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NI PCIe-8231 Quick Start Guide

The NI PCIe-8231 is a Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface device for PCI 
Express. The following sections describe how to install and configure the 
NI PCIe-8231.

What You Need to Get Started

You need the following items to set up and use the NI PCIe-8231.

NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.2.1 or later

NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes

NI PCIe-8231 GigE interface device

Computer running Windows 2000/XP with at least one PCIe slot

GigE Vision Camera

Ethernet cable

Optional software packages and documentation:

NI Vision Development Module

NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection

LabVIEW

LabWindows

/CVI

Microsoft Visual Basic

Safety Information

Caution

The following paragraphs contain important safety information you 

must

 follow 

when installing and operating the device.

Do 

not

 operate the device in a manner not specified in the documentation. 

Misuse of the device may result in a hazard and may compromise the safety 
protection built into the device. If the device is damaged, turn it off and do 

Summary of Contents for Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Interface Device NI...

Page 1: ...nning Windows 2000 XP with at least one PCIe slot GigE Vision Camera Ethernet cable Optional software packages and documentation NI Vision Development Module NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection...

Page 2: ...e operating the device Do not operate the device in an explosive atmosphere or where flammable gases or fumes may be present Operate the device only at or below the pollution degree stated in the spec...

Page 3: ...o local level electrical distribution such as that provided by a standard wall outlet e g 115 V for U S or 230 V for Europe Examples of Measurement Category II are measurements performed on household...

Page 4: ...on Refer to the documentation provided by your computer manufacturer for specific instructions and warnings Refer to the Specifications section for a list of the typical power requirements for the dev...

Page 5: ...nded for a x1 PCIe slot The NI PCIe 8231 will fit into and can be used in a x4 x8 or x16 PCIe slot Figure 1 PC Expansion Slots 6 Remove the NI PCIe 8231 from the antistatic package and gently rock the...

Page 6: ...have installed the NI PCIe 8231 and powered on your computer Windows will recognize the device and assign resources to it Use Measurement Automation Explorer MAX the National Instruments configuration...

Page 7: ...nvironment The NI PCIe 8231 device is intended for indoor use only Ambient temperature range 0 C to 55 C Operating relative humidity 85 noncondensing Pollution Degree 2 Altitude 2 000 m at 25 C ambien...

Page 8: ...Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable prote...

Page 9: ...g interference that may cause undesired operation Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information To obtain the DoC for this produ...

Page 10: ...ocated around the world to help address your support needs For telephone support in the United States create your service request at ni com support and follow the calling instructions or dial 512 795...

Page 11: ...nal Instruments trademarks Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering National Instruments products refer to the...

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