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© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual
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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 address, and acquiring an initial
image using the application software.
Required Items
The following items are necessary for connecting the NI 1450.
Hardware
❑ NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System
❑ Ethernet-equipped development computer running
Windows XP/2000/Me/98
❑ DCAM-compliant IEEE 1394 camera
❑ IEEE 1394 jackscrew-to-latch cable (part number 778796-01) or any
standard IEEE 1394 cable—for plug-and-play connection from the
NI 1450 to up to three 1394 cameras. You can use a 4-pin to 6-pin
converter cable with cameras that have their own external power
supply and do not require power from the 1394 bus.
Note To maintain signal integrity, the IEEE 1394 cable length must be no longer
than 4.5 m.
❑ NI desktop power supply (part number 778794-01) or any
24 VDC ±10%, 50 W power supply
❑ Power supply cord—for connecting the NI desktop power supply to an
outlet. Refer to
ni.com for ordering information for the part number
specific to your region.
Note If you are using the NI desktop power supply, you will need a power cord.