National Instruments NI PCIe-8235 Getting Started

Getting Started with the NI PCIe-8235
The NI PCIe-8235 (NI 8235) is a quad port Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface device for PCI Express
(PCIe) computers. This document describes how to install and configure the necessary hardware and
software components to begin using the NI 8235.
What You Need to Get Started
You need the following items to set up and use the NI 8235.
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NI 8235 GigE interface device
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GigE Vision Camera
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Ethernet cable
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Computer running Microsoft Windows Vista/2000/XP with at least one available x4 PCIe slot
Note Visit
National Instruments interface device compatibility with Windows Vista.
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NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.2.1 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQdx 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
Related Documentation
The following documents contain additional information that you may find helpful:
• NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes—Outlines new functionality, system requirements,
installation procedures, and descriptions of the documentation included with the NI-IMAQdx
driver software.
• Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-IMAQdx—Describes how to configure the
NI-IMAQdx driver software, NI interface devices, and cameras using Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX).
• NI-IMAQdx Help—Contains fundamental programming concepts for the NI-IMAQdx driver
software
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