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NI PCI-8254R Quick Start Guide

The NI PCI-8254R is an IEEE 1394a interface device for PCI with 
reconfigurable I/O (RIO). The following sections describe how to install 
and configure the NI 8254R.

What You Need to Get Started

You need the following items to set up and use the NI 8254R:

NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.0 or later

NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes

Computer running Windows 2000/XP with at least one PCI slot

IEEE 1394 camera

IEEE 1394a cable

Cable for digital I/O

External power supply to support powering isolated outputs

Optional software packages and documentation:

NI Vision for LabVIEW, LabWindows

/CVI

, or Measurement 

Studio (Visual Basic)

Vision Builder for Automated Inspection

LabVIEW

LabVIEW FPGA Module

LabWindows/CVI

Measurement Studio

Summary of Contents for NI VISION PCI-8254R

Page 1: ...I Vision Acquisition Software 8 0 or later NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes Computer running Windows 2000 XP with at least one PCI slot IEEE 1394 camera IEEE 1394a cable Cable for digital...

Page 2: ...formation 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 docu...

Page 3: ...ecomes conductive because of condensation Pollution Degree 3 Conductive pollution or dry nonconductive pollution occurs Nonconductive pollution becomes conductive because of condensation Clean the dev...

Page 4: ...ts on hard wired equipment such as equipment in fixed installations distribution boards and circuit breakers Other examples are wiring including cables bus bars junction boxes switches socket outlets...

Page 5: ...To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards the computer must remain unplugged until the installation is complete 3 Remove the computer cover to expose the expansion slots 4 Choose an...

Page 6: ...puter The NI 8254R is now installed and your camera is connected Refer to Figure 1 for information about placement of the connectors on the NI 8254R Figure 1 NI 8254R Connectors Wiring Isolated Output...

Page 7: ...tor to the V position on the 2 position isolated outputs power connector shown in Figure 3 b Reconnect the wire that was connected to the C position on the 4 position power connector to the C position...

Page 8: ...e around the ferrite two times as shown in Figures 4 and 5 Figure 4 Installing a Ferrite Connector on the Power Supply Cable Figure 5 Closed Ferrite on the Power Supply Cable 4 Plug the power supply c...

Page 9: ...supply you can optionally use 0 75 mm2 18 AWG ferrules according to the manufacturer specifications to terminate the wires leading to the 2 position power connector shown in Figure 7 Ferrules are avai...

Page 10: ...nize the device and assign resources to it Use Measurement Automation Explorer MAX the National Instruments configuration utility to configure the IEEE 1394 camera connected to the NI 8254R for acquis...

Page 11: ...hannels 10 Output voltage range 0 V to 5 V 1 The bus power specification assumes that power is provided to the NI 8254R device from the host computer power supply via the ATX power connector If power...

Page 12: ...lse rate 100 kHz Minimum pulse detected 10 s Reverse polarity protection Yes 30 V Isolated Current Sourcing Outputs Number of channels 4 On state voltage range 5 V to 30 V maximum Maximum on state vol...

Page 13: ...not use the NI 8254R for connection to signals within Measurement Categories II III or IV Measurement Category I Approved at altitudes up to 2 000 m Safety The NI 8254R is designed to meet the require...

Page 14: ...73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive safety 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for this product for any additional regulatory compliance...

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