NI 779679-01

IEEE 1394 Image Acquisition with Digital I/O
NI PCI-8254R, NI PCIe-8255R NEW!
• 2 IEEE 1394a camera inputs
• 400 Mb/s image data transfer
• 29 TTL and isolated DIO lines
• 15 input, 14 output
• Reconfigurable DIO with
LabVIEW FPGA
Operating Systems
• Windows XP/2000
Recommended Software
• LabVIEW and the NI Vision
Development Module
• Vision Builder AI
Driver Software
• NI Vision Acquisition
software (included)
Overview
With the National Instruments 825xR image acquisition boards, you
can build machine vision systems that trigger and synchronize two or
more IEEE 1394 cameras without requiring additional digital I/O boards
or custom circuitry. The NI PCI-8254R has 400 Mb/s of bandwidth and
two direct-connect IEEE 1394a ports that share that bandwidth. The
NI PCIe-8255R has 800 Mb/s of bandwidth shared between two directconnect IEEE 1394b ports (IEEE 1394a cameras are compatible with a
converter cable). Both of these boards feature NI reconfigurable I/O (RIO)
technology and include all the digital I/O you need for industrial control
and communication.
About IEEE 1394
IEEE 1394 is a PC bus standard ideally suited for machine vision. Any
IEEE 1394 camera that complies with the DCAM (or IIDC) standard works
with the National Instruments Vision Acquisition driver. With digital
image quality, simple cabling, standard software, and a lower cost, IEEE
1394 cameras are quickly replacing analog cameras in machine vision
applications. Today, there are more than 300 industrial IEEE 1394
cameras available from nearly every major vision company.
Vision Acquisition Software
NI Vision Acquisition software offers a mobile, easy-to-use solution
for acquiring images from IEEE 1394 cameras. The driver software
integrates with NI Measurement & Automation Explorer, so you can
easily configure your camera. You also can quickly set up your system
by connecting an IEEE 1394 camera to your computer and immediately
begin acquiring images. With a set of easy-to-use functions, you can
quickly create applications in National Instruments LabVIEW, C/C++,
or Visual Basic. Vision Acquisition software is compatible with IIDCcompliant cameras. You can connect a maximum of 16 cameras to your
board and acquire from each one. Advanced functionality includes the
ability to query the camera for onboard parameters and to change
programmatic parameters programmatically. Vision Acquisition is also
compatible with Camera Link, analog, GigE, and parallel digital cameras
(through compatible NI hardware), so you can use programs written for
NI 825xR boards with a wide range of cameras without major changes
to your code.
Onboard Digital I/O
The NI 825xR series has 15 digital input lines – 13 isolated 24 V lines
and two dedicated TTL lines. There are also 14 digital output lines – four
isolated 24 V and 10 dedicated TTL. You can access all 29 digital lines
for synchronizing vision components such as cameras, triggers, and
lights. You also can use quadrature encoder inputs, product selection
lines, and general-purpose digital I/O for communicating with actuators,
PLCs, and NI programmable automation controllers (PACs).
Reconfigurable I/O
As with the Compact Vision System, you can extend the NI 825xR
functionality with NI RIO technology. Using the NI LabVIEW FPGA
Module, you can customize all 29 digital I/O lines to perform a wider
variety of packaging inspection, assembly verification, and robot
control applications.
IEEE 1394 Image Acquisition with Digital I/O
Multicamera Inspection
Choice of Sensor
NI 825xR boards provide a low-cost way to inspect from several angles.
With two IEEE 1394 ports, you can directly connect two cameras to a
board with ease. You can connect up to 16 IEEE 1394 cameras to each
board with the addition of an IEEE 1394 hub.
IEEE 1394 is a standard bus, which means you have a wide variety
of cameras that can connect to NI 825xR boards. From the more than
300 cameras available to complete your application, your choices range
from a low-cost, low-resolution sensor to a high-performance sensor.
There are also specialty cameras such as infrared and linescan. To find a
complete list of cameras, visit the NI Camera Advisor at ni.com/camera.
In addition, as new, improved industrial IEEE 1394 cameras enter the
marketplace, you can upgrade your system with the latest cameras
without changing the image acquisition board or your software.
By using IEEE 1394 image acquisition, the NI 825xR boards help you use
the sensor that is right for your application. You can choose from more
than 300 cameras to complete your application, from a low-cost, lowresolution sensor to a high-performance sensor. There are also IEEE 1394
specialty cameras such as infrared and linescan. To find a complete list
of cameras, visit the NI Camera Advisor at ni.com/camera. In addition,
as new, improved industrial IEEE 1394 cameras enter the marketplace,
you can upgrade your system with the latest cameras without changing
the image acquisition board or your software.
Ordering Information
NI PCIe-8255R ......................................................................779679-01
NI PCI-8254R ........................................................................779303-01
Includes Vision Acquisition software.
Cables
IEEE 1394b to 1394b, 4 m ....................................................196283-04
IEEE 1394a to 1394a, 4 m ....................................................196284-04
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For complete product specifications, pricing, and accessory
information, call 800 813 3693 (U.S.) or go to ni.com/vision.
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NI Vision Accessories for the NI Compact Vision System, NI PCI-8254R, and NI PCIe-8255R
Software – Configure or Program
Vision Builder for Automated Inspection
National Instruments Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI) is a
configurable machine vision development environment that requires no
programming. With the NI Vision Builder AI, you can:
• Build, benchmark, and deploy complete machine vision applications
without programming
• Configure more than 40 powerful machine vision tools
including geometric matching, OCR, and particle analysis
• Acquire and process images with any NI frame grabber, more
than 300 IEEE 1394 cameras, or the NI Compact Vision System
• Communicate triggering and inspection results directly to
NI M Series DAQ devices or to industrial devices over serial
and Ethernet protocols
LabVIEW Real-Time Vision Development Kit
The National Instruments LabVIEW Real-Time Vision Development Kit
includes all the software you need to program a real-time machine vision
application with LabVIEW. You must purchase LabVIEW separately. The
kit includes:
• LabVIEW Real-Time Module
• LabVIEW Application Builder
• NI Vision Development Module
The NI Vision Development Module is a library of image processing
and machine vision functions. The NI Vision Development Module
includes Vision Assistant, an interactive prototyping environment that
generates ready-to-run code.
The NI Vision Development Module delivers:
• Hundreds of image processing functions including pattern and
geometric matching, OCR, bar code readers, object classification,
and particle analysis
• Tools to enhance images, check for presence, locate features, identify
objects, and gauge parts
• Fast application prototyping and code generation with
Vision Assistant
• Subpixel accuracy down to 1/10 of a pixel and 1/10 of a degree
Cameras and Camera Accessories
NI vision accessories are compatible with any DCAM-compliant
IEEE 1394 camera. To find an IEEE 1394 that fits your application,
visit the Camera Advisor at ni.com/camera. To simplify purchases,
National Instruments provides a few IEEE 1394 cameras that address
many applications.
High-Speed Camera
Basler A601F, IEEE 1394, 640x480,
60 FPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .778785-01
Trigger cable for Basler
600 series cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190264-01
Additional Camera Cables
IEEE 1394 cable, 2.0 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185797-02
IEEE 1394 cable with jackscrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .778796-01
Trigger cable for Prosilica cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .763422-01
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NI Vision Accessories for the NI Compact Vision System, NI PCI-8254R, and NI PCIe-8255R
Digital I/O Accessories
Compact Vision System Mounting
Panel and DIN-Rail Mount Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189154-01
SMB Trigger Cable (CVS only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .763422-01
Cable with female SMB connectors at both ends that you can use to
trigger certain Prosilica cameras.
SMB to BNC Trigger Cable (CVS only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .763422-01
Cable with female SMB connector at one end and a BNC at the
other that you can use to trigger certain Sony cameras.
Power Supply
NI 1450 Power Supply, 24 V, 50 W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .778794-01
Includes Compact Vision System power connector that you can use to
power the isolated input of the NI 825xR boards.
Terminal Block and Prototyping Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . .779166-01
Terminal block you can use to prototype and troubleshoot digital I/O
for the Compact Vision System and the NI 825xR image acquisition
boards. A demo mode can simulate triggers, encoder inputs, and
product selection lines. Outputs are displayed with LEDs.
Terminal Block – Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .778791-01
Terminal Block – Horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .778790-01
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IEEE 1394 Image Acquisition with Digital I/O
IEEE 1394
Specifications
These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated.
Power Requirements
IEEE 1394 bus power1 ......................... 18 W, maximum
(shared by both ports)
Isolated supply2 ................................... 5 to 30 VDC
Camera interface
PCI-8254R.............................................. IEEE 1394a
NI PCIe-8255R........................................IEEE 1394b
The bus power specification assumes that power is provided to the NI 825xR boards from the
host computer power supply via the ATX power connector. If power is not supplied through this
connector, camera power is supplied by the PCI bus and should be limited to 5 W, shared by
both ports.
1
2
Do not draw more than 500 mA combined from the Viso pins on the 44-pin D-Sub connector.
Do not draw more than 100 mA from 30 V isolated outputs. Do not draw more than 50 mA from
5 V isolated outputs.
TTL Inputs and Outputs
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions.......................................... 10.7 by 17.5 cm
(4.2 by 6.9 in.)
Weight................................................. 114 g (4.0 oz)
Environment
The NI 825xR boards are intended for indoor use only.
Operating temperature ....................... 0 to 55 °C
Storage temperature........................... -20 to 70 °C
Relative humidity ................................ 5 to 90%, noncondensing
Pollution degree.................................. 2
Caution Do not use NI 825xR boards for connection to signals within Measurement
Categories II, III, or IV.
Digital logic levels .............................. Refer to Table
Level
Input low voltage (VIL)
Input high voltage (VIH)
Output low voltage (VOL), at 5 mA
Output high voltage (VOH), at 5 mA
Number of ports.................................. 2
Speed .................................................. 100, 200, or 400 Mb/s
Minimum
0V
2.2 V
–
2.4 V
Maximum
0.5 V
5V
0.4 V
–
Table 1. Digital Logic Levels
Optically Isolated Inputs and Outputs
Isolated (Current Sinking) Inputs
Number of channels............................
Input voltage range.............................
Input ON voltage.................................
Input OFF voltage ................................
Turn-on current....................................
Measurement Category ...................... I
Approved at altitudes up to 2,000 m.
Safety
NI 825xR boards are designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use:
• EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1
• UL 61010-1
• CSA 61010-1
Note For UL and other safety considerations, refer to the product label, or visit
ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the
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0 to 30 V
3.5 to 30 V
0 to 2 V
7.1 mA, typical; 14 mA,
maximum
Maximum pulse rate........................... 100 kHz
Minimum pulse detected.................... 10 µs
Reverse polarity protection................. Yes, -30 V
appropriate link in the Certification column.
Isolated (Current Sourcing) Outputs
CE Compliance
Number of channels............................ 4
On-state voltage range ....................... 5 to 30 V, maximum
Maximum on-state voltage
drop from V ..................................... 1.2 V at 100 mA
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European
Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows:
Low-Voltage Directive (safety) ........... 73/23/EEC
Output Current
Directive (EMC) ................................... 89/336/EEC
5 V isopower .......................................
24 V isopower .....................................
30 V isopower .....................................
Maximum pulse rate...........................
Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory
50 mA, maximum
100 mA, maximum
100 mA, maximum
10 kHz (maximum load
resistance 100 kW)
Minimum pulse generated.................. 100 µs
Reverse polarity protection................. Yes
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Emissions ............................................ EN 55011 Class A at 10 m
FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz
Immunity.............................................. EN 61326:1997 + A2:2001, Table
1 CE, C-Tick, and FCC Part 15
(Class A) Compliant
Note For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
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.
Note NI 825xR boards may experience temporary data interruption if exposed to electrostatic
discharge (ESD).
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