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Low-Cost Camera Link

NI PCI-1426

  • Image acquisition for base-configuration Camera Link cameras
  • Isolated digital I/O
  • Onboard programmable region of interest and image binarization
  • Includes Vision Acquisition software
Data Sheet

The National Instruments PCI-1426 is a low-cost Camera Link image acquisition board designed for machine vision and scientific imaging applications that require high-resolution digital imaging with simple cabling. This board works with any base-configuration Camera Link camera and include a simple 15-pin D-Sub connector for camera triggering and system integration. Find a list of applicable Camera Link cameras on the Camera Advisor.

Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
  NI 1426      
779210-01 16 MB 10 - 15 $ 829.00
779210-02 32 MB
NI Recommended
12 - 20 $ 949.00

Each NI PCI-1426/32MB requires: 1 Cable

NI PCI-1426/32MB Cable
Step 2: Select Cable
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
Shielded
187676-02 Camera Link Cable (2m)
NI Recommended
10 - 15 $ 149.00
Step 3: Select Optional Accessories
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
Other
777574-01 LabVIEW Machine Vision and Image Processing Training Kit 5 - 10 $ 195.00
Step 4: Add to Cart or Get a Quote

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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Operating System / TargetWindows, Real-Time
Included Vision SoftwareVision Acquisition Software
Product CertificationsC-Tick, CE, FCC
Vision System Specifications 
Camera InterfaceCamera Link - Base
Frame Grabber Specifications 
Form FactorPCI
Camera InterfaceCamera Link - Base
Number of Camera Input Ports1
Lookup TableNo
Compatibility w/ CameraLink I/O extension boardNo
Nonstandard videoNo
Digital I/O 
Number of Bidirectional TLL Channels4
Timing 
Number of Trigger Inputs4
Minimum Detectable Pulse Width10 us
Maximum Trigger Rate100 kHz
Physical Specifications 
Length17.5 cm
Width10.7 cm
Weight127 gram

Select your application need to see compatible software options for the Low-Cost Camera Link.

Application Need

Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
DS590028 NI Developer Suite Core with Image Acquisition and Machine Vision Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 8,698.00

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Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English)
NI Recommended
1 - 2 $ 2,599.00
779324-03 LabVIEW RT Vision Development Bundle
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 3,899.00
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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Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
DS590028 NI Developer Suite Core with Image Acquisition and Machine Vision Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 8,698.00

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Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
776800-09 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 2,599.00
778800-09 NI Measurement Studio Enterprise Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio 5 - 10 $ 2,599.00
777777-09 NI TestStand Development System for Windows 5 - 10 $ 3,899.00

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Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0
Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
DS590028 NI Developer Suite Core with Image Acquisition and Machine Vision Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 8,698.00

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You have selected United States as the country where you will use the product(s) (change).

Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) 1 - 2 $ 2,599.00
778649-09 NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI)
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 1,899.00
779324-03 LabVIEW RT Vision Development Bundle 5 - 10 $ 3,899.00
777859-09 NI Vision Development Module 5 - 10 $ 3,599.00

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You have selected United States as the country where you will use the product(s) (change).

Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
DS590028 NI Developer Suite Core with Image Acquisition and Machine Vision Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 8,698.00

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You have selected United States as the country where you will use the product(s) (change).

Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
776800-09 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 2,599.00
778800-09 NI Measurement Studio Enterprise Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio 5 - 10 $ 2,599.00

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You have selected United States as the country where you will use the product(s) (change).

Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0
Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
DS590028 NI Developer Suite Core with Image Acquisition and Machine Vision Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 8,698.00

Guarantee your price for 30 days with an NI Instant Quote (learn more)

You have selected United States as the country where you will use the product(s) (change).

Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English)
NI Recommended
1 - 2 $ 2,599.00
778649-09 NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI) 5 - 10 $ 1,899.00

Guarantee your price for 30 days with an NI Instant Quote (learn more)

You have selected United States as the country where you will use the product(s) (change).

Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
DS590028 NI Developer Suite Core with Image Acquisition and Machine Vision Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 8,698.00

Guarantee your price for 30 days with an NI Instant Quote (learn more)

You have selected United States as the country where you will use the product(s) (change).

Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
776800-09 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 2,599.00
778800-09 NI Measurement Studio Enterprise Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio 5 - 10 $ 2,599.00

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You have selected United States as the country where you will use the product(s) (change).

Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0

Driver Software