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NI PCIe-8244 Getting Started Guide

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Note

The first time you start the development computer after installing the 

hardware, allow several seconds for the drivers to load.

The NI 8244 is now installed and the camera is now connected.

Confirming the Device is Recognized

To confirm that the device is properly installed and the hardware is recognized, complete the 
following steps:
1.

Select 

Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI MAX 

to open Measurement & 

Automation Explorer (MAX).

2.

Verify that the camera connected to the NI 8244 appears under 

My System»Devices and 

Interfaces»NI-IMAQdx Devices

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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 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

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Specifications

The following specifications apply to the NI 8244 interface device. These specifications are 
typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated.

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions .......................................................  139 mm × 101 mm

(5.47 in. × 2.52 in.)

Weight............................................................... 96.7 g 

(3.41 oz)

Camera Interface............................................... 4 USB 3.0 connectors

USB 3.0 Interface

Number of ports................................................ 4 

Interface ............................................................ USB 3.0

Speed ................................................................ 1.5 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 480 Mbps, 5 Gbps

PCI Express Interface

PCI Express compliance................................... 2.0

Native link width .............................................. x4

Up-plugging link width availability ................. x8, x16

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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