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Getting Started with the NI PCIe-8242

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Vision Builder AI

—Refer to the 

NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Readme

 for 

installation instructions.
Documentation for Vision Builder AI is available by selecting 

Start»All Programs»

National Instruments»Vision Builder AI»Documentation

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Installing the Vision Development Module

Install the following software to use the Vision Development Module to develop applications.
1.

One of the following application development environments:

LabVIEW

—Refer to the 

LabVIEW Release Notes

 for installation instructions and 

system requirements for the LabVIEW software. Refer to the 

LabVIEW Upgrade 

Notes

 for additional information about upgrading to the most recent version of 

LabVIEW.

Documentation for LabVIEW is available by selecting 

Start»All Programs»

National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals

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LabWindows/CVI

—Refer to the 

LabWindows/CVI Release Notes

 for installation 

instructions and system requirements for the LabWindows/CVI software.

Documentation for LabWindows/CVI is available by selecting 

Start»All Programs»

National Instruments»LabWindows CVI

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Visual Studio

—Refer to the Visual Studio product documentation for installation 

instructions.

2.

NI-IMAQdx

—Refer to the 

NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes

 on the NI Vision 

Acquisition Software installation media for system requirements and installation 
instructions for the NI-IMAQdx driver.
Documentation for the NI-IMAQdx driver software is available by selecting 

Start»All 

Programs»National Instruments»Vision»Documentation»NI-IMAQdx

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3.

NI Vision Development Module

—Refer to the 

NI Vision Development Module Readme 

on the NI Vision Development Module installation media for system requirements and 
installation instructions.
Documentation for the NI Vision Development Module is available by selecting 

Start»All Programs»National Instruments»Vision»Documentation»NI Vision

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Installing the Hardware

This section describes how to unpack and install the device. You must install the software before 
installing the hardware.

Unpacking

The NI 8242 ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging 
device components. To avoid such damage in handling the device, take the following 
precautions:
1.

Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object, such as the 
computer chassis.

Summary of Contents for PCIe-8242

Page 1: ...must not exceed 3 m 10 ft Computer running Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit versions Vista 32 bit or 64 bit versions XP 32 bit or 64 bit versions Server 2008 R2 with at least one available x4 or...

Page 2: ...o not remove equipment covers or shields unless you are trained to do so If signal wires are connected to the device hazardous voltages can exist even when the equipment is turned off To avoid a shock...

Page 3: ...y circuits Such voltage measurements include signal levels special hardware limited energy parts of hardware circuits powered by regulated low voltage sources and electronics Measurement Category II i...

Page 4: ...bles that are SuperSpeed certified or supplied by NI Installing Application Software and Driver Before installing the NI 8242 you must install the application software and device drivers Start by inst...

Page 5: ...rograms National Instruments LabWindows CVI Visual Studio Refer to the Visual Studio product documentation for installation instructions 2 NI IMAQdx Refer to the NI Vision Acquisition Software Release...

Page 6: ...motherboard and the device If you are unsure of the difference between connector types do not install the device Refer to the documentation provided by your computer manufacturer to determine the corr...

Page 7: ...ystem Devices and Interfaces NI IMAQdx Devices Configuring the Device in MAX After you have installed the device and powered on the computer the computer recognizes the device and assigns resources to...

Page 8: ...t is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use IEC 61010 1 EN 61010 1 UL 61010 1 CSA 61010 1 Note For U...

Page 9: ...ormation To obtain the DoC for these products visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column Environmental Management NI i...

Page 10: ...system affords the user protection for electromagnetic compatibility EMC and product safety You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting ni com certification If your product supports calibratio...

Page 11: ...You can find information about end user license agreements EULAs and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export...

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