National Instruments NI 1712 User Manual

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1-2 | ni.comChapter 1 Hardware Overview and InstallationTable 1-1 shows the differentiating features for each smart camera model.For more information about the image sensors, refer to Chapter 5, Image Sensor. For completedevice specifications, refer to Appendix A, Specifications.All smart cameras have an RS-232 serial port, Gigabit Ethernet ports, and use a standardC-mount lens. Some smart camera models also include the Direct Drive lighting controller andsupport for quadrature encoders. The Direct Drive lighting controller is an integrated controllerto directly power a variety of third-party current-controlled lights. Some smart camera modelsalso have one 5 V TTL strobe output and one unregulated 24 V strobe output for lighting control.Refer to Chapter 4, Connecting Lighting and External Devices, for more information aboutstrobe output and the Direct Drive lighting controller. For complete device specifications, referto Appendix A, Specifications.The smart camera also includes LEDs for communicating system status, four DIP switches tospecify startup options, isolated inputs, and isolated outputs for connecting to external devices.Refer to Chapter 7, LED Indicators and DIP Switches, for more information about the LEDs andDIP switches.Connect the Power SupplyTo connect a power supply to the NI Smart Camera, complete the steps listed in one of thefollowing sections. Refer to the NI Desktop Power Supply section to connect the NI desktoppower supply directly to the smart camera with no additional I/O. Refer to the Third-PartyPower Supply section to connect a third-party power supply. If you plan to use additional pinsTable 1-1. NI Smart Camera ModelsProcessor Image SensorLightingStrobeDirect DriveLightingControllerQuadratureEncoderSupportNI 1712 400 MHzPowerPC1/3 inch Sony ICX424AL CCDMonochrome640 × 480 pixels (VGA)No No NoNI 1732 400 MHzPowerPC1/3 inch Sony ICX424AL CCDMonochrome640 × 480 pixels (VGA)Yes No YesNI 1752 600 MHzPowerPC1/3 inch Sony ICX424AL CCDMonochrome640 × 480 pixels (VGA)Yes Yes YesNI 1754 600 MHzPowerPC1/2 inch Sony ICX205AL CCDMonochrome1,280 × 1,024 pixels (SXGA)Yes Yes Yes