Getting Started with the NI PXI/PCI-1428
The NI PXI/PCI-1428 (NI 1428) is an image acquisition device that supports a diverse range of
Camera Link-compatible cameras. This document describes how to install and configure the necessary
hardware and software components to begin using the NI 1428.
What You Need to Get Started
You need the following items to set up and use the NI 1428:
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NI 1428 image acquisition device
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Base configuration Camera Link-compatible camera
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MDR 26-pin Camera Link cable
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PCI, PXI, or Compact PCI computer running Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000 with at least
one available slot
Note
Visit
ni.com/info
and enter
rdvisionvista
for more information about
National Instruments image acquisition device compatibility with Windows Vista.
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NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.2.0 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQ driver software
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Optional software for developing applications:
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NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection
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NI Vision Development Module
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LabVIEW
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LabWindows
™
/CVI
™
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Microsoft Visual Basic
Optional Equipment
National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI 1428, including the following:
•
NI D6804 breakout cable used for external triggering only. This cable provides BNC connectivity
to the four external trigger lines on the 68-pin VHDCI connector (part number 187804-01).
•
NI D6826 breakout cable used for medium configuration and external triggering. This cable breaks
the VHDCI connector into a 25-pin D-SUB for triggering and an MDR 26-pin Camera Link cable
for medium configuration connectivity (part number 190936-01).
Refer to the National Instruments catalog, visit
ni.com
, or call the National Instruments office nearest
you for more specific information about these products.
