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PXIe-8246
Getting Started
2023-04-03

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  • Page 1 PXIe-8246 Getting Started 2023-04-03...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the PXIe-8246 in MAX........

  • Page 3: Getting Started Guide

    Getting Started Guide This document describes how to install and configure the necessary hardware and software components to begin using the PXIe-8246. You need the following items to set up and use the PXIe-8246. PXIe-8246 GigE interface device ■ GigE Vision Camera ■...

  • Page 4: Pxie-8246 Kit Contents

    PXIe-8246 Getting Started Guide (this document) ■ PXIe-8246 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information ■ Preparing the Environment Ensure the environment in which you are using the PXIe-8246 meets the following specifications. Operating environment Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C...

  • Page 5: Installing Application Software And Driver

    For complete specifications, refer to the specifications document for your device at ni.com/manuals. Installing Application Software and Driver Before installing the PXIe-8246, you must install the application software and device driver. National Instruments provides two options for developing machine vision applications.

  • Page 6: Installing The Vision Development Module

    Documentation » NI Vision. Installing the PXIe-8246 Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-8246 caused by ESD or contamination, handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket. 1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the module.
  • Page 7 PXIe-8246 Getting Started The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module. 2. Power off the chassis. 3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to installation.

  • Page 8: Confirming The Device Is Recognized

    1. Select Start » All Programs » National Instruments » Measurement & Automation Explorer to open Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX). 2. Verify that the camera connected to the PXIe-8246 appears under My System » Devices and Interfaces » NI-IMAQdx Devices.
  • Page 9 Figure 1. PXIe-8246 Front Panel PXIe-8246 Image Acquisition The PXIe-8246 provides four standard Gigabit Ethernet ports (Port 0 to Port 3) to acquire images from GigE Vision cameras. When the PXIe-8246 is providing PoE, the LED that corresponds to the port will be lit.

  • Page 10: Configuring The Pxie-8246 In Max

    KnowledgeBase for additional information our technical support engineers create as they answer common user questions and resolve unexpected issues. What Should I Do if the PXIe-8246 Does Not Appear in MAX? 1. In the MAX configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces.

  • Page 11: Where To Go Next

    4. Navigate to the Device Manager. Right-click the Start button, and select Device Manager 5. Verify the PXIe-8246 appears in the Device Manager. 1. Under an NI entry, confirm that a PXIe-8246 entry appears. Note If you are using a PC with a device for PXI remote control system, under System Devices, also confirm that no error conditions appear for the PCI-to-PCI Bridge.

  • Page 12: Ni Services

    NI product. Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, TX, 78759-3504, USA. ni.com © 2023 National Instruments Corporation.

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