Display image from congex insight camera

[Amani.Khalil]

Hello,

I used the native commands and was able to retrieve the data. However, I am
struggling with retrieving the image and the filmstrip and displaying them in LabVIEW. This part I couldn't figure out yet.

If you could help me with this, I would be grateful.

[Quiztus2]

What is the physical interface? 

[Amani.Khalil]

the camera IS8402M

Labview version 2024

and the hardware connection through POE ethernet

[Andrey_Dmitriev]

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@Amani.Khalil wrote:

the camera IS8402M

Labview version 2024

and the hardware connection through POE ethernet

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It seems to be a GigE Vision camera. Try to install the Vision Acquisition Software with IMAQdx and get an image in Measurement & Automation Explorer. Once the image appears in MAX, the rest will be more or less trivial with the shipped IMAQdx examples.

[Amani.Khalil]

It's not just any GigE camera; it's a smart camera used in vision systems. It doesn't appear in MAX, and I can't communicate with it using IMAQdx

[Andrey_Dmitriev]

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@Amani.Khalil wrote:

It's not just any GigE camera; it's a smart camera used in vision systems. It doesn't appear in MAX, and I can't communicate with it using IMAQdx

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Yes, I know, I worked with Cognex in the past, but I used the software delivered together with the camera. And this was a Profinet-connected camera, as far as I remember. My guess was that together with the proprietary Cognex interface, GigE Vision was also supported.

If not, then you have to use the Cognex In-Sight SDK (maybe a C++ class library with a wrapper or .NET), but this will require some work.

[Amani.Khalil]

I tried to use the c command, and it works to get data from the spreadsheet, but I'm stuck now. I can't display the real image, so my application will stay  incomplete 

[Quiztus2]

We are willing to help, but you have to do your part first. Ask cognex or your vendor if your camera is GigE compatible.

If yes, the solution to your problem is simply solved using Vision Acquisiton Software and IMAQdx.

If not: See if you have a .NET or c library available for your camera.

Then share the part of your .cs or header file, which is relevant for image acquisition and we can help you with interfacing that from LabVIEW

[Amani.Khalil]

I contacted them via email, and they responded as follows:

'We are not LabVIEW specialists and only support the functionalities of our cameras. It is up to you to establish communication with a third party by conducting tests.

I have sent you the native commands, some of which pertain to reading/writing images. You can use these to retrieve the image.
Please refer to: In-Sight® Explorer Help - Native Mode Commands - Documentation | Cognex
https://support.cognex.com/docs/is_611/web/EN/ise/Content/Communications_Reference/NativeMode_Comman....

I am also providing you with this tutorial and encourage you to search for additional resources on Google: Cognex In-Sight Native Mode Communication with LabVIEW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9RGavKMxUs.'"

I have made multiple attempts and tried different methods but without success.

last one I used .NET and could access the Cognex In-Sight Control .DLL but also I couldn't display the image 

[Quiztus2]

We are willing to help, but you have to do your part first. Ask cognex or your vendor if your camera is GigE compatible.