Page 3 - Important Information; Warranty; Patents; WARNING REGARDING USE OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS
Important Information Warranty The NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment...
Page 4 - Compliance; FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance; Determining FCC Class; Class A; Federal Communications Commission; Compliance to EU Directives
Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industri...
Page 5 - Conventions; File»Page Setup»Options
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: » The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options from the last dialog...
Page 6 - Contents
© National Instruments Corporation vii NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Contents Chapter 1NI 1450 Overview About the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System ....................................................... 1-1Hardware Overview ........................................................
Page 8 - Glossary
Contents © National Instruments Corporation ix NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Pulse Width ....................................................................................... 4-5Trigger Polarity ................................................................................. 4-...
Page 9 - About the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System; Hardware Overview
© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 1 NI 1450 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the features and components on the National Instruments 1450 Series Compact Vision System. About the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System The NI 1450 Series...
Page 11 - Video Format
Chapter 1 NI 1450 Overview © National Instruments Corporation 1-3 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Available Camera Bandwidth The IEEE 1394 bus provides a fixed amount of bandwidth that is shared among the three IEEE 1394a ports on the NI 1450. These ports provide direct connection t...
Page 12 - Software Overview; NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras Driver Software
Chapter 1 NI 1450 Overview NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 1-4 ni.com Software Overview Programming the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System requires the NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras driver software, version 1.5 or later, to control the hardware and one of the following application...
Page 13 - National Instruments Application Software
Chapter 1 NI 1450 Overview © National Instruments Corporation 1-5 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual National Instruments Application Software Vision Builder for Automated Inspection National Instruments Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI) is configurable machine vision softwa...
Page 15 - Setup and Configuration; Required Items; Hardware
© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 2 Setup and Configuration This chapter provides instructions for connecting the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System hardware. This chapter also includes instructions for installing software, configuring an IP ad...
Page 16 - Software; Accessories
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 2-2 ni.com ❑ 4-position power connector—required if you are not using the NI desktop power supply ❑ 10 m 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable (part number 189174-10)—standard CAT 5 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable for connecting th...
Page 17 - Documentation; Hardware Documents
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-3 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual • Digital I/O cable and vertical DIN rail terminal block (part number 778791-01) • 75 Ω SMB 111 coaxial cable (part number 763422-01)— SMB to BNC cable for connecting to triggers...
Page 18 - Safety Information
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 2-4 ni.com LabVIEW Real-Time Module and Vision Development Module Documents • NI Vision Assistant Help • NI Vision Assistant Tutorial • IMAQ Vision Concepts Manual • IMAQ Vision for LabVIEW User Manual • IMAQ Vision f...
Page 19 - Installation Category
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-5 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual foreign matter—solid, liquid, or gas—that may reduce dielectric strength or surface resistivity. Pollution degrees are listed below. • Pollution Degree 1—No pollution or only dry...
Page 20 - Connection Overview
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 2-6 ni.com equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics. • Installation Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system. ...
Page 21 - Set up the hardware; Before Getting Started: Connecting the NI 1450 to a Network
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-7 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Figure 2-1. Connection Sequence • Set up the hardware —This section explains how to connect a camera, monitor, and power supply to the NI 1450. • Set up the development computer ...
Page 22 - Subnet Considerations; Connecting a Camera and Monitor to the NI 1450; OFF
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 2-8 ni.com Subnet Considerations To configure the NI 1450, it must reside on the same subnet as the development computer. Once the NI 1450 is configured, other subnets can access and use it. To use the NI 1450 on a su...
Page 23 - Wiring Power to the NI 1450
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-9 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual If your camera requires an external power supply, connect it to the camera and verify that the camera is powered on. 3. Plug in and power on the monitor. Figure 2-2. Basic Hardwa...
Page 25 - Viso
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-11 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual The NI 1450 ships with a 4-position power connector that plugs directly into the power input connector on the NI 1450. To wire power to the 4-position connector, complete the fo...
Page 26 - Vision Builder AI: Setting up the Development Computer
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 2-12 ni.com Figure 2-4. Ethernet Connection Vision Builder AI: Setting up the Development Computer This section describes the sequence for installing Vision Builder AI and the NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras software on...
Page 27 - Installing Vision Builder AI and NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-13 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual The following items are necessary for setting up the development computer. ❑ Vision Builder AI software, version 2.0 or later ❑ NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras driver software, ve...
Page 28 - Acquiring an Image in Vision Builder AI
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 2-14 ni.com Tip To uniquely identify unconfigured NI 1450s, connect and configure one NI 1450 at a time. 4. Click Configure to launch the Vision Builder AI Remote Target Configuration Wizard. 5. In the Identification ...
Page 29 - Install LabVIEW
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-15 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual LabVIEW Real-Time with the Vision Development Module: Setting up the Development Computer This section describes the sequence for installing the application and driver software ...
Page 30 - Configuring the IP Address using LabVIEW Real-Time
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 2-16 ni.com 7. Insert the NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras CD into the CD-ROM drive. Note If you select the custom software installation, make sure to install the support for the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System. 8. ...
Page 31 - Downloading Software onto the NI 1450
Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-17 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Downloading Software onto the NI 1450 1. In the MAX configuration window, click the Software tab. This window displays the status of the software on the NI 1450. 2. Click the In...
Page 32 - LED Indicators; POWER OK
© National Instruments Corporation 3-1 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 3 LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors This chapter provides information about the location and functionality of the LED indicators, DIP switches, and connectors on the NI 1450. The Connectors section provides sign...
Page 33 - POWER OK LED; STATUS LED
Chapter 3 LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 3-2 ni.com POWER OK LED Under normal operating conditions, the POWER OK LED remains green while the NI 1450 is powered on. A green POWER OK LED indicates that NI 1450 main power is receiving power and that ...
Page 34 - DIP Switches; SAFE MODE; ON
Chapter 3 LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors © National Instruments Corporation 3-3 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Figure 3-2. ACT/LINK and 100 Mbps LEDs DIP Switches This section describes the SAFE MODE , IP RESET , NO APP , and USER 1 DIP switches on the NI 1450. To enable a DIP ...
Page 35 - SAFE MODE Switch
Chapter 3 LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 3-4 ni.com Figure 3-3 shows the location of the DIP switches on the NI 1450. Figure 3-3. DIP Switches SAFE MODE Switch To boot the NI 1450 in Safe mode, move the SAFE MODE switch to the ON position and rese...
Page 36 - IP RESET Switch
Chapter 3 LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors © National Instruments Corporation 3-5 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual IP RESET Switch To clear the NI 1450 IP settings, move the IP RESET switch to the ON position and reset the NI 1450. Use IP RESET to reset the TCP/IP settings when mov...
Page 37 - Power Connector; Peripheral
Chapter 3 LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 3-6 ni.com Connectors This section describes the connectors on the NI 1450 and includes pinouts and signal descriptions for each connector. Table 3-1 summarizes the functions of the connectors on the NI 145...
Page 38 - Terminal
Chapter 3 LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors © National Instruments Corporation 3-7 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Figure 3-4 shows the power connector on the NI 1450, and Table 3-2 describes each terminal on the connector. Figure 3-4. Power Connector Earth Ground Connection Some s...
Page 39 - VGA
Chapter 3 LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 3-8 ni.com Figure 3-5. Grounding Lug on the NI 1450 IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 connectors on the NI 1450 provide a reliable, high-frequency connection between the NI 1450 and to up to three DCAM-compatible IEE...
Page 40 - Pin
Chapter 3 LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors © National Instruments Corporation 3-9 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Figure 3-6. VGA Connector Table 3-3. VGA Connector Signals Pin Signal Name Signal Description 1 R Red 2 G Green 3 B Blue 4 NC No Connect 5 C Common of the NI 1450 main...
Page 42 - Ethernet; TRIG 1 and TRIG 2
Chapter 3 LEDs, DIP Switches, and Connectors © National Instruments Corporation 3-11 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Ethernet The Ethernet port on the NI 1450 provides connection between the NI 1450 and the development computer, either directly or through a network port. The NI 1450...
Page 46 - Overview
© National Instruments Corporation 4-1 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 4 Digital I/O Functionality This chapter describes the primary functions of the digital inputs and outputs on the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System. This chapter also includes guidelines for connecting the dig...
Page 47 - Isolated Inputs and Outputs
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 4-2 ni.com TTL Inputs and Outputs TTL is a fast-switching 5 V digital signaling standard commonly used for applications that require high precision, such as camera triggering. TTL inputs and outputs do not require a...
Page 48 - Trigger Inputs
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality © National Instruments Corporation 4-3 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Trigger Inputs Trigger inputs are available from both TTL inputs and isolated inputs. You can use these trigger inputs to synchronize the NI 1450 with an external event, such a...
Page 50 - Pulse Modes
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality © National Instruments Corporation 4-5 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Figure 4-1 shows an output pulse when a trigger is selected. Figure 4-1. Output Pulse When Trigger Is Selected Pulse Modes Each pulse generator has a Start and a Stop mode. Con...
Page 51 - Quadrature Encoder
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 4-6 ni.com Figure 4-2. High Pulse with Rising Edge Trigger Figure 4-3 shows how to create a high and low pulse train with a microsecond delay and width. Figure 4-3. High and Low Pulse Trains Quadrature Encoder The q...
Page 52 - Product Selection Port; Using ISO Input 5 as a Latch
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality © National Instruments Corporation 4-7 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Figure 4-4 shows a rising edge trigger and a low pulse with a quadrature encoder delay and a microsecond width. Figure 4-4. Rising Edge Trigger, Low Pulse with a Quadrature Enc...
Page 53 - General-Purpose Inputs; Function
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 4-8 ni.com Table 4-3 lists the product selection ports. General-Purpose I/O General-Purpose Inputs General-purpose inputs are available as both TTL and isolated inputs. At any time, the software running on the NI 14...
Page 54 - Fault Conditions; Shutdown
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality © National Instruments Corporation 4-9 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual An example of using general-purpose outputs is driving a relay that turns on an Inspection in Progress light for an operator to see while the inspection sequence is running. Fa...
Page 55 - Disabling Shutdown Mode; Watchdog
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 4-10 ni.com Disabling Shutdown Mode To disable Shutdown mode once it is enabled, remove Shutdown mode from the software script and reset the NI 1450. To reset the system, press the RESET button on the NI 1450 front ...
Page 56 - Overheat; Considerations When Connecting the Digital I/O
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality © National Instruments Corporation 4-11 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Overheat Operating the NI 1450 outside of its temperature specifications may cause the NI 1450 to overheat. Refer to Appendix B, Specifications , for temperature specification...
Page 57 - Wiring an Isolated Output to an External Load
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 4-12 ni.com Figure 4-5. Example of Connecting an Isolated Input to a Sourcing Output Device Wiring an Isolated Output to an External Load The digital output circuit sources current to external loads, as shown in the...
Page 58 - Protecting Inductive Loads; Transmission Line Effects
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality © National Instruments Corporation 4-13 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Protecting Inductive Loads When an inductive load, such as a relay or solenoid, is connected to an output, a large counter-electromotive force may occur at switching time due ...
Page 59 - Typical System Setup
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 4-14 ni.com Figure 4-8. Example Connections When connecting to TTL inputs on the NI 1450 device, match the output impedance of the transmitting device to the characteristic impedance of the cable. For example, if th...
Page 60 - Signal Name
Chapter 4 Digital I/O Functionality © National Instruments Corporation 4-15 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Table 4-5 summarizes a typical single-camera configuration. Figure 4-9 shows a typical single-camera setup. Figure 4-9. Typical Single-Camera Setup Table 4-5. Typical Single-C...
Page 61 - Deployment; Connecting Multiple NI 1450s
© National Instruments Corporation 5-1 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 5 Deployment This chapter provides guidelines for connecting the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System to a network. Connecting Multiple NI 1450s An Ethernet connection between the development computer and the NI ...
Page 62 - Video Out
Chapter 5 Deployment NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 5-2 ni.com To connect multiple NI 1450s to the same network, each NI 1450 must have a unique IP address. By default, the configuration utility running on the development computer displays each NI 1450 that exists on the subnet. To...
Page 64 - Software Configuration Problems; NI 1450 Does Not Appear in MAX or in Vision Builder AI; Browse
© National Instruments Corporation A-1 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual A Troubleshooting This appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting the NI 1450. Software Configuration Problems NI 1450 Does Not Appear in MAX or in Vision Builder AI Possible causes and solutions: • Verif...
Page 65 - Error When Configuring IP Settings for the NI 1450; No Camera Found; POWER OK LED is Red
Appendix A Troubleshooting NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual A-2 ni.com • Another device on the network is using the IP address assigned to the NI 1450. Either remove or reconfigure the other device, or reconfigure the NI 1450 IP address. • The DIP switch settings on the NI 1450 may b...
Page 66 - Cannot Drive Isolated Outputs; System Displays a
Appendix A Troubleshooting © National Instruments Corporation A-3 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual • Watchdog expired while configured for the system shutdown option – Determine if the interval between watchdog resets is insufficient for the processing time. Check the software to det...
Page 67 - Number
Appendix A Troubleshooting NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual A-4 ni.com POWER OK LED Is Not Lit When the NI 1450 is Powered on If the power supply is properly connected to the NI 1450, but the POWER OK LED does not light up, check that the power supply is 24 VDC ±10% and within the sp...
Page 68 - Power Requirements; Memory
© National Instruments Corporation B-1 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual B Specifications This appendix lists the specifications of the NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System. These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise noted. Power Requirements Main supply voltage ........
Page 69 - TTL Inputs; Level
Appendix B Specifications NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual B-2 ni.com TTL Inputs and Outputs Digital logic levels TTL Inputs Number of channels ................................2 Maximum pulse rate ...............................2 MHz Minimum pulse detected ........................200...
Page 70 - Physical Characteristics
Appendix B Specifications © National Instruments Corporation B-3 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Maximum pulse rate............................... 100 kHz Minimum pulse detected ........................ 10 µ s Reverse polarity protection .................... yes Isolated (Current So...
Page 71 - Environmental; Safety; Electromagnetic Compatibility
Appendix B Specifications NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual B-4 ni.com Environmental The NI 1450 is intended for indoor use only. Operating temperature,vertical mounting position ......................0 to 55 °C Operating temperature,all other positions...................................
Page 72 - CE Compliance; Declarations
Appendix B Specifications © National Instruments Corporation B-5 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows: Low-Voltage Directive (safety) ............. 73/23/E...
Page 74 - Calibration Certificate
Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual C-2 ni.com • Calibration Certificate —If your product supports calibration, you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.com/calibration . If you searched ni.com and could not...
Page 75 - Symbol; Symbols
© National Instruments Corporation G-1 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Glossary Symbol Prefix Value µ micro 10 – 6 m milli 10 – 3 k kilo 10 3 M mega 10 6 Symbols °C Degrees Celsius. A AC Alternating current. acquisition window The image size specific to a video standard or camera re...
Page 79 - Index; Numerics
© National Instruments Corporation I-1 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual Index Numerics 100 Mbps LED, 3-2 A accessories, 2-2application software installing LabVIEW, 2-15installing Vision Builder AI, 2-13installing Vision Development Module, 2-15 B bandwidth, available (table), 1-3 C c...
