Image Acquisition

NI Vision
Machine Vision and Automation Scientific Imaging

For almost 15 years, National Instruments has provided software and hardware tools for

vision applications, to help engineers and scientists meet a diverse set of challenges

faster and at a lower cost.

ni.com/vision
The NI Vision Approach
With the National Instruments machine vision approach, you can use a single software

package across the entire NI vision hardware portfolio. This open platform means that

after learning just one set of vision software tools, you can easily reduce development

time and maintenance costs as well as port existing code when changing hardware.

NI vision products also integrate easily with PACs, PLCs, and HMIs and work with

a vast selection of cameras and imaging standards on the market, so you can choose

the sensor type, resolution, and bandwidth that meets your application needs.

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Smart Cameras Automated Vision Systems PC-Based Vision Systems

NI Compact NI Embedded PXI Frame PCI and PCI Express

NI Smart Camera Vision System Vision System Grabber Frame Grabber

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NI Vision Industries and Applications
National Instruments vision products have been used to meet a wide variety of application needs from inspecting
automotive parts to researching advanced medicines to monitoring traffic. Select examples of industries and
applications are listed below. To read case studies on how NI products have been used, visit ni.com/visionsolutions.

Food, Pharmaceuticals,
Automotive and Aerospace Consumer Goods Vision-Guided Robotics

Assembly verification Defect detection Industrial robot guidance

Gauging and metrology High-speed sorting Pick and place
Quality assurance Packaging inspection Obstacle avoidance
Surface inspection Traceability and identification for autonomous vehicles

Automotive photo courtesy of Renault communication / / LA ROCCA, Antoine. Solar panel photo courtesy of Siliken Renewable Energy Company
for metal and glass Web inspection Simultaneous localization
for fabrics and paper and mapping

Semiconductor and Solar Medical and Scientific Electronics Validation

Electroluminescence Automated microscopy Cell phone camera testing

Shunt detection Body temperature scanning Display inspection
Silicon purification Eye tracking Image sensor testing
Solar inspection for thin-film Fluorescence imaging LED testing
and crystalline photovoltaics Optical coherence PCB inspection
Wafer sorting and alignment tomography (OCT)

National Instruments Alliance Partners

Whether you are looking for assistance in completing a small integration project, require in-depth expertise in
building a large multifaceted system, or want to find a turnkey solution, NI Alliance Partners have the resources
and know-how to provide what you need in every region and industry. Find integrators that specialize in vision
at ni.com/visionintegration.
NI Vision Software
NI offers two software options you can use across the entire NI vision hardware portfolio. Configure your system
with NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection, an easy-to-use, stand-alone package for machine vision, or program
it using the NI Vision Development Module, a comprehensive library of imaging functions. Both packages help you
achieve the following:
Take advantage of hundreds of image processing algorithms
Make decisions based on multiple inspection results
View results through customizable deployment interfaces
Communicate results using I/O and industrial communications protocols

Learn more at ni.com/vision/software.

Vision Builder for Automated Inspection

Simplify the development process with this
sophisticated yet easy-to-use menu-driven
environment. Learn more at ni.com/vision/vbai.
Configure, benchmark, and deploy
complete applications
Specify inspection flow with the
state diagram tool
Model variations in lighting,
camera position, and more

Vision Development Module

Build highly customized applications with this
comprehensive library of image processing
and machine vision functions. Learn more at
ni.com/vision/vdm.
Take advantage of add-ons and toolkits that
complement the NI LabVIEW environment
Program in LabVIEW, C, C++, Visual Basic,
or .NET languages
Prototype applications and generate ready-
to-run code with the NI Vision Assistant
NI Vision Hardware
From rugged and reliable smart cameras to high-performance PC-based systems, NI has the hardware to meet your
needs. In addition to the NI tools below, you can acquire images from a vast selection of third-party cameras.
For more information, visit ni.com/vision.

NI Smart Cameras
Save on cost and space by combining an image
sensor and a real-time embedded processor into
one rugged, industrial package. Learn more at
ni.com/vision/smartcameras.
Choose from a selection of resolution and
performance options
Use integrated lighting control, digital I/O, serial,
and Ethernet protocols
Take advantage of Vision Builder
for Automated Inspection

NI Vision Systems
Harness multicore performance with fanless
designs, connectivity to multiple cameras,
and reconfigurable digital I/O. Learn more at
ni.com/vision/evs.
Acquire images from GigE Vision, IEEE 1394,
and Camera Link devices
Choose between real-time and
Windows OS options
Interface using RS232 serial, Modbus serial,
Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, EtherCAT, and
reconfigurable digital I/O

NI Frame Grabbers
Build high-performance, PC-based systems using
the latest processor technologies. Learn more at
ni.com/vision/framegrabber.
Benefit from unequalled synchronization
with data acquisition and motion products
Acquire from Camera Link, GigE Vision, IEEE 1394,
and analog and parallel digital devices
Choose from PXI, PXI Express, PCI, and
PCI Express form factors
 NI Global Services and Support
Professional Services
The NI professional services team, comprising NI engineers and worldwide National Instruments Alliance Partners, can help
you with prototyping, feasibility analysis, consulting, and systems integration. Visit ni.com/services for more information.

Software Maintenance and Support

Visit ni.com/ssp to learn how, as a National Instruments Standard Service Program (SSP) member, you can receive
free software upgrades and maintenance releases, direct mail and phone support from NI applications engineers,
and access to exclusive software training modules.

Hardware Services
Make the most of your hardware investment by using NI hardware services including flexible and renewable extended
warranties, time-critical repair services, and hardware recalibration options. Visit ni.com/services for more information.

Training and Certification

The NI training and certification program is the most effective way to increase application development proficiency
and productivity using NI software and hardware. Visit ni.com/training for more information.

Volume Licensing
Designed for organizations with five or more licenses of the same software program, the Volume License Program
features services such as centralized license management, flexible budget purchasing, customized on-site training,
and more. Visit ni.com/vlp for more information.

Technical Support
NI provides superior worldwide technical resources. Visit ni.com/support and ni.com/zone to access volumes
of self-help technical information, including:
Application tips and case studies
Example programs and frequently asked questions
Troubleshooting wizards, user forums, and developer communities

For those who have software maintenance memberships or volume license agreements, qualified NI applications
engineers are available for technical support directly via e-mail or phone.

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