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NI 17xx Smart Camera User Manual
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NI Smart Camera Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the features and components of the
National Instruments Smart Camera. Refer to
Getting Started with the
NI 17xx Smart Camera
for smart camera and accessory installation
information.
Hardware Overview
The NI Smart Camera is available in several different configurations.
When a feature pertains only to specific smart camera models, a list at the
beginning of the section shows which smart camera models support the
feature.
All smart camera models incorporate an image sensor, processor, and
digital I/O in a compact, rugged housing.
Table 1-1 shows the differentiating features for each smart camera model.
Table 1-1.
NI Smart Camera Models
NI Smart
Camera
Model
Processor
Image Sensor
Direct Drive
Lighting
Controller
Quadrature
Encoder
Support
NI 1722
400 MHz PowerPC
1/3 inch Sony ICX424AL CCD
Monochrome
640 × 480 pixels (VGA)
No
No
NI 1742
533 MHz PowerPC
1/3 inch Sony ICX424AL CCD
Monochrome
640 × 480 pixels (VGA)
Yes
Yes
NI 1744
533 MHz PowerPC
1/2 inch Sony ICX205AL CCD
Monochrome
1,280 × 1,024 pixels (SXGA)
Yes
Yes
NI 1762
533 MHz PowerPC
and 720 MHz DSP
1/3 inch Sony ICX424AL CCD
Monochrome
640 × 480 pixels (VGA)
Yes
Yes
NI 1764
533 MHz PowerPC
and 720 MHz DSP
1/2 inch Sony ICX205AL CCD
Monochrome
1,280 × 1,024 pixels (SXGA)
Yes
Yes
