Getting Started with the NI PCI-8252
The NI PCI-8252 (NI 8252) is an IEEE 1394a interface device for PCI. This document describes how
to install and configure the necessary hardware and software components to begin using the NI 8252.
What You Need to Get Started
You need the following items to set up and use the NI 8252:
❑
NI 8252 device
❑
IEEE 1394 camera
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IEEE 1394a 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.
❑
NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.2.1 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQdx driver software
❑
Optional software for developing applications:
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NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection
–
NI Vision Development Module
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LabVIEW
–
LabWindows
™
/CVI
™
–
Microsoft Visual Basic
Related Documentation
The following documents contain additional information that you may find helpful:
•
NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes
—Contains information about new functionality,
minimum system requirements, and installation instructions for the NI-IMAQdx driver software.
•
Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-IMAQdx
—Describes how to configure the
NI-IMAQdx driver software, NI image acquisition devices, and cameras using Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX).
•
NI-IMAQdx User Manual
—Contains fundamental programming concepts for the NI-IMAQdx
driver software and terminology for using NI image acquisition devices.
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 not specified in the documentation. Misuse of the device may
result in a hazard and may compromise the safety protection built into the device. If the device is
damaged, turn it off and do
not
use it until service-trained personnel can check its safety. If necessary,
return the device to National Instruments for repair.
