NI PCI-1426 Getting Started

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Getting Started with the NI PCI-1426

The NI PCI-1426 (NI 1426) is a PCI image acquisition device. The NI 1426 supports Base

Configuration Camera Link-compatible cameras. This document describes how to install and

configure the necessary hardware and software components to begin using the NI 1426.

What You Need to Get Started

You need the following items to set up and use the NI 1426:

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NI 1426 image acquisition device

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Base configuration Camera Link-compatible camera

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MDR 26-pin Camera Link cable

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

Note

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Instruments image acquisition device compatibility with Windows Vista.

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NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.0 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQ 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

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Microsoft Visual Basic

Optional Equipment

National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI 1426, including the following:

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RTSI bus cables for connecting the NI 1426 to other Vision, Motion Control, or data acquisition

devices.

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15-pin cable assembly kits for connecting the NI 1426 to general purpose digital I/O

(part number 190912-04)

Refer to the National Instruments catalog, visit

you for more specific information about these products.

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Summary of Contents for NI PCI-1426

Page 1 Getting Started with the NI PCI-1426 The NI PCI-1426 (NI 1426) is a PCI image acquisition device. The NI 1426 supports Base Configuration Camera Link-compatible cameras. This document describes how to install and configure the necessary hardware and software components to begin using the NI 1426.
Page 2 • Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-IMAQ—Describes how to configure the NI-IMAQ driver software, NI image acquisition devices, and cameras using Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX). • NI-IMAQ Help—Contains fundamental programming concepts for the NI-IMAQ driver software and terminology for using NI image acquisition devices.
Page 3 Unpacking The NI 1426 ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging device components. To avoid such damage in handling your device, take the following precautions: Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object, such as the computer chassis.
Page 4 National Instruments. NI-IMAQ uses the information in this camera file to program the NI 1426 to acquire images from a specific camera. Without this camera file, the driver does not have the Getting Started with the NI PCI-1426...
Page 5 Where to Go for Support section for information about National Instruments technical support. MAX provides a simple interface for associating a camera file with the NI 1426. Use the following guidelines to access the camera file in MAX: Launch MAX.
Page 6 This value corresponds to the post-serialization Camera Link cable transmission rate of 140 MHz to 350 MHz. This value corresponds to the serialized Camera Link cable transmission rate of 140 MHz to 595 MHz. Getting Started with the NI PCI-1426 ni.com...
Page 7 Dimensions ............10.7 cm × 17.5 cm (4.2 in. × 6.9 in.) Weight ..............111 g (3.9 oz) Environment The NI 1426 is intended for indoor use only. Operating temperature ...........0 °C to 55 °C Storage temperature ..........–20 °C to 70 °C Relative humidity...........5% to 90%, noncondensing...
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