National Instruments NI VISION PCI-8254R Getting Started Download Page 2

Getting Started with the NI PCI-8254R 

The NI PCI-8254R (NI 8254R) is an IEEE 1394a interface device for PCI with reconfigurable I/O 
(RIO). This document describes how to install and configure the necessary hardware and software 
components to begin using the NI 8254R.

What You Need to Get Started

You need the following items to set up and use the NI 8254R:

NI 8254R IEEE 1394a interface device

IEEE 1394 camera

IEEE 1394a cable

Cable for digital I/O

External power supply to support powering isolated outputs

Computer running Microsoft Windows Vista/2000/XP with at least one available PCI slot

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 and enter 

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 for more information about National Instruments 

image acquisition device compatibility with Windows Vista.

NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.2.1 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQdx and NI-IMAQ I/O 
driver software.

Optional software for developing applications:

NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection

NI Vision Development Module

LabVIEW

LabVIEW FPGA Module

LabWindows

/CVI

Microsoft Visual Basic

Optional Equipment

National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI 8254R, including the following:

Digital I/O cable and horizontal DIN rail terminal block (part number 778790-01)

1

Digital I/O cable and vertical DIN rail terminal block (part number 778791-01)

1

24 V, 50 W power supply (part number 778794-01)

NI Vision I/O Terminal Block and Prototyping Accessory (part number 779166-01)

IEEE 1394 cameras 

1   

When using this accessory with the NI 8254R, three of the digital I/O signals on the device are not accessible. Refer to 
Chapter 3, 

Signal Connections

, of the 

NI PCI-8254R User Manual

 for more information.

Summary of Contents for NI VISION PCI-8254R

Page 1: ...PCI 8254R...

Page 2: ...ndows Vista NI Vision Acquisition Software 8 2 1 or later which includes the NI IMAQdx and NI IMAQ I O driver software Optional software for developing applications NI Vision Builder for Automated Ins...

Page 3: ...he LabVIEW Help 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...

Page 4: ...lse withstand voltage levels that commonly occur in electrical distribution systems The following is a description of Measurement Installation3 Categories Measurement Category I is for measurements pe...

Page 5: ...uter Store the NI 8254R in the antistatic package when not in use Installation The following instructions are for general installation Refer to the documentation provided by your computer manufacturer...

Page 6: ...o an IEEE 1394a connector on the NI 8254R front panel Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the IEEE 1394a connectors on the NI 8254R 12 Plug in and power on the computer The NI 8254R is now installed...

Page 7: ...Figure 3 b Reconnect the wire that was connected to the C position on the 4 position power connector to the C position on the 2 position isolated outputs power connector shown in Figure 3 Figure 2 Rem...

Page 8: ...power supply cable around the ferrite two times as shown in Figures 4 and 5 Figure 4 Installing a Ferrite Connector on the Power Supply Cable Figure 5 Closed Ferrite on the Power Supply Cable 4 Plug t...

Page 9: ...cturer specifications to terminate the wires leading to the 2 position power connector shown in Figure 7 Ferrules are available from Phoenix Contact part number 3200519 Figure 7 Wiring a Third Party P...

Page 10: ...orer MAX the National Instruments configuration utility to configure the IEEE 1394 camera connected to the NI 8254R for acquisition Refer to the Measurement Automation Explorer Help for NI IMAQdx for...

Page 11: ...Hz maximum load resistance 100 k Minimum pulse generated 100 s Reverse polarity protection Yes IEEE 1394 Number of ports 2 Speed 100 200 or 400 Mbps Power Requirements IEEE 1394 bus power1 18 W maximu...

Page 12: ...electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EN 61326 EMC requirements Minimum Immunity EN 55011 Emissions Group 1 Class A CE C Tick ICES and FCC Part 15 Emissions Class A Note For...

Page 13: ...ts calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 787...

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