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Getting Started with the NI 8234 

The NI 8234 is a Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface device for PXI Express (PXIe) or CompactPCI 
Express (cPCIe). This document describes how to install and configure the necessary hardware and 
software components to begin using the NI 8234.

What You Need to Get Started

You need the following items to set up and use the NI 8234.

NI 8234 GigE interface device

GigE Vision compliant camera

Ethernet cable

PXIe/cPCIe computer running Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000 with at least one available slot

Note

The NI 8234 card will work in any standard peripheral slot of a cPCIe chassis adhering to the 

PICMG CompactPCI Express EXP.0 R1.0

 specification, or in a peripheral slot of a PXIe chassis that 

is compatible with the 

PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0

 or later.

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:

NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection

NI Vision Development Module

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

—Outlines new functionality, system requirements, 

installation procedures, and descriptions of the documentation included with the NI-IMAQdx 
driver software.

Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-IMAQdx

—Describes how to configure the 

NI-IMAQdx driver software, NI interface devices, and cameras using Measurement & Automation 
Explorer (MAX).

NI-IMAQdx Help

—Contains fundamental programming concepts for the NI-IMAQdx driver 

software.

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Страница 1: ...r later 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 NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection NI Vision Development Module LabVIEW LabWindows CVI Microso...

Страница 2: ...below the pollution degree stated in the specifications Pollution consists of any foreign matter solid liquid or gas that may reduce dielectric strength or surface resistivity The following is a description of pollution degrees Pollution Degree 1 No pollution or only dry nonconductive pollution occurs The pollution has no effect Pollution Degree 2 Normally only nonconductive pollution occurs Occas...

Страница 3: ... electrical supply installation 1 000 V Examples include electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and on ripple control units Unpacking The NI 8234 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 ...

Страница 4: ... unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere with the injector ejector rail on the chassis as shown in Figure 1 5 Hold the handle as you slowly slide the module into the chassis until the handle catches on the injector ejector rail Caution Installing a PXIe cPCIe device into a non PXIe cPCIe slot can damage both the chassis motherboard and the device If you are unsu...

Страница 5: ...234 for acquisition Refer to the Measurement and Automation Explorer Help for NI IMAQdx for more information about how to configure the NI 8234 Note Before configuring the device in MAX ensure that you installed the NI IMAQdx driver software Specifications The following specifications apply to the NI 8234 interface device These specifications are typical at 25 C unless otherwise stated Physical Ch...

Страница 6: ...gned to meet the requirements of the following standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EN 61326 EMC requirements Minimum Immunity EN 55011 Emissions Group 1 Class A CE C Tick ICES and FCC Part 15 Emissions Class A Note For EMC compliance operate this device to product documentation CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicabl...

Страница 7: ...ject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information To obtain the DoC for this product visit ni com certification search by model numb...

Страница 8: ...t supports calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs For telephone support in the United States create your service request at ni com suppo...

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