PXIe-1486

The PXIe-1486 is a PXI Express Camera Link Frame Grabber Module from National Instruments, designed for high-speed image acquisition, machine vision, automated inspection, and industrial imaging applications. The module supports Camera Link Base, Medium, Full, and Deca configurations, enabling reliable image capture from high-performance industrial cameras in automated PXI Express systems. NI lists the PXIe-1486 with part number 786923-01.

The NI PXIe-1486 is suitable for engineers who need high-bandwidth image acquisition and low-latency data transfer in machine vision systems. It can acquire images from Camera Link industrial cameras and transfer image data directly into PXI Express systems for processing, analysis, and automated decision-making. This makes the module useful for semiconductor inspection, electronics manufacturing, robotics, laboratory automation, and production-line vision systems.

One of the main advantages of the PXIe-1486 Frame Grabber Module is its support for high-speed Camera Link image acquisition. The module supports Base, Medium, Full, and Deca Camera Link configurations, allowing engineers to connect a wide range of industrial vision cameras with different bandwidth requirements. This flexibility helps simplify integration into automated imaging and inspection systems.

The National Instruments PXIe-1486 features high-throughput PCI Express bandwidth, enabling large image streams to be transferred quickly to host memory for processing. This capability is important in applications requiring real-time image analysis, defect detection, pattern recognition, dimensional measurement, and automated optical inspection. The module also supports deterministic triggering and synchronization for precise image acquisition timing.

Another important feature of the PXIe-1486 is its integration with NI Vision Acquisition Software and LabVIEW. Engineers can configure cameras, control image acquisition, implement triggering functions, and develop automated machine vision applications through NI software environments. The module also supports integration with other PXI Express instruments, enabling synchronized imaging and measurement systems.

Technical specifications describe the PXIe-1486 as supporting multiple Camera Link configurations, programmable triggering, industrial imaging synchronization, and high-speed image transfer over PXI Express. The module is optimized for machine vision systems that require reliable image capture, low-latency processing, and deterministic synchronization in automated environments.

The PXIe-1486 Camera Link Frame Grabber Module installs into a compatible PXI Express chassis and can work together with motion controllers, DAQ modules, digital I/O, RF instruments, and industrial automation systems. Engineers can create modular imaging platforms for automated inspection, robotic guidance, semiconductor validation, quality control, and scientific imaging applications.

The PXIe-1486 is suitable for applications such as automated optical inspection, machine vision, industrial image acquisition, robotics guidance, semiconductor inspection, quality control, laboratory automation, and high-speed image processing. Its Camera Link support, PXI Express bandwidth, and deterministic synchronization capabilities make it especially useful for high-performance industrial imaging systems.

Overall, the NI PXIe-1486 Camera Link Frame Grabber Module is a high-speed industrial imaging solution for PXI Express automated systems. With its support for Camera Link Base/Medium/Full/Deca configurations, high-throughput PXI Express architecture, deterministic triggering, and integration with NI Vision software, the PXIe-1486 is well suited for machine vision, automated inspection, and industrial image acquisition applications.