Getting Started with the NI 17xx Smart Camera
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Software
Use one of the following application development environments to develop NI 17
xx
smart camera
applications:
❑
NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 3.5 or later (included)
❑
LabVIEW 8.5 or later and the following add-on modules:
–
LabVIEW Real-Time Module 8.5 or later
–
NI Vision Development Module 8.5 or later
–
NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.5.1 or later (included)
Optional Components
National Instruments offers a variety of accessories for use with the NI 17
xx
, including the following
items:
•
Lenses
–
8 mm (part number 780024-01)
–
12 mm (part number 780025-01)
–
16 mm (part number 780026-01)
–
25 mm (part number 780027-01)
•
Current controlled lights
–
Back light (part number 780221-01)
–
Ring light (part number 780222-01)
–
Broad area linear light array (part number 780223-01)
–
Spot light (part number 780224-01)
•
Mounting brackets
–
Tripod adapter (part number 780239-01)
–
Panel mount (part number 780240-01)
Visit
ni.com
or contact the branch office nearest you for more information about these and other
products.
Connect the Lens and Lighting
Complete the following steps to connect a standard C-mount lens and external lighting accessories to
the NI 17
xx
.
1.
Remove the lens cover from the NI 17
xx
.
2.
Gently align the threads on the base of the lens with the threads on the sensor opening, and twist
clockwise until the lens is secure.
The lens is now attached to the NI 17
xx
.
Lighting
The NI 17
xx
offers two options for controlling a light—a Direct Drive internal lighting controller, or
5 V TTL or 24 V external strobe generation for use with a third-party lighting controller. Refer to the
NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual
for information about using the NI 17
xx
with a light.
Note
The Direct Drive lighting controller is not available on NI 1722 smart cameras. NI 1722 smart
cameras support only 5 V TTL or 24 V external strobe generation.
