background image

©

 National Instruments Corporation

7

Getting Started with the NI PXI/PCIe-8231

Operating Environment

The NI 8231 is intended for indoor use only.

Ambient temperature range ...................................0 °C to 55 °C

Operating relative humidity

NI PXI-8231 ..................................................10% to 90%, noncondensing

NI PCIe-8231 .................................................50% to 85%, noncondensing

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

Caution

Do

 not

 use the NI 8231 for connection to signals within Measurement Categories II, III, 

or IV.

Approved at altitudes up to 2,000 m.

Storage Environment

Ambient temperature range

NI PXI-8231 ..................................................–20 °C to 70 °C

NI PCIe-8231 .................................................–40 °C to 70 °C

Relative humidity

NI PXI-8231 ..................................................5% to 95%, noncondensing

NI PCIe-8231 .................................................50% to 85%, noncondensing

Safety

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety:

IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-01

UL 60950-1, CSA 60950-1

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of EMC for electrical 
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

FCC Part 15—Radiated and Conducted Emissions (USA)

ICES-003—Radiated and Conducted Emissions (Canada)

CISPR 22—Radiated and Conducted Emissions (International)

EN55022—Radiated and Conducted Emissions (European Union)

EN55024—(Immunity) (European Union)

VCCI—Radiated and Conducted Emissions (Japan)

CNS13438—Radiated and Conducted Emissions (Taiwan)

AS/NZS3548—Radiated and Conducted Emissions (Australia/New Zealand)

MIC notice 1997-41, EMI and MIC notice 1997-42—EMS (Korea)

CE Compliance

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for 
CE marking, as follows:

73/23/EEC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)

89/336/EEC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)

Summary of Contents for NI PXI/PCIe-8231

Page 1: ...tibility with Windows Vista NI Vision Acquisition Software 8 2 1 or later which includes the NI IMAQdx driver software Optional software for developing applications NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection NI Vision Development Module LabVIEW LabWindows CVI Microsoft Visual Basic Related Documentation The following documents contain additional information that you may find helpful NI Vision Acqu...

Page 2: ... or below the pollution degree stated in the specifications Pollution consists of any foreign matter solid liquid or gas that may reduce dielectric strength or surface resistivity The following is a description of pollution degrees Pollution Degree 1 No pollution or only dry nonconductive pollution occurs The pollution has no effect Pollution Degree 2 Normally only nonconductive pollution occurs O...

Page 3: ...nt connections to fixed installations Measurement Category IV is for measurements performed at the primary electrical supply installation 1 000 V Examples include electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and on ripple control units Unpacking The NI 8231 ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging device components To avoid su...

Page 4: ...or CompactPCI chassis The NI PXI 8231 is installed and the camera is connected NI PCIe 8231 1 Install the NI Vision Acquisition Software before installing the NI PCIe 8231 Refer to the NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes for specific installation instructions 2 Power off and unplug the computer Caution To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards the computer must remain u...

Page 5: ... chassis 7 Secure the device mounting bracket to the back panel rail of the computer 8 Replace the computer cover 9 Connect the Ethernet cable to your camera Refer to your camera manufacturer documentation for specific instructions about how to connect the cable to your camera 10 Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ 45 connector on the NI PCIe 8231 front panel 11 Plug in and power on the computer ...

Page 6: ...I IMAQdx driver software Specifications The following specifications apply to the NI 8231 interface device These specifications are typical at 25 C unless otherwise stated Physical Characteristics Dimensions NI PXI 8231 10 0 cm 16 0 cm 3 9 in 6 3 in NI PCIe 8231 12 9 cm 12 0 cm 5 1 in 4 725 in Camera Interface RJ 45 Weight NI PXI 8231 140 g 4 9 oz NI PCIe 8231 70 g 2 5 oz Signaling Ethernet 1000Ba...

Page 7: ...ty IEC 60950 1 EN 60950 01 UL 60950 1 CSA 60950 1 Electromagnetic Compatibility This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use FCC Part 15 Radiated and Conducted Emissions USA ICES 003 Radiated and Conducted Emissions Canada CISPR 22 Radiated and Conducted Emissions International EN55022 Radiat...

Page 8: ...n the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution If the device is changed or modified the user may void his or her authority to operate the equipment Note This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the followi...

Page 9: ...so has 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 dial 512 795 8248 For telephone support outside the United States contact your local branch office Australia 1800 300 800 Austria 43 662 457990 0 Belgium 32 0 2 757 0020 Brazil 55 11 3262 3599 Cana...

Page 10: ...al 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 appropriate location Help Patents in your software the patents txt file on your CD or ni com patents 2006 2007 National Instruments Corporation All rights reserved 372082C 01 Mar07 ...

Reviews: