National Instruments NI CVS-1450 Series User Manual

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Setup and Configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up the NI CVS-1450 Series 
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 setting up the CVS-1450 device.
Hardware
CVS-1450 device
Ethernet-equipped development computer running 
Windows 2000/XP/Me/98
DCAM-compliant IEEE 1394 camera
IEEE 1394 jackscrew-to-latch cable (part number 778796-01) or any 
standard IEEE 1394 cable—Facilitates plug-and-play connection from 
the CVS-1450 device 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—Connects the NI desktop power supply to an 
outlet. Refer to 
ni.com
 for the part number specific to your region 
and ordering information.
4-position power connector—Required if you do not use the 
NI desktop power supply