Chapter 1
Introduction
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PCI/PXI-1408 and NI-IMAQ for Win95/NT
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your 1408 device, you will need the following:
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One of the following 1408 devices:
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PCI-1408
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PXI-1408
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NI-IMAQ for Windows 95/NT Release Notes
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Getting Started with Your IMAQ PCI/PXI-1408 and the NI-IMAQ
Software for Windows 95/NT
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NI-IMAQ for Windows 95/NT and online documentation
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Optional software packages and documentation:
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LabVIEW
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BridgeVIEW
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LabWindows/CVI
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IMAQ Vision for G
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IMAQ Vision for LabWindows/CVI
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IMAQ BNC-1
shielded, 75
Ω
BNC cable for VIDEO0 (included with
the 1408 device)
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IMAQ A2504 video cable (optional—for trigger and additional
camera support)
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IMAQ A2514 video cable (optional—for complete trigger, additional
camera, and external synchronization support)
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BNC-to-RCA adapter (included with your 1408 device)
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Your Pentium-based PCI, PXI, or CompactPCI computer running
Windows 95 or Windows NT
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A video camera or other video source
Note:
The IMAQ PCI-1408 and PXI-1408 devices rely on your computer’s PCI
interface chipset for the highest throughput to system memory. For the best
results, your computer should have a Pentium or better processor and an
Intel Triton I, Triton II, or compatible PCI interface chipset.