is axis ptz 215 ip camera compatible with labview?

[Niko2011n]

Hi I am working with labview for my final year project and am trying to find a ip camera which will work in labview.

I wish to use the axis 215 ptz but want to make 100% sure that I will be able to capture video input from it before I purchase it.

so

1, will i be able to capture video into labview with a axis 215ptz?

2, Will I be able to control the pan tilt and zoom controls of a axis 215 ptz labview?

and if so any help as to how would be great also thanks for your time.

[Andrey_Dmitriev]

Hi, Niko,

As far as I know, this camera is not compatible with VAS, therefore will not work with LabVIEW "OutOfBox".

But sure, you should be able to get images in LabVIEW as well as control your camera from LabVIEW with AXIS Media Control SDK (probably through ActiveX). Otherwise some programming job will be required in this case, but impossible is nothing.

Andrey.

[Niko2011n]

Ok thankyou for the SDK link

Today I installed the NI-IMAQdx driver and I tried a Samsung SNC-570 IP camera and concluded that it wasn’t supported as when I searched for it in measurements and automation explorer it still wasn’t listed despite being able to use the camera in internet explorer browser perfectly fine.

The reason why I am looking to buy an axis camera is because they are apparently supported by the NI-IMAQdx driver but I would still like to be 100% sure that the axis 215 ptz camera in particular will work in labview and allow me to capture video in labview with it before I purchase it. Also seeming it’s a ptz camera will it be able to pan tilt and zoom through labviews control?

[Andrey_Dmitriev]

Well, I just checked IMAQdx and it seems to be that Axis IP cameras are supported by IMAQdx (ver 3.5 or above).

Otherwise for control pan tilt and zoom you may need to use SDK in addition to IMAQdx.

[Greg_S-Video]

Hello Niko2011n

I just wanted to verify that you needs are being addressed with respect to National Instruments products and your project goals.  Can you please verify to me how you confirmed that the Samsung SNC-570 IP was not available?  I'd like to verify that against my own findings.  Additionally, has the advice of Andrey Dmitriev assisted you in resolving your issue?  Thank you for your input Andrey Dmitriev.

Thanks again, I look forward to assisting you resolve your issue.

All the best!

[Niko2011n]

I and a NI engineer tried various ways to get it to work in labview he was quite helpful.

After installing the camera and checking on internet explorer that it worked and was a valid IP for the computer we tried the following in labview.

Measurements and automation explorer under device interface and remote systems couldn’t find the Samsungs IP or name

Another way I tried was vision and motion vision express once again the camera couldn’t be found even though through the same method the Ni engineer could find his supported camera a different one to the Samsung.

Yet another way was through vision assistant in which we tried the acquire image from ip camera driver and once again the Samsung was not found.

On conclusion the Ni engineer concluded the Samsung wasn’t supported and thus after research we tracked down that apparently axis and basler cameras are supported. Of these specifically I wish to use the axis 215 ptz I emailed the same question above and an NI engineer replied

“
Hi Nicholas,
You can use the Axis 215 pzt camera to control and use with LabVIEW there is no problems at all. Make sure you don't change the firmware that comes with the camera, As this can cause it not to work.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.


Ruchira Gunatillake
National Instruments
Applications Engineering “

Thanks for enquiring Im now in the process of hoepfully getting a ptz axis camera and giving it a shot! 🙂

Regards Niko2011n