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NI 8236 User Guide and Specifications
Required Components
The following items are necessary to set up and use the NI 8236:
NI 8236 image acquisition device
GigE Vision camera
Shielded Ethernet cable
Computer running Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit versions)/Vista (32-bit or 64-bit
versions)/XP (32-bit) with at least one available x4 or larger PCIe slot.
The following software packages:
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LabVIEW 2011 or later
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NI-IMAQdx 4.1 or later driver software, included with NI Vision Acquisition
Software February 2013
Optional Components
Available 4-pin ATX peripheral power connector on computer’s power supply for PoE
The following software packages:
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NI Vision Development Module
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NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2012 SP1 or later
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.
Keep away from live circuits. Do
not
remove equipment covers or shields unless you are trained
to do so. If signal wires are connected to the device, hazardous voltages can exist even when the
equipment is turned off. To avoid a shock hazard, do
not
perform procedures involving cover or
shield removal unless you are qualified to do so. Disconnect all field power prior to removing
covers or shields.
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do
not
install unauthorized parts or
modify the device. Use the device only with the chassis, modules, accessories, and cables
specified in the installation instructions. All covers and filler panels
must
be installed while
operating the device.