Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration
NI 1450 Series Compact Vision System User Manual 2-2 ni.com
❑ 4-position power connector—required if you are not using the
NI desktop power supply
❑ 10 m 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable (part number
189174-10)—standard CAT 5 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable for
connecting the NI 1450 to a network port. To connect the NI 1450
directly to a local development computer, use an Ethernet crossover
cable.
Note To maintain signal integrity, the Ethernet cable length must be no longer than 100 m.
Software
❑ NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras driver software, which includes the
NI 1450 support software
❑ One of the following application software packages:
• National Instruments Vision Builder for Automated Inspection
(AI), version 2.0 or later
• National Instruments LabVIEW Real-Time, version 7.0 or later,
with the Vision Development Module, version 7.0 or later
Accessories
National Instruments offers the following accessories for use with the
NI 1450.
Hardware
• VGA-resolution camera (part number 778785-01)
• 12 mm fixed focal length lens (part number 778789-01)
• LED ring light (part number 778787-01)
• DIN rail/panel mount kit (part number 189154-01)
• Digital I/O cable and horizontal DIN rail terminal block (part number
778790-01)