Chapter 1 NI CVS-1450 Series Overview
NI CVS-1450 Series User Manual 1-4 ni.com
Software Overview
Programming the CVS-1450 device requires NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394
Cameras 1.5 (or later) driver software tocontrol the hardware and one of
the following application software packages to process images.
•NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI) 2.0 or
later—Allows you to configure solutions to common inspection tasks
•LabVIEW Real-Time Module 7.0 or later with the Vision
Development Module 7.0 or later—Provides customizable control
over acquisition hardware and algorithms
The following sections provide an overview of the driver software and the
application software. For detailed information about individual software
packages, refer to the documentation specific to the package.

NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras Driver Software

The NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras driver software ships with the
CVS-1450 device. NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras is the interface path
between the application software and the CVS-1450 device.
NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras includes an extensive library of VIs
you can call from LabVIEW. These VIs include routines for video
configuration, continuous and single-shot image acquisition, trigger
control, and register-level camera configuration.
The NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras driver software performs all
functions necessary for acquiring and saving images but does not perform
image analysis. For image analysis functionality, refer to the National
Instruments Application Software section.
NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras features both high-level and low-level
functions. A function that acquires images in multi-buffer, single-shot, or
continuous mode is an example of a high-level function. A function that
requires advanced understanding of the CVS-1450 device and image
acquisition, such as configuring animag e sequence, is an example of a
low-level function.
The NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras software handles many of the
complex issues between the CVS-1450 device and the camera, such as
IEEE 1394 bus communication and camera control.