Getting Started with the NI PCI-1426
The NI PCI-1426 (NI 1426) is a PCI image acquisition device. The NI 1426 supports Base
Configuration Camera Link-compatible cameras. This document describes how to install and
configure the necessary hardware and software components to begin using the NI 1426.
What You Need to Get Started
You need the following items to set up and use the NI 1426:
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NI 1426 image acquisition device
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Base configuration Camera Link-compatible camera
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MDR 26-pin Camera Link cable
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Computer running Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000 with at least one available PCI slot
Note
Visit
ni.com/info
and enter
rdvisionvista
for more information about National
Instruments image acquisition device compatibility with Windows Vista.
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NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.0 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQ driver software
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Optional software for developing applications:
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NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection
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NI Vision Development Module
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LabVIEW
–
LabWindows
™
/CVI
™
–
Microsoft Visual Basic
Optional Equipment
National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI 1426, including the following:
•
RTSI bus cables for connecting the NI 1426 to other Vision, Motion Control, or data acquisition
devices.
•
15-pin cable assembly kits for connecting the NI 1426 to general purpose digital I/O
(part number 190912-04)
Refer to the National Instruments catalog, visit
ni.com
, or call the National Instruments office nearest
you for more specific information about these products.
Related Documentation
The following documents contain additional information that you may find helpful:
•
NI PCI-1426 User Manual
—Contains information about programming options, hardware
functionality, and signal connections.
•
NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes
—Contains information about new functionality,
minimum system requirements, and installation instructions for the NI-IMAQ driver software.
