What You Need To Get Started; Optional Equipment - National Instruments PCI-8254R Getting Started

Getting Started with the NI PCI-8254R
The NI PCI-8254R (NI 8254R) is an IEEE 1394a interface device for PCI with reconfigurable I/O
(RIO). This document describes how to install and configure the necessary hardware and software
components to begin using the NI 8254R.

What You Need to Get Started

You need the following items to set up and use the NI 8254R:
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NI 8254R IEEE 1394a interface device
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IEEE 1394 camera
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IEEE 1394a cable
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Cable for digital I/O
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External power supply to support powering isolated outputs
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Computer running Microsoft Windows Vista/2000/XP with at least one available PCI slot
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NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.2.1 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQdx and NI-IMAQ I/O
driver software.
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Optional software for developing applications:
– NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection
– NI Vision Development Module
– LabVIEW
– LabVIEW FPGA Module
– LabWindows
– Microsoft Visual Basic

Optional Equipment

National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI 8254R, including the following:
• Digital I/O cable and horizontal DIN rail terminal block (part number 778790-01)
• Digital I/O cable and vertical DIN rail terminal block (part number 778791-01)
• 24 V, 50 W power supply (part number 778794-01)
• NI Vision I/O Terminal Block and Prototyping Accessory (part number 779166-01)
• IEEE 1394 cameras
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When using this accessory with the NI 8254R, three of the digital I/O signals on the device are not accessible. Refer to
Chapter 3, Signal Connections, of the NI PCI-8254R User Manual for more information.
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