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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI CVS-1457RT
GigE Vision Compact Vision System
with Reconfigurable I/O and Power over Ethernet
The NI CVS-1457RT is a real-time, compact vision system that acquires, processes, and displays
images from GigE Vision cameras. This document explains how to install and configure the
NI CVS-1457RT.
Contents
Required Components .............................................................................................................. 2
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................... 2
Software Options .............................................................................................................. 3
Safety Information .................................................................................................................... 3
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines .............................................................................. 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 5
Installing Vision Builder AI ............................................................................................. 5
Installing the Vision Development Module...................................................................... 5
Configuring the Hardware ........................................................................................................ 6
Wiring Power to the NI CVS-1457RT ............................................................................. 8
Connecting the System Power Supply...................................................................... 8
Connecting the PoE Power Supply........................................................................... 8
Connecting the Isolated Outputs Power Supply ....................................................... 8
Connecting GigE Vision Cameras.................................................................................... 8
Connecting to the Development Computer ...................................................................... 9
Direct Connection..................................................................................................... 9
Network Connection................................................................................................. 9
Installing Software on the NI CVS-1457RT ............................................................................ 9
Configuring the Device in Vision Builder AI .................................................................. 9
Configuring the Device in MAX ...................................................................................... 10
Acquiring an Image .................................................................................................................. 10
Acquiring an Image in Vision Builder AI ........................................................................ 10
Acquiring an Image in MAX............................................................................................ 10
Connections .............................................................................................................................. 10
Digital I/O......................................................................................................................... 10
Wiring an Isolated Input ........................................................................................... 13
Wiring an Isolated Output ........................................................................................ 13
Connecting to Differential I/O.................................................................................. 14
Ethernet............................................................................................................................. 16
Where to Go Next..................................................................................................................... 17
Additional Resources for Vision Builder AI Users .......................................................... 18
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
GigE Vision Compact Vision System with Reconfigurable I/O and Power over Ethernet The NI CVS-1457RT is a real-time, compact vision system that acquires, processes, and displays images from GigE Vision cameras. This document explains how to install and configure the NI CVS-1457RT. -
Page 2: Required Components
Additional Resources for LabVIEW Users ..............18 Where to Go for Support ......................19 Required Components The following items are necessary to set up and use the NI CVS-1457RT: NI CVS-1457RT device One or two GigE Vision cameras ... -
Page 3: Software Options
Development Module 2010 or later Software for using and reconfiguring the FPGA I/O. The NI CVS-1457RT has a user-reconfigurable FPGA that allows the I/O to be configured for particular applications. Different configurations are referred to as hardware personalities, and are defined by bitfiles. -
Page 4: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with Caution shielded cables and accessories. To ensure the specified EMC performance, product installation requires Caution either special considerations or user-installed, add-on devices. See the product installation instructions for further information. 4 | ni.com | NI CVS-1457RT Getting Started Guide... -
Page 5: Installing The Software
All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW. LabVIEW FPGA Module—It is only necessary to install the LabVIEW FPGA Module if you want to reconfigure the default personality of the NI CVS-1457RT I/O. Refer to the LabVIEW FPGA Module Release and Upgrade Notes for installation instructions and information about getting started with the LabVIEW FPGA Module. -
Page 6: Configuring The Hardware
The NI MAX icon appears on your desktop after you install one of the device drivers. Configuring the Hardware Remove the NI CVS-1457RT from the package and inspect the system for any sign of damage. Notify National Instruments if the system appears damaged in any way. Do not use a damaged system. - Page 7 Figure 2. NI CVS-1457RT Connectors NI CVS-1457RT Compact Vision System RESET VGA Connector RJ-45 Network Port RJ50 Serial Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE Ports USB Ports 44-pin Digital I/O Connector NI CVS-1457RT Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7...
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Page 8: Wiring Power To The Ni Cvs-1457Rt
NI CVS-1457RT. Connect an Ethernet cable to a GigE Vision camera, then connect the other end to the NI CVS-1457RT PoE PORT 0. Repeat this step for PoE PORT 1 if you are connecting two cameras. -
Page 9: Connecting To The Development Computer
Installing Software on the NI CVS-1457RT The NI CVS-1457RT can be configured in Vision Builder AI or MAX. If you choose LabVIEW as your application development environment, you must use MAX to configure the device. Configuring the Device in Vision Builder AI Complete the following steps to configure the device in Vision Builder AI. -
Page 10: Configuring The Device In Max
Figure 2 for the location of connectors and indicators on the device. Digital I/O The 44-pin Digital I/O port on the NI CVS-1457RT offers 8 isolated inputs, 8 isolated outputs with external power supply input, 2 bidirectional differential inputs (RS-422) or single-ended lines which can be used with a quadrature encoder, and 8 bidirectional TTL lines. - Page 11 Table 1. Pin Location and Definition for the NI CVS-1457RT Digital I/O Location Number Signal Description Diff 0+ Bidirectional RS-422 I/O (positive side), or quadrature encoder phase A+ Digital ground reference for TTL and differential I/O TTL 0 Bidirectional TTL I/O...
- Page 12 Table 1. Pin Location and Definition for the NI CVS-1457RT Digital I/O (Continued) Location Number Signal Description Iso Out 2 General purpose isolated output Iso Out 3 General purpose isolated output Common ground reference for isolated inputs and outputs Iso Out 5...
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Page 13: Wiring An Isolated Input
Caution more than 80 mA from 24 V isolated outputs. Figure 4. Example of Connecting an Isolated Output to an External Load Overcurrent Protection Circuit Digital Output Load CVS-1457RT NI CVS-1457RT Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13... -
Page 14: Connecting To Differential I/O
Connecting to Differential I/O The NI CVS-1457RT accepts differential (RS-422) line driver inputs. Each of the 2 differential I/O can be configured as an output. Shielded cables are recommended for all applications. Unshielded cables are more susceptible to noise and can corrupt signals. Figure 5 shows the differential input/quadrature encoder input circuit. - Page 15 Figure 7. Example of Connecting Single-Ended Line Drivers Encoder CVS-1457RT Diff In 0+ Phase A Twisted Pair – Diff In 0– Diff In 1+ Phase B Twisted Pair – Diff In 1– NI CVS-1457RT Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15...
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Page 16: Ethernet
TTL_IN(0) Ethernet The NI CVS-1457RT provides two standard Gigabit Ethernet ports (PoE Port 0 and PoE Port 1) to acquire images from GigE Vision cameras. The NI CVS-1457RT can power PoE-capable cameras when the PoE power supply is connected. When the NI CVS-1457RT is providing PoE, the LED that corresponds to the port will be lit. -
Page 17: Where To Go Next
Each Ethernet port on the NI CVS-1457RT has two Ethernet LEDs that indicate the connectivity status of the port. See Figure 11 for the location of these LEDs. Figure 11. Ethernet LEDs on the NI CVS-1457RT Port 0 Activity/Link LED... -
Page 18: Additional Resources For Vision Builder Ai Users
MAX toolbar. Specific information about using MAX with NI Vision hardware is available by selecting Help»Help Topics»NI Vision»NI-IMAQdx. National Instruments Example Finder—LabVIEW contains an extensive library of VIs and example programs. To access the NI Example Finder, open LabVIEW and select Help»Find Examples. - Page 19 National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world. For telephone support in the United States, create your service request at or dial ni.com/support...
- Page 20 NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni.com/legal/export-compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes, ECCNs, and other import/export data. © 2013 National Instruments. All rights reserved.
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