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PCI/PXI-1408 and NI-IMAQ for Win95/NT
About
This
Manual
Getting Started with Your IMAQ PCI/PXI-1408 and the NI-IMAQ
Software for Windows 95/NT describes the features, functions, and
operation of the IMAQ PCI-1408 and PXI-1408 devices.
The 1408 devices are high-accuracy, monochrome image acquisition
(IMAQ) boards for PCI, PXI, or CompactPCI that supports RS-170,
CCIR, NTSC, and PAL video standards from any of four inputs. Getting
Started with Your IMAQ PCI/PXI-1408 and the NI-IMAQ Software for
Windows 95/NT is intended for users with a basic knowledge of image
acquisition.
Organization of This Manual
Getting Started with Your IMAQ PCI/PXI-1408 and the NI-IMAQ
Software for Windows 95/NT is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the PCI-1408 and PXI-1408
devices; lists what you need to get started; describes software
programming choices, optional equipment, and custom cables;
and explains how to unpack and set up your 1408 device.
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Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation, explains how to
configure and install your 1408 device.
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Chapter 3, Hardware Overview, presents an overview of the
hardware functions on your 1408 device and explains the operation
of each functional unit making up the 1408 device.
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Chapter 4, Signal Connections, describes cable connections for the
PCI-1408 and PXI-1408 devices.
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Chapter 5, Configuration Utility, describes the basic functions of
IMAQconf
, the configuration and diagnostic utility included with
the 1408 device.
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Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications of the
PCI-1408 and PXI-1408 devices.