Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration
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Tip To uniquely identify unconfigured CVS-1450 devices, connect and configure one
CVS-1450 device ata time.
3. In the Network Settings window, enter a name for the device in the
Name field and a description of the device in the Comment field.
Note Device names are limited to 15 characters with no spaces or special characters.
Thefirst and last characters must be alphanumeric.
4. If the network is configured to issue IP addresses using DHCP, select
Obtain IP address from DHCP server. Otherwise, set the IP address
manually by selecting Edit the IP settings, Suggest Values, and OK.
5. Click Apply.
6. When prompted, click Yes to restart the CVS-1450 device. This
initialization process takes several minutes.
While the CVS-1450 device is restarting, an icon appears next to the device
name to indicate that the CVS-1450 device is disconnected. The MAX
status bar alsoindicates the connection status of the CVS-1450 device.

Downloading Software onto the CVS-1450 Device

1. In the MAX configuration window, click the Software tab. This
window displays the status of the software on the CVS-1450 device.
2. Click the Install Software button.
3. Select the software to download. For initial installation, make sure all
checkboxes are selected.
4. Click OK.
5. When prompted, click Yes to restart the CVS-1450 device. This
process takes several seconds.
Acquiring an Image Using the LabVIEW Real-Time Module
Complete the following steps to acquire an image using the LabVIEW
Real-Time Module.
1. Launch LabVIEW by navigating to Start»Programs»National
Instruments LabVIEW.
2. Expand the Execution Target drop-down listbox, and click Select
Target with Options.