How to add Basler acA2040-180km/kc as a target in VBAI?

[penang-dev]

I am a newbie to Labview and VBAI, having a basler ACE model acA2040-180km/kc, how could I add it as a target in VBAI?

I'm also having a IEEE1394 interface(AVT Guppy F-033B) camera, how could I add it as a target too?

I'm using my own PC system, connecting both IEEE1394 and camera link camera to my PC's grabber.

Does it work?

I couldn't see any device detected in MAX.... Or do I need any extra configuration?

[ChristopheC]

You need to first install the NI-IMAQ and NI-IMAQdx driver first. Then you should see the cameras in Max.

Once you can acquire images in Max, use the Acquire Image step in VBAI to acquire from the ACE and the Acquire Image (1394, GigE or USB) step to acquire from the 1394 camera.

Hope this helps,

-Christophe

[Brad]

For the Basler Ace, you will need the camera files, which are now included in our latest NI-IMAQ installer (4.6.4):

http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/2758/lang/en

This new installer includes some added features specifically for the Basler cameras (improved attribute support, Bayer Decoding in MAX, and new camera files).

You also might want to check out the README for Basler cameras:

ftp://ftp.ni.com/support/imaq/camera_support/camera_files/digital/basler/basler_camera_faq.html

Hope this helps,

Brad

[penang-dev]

Hi Chris and Brad,

Thanks for your advice. I had installed NI-IMAQ 4.6.4. 

I manage to see the camera is attached on COM11, but how do I manage to live the camera in MAX?

The next question is, what does VBAI still prompt me unable to locate NI-IMAQ device?

[Brad · Accepted solution]

It doesn't look like the cameras are detected in MAX. They shouldn't be under the Serial and Parallel ports, but under the NI-IMAQ Devices and NI-IMAQdx Devices section. Here's a screenshot of what that looks like and you will see a Snap and Grab button in MAX to make sure your acquisition works well. Once you can acquire here, then VBAI will have no problems either.

Here'ws a general link on installation/configuration troubleshooting.

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/1452D2B3B565F62A862576F2005668B2

Hope that helps,

Brad

[penang-dev]

Thanks for the useful information provided.

Eventually i had managed to setup the IEEE1394 camera in VBAI, by installing NI-IMAQdx provided in driver CD.

Thanks to all!

[S.AHMAD]

Glad to hear that it's working already 🙂