The NI PCI-1428 is a Camera Link frame grabber for high-speed image acquisition in machine vision and scientific imaging applications. It captures images from Camera Link-compliant cameras in base and medium configurations, storing data in onboard memory or transferring directly to system RAM for processing. The device integrates with National Instruments hardware via RTSI synchronization and supports multiple image enhancement features including Region of Interest selection, pixel decimation, scaling, and lookup table operations.
Technical Specifications
• Camera Interface: Camera Link (base and medium configurations)
• PCI Bus: 32/33 MHz bus-master with 133 MB/s maximum bandwidth
• Pixel Clock: 20 MHz to 50 MHz
• Onboard Memory: 16 MB SDRAM
• External I/O Lines: Four lines on 68-pin VHDCI connector for triggers and high-speed digital I/O
• Lookup Tables: Four 256 × 8-bit LUTs for pixel-level operations
– Key Features
• Programmable Region of Interest (ROI) reduces data volume and processing overhead
• Pixel decimation and image scaling enable real-time format conversion
• Counter/timer ASIC provides deterministic trigger control and synchronization signals
• RTSI bus integration allows coordinated operation with DAQ and motion control devices
• MDR 26-pin camera connector supports all Camera Link video inputs, camera control outputs, and serial interface
– Typical Applications
Industrial inspection systems, scientific imaging, real-time machine vision, and synchronized multi-device measurement environments requiring deterministic timing and efficient bandwidth utilization.
– Compatibility & Integration
Ships with NI-IMAQ driver software. Integrates with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, and Microsoft Visual Basic. Compatible with NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection and NI Vision Development Module. Synchronizes with National Instruments DAQ and motion control products for advanced triggering schemes and digital I/O coordination.
