National Instruments NI PCIe-8255R Getting Started

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Getting Started with the NI PCIe-8255RThe NI PCIe-8255R (NI 8255R) is an IEEE 1394a1 and IEEE 1394b interface device withreconfigurable I/O (RIO) for PCI Express (PCIe). This document describes how to install and configurethe necessary hardware and software components to begin using the NI 8255R.What You Need to Get StartedYou need the following items to set up and use the NI 8255R:❑ NI 8255R interface device❑ IEEE 1394 camera❑ 9-pin IEEE 1394 cable for connecting to IEEE 1394b cameras❑ 6-pin to 9-pin cable or 6-pin to 9-pin adapter for connecting to IEEE 1394a cameras❑ Computer running Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000 with at least one available PCIe slotNote Visit ni.com/info and enter rdvisionvista for more information aboutNational Instruments interface device compatibility with Windows Vista.❑ NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.2.1 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQdx and NI-IMAQ I/Odriver software.❑ Optional software for developing applications:– NI Vision Development Module– NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection– LabVIEW– LabWindows™ /CVI ™– Microsoft Visual BasicOptional EquipmentNational Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI 8255R, including the following:• Digital I/O cable and horizontal DIN rail terminal block (part number 778790-01) 2• Digital I/O cable and vertical DIN rail terminal block (part number 778791-01)2• NI Vision I/O Terminal Block and Prototyping Accessory (part number 779166-01)2• 24 V, 50 W power supply (part number 778794-01), for powering isolated outputs• IEEE 1394 cameras• LED ringlight and constant current source (part number 778787-01)• 12 mm fixed focal length lens (part number 778789-01)1 To connect an IEEE 1394a camera to the NI 8255R, you will need a 6-pin to 9-pin cable or a 6-pin to 9-pin adapter.2 When using this accessory with the NI 8255R, three of the digital I/O signals on the device are not accessible. Refer to theConnectors section of the NI PCIe-8255R User Manual for more information.