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: ❑...
Optional Equipment National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI 8254R, including the following: • • • • • • • • For specific information about these products, refer to the National Instruments catalog, visit Instruments office nearest you.
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Remove power from signal lines before connection to or disconnection from the device. Caution National Instruments measurement products may be classified as either Measurement Category I or II. Operate products at or below the Measurement Category level specified in the hardware specifications.
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occur in electrical distribution systems. The following is a description of Measurement (Installation • • • • Unpacking The NI 8254R 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: •...
Remove the device from the package and inspect it for loose components or any other signs of damage. Notify National Instruments if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device in the computer. Store the NI 8254R in the antistatic package when not in use.
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10. Connect the IEEE 1394a cable to your camera. Refer to your camera 11. Connect the IEEE 1394a cable to an IEEE 1394a connector on the 12. Plug in and power on the computer. 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.
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1 Power Supply Output Cable 2 Ferrite 1 Power Supply Output Cable 2 Ferrite NI PCI-8254R Quick Start Guide (Optional) To suppress electromagnetic interference, install a ferrite on the power supply cable as close to the connection to the NI 8254R as possible.
After you have installed the NI 8254R and powered on your computer, Windows will recognize 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 acquisition.
Maximum pulse rate ...2 MHz Optically Isolated Inputs and Outputs Isolated (Current Sinking) Inputs Number of channels...13 Input voltage range ...0 V to 30 V Turn-on current...7.1 mA, typical Maximum pulse rate ...100 kHz Minimum pulse detected ...10 μs Reverse polarity protection...Yes, –30 V Isolated (Current Sourcing) Outputs Number of channels...4 On-state voltage range ...5 V to 30 V, maximum...
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