Image acquisition is the first step of machine vision inspection. The image acquisition part mainly includes light source, lens, industrial camera and image acquisition card. The frame grabber is an important component connecting the image capture part and the image processing part. Therefore, the importance of the frame grabber in the machine vision system is self-evident.

What should I pay attention to when installing the frame grabber hardware?

Before installing the graphics card, you should read the instructions carefully. The graphics card is a high-tech product, improper operation may cause unpredictable results.

• Before removing the image card from the anti-static packaging, please touch your metal conductive objects to ensure that your body is not static charged.

• When handling the image card, try to hold the edge of the card and do not touch the circuit part.

• Handle gently to avoid damage to the device on the card.

• Plugging and unplugging the video input cable should be done after the host is powered off.

• Turn on, after the image card works, do not touch the image card again, or plug in and out the video input cable

What requirements does the frame grabber have on the motherboard?

The current requirements for the motherboard are:
Provide expansion slots that comply with the PCI2.1 standard, and the expansion slots also provide 5V power;
Support Pentium and above CPU (CPU frequency can be determined by users according to task needs)
Memory above 32MB or according to the size and amount of the collected images.
The recommended configuration is to use Intel main chip, 845, 865 or 945 series motherboard; memory above 256MB.


What are the power requirements of the frame grabber?

The current power requirements are: use ATX power. The previous AT power supply cannot be used.


What are the requirements for the graphics card for the frame grabber?

The requirements for the display card are mainly independent video memory above 16M. At present, the mainstream display cards on the market can basically be used normally. Some of the display cards that cannot be used normally are: Trident9750; S3 Savage3D, Savage4.

In addition, if it is an onboard graphics card, it can also be used to meet the requirements of independent video memory. Sharing video memory may cause the graphics card to fail to obtain the graphics card base address, which is not recommended. When installing the graphics card driver, you should try to use the driver provided by the graphics card manufacturer.


No new hardware is found in the system after the frame grabber is plugged in?

The metal feet of the frame grabber may not be in good contact with the PCI slot. You can remove the frame grabber and reinsert it or wipe the metal legs with an eraser and change to another PCI slot.