National Instruments NI 177x IP67 smart cameras range

The NI 177x range of smart cameras features a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor for increased processing power and an IP67 rating to protect the hardware from dust and water. The cameras also have a real-time operating system to deliver the reliability and determinism needed on a production floor.

Using the Intel Atom processor, the 177x range can deliver processing speeds four times greater than previous models. They also have updated sensor options, including VGA, 1.3 MP and 2 MP in colour and monochrome as well as 5 MP in monochrome. A strong mechanical housing, M12 connectors and lens cover make the cameras dust and water resistant and suitable for environments with washdowns.

The cameras include four digital input and four digital output lines and support several industrial communication protocols including RS232 (serial, Modbus serial) and ethernet (TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP). The cameras also include a VGA video out connection for monitoring inspection images.

The NI 177x smart cameras are shipped with NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI) 2011 software, a menu-driven, interactive environment for configuring, benchmarking and deploying vision systems. The cameras can also be programmed using NI LabVIEW graphical programming and the NI Vision Development Module for advanced customisation and integration with other National Instruments hardware.