
Chapter 3
Signal Connections
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Cabling
IEEE 1394 Camera Cables
You can connect cameras to the NI 8255R using standard 9-pin IEEE 1394
cables. IEEE 1394 cables provide both a data path and power to your
camera. You can use a 6-pin to 9-pin cable or adapter with IEEE 1394a
cameras to connect the cameras to the IEEE 1394b ports.
I/O Terminal Block
National Instruments provides an I/O terminal block for the NI 8255R,
which can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. The I/O terminal
block breaks the signals out into easy-to-use screw terminals and comes
with a cable that connects directly to the 44-pin D-SUB connector on the
NI 8255R.
Note
TRIG 0, TRIG 1, and TRIG 2 signals are not accessible through the standard 44- to
37-pin cable and I/O terminal block.
NI Vision I/O Terminal Block and Prototyping Accessory
Use the NI Vision I/O Terminal Block and Prototyping Accessory to
troubleshoot and prototype digital I/O applications for the NI 8254R,
NI 8255R, and the NI CVS-1450 Series compact vision system. The
NI Vision I/O Terminal Block and Prototyping Accessory provides
screw terminals for easy connections and LEDs for each signal.
43
30
ISO Input 10
General-purpose
input
Trigger Change
Detector,
General-purpose
input
44
31
ISO Input 11
User shutdown
General-purpose
input
* TRIG 0, TRIG 1, and TRIG 2 are not available on the 37-pin terminal block or the NI Vision I/O Terminal Block and
Prototyping Accessory. If you need access to these signals, you can get them directly from the 44-pin D-SUB connector.
Table 3-2.
Signal Connections (Continued)
44-Pin D-SUB
on NI 8255R
Pin Number
37-Pin
Terminal
Block
Number
Signal
Name
Primary
Function
Alternate
Function