GETTING STARTED GUIDENI CVS-1458RTCompact Vision System with GigE Vision and Reconfigurable I/OThe NI CVS-1458RT is a real-time, compact vision system that acqu ires, processes, and displaysimages from GigE Vision cameras. This document explains how to install and configure theNI CVS-1458RT.ContentsRequired Components .............................................................................................................. 2Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................... 2Software Options .............................................................................................................. 3Safety Information.................................................................................................................... 4Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines .............................................................................. 5Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 5Installing Vision Builder AI ............................................................................................. 5Installing the Vision Development Module...................................................................... 6Configuring the Hardware ........................................................................................................ 7Connecting the System Power Supply.............................................................................. 8Connecting the Isolated Outputs Power Supply and PoE Power Supply ......................... 9Connecting GigE Vision Cameras.................................................................................... 11Connecting to the Development Computer ...................................................................... 11Direct Connection..................................................................................................... 11Network Connection................................................................................................. 11Installing Software on the NI CVS-1458RT ............................................................................ 11Configuring the Device in NI Vision Builder AI ............................................................. 12Configuring the Device in NI MAX................................................................................. 12Acquiring an Image .................................................................................................................. 12Acquiring an Image in Vision Builder AI ........................................................................ 12Acquiring an Image in MAX............................................................................................ 12Digital I/O................................................................................................................................. 14Where to Go Next..................................................................................................................... 16Additional Resources for Vision Builder AI Users .......................................................... 16Additional Resources for LabVIEW Users ...................................................................... 16Worldwide Support and Services ............................................................................................. 17