NI PCI-1422 Getting Started

Getting Started with the NI PXI/PCI-1422
The NI PXI/PCI-1422 (NI 1422) is an image acquisition device for PXI, PCI, or CompactPCI. This
document describes how to install and configure the necessary hardware and software components
to begin using the NI 1422.
What You Need to Get Started
You need the following items to set up and use the NI 1422:
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NI 1422 image acquisition device
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Video camera or other video device
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D100 series camera cables, depending on your camera
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PXI, PCI, or CompactPCI computer running Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000 with at least one
available slot
Note Visit
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:
– 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 your NI 1422, including the following:
• D2504 video cable for access to trigger lines
• Four-pod BNC cable that routes trigger signals to a BNC connector block
• RTSI bus cables for connecting the NI 1422 to other Vision, Motion Control, or Data Acquisition
(DAQ) devices
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 PXI/PCI-1422 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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