Is the NI 1426 frame grabber compatible with a Line/Linear array scanner?

[sandeepchinni]

Is the NI 1426 frame grabber compatible with a Line/Linear array scanner?

I am currently doing a feasibility study of project which uses NI 1426 frame grabber and a Linear Array Scanner, and I would like to know if they are compatible with each other.

Thanks in advance

Sandeeo

[gnunesjr]

Difficult to answer without more details.  Is this a line scan camera?  Then probably, yes.  If this is like a document scanner, I'm not sure.  They generally don't come with Camera Link interfaces.

I have interfaced a Dalsa line scan camera with the NI 1429 frame grabber, so the issues should be very similar.  It is not difficult, but for the case of Dalsa, there were a few secrets that it took a long time to discover.

You will need to purchase NI Vision.  It is expensive, but very good.  Be aware that if you plan to distribute your software, you must purchase a deployment license for each installation (not hugely expensive, but not free either).

-GN 

[Adam_H · Accepted solution]

Hi sandeepchinni,

I agree with gunnesjr that we need more information about what you mean by Linear Array Scanner.  Like he said if it is a line or area scan camera then yes it will most likely be compatible.  A little correction from what he said.  You do not need to purchase NI Vision if all you need to do is acquire images.  The framegrabber will come with the software that is need to work.  If you need to do any kind of image processing then you will need NI Vision.  The following knowledgebase lists what is installed with driver for the card.  Which Vis are Installed with NI-IMAQ and Vision Acquisition Software?

[sandeepchinni]

Hi Adam,

Yes it is a Line Array Scanner and thanks for letting me know that NI Vision software is not required for capturing the images.

Sandeep

[Adam_H]

Hi sandeepchinni,

I was hoping you could explain what exactly a Line Array Scanner is.  Is it just another name for a line scan camera or is it something different. 

[sandeepchinni]

Yes, its a line scan camera. and apologies for the very late response.

Sandeep