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NI PCIe-8255R User Manual

IEEE 1394 Interface

Number of ports ..................................... 2

Speed ...................................................... 100, 200, 400, or 800 Mbps

PCI Express Interface

PCI Express compliance ........................ Version 1.0a

Native link width.................................... x1

Up-plugging link width availability ....... x4, x8, x16

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions............................................. 11.2 cm 

×

 16.8 cm

(4.4 in. 

× 

6.6 in.)

Weight .................................................... 130 g (4.5 oz)

Environment

The NI 8255R device is intended for indoor use only.

Operating temperature............................  0 °C to 55 °C

Storage temperature ............................... –20 °C to 70 °C

Relative humidity ................................... 5% to 90%, noncondensing

Pollution Degree .................................... 2

Caution

Do 

not

 use the NI 8255R for connection to signals within Measurement 

Categories II, III, or IV. 

Measurement Category .......................... I

Approved at altitudes up to 2,000 m.

Summary of Contents for NI PCIe-8255

Page 1: ...are Release Notes Computer running Windows 2000 XP with at least one PCIe slot IEEE 1394 camera 9 pin IEEE 1394 cable for interfacing to IEEE 1394b cameras 6 pin to 9 pin cable or 6 pin to 9 pin adapt...

Page 2: ...afety 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...

Page 3: ...mes conductive because of condensation Pollution Degree 3 Conductive pollution or dry nonconductive pollution occurs Nonconductive pollution becomes conductive because of condensation Clean the device...

Page 4: ...s on hard wired equipment such as equipment in fixed installations distribution boards and circuit breakers Other examples are wiring including cables bus bars junction boxes switches socket outlets i...

Page 5: ...are Release Notes for installation and configuration instructions 2 Power off and unplug the computer Caution To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards the computer must remain unpl...

Page 6: ...and gently rock the NI 8255R into the slot The connection may be tight but do not force the device into place Note Check that the bracket of the NI 8255R lines up with the hole in the back panel rail...

Page 7: ...nnector on the NI 8255R front panel Refer to Figure 2 for the location of the IEEE 1394b bilingual connectors on the NI 8255R If you are using an IEEE 1394a cable an IEEE 1394a to IEEE 1394b adapter i...

Page 8: ...ou are using a power supply other than the NI desktop power supply skip this step and proceed to step 2 a Disconnect the 4 position power connector from the power supply as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3...

Page 9: ...I Vision I O Terminal Block and Prototyping Accessory Refer to Table 1 for a summary of the isolated power supply connections 3 Optional To suppress electromagnetic interference install a ferrite on t...

Page 10: ...sign resources to it Use Measurement Automation Explorer MAX the National Instruments configuration utility to configure the IEEE 1394 camera connected to the NI 8255R for acquisition Note You must in...

Page 11: ...z Minimum pulse detected 500 ns Power on state Input high impedance 61 9 k pull up to 5V 1 The bus power specification assumes that power is provided to the NI 8255R device from the host computer powe...

Page 12: ...V Turn on current 7 1 mA typical 14 mA maximum Maximum pulse rate 100 kHz Minimum pulse detected 10 s Reverse polarity protection Yes 30 V Isolated Current Sourcing Outputs Number of channels 4 On st...

Page 13: ...x4 x8 x16 Physical Characteristics Dimensions 11 2 cm 16 8 cm 4 4 in 6 6 in Weight 130 g 4 5 oz Environment The NI 8255R device is intended for indoor use only Operating temperature 0 C to 55 C Storag...

Page 14: ...ons Class A Note For EMC compliance operate this device with shielded cabling CE Compliance The NI 8255R meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as amended for CE marking as...

Page 15: ...as offices located 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 d...

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