PXIe-1487

The PXIe-1487 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. It 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-1487 with part number 786924-01.

The NI PXIe-1487 is ideal for engineers requiring high-bandwidth image acquisition and low-latency data transfer in machine vision systems. It can capture images from Camera Link industrial cameras and transfer data directly into PXI Express systems for processing, analysis, and automated decision-making. Applications include semiconductor inspection, electronics manufacturing, robotics, laboratory automation, and production-line vision systems.

A key advantage of the PXIe-1487 is its support for high-speed Camera Link 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 simplifies integration into automated imaging and inspection systems.

The PXIe-1487 features high-throughput PXI Express bandwidth, enabling large image streams to be transferred quickly to host memory for real-time processing. It supports deterministic triggering and synchronization for precise image acquisition timing, which is critical for automated optical inspection, defect detection, and machine vision applications.

Integration with NI Vision Acquisition Software and LabVIEW allows engineers to configure cameras, control acquisition, implement triggering, and develop automated machine vision workflows. The module also integrates with other PXI Express instruments for synchronized imaging and measurement systems.

The PXIe-1487 installs into a compatible PXI Express chassis and works with motion controllers, DAQ modules, digital I/O, RF instruments, and industrial automation systems, enabling modular imaging platforms for automated inspection, robotic guidance, semiconductor validation, and quality control.

Overall, the NI PXIe-1487 Camera Link Frame Grabber Module is a high-speed, PXI Express-compatible industrial imaging solution. With support for Camera Link Base/Medium/Full/Deca configurations, high PXI Express throughput, deterministic triggering, and integration with NI Vision software, the PXIe-1487 is ideal for machine vision, automated inspection, and industrial imaging systems.