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National Instruments Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Interface Device NI PCIe-8231 manual

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    NI PCIe-8231 Quick Start Guide The NI PCIe-8231 is a Gigabit Ethe rnet (GigE) interface de vice for PCI Express. The following sections describe ho w to install and configure the NI PCIe-8231. What Y ou Need to Get Started You need the following items to set up and use the NI PCIe-8231. ❑ NI V ision Acquisition Software 8.2.1 o r later ❑ NI Vis[...]

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    NI PCIe-8231 Quick Start Guide 2 ni.com not use it until service-trained personne l can check its safety . If necessary , return the device to National Instruments for repair . Keep a way from liv e circuits. Do not remov e equipment covers or shields unless you are trained to do so. If sign al wires are connected to the de vice, hazardous voltages[...]

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    © National Instruments Corporatio n 3 NI PCIe-8231 Quick Start Guide Caution National Instruments measurem ent produc ts may be classified as either Measurement Category I or II. Operate products at or be lo w th e Measurement Category lev el specified in the hardware spe cifications. Measurement Category 1 : Measurement circuits ar e subjected to[...]

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    NI PCIe-8231 Quick Start Guide 4 ni.com Unpacking The NI PCIe-8231 ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging device components. To avoid such damage in handling the device, take the followin g precautions: • Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a gro unded object, such as the computer chassis. [...]

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    © National Instruments Corporatio n 5 NI PCIe-8231 Quick Start Guide 4. T ouch a metal part of t he computer to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body . 5. Choose an unused PCIe slot, and remove the corresponding expansion slot cover on the back panel of t he computer . Note The NI PCIe-8231 is inte nded for a x1 PC[...]

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    NI PCIe-8231 Quick Start Guide 6 ni.com 7. Unless your computer secu res expansion de vices in a diff erent manner , screw the mounting bracket of the de v ice to the back panel rail of the computer . 8. Replace the co ver . 9. Connect the Ethernet cable to y our camera. Refer to your camera manufacturer documentation for speci f ic instructions ab[...]

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    © National Instruments Corporatio n 7 NI PCIe-8231 Quick Start Guide PCI Express Interface PCI Express compliance ................. ....... Version 1.1 Native link width ............... .............. ....... x1 Up-plugging link width availa bility ....... x4, x8, x16 Signaling Ethernet .......... .............. .............. ............ 1000Bas[...]

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    NI PCIe-8231 Quick Start Guide 8 ni.com Electromagnetic Compatibility The NI PCIe-8231 is designed to meet the requirements of the following EMC Standards: • FCC Part 15—Radiated and Conducted Emissions (USA ) • ICES -003—Radiated and C onducted Emissions (Canad a) • CISPR 22—Radiated and Conducted Emissi ons (International) • EN55022[...]

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    © National Instruments Corporatio n 9 NI PCIe-8231 Quick Start Guide Caution If the de vice is changed or modified, the user may v oid his or her authority to operate the equipment. Note This device complies with Part 15 of th e FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and[...]

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    NI PCIe-8231 Quick Start Guide 10 ni.com Where to Go for Support The National Instruments W eb site is y our complete resource for technical support. At ni.com/support you ha ve access to ev erything from troubleshooting and ap plication dev elopment self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engin eers. A Declaration of [...]

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