Specifications - National Instruments PCIe-8244 Getting Started Manual

The first time you start the development computer after installing the
Note
hardware, allow several seconds for the drivers to load.
The NI 8244 is now installed and the camera is now connected.
Confirming the Device is Recognized
To confirm that the device is properly installed and the hardware is recognized, complete the
following steps:
1. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI MAX to open Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX).
2. Verify that the camera connected to the NI 8244 appears under My System»Devices and
Interfaces»NI-IMAQdx Devices.
Configuring the Device in MAX
After you have installed the device and powered on the computer, the computer recognizes the
device and assigns resources to it. Use MAX to configure the device for acquisition. For
additional information about configuring your device, refer to the Measurement & Automation
Explorer Help for NI-IMAQdx by opening MAX and selecting Help»Help Topics»NI Vision»
NI-IMAQdx.

Specifications

The following specifications apply to the NI 8244 interface device. These specifications are
typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated.
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions ....................................................... 139 mm × 101 mm
Weight............................................................... 96.7 g
Camera Interface............................................... 4 USB 3.0 connectors
USB 3.0 Interface
Number of ports................................................ 4
Interface ............................................................ USB 3.0
Speed ................................................................ 1.5 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 480 Mbps, 5 Gbps
PCI Express Interface
PCI Express compliance ................................... 2.0
Native link width .............................................. x4
Up-plugging link width availability ................. x8, x16
(5.47 in. × 2.52 in.)
(3.41 oz)
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