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780263-01
NI 780263-01, 2 Camera Ports, 1 Gbps, 0 General-Purpose I/O, PXIe-8234 PXIe-8234 PXI Frame Grabber Module
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National Instruments 780263-01 PXI Frame Grabber Module
The National Instruments 780263-01 (PXIe-8234) is a GigE Vision interface module designed for high-performance machine vision applications using a PXI Express platform. Occupying a single PXI Express slot, the module provides two independent Gigabit Ethernet camera interfaces, each capable of sustaining data transfers of up to 1 Gb/s. Its dedicated hardware architecture handles packet inspection and management tasks independently of the host CPU, reducing processing overhead and providing consistent, deterministic image acquisition performance. The module is designed specifically as a vision interface and does not include a programmable FPGA, TTL channels, quadrature encoder inputs, or isolated digital I/O.
The 780263-01 is supported by NI Vision Acquisition Software, which provides tools for camera discovery, image acquisition, image display, data logging, and system monitoring. The software also includes programming support for environments such as LabVIEW, C, C++, C#, and VB.NET, along with example programs to accelerate application development. Communication through the PXI Express backplane provides high-speed data transfer and allows the frame grabber to operate alongside other measurement and automation modules. This makes the device suitable for trigger-based inspection systems, data-fusion applications, and automated test platforms where predictable image acquisition and efficient data movement are important.
Each Gigabit Ethernet port operates independently, allowing two cameras to be acquired simultaneously at their full available bandwidth without requiring an external network switch. This simplifies system cabling and makes the module well suited for multi-camera inspection applications. Typical uses include high-speed defect detection, dimensional inspection, and multi-angle or stereo imaging. For example, two cameras can capture opposing sides of a product simultaneously, helping maintain inspection throughput without reducing image acquisition performance.
The PXIe-8234 is particularly appropriate for demanding production environments where reliable, continuous image delivery is essential. Its hardware-based processing minimizes host CPU utilization and helps provide consistent performance for high-volume inspection systems. Because the module does not provide Power over Ethernet (PoE), connected cameras must receive power from a separate source. Overall, the 780263-01 provides a dedicated, high-bandwidth GigE Vision interface for PXI Express systems requiring simultaneous multi-camera acquisition, low processing overhead, and dependable operation in automated test and industrial vision applications.
| Model | 780263-01 |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 780263-01 |
| Part Type | GigE Vision frame grabber |
| Chassis Interface | PXI Express |
| Camera Ports | 2 |
| Per-Port Throughput | 1 Gbps |
| User Logic | None (fixed ASIC) |
| General-Purpose I/O | 0 |
| Power over Ethernet | No |
| Max Camera Count | 2 |
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