NI PCIe-1427 Getting Started

Getting Started with the NI PCIe-1427
The NI PCIe-1427 (NI 1427) is a PCI Express (PCIe) image acquisition device. The NI 1427 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 1427.
What You Need to Get Started
You need the following items to set up and use the NI 1427:
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NI 1427 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 PCIe slot
Note Visit
Instruments image acquisition device compatibility with Windows Vista.
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NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.2.1 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQ driver software
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Optional software for developing applications:
– NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection
– NI Vision Development Module
– LabVIEW
– LabWindows
– Microsoft Visual Basic
Optional Equipment
National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI 1427, including the following:
• NI Camera Link I/O Extension Board for additional triggering, timing, and I/O
(part number 779352-01)
• 15-pin cable assembly kits for connecting the NI 1427 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.
Related Documentation
The following documents contain additional information that you may find helpful:
• NI PCIe-1427 User Manual—Contains information about programming options, hardware
functionality, and signal connections.
• NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes—Contains information about new functionality,
minimum system requirements, and installation instructions for the NI-IMAQ driver software.
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