National Instruments PXI-1409 Getting Started

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Getting Started with the NI PXI/PCI-1409The NI PXI/PCI 1409 (NI 1409) is a high-accuracy monochrome image acquisition device for the PXI,PCI, or CompactPCI bus. This document describes how to install and configure the necessary hardwareand software components to begin using the NI 1409.What you Need to Get StartedYou need the following items to set up and use NI 1409:❑ NI 1409 image acquisition device❑ Video camera or other video device❑ BNC-1 shielded, 75 Ω BNC cable for VIDEO0, included with the NI 1409❑ BNC to RCA adapter, included with the NI 1409❑ PCI, PXI, or CompactPCI computer running Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000 with at leastone available slotNote Visit ni.com/info and enter rdvisionvista for more information aboutNational Instruments image acquisition device compatibility with Windows Vista.❑ NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.0 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQ driver software❑ Optional software for developing applications:– NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection– NI Vision Development Module– LabVIEW– LabWindows™ /CVI ™– Microsoft Visual BasicOptional EquipmentNational Instruments offers the IMAQ-A6822 BNC connector block and cable for trigger and additionalcamera support for the NI 1409. Refer to the National Instruments catalog, visit ni.com, or call theNational Instruments office nearest you for more specific information about the IMAQ-A6822 BNCconnector block and cable.Related DocumentationThe following documents contain additional information that you may find helpful:• NI PXI/PCI-1409 User Manual—Contains information about programming options, hardwarefunctionality, 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.