Getting Started with the NI PXI/PCIe-8231
The NI PXI/PCIe-8231 (NI 8231) is a Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface device for the PXI, PCI Express
(PCIe), or CompactPCI bus. This document describes how to install and configure the necessary
hardware and software components to begin using the NI 8231.
What You Need to Get Started
You need the following items to set up and use the NI 8231.
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NI 8231 GigE interface device
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GigE Vision Camera
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Ethernet cable
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PXI, PCIe, or CompactPCI computer running Microsoft Windows Vista/2000/XP with at least
one available slot
Note
Visit
ni.com/info
and enter
rdvisionvista
for more information about
National Instruments interface device compatibility with Windows Vista.
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NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.2.1 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQdx 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
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LabWindows
™
/CVI
™
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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 User Manual
—Contains fundamental programming concepts for the NI-IMAQdx
driver software
