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NI 1742 Smart Camera

Machine Vision Solution with Built-in Lighting Controller

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  • Monochrome 640 x 480 CCD image sensor
  • 533 MHz PowerPC
  • Built-in lighting controller
  • Quadrature encoder support, optoisolated digital I/O and dual gigabit Ethernet
  • Program with LabVIEW Real-Time Module or configure with Vision Builder AI
  • Includes Vision Builder AI
Data Sheet

The National Instruments 1742 Smart Camera, powered by a 533 MHz PowerPC processor, is a real-time target for machine vision. The high-quality Sony CCD image sensor acquires monochrome VGA (640 x 480) resolution images at 60 frames per second. Camera I/O includes two optoisolated digital inputs, two optoisolated digital outputs, one RS232 serial port, and two gigabit Ethernet ports. The NI 1742 also features quadrature encoder support and a direct drive lighting controller that can drive current controlled lights up to 500 mA continuous or 1 A strobed.

You can program the NI Smart Camera with the NI LabVIEW Real-Time and NI Vision Development modules or configure the camera with NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI). The NI Smart Camera includes a fully functional copy of Vision Builder AI software to configure the camera.

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NI 1742 Smart Camera
Bundle Contents

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NI Smart Camera - Includes NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Software
Camera, NI 1742 Smart Camera 780147-01$ 2,499 (Included in price)

Software and Services
LabVIEW RT Vision Development Bundle 779324-03
NI Vision Development Module, Includes 1 Year Standard Service 777859-09

Power Supplies and I/O Accessories
PS-5 Power Supply, 24 VDC, 5 A, Universal Power Input 778805-90
NI Smart Camera I/O Accessory 780443-01
NI 17XX, Desktop Power Supply 24V, 63W 780237-01
NI 17xx 5m Pigtail breakout cable 197818-05
NI 17XX Unshielded Screw Terminal Breakout with 2M Cable 780261-01

Lenses

Lighting

Mounting Accessories
Mounting Kit, NI-17XX Series Smart Camera Tripod Adapter Plate 780239-01
NI-17XX Series Smart Camera Panel Mount Kit 780240-01

Ethernet Cables

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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Operating System / TargetReal-Time
Included Vision SoftwareVision Builder for Automated Inspection Run-Time License, Vision Builder for Automated Inspection for Smart Camera, Vision Development Module Run-Time License
Product CertificationsC-Tick, CE, FCC, RoHS
Vision System Specifications 
Processor533 MHz PowerPC
System Memory128 MB
Camera InterfaceGigE Vision
Number of Gigabit Ethernet Ports2
Frame Grabber Specifications 
Form FactorEmbedded Vision
Camera InterfaceGigE Vision
Camera Specifications 
      Maximum Frame Rate(at Max Resolution)60 fps
      Sensor Size.9 cm
      Sensor ReadoutProgressive Scan
      Pixel Depth8-bit
      BinningYes
      Partial ScanYes
      Color Typemonochrome
      Minimum Exposure Time36.3 us
      Exposure Time Increment31.2 us
      Strobe SignalYes
      Direct Drive LightingYes
Digital I/O 
Number of Isolated Output Channels2
Timing 
Number of Trigger Inputs1
Minimum Detectable Pulse Width1 ms
Maximum Trigger Rate240 Hz
Physical Specifications 
Length8.58 cm
Width5.06 cm
Height11.77 cm
Weight525 gram

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DS590028 NI Developer Suite Core with Image Acquisition and Machine Vision Option (English)
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776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English)
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Specialty Software
779324-03 LabVIEW RT Vision Development Bundle
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778649-09 NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI) 5 - 10 $ 1,899.00
777859-09 NI Vision Development Module 5 - 10 $ 3,599.00
777777-09 NI TestStand Development System for Windows 5 - 10 $ 3,899.00

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778649-09 NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI)
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779324-03 LabVIEW RT Vision Development Bundle 5 - 10 $ 3,899.00
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