National Instruments NI PCIe-8255R - Manuals

Page 2 - Optional Equipment; Safety Information; Caution

NI PCIe-8255R User Manual 2 ni.com Optional Equipment National 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) 1 • Digital I/O cable and vertical DIN rail terminal block (p...

Page 3 - Measurement Category

© National Instruments Corporation 3 NI PCIe-8255R User Manual If the device is rated for use with hazardous voltages (>30 V rms , 42.4 V pk , or 60 V dc ), it may require a safety earth-ground connection wire. Refer to the device specifications for maximum voltage ratings. Because of the danger ...

Page 4 - Unpacking

NI PCIe-8255R User Manual 4 ni.com occur in electrical distribution systems. The following is a description of Measurement (Installation 1 ) Categories: • Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAIN...

Page 5 - not; Installation; Specifications

© National Instruments Corporation 5 NI PCIe-8255R User Manual Remove the device from the package and inspect it for loose components or any other signs of damage. Notify National Instruments if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device in the computer. Store the NI 8255...

Page 7 - Replace the computer cover.

© National Instruments Corporation 7 NI PCIe-8255R User Manual 8. To provide power to your camera, connect an unused power connector from the ATX power supply on your computer to the camera power ATX connector on your NI 8255R. 9. Replace the computer cover. 10. Connect the IEEE 1394 cable to your c...

Page 8 - Wiring Isolated Output Power to the NI 8255R

NI PCIe-8255R User Manual 8 ni.com Wiring Isolated Output Power to the NI 8255R Complete the following steps to connect power for the isolated outputs to the NI 8255R. Caution Do not connect the NI 8255R isolated power to a source less than 5 VDC or greater than 30 VDC. Doing so could damage the NI ...

Page 9 - Connection Method

© National Instruments Corporation 9 NI PCIe-8255R User Manual Refer to Table 1 for a summary of the isolated power supply connections. . 2. Complete this step if you are using a power supply other than the NI desktop power supply. If you are using the NI desktop power supply, skip this step and pro...

Page 10 - Related Documentation; NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes

NI PCIe-8255R User Manual 10 ni.com Figure 5. Closed Ferrite on the Power Supply Cable 4. Plug the power supply cord into an outlet. The orange LED on the NI 8255R front panel will illuminate when the computer is on and an isolated power supply is properly connected. Configuring the NI 8255R Caution...

Page 11 - LabVIEW Help; Power Requirements; Level

© National Instruments Corporation 11 NI PCIe-8255R User Manual references for the parameters you can set for the NI-IMAQ I/O device in the Read/Write control. To locate the information, search for "NI-IMAQ I/O" in LabVIEW Help . Specifications These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unle...

Page 12 - Output current

NI PCIe-8255R User Manual 12 ni.com TTL Outputs Number of channels ................................10 Output voltage range ..............................0 V to 5 V Maximum pulse rate ...............................2 MHz Optically Isolated Inputs and Outputs Isolated (Current Sinking) Inputs Number o...

Page 13 - PCI Express Interface; The NI 8255R device is intended for indoor use only.

© National Instruments Corporation 13 NI PCIe-8255R User Manual IEEE 1394 Interface Number of ports ..................................... 2 Speed ...................................................... 100, 200, 400, or 800 Mbps PCI Express Interface PCI Express compliance ........................ Ve...

Page 14 - Safety; Electromagnetic Compatibility; Note; CE Compliance; Note; Note; Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE); EU Customers

NI PCIe-8255R User Manual 14 ni.com Safety The NI 8255R is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1 • UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 Note For UL and other safety cons...

Page 15 - Where to Go for Support; you have access to everything from

© National Instruments Corporation 15 NI PCIe-8255R User Manual Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support. At ni.com/support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and...