The National Instruments CVS-1456 Compact Vision System (Part Number: 778986-01) is engineered for demanding industrial applications, particularly in real-time product inspection. Featuring three FireWire (IEEE 1394) inputs, this rugged system supports a wide array of commercially available sensors, allowing users to select the most suitable cameras based on their specific requirements. With data transfer speeds of 100, 200, or 400 Mbps across its three FireWire ports, the CVS-1456 enhances flexibility in sensor integration. It boasts a robust processing capability of 1623 million instructions per second (MIPS) and is equipped with 256 MB of nonvolatile storage, making it the most powerful option in the National Instruments CVS-145X lineup.

The CVS-1456 excels in digital I/O with a total of 29 lines, including 13 isolated digital inputs, 4 isolated digital outputs, as well as two dedicated TTL inputs and 10 TTL output lines. Additionally, integrated Ethernet and RS232 serial ports facilitate straightforward communication with external devices. System configuration is simplified through the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) tool, and the device’s design allows for seamless integration with Compact FieldPoint systems, enabling the interface of digital inputs, analog signals, and various DCS signals.

For visual monitoring, the CVS-1456 includes an integrated VGA port that supports real-time surveillance of products under inspection. This compact vision system measures 4 x 5 x 2.5 inches and weighs 2.15 lbs. It operates within a temperature range of 0 to 55 °C in a vertical position and 0 to 45 °C in other orientations, with a robust storage temperature range of -20 to 85 °C. The product comes with a three-year warranty, and user and maintenance manuals are available for download. For pricing information, please contact a National Instruments sales representative.