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NI PCIe-8244 Getting Started Guide

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2.

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

.

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 8244 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-8244

Page 1: ...connected USB cables 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 larger PCIe slot NI IMAQdx 4 1 or later driver software shipped with the device and included with NI Vision Acquisition Software February 2013 or later Renesas μPD720202 driver sof...

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 hazard do not perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so Disconnect all field power prior to removing covers or shields If the device is rated for use with...

Page 3: ... 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 is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to MAINS This category refers to local level electrical distribution such as that provided by a standard wall outlet for example 115 AC volta...

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 installing the Renesas driver for the USB host controller Installing the Renesas Driver Insert the separate driver DVD into the host machine and follow the onscreen instructions Next install one of the fo...

Page 5: ...ograms 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 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 availab...

Page 6: ...amage both the computer 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 correct slot in which to install the device 3 Touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body Static electricity can da...

Page 7: ... After you have installed the device and powered on the computer the computer recognizes the device and assigns resources to it Use MAX to configure the device for acquisition For additional information about configuring your device refer to the Measurement Automation Explorer Help for NI IMAQdx by opening MAX and selecting Help Help Topics NI Vision NI IMAQdx Specifications The following specific...

Page 8: ...lowing 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 UL and other safety considerations refer to the product label or visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column Electromagnetic Compatibility This product meets the require...

Page 9: ...rtification column Environmental Management NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers For additional environmental information refer to the Minimize Our Environmental Impact web page at ni com environment This page...

Page 10: ...f the European Communities using the manufacturer s declaration of conformity This 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 calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration National Instruments corporate he...

Page 11: ...ts 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 compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes ECCNs and other import export data NI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE AC...

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