that provided by a standard wall outlet e g 115 V for U S or 230 V for Europe Examples of Measurement Category II are measurements performed on household appliances portable tools and similar products e Measurement Category III is for measurements performed in the building installation at the distribution level This category refers to measurements on hard wired equipment such as equipment in fixed installations distribution boards and circuit breakers Other examples are wiring including cables bus bars junction boxes switches socket outlets in the fixed installation and stationary motors with permanent connections to fixed installations Unpacking The NI 1427 ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging device components To avoid such damage in handling your device take the following precautions 1 Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object such as the computer chassis 2 Touch the antistatic p
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4. 2 input in MAX Trigger input Voltage range oo eee cece cece ceceeeeee 0 to 5 V TTL Input high voltage 0 00 2 0 V Input low voltage sesser 0 8 V Polarity ssscsecs ctsscseceeciecsecgecscevetvereeteanctvenedecuaouss Programmable active high or active low Trigger output Voltage range oo cece cece cece ceeeeeneees 0 to 5 V TTL Output high voltage eee 2 4 V at 13 mA source Output low voltage eee 0 55 V at 10 mA sink Polarity snesen ekonis Programmable active high or active low Poweronstate nsee ETA ANR Input high impedance 10 KQ pull up to 5 V Maximum pulse rate sssssseeeseeessseeerseseesrsreeesesess 2 MHz Input Characteristics Optically Isolated Inputs Number of channels cccccccsscesssceeseeessseesees 2 T tn on CUITENE ii ieai eibet 7 1 mA typical 14 mA maximum Maximum pulse rate isisiisisivirsississsosisrsersosiiessrssvs 100 kHz Minimum pulse detected eee eeeeteeeeeees 10 us Reverse polarity protection cece eeeseeeeeees Yes 30 V Quadrature Encoder RS 422 Inputs Number of channels 0 0 ccecceeeeeseeeeseeseeeeeees 2 Input types divs dieie danas Differential or single ended Voltage range c secsssconcsseeseossocesonssnsansassonssacenssnsensens 0 to 5 5 VDC National Instruments Corporation 7 Getting Started with the NI PCle 1427 Logic levels Differential input threshold eee 0 2 V maximum RS 422 compatible Single ended input threshold 0 0 TTL compatibl
5. Getting Started with the NI PCle 1427 The NI PCIe 1427 NI 1427 is a PCI Express PCIe image acquisition device The NI 1427 supports Base configuration Camera Link compatible cameras This document describes how to install and configure the necessary hardware and software components to begin using the NI 1427 What You Need to Get Started You need the following items to set up and use the NI 1427 QC NI 1427 image acquisition device Base configuration Camera Link compatible camera Q MDR 26 pin Camera Link cable Q Computer running Microsoft Windows Vista XP 2000 with at least one available PCIe slot Sy Note Visit ni com info and enter rdvisionvista for more information about National Instruments image acquisition device compatibility with Windows Vista Oo NI Vision Acquisition Software 8 2 1 or later which includes the NI IMAQ driver software 0 Optional software for developing applications NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection NI Vision Development Module LabVIEW LabWindows CVI Microsoft Visual Basic Optional Equipment National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI 1427 including the following e NI Camera Link I O Extension Board for additional triggering timing and I O part number 779352 01 15 pin cable assembly kits for connecting the NI 1427 to general purpose digital I O part number 190912 04 Refer to the National Instruments catalog vi
6. ackage to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the device from the package UN Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors 3 Remove the device from the package and inspect it for loose components or any other signs of damage Notify National Instruments if the device appears damaged in any way Do not install a damaged device in the computer Store the NI 1427 in the antistatic package when not in use 1 Measurement Categories as defined in electrical safety standard IEC 61010 1 2 Working voltage is the highest rms value of an AC or DC voltage that can occur across any particular insulation 3 Measurement Category is also referred to as Installation Category 4 MAINS is defined as the hazardous live electrical supply system to which equipment is designed to be connected for the purpose of powering the equipment Suitably rated measuring circuits may be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes National Instruments Corporation 3 Getting Started with the NI PCle 1427 Installation gt e The following instructions are for general installation Refer to the documentation provided by your computer manufacturer for specific instructions and warnings Refer to the Specifications section for typical power requirements for the NI 1427 1 Install the NI Vision Acquisition Software before installing the NI 1427 Refer to the MI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes for specific installation instructi
7. de the United States contact your local branch office Australia 1800 300 800 Austria 43 0 662 45 79 90 0 Belgium 32 0 2 757 00 20 Brazil 55 11 3262 3599 Canada 800 433 3488 China 86 21 6555 7838 Czech Republic 420 224 235 774 Denmark 45 45 76 26 00 Finland 385 0 9 725 725 11 France 33 0 1 48 14 24 24 Germany 49 0 89 741 31 30 India 91 80 41190000 Israel 972 0 3 6393737 Italy 39 02 413091 Japan 81 3 5472 2970 Korea 82 02 3451 3400 Lebanon 961 0 1 33 28 28 Malaysia 1800 887710 Mexico 01 800 010 0793 Netherlands 31 0 348 433 466 New Zealand 0800 553 322 Norway 47 0 66 90 76 60 Poland 48 22 3390150 Portugal 351 210 311 210 Russia 7 495 783 68 51 Singapore 1800 226 5886 Slovenia 386 3 425 42 00 South Africa 27 0 11 805 8197 Spain 34 91 640 0085 Sweden 46 0 8 587 895 00 Switzerland 41 56 200 51 51 Taiwan 886 02 2377 2222 Thailand 662 278 6777 Turkey 90 212 279 3031 United Kingdom 44 0 1635 523545 Getting Started with the NI PCle 1427 10 ni com National Instruments NI ni com and LabVIEW are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation Refer to the Terms of Use section on ni com 1legal for more information about National Instruments trademarks Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering National Instruments products refer to the appropriate location Help Patents in your software the patents txt file on your CD or ni com
8. e Input high voltage oe eee 2 0 V Input low voltage oo eee 0 8 V Maximum quadrature count rate eee 5 MHz Pixel clock frequency range eee eeeeeeeeeeees 20 MHz to 85 MHz Note The Camera Link specification requires cameras to transmit at a minimum of 20 MHz PCI Express Interface PCI Express compliance 0 0 0 c eee eeeeeseeeereeeeeees Version 1 1 Native link Width cece ceeeeeeeeeeeaseeeseees xl Up plugging link width availability x4 x8 x16 Serial Interface Baud rates supported ee eeeeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 300 600 1200 1800 2000 2400 3600 4800 7200 or 9600 bps 19 2 38 4 56 or 115 2 kbps Power Requirements Voltado ccvssstessssssetesceeneesessessesncensretvmmasiseneetede 3 3 V 1 5 A 12 V 250 mA Physical Characteristics Camera interface cccccccccesseceesseeesseeesseeesseeeesee Camera Link 1 1 Di MGnSiOn siises scssseccssdessessevesssascsssaeeussdes ERRE 11 1 cm x 16 8 cm 4 4 in x 6 6 in Environment Wehi an arnee E EEE AEE 138 g 4 9 oz The NI 1427 is intended for indoor use only Operating temperature sessesreessrorcsrereinesisoresrsreerses 0 C to 55 C Storage temperature sssisssrisssssisisiiiiierisissssssssssi 20 C to 70 C Relative humidity cee eee eceetseeeeteeeeeeeees 5 to 90 noncondensing POlUHON DepreSimensociesera eoscisice 2 Approved at altitudes up to 2 000 m This value corresponds to the serialized Camera Link cable transm
9. ecomes conductive because of condensation e Pollution Degree 3 Conductive pollution or dry nonconductive pollution occurs Nonconductive pollution becomes conductive because of condensation Clean the device and accessories by brushing off light dust with a soft nonmetallic brush Remove other contaminants with a stiff nonmetallic brush The unit must be completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service You must insulate signal connections for the maximum voltage for which the device is rated Do not exceed the maximum ratings for the device Remove power from signal lines before connection to or disconnection from the device Caution National Instruments measurement products may be classified as either Measurement Category I or II Operate products at or below the Measurement Category level specified in the hardware specifications Getting Started with the NI PCle 1427 2 ni com Measurement Category Measurement circuits are subjected to working voltages and transient stresses overvoltage from the circuit to which they are connected during measurement or test Measurement Category establishes standardized impulse withstand voltage levels that commonly occur in electrical distribution systems The following is a description of Measurement Installation Categories e Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS
10. ission rate of 140 to 595 MHz Getting Started with the NI PCle 1427 8 ni com Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use e TEC 61010 1 EN 61010 1 e UL61010 1 CSA 61010 1 3 Note For UL and other safety certifications refer to the product label or visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column Electromagnetic Compatibility This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use e EN 61326 EMC requirements Minimum Immunity EN 55011 Emissions Group 1 Class A CE C Tick ICES and FCC Part 15 Emissions Class A 3 Note For EMC compliance operate this device to product documentation CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as amended for CE marking as follows e 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive safety e 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC 3 Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information To obtain the DoC for this product visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column Waste Electrical a
11. nd Electronic Equipment WEEE Pa EU Customers At the end of their life cycle all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives visit ni com environment weee htm National Instruments Corporation 9 Getting Started with the NI PCle 1427 Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support At ni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers A Declaration of Conformity DoC is our claim of compliance with the Council of the European Communities using the manufacturer s declaration of conformity This system affords the user protection for electronic compatibility EMC and product safety You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting ni com certification If your product supports calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs For telephone support in the United States create your service request at ni com support and follow the calling instructions or dial 512 795 8248 For telephone support outsi
12. o place nye Note Check that the bracket of the device aligns with the hole in the back panel rail of the computer chassis 7 Secure the device mounting bracket to the back panel rail of the computer Sy Note If you will be using the NI Camera Link I O Extension Board with the NI 1427 refer to the NI Camera Link I O Extension Board User Guide for installation instructions Replace the computer cover 9 Connect the MDR 26 pin Camera Link cable to the Base configuration Camera Link compatible camera Refer to your camera manufacturer documentation for specific instructions about how to connect the cable to your camera 10 Connect the Camera Link cable to the Camera Link connector on the NI 1427 front panel 11 Plug in and power on the computer The NI 1427 is now installed and the camera is connected National Instruments Corporation 5 Getting Started with the NI PCle 1427 Configuring the NI 1427 After you have installed the NI 1427 and powered on the computer the computer will recognize the device and assign resources to it Use Measurement amp Automation Explorer MAX the National Instruments configuration utility to configure the NI 1427 for acquisition Refer to the Measurement amp Automation Explorer Help for NI IMAQ for additional information about configuring the NI 1427 Note Before configuring the device in MAX ensure that you installed the NI IMAQ driver software Interfacing with the NI 1427 J g
13. ons 2 Power off and unplug the computer Caution To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards the computer must remain unplugged until the installation is complete 3 Remove the computer cover to expose the expansion slots Caution Installing a PCIe device into a PCI PCI X AGP or any non PCle slot can damage both the computer motherboard and the device If you are unsure of the difference between connector types do not install the device Refer to the documentation provided by your computer manufacturer to determine the correct slot in which to install the NI 1427 4 Touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body Static electricity can damage the device 5 Choose an unused x1 or larger PCIe slot and remove the corresponding expansion slot cover on the back panel of the computer Figure 1 shows the different types of expansion slots available on most computers Note The NI 1427 is intended for a x1 PCIe slot The NI 1427 will fit into and can be used in a x4 x8 or x16 PCle slot Getting Started with the NI PCle 1427 4 ni com 1 PCI 32 Bit Connector 3 PCle x1 Connector 2 PCI 64 Bit and or PCI X Connector 4 PCle x16 Connector Figure 1 PC Expansion Slots 6 Remove your device from the antistatic package and gently rock the device into the slot The connection may be tight but do not force the device int
14. s Do not remove equipment covers or shields unless you are trained to do so If signal wires are connected to the device hazardous voltages can exist even when the equipment is turned off To avoid a shock hazard do not perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so Disconnect all field power prior to removing covers or shields If the device is rated for use with hazardous voltages gt 30 Vims 42 4 Vpr or 60 Vac it may require a safety earth ground connection wire Refer to the device specifications for maximum voltage ratings Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards do not install unauthorized parts or modify the device Use the device only with the chassis modules accessories and cables specified in the installation instructions All covers and filler panels must be installed while operating the device Do not operate the device in an explosive atmosphere or where flammable gases or fumes may be present Operate the device only at or below the pollution degree stated in the specifications Pollution consists of any foreign matter solid liquid or gas that may reduce dielectric strength or surface resistivity The following is a description of pollution degrees e Pollution Degree 1 No pollution or only dry nonconductive pollution occurs The pollution has no effect e Pollution Degree 2 Normally only nonconductive pollution occurs Occasionally nonconductive pollution b
15. sit ni com or call the National Instruments office nearest you for more specific information about these products Related Documentation The following documents contain additional information that you may find helpful e NI PCle 1427 User Manual Contains information about programming options hardware functionality and signal connections e NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes Contains information about new functionality minimum system requirements and installation instructions for the NI IMAQ driver software Wi NATIONAL p INSTRUMENTS e Measurement amp Automation Explorer Help for NI IMAQ Describes how to configure the NI IMAQ driver software NI image acquisition devices and cameras using Measurement amp Automation Explorer MAX e NI IMAQ Help Contains fundamental programming concepts for the NI IMAQ driver software and terminology for using NI image acquisition devices Safety Information A Caution The following paragraphs contain important safety information you must follow when installing and operating the device Do not operate the device in a manner not specified in the documentation Misuse of the device may result in a hazard and may compromise the safety protection built into the device If the device is damaged turn it off and do not use it until service trained personnel can check its safety If necessary return the device to National Instruments for repair Keep away from live circuit
16. tional Instruments technical support MAX provides a simple interface for associating a camera file with the NI 1427 Use the following guidelines to access the camera file in MAX Launch MAX Expand the Devices and Interfaces branch of the configuration tree Expand the NI IMAQ Devices branch Expand the NI PClIe 1427 branch Right click Channel 0 and select Camera ee a a Select your camera from the menu If your camera is not in the menu verify that the appropriate camera file is installed in the lt NI IMAQ gt Data directory Note If you lose communication with the camera during an acquisition for any reason such as unplugging a cable or powering off your camera you must restart the acquisition to allow the device to relock the incoming timing signals Note The NI 1427 is equipped with a temperature monitor The device will stop acquiring images if it reaches its maximum allowable temperature An error will occur reporting that the maximum temperature has been reached Getting Started with the NI PCle 1427 6 ni com Specifications The following specifications apply to the NI 1427 image acquisition device These specifications are typical for the temperature range 0 C to 55 C unless otherwise stated Trigger Characteristics Number of external trigger I O lines 4 Sy Note External TTL lines on the 15 pin D SUB connector become unavailable when the trigger source is set as an optically isolated input or an RS 42
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