NI PCIE-8231

Image Acquisition from GigE Vision Cameras
NI PCIe-8231, NI PCIe-8235, NI PXIe-8234 NEW!
• Gigabit Ethernet controllers
• Up to 100 MB/s transfer rates per port
• Optimized for low CPU load
Operating Systems
• Windows Vista/XP/2000
Recommended Software
• LabVIEW
• Vision Development Module
• Vision Builder for Automated
Inspection (AI)
Driver Software (included)
• NI Vision Acquisition
Overview
Get the most performance from your GigE Vision
camera with National Instruments GigE Vision
interfaces, including the NI PCIe-8231 one-port
interface, the NI PCIe-8235 four-port interface, and the NI PXIe-8234
two-port interface. NI Vision Acquisition software is highly optimized for
these controllers and the resulting CPU usage for acquiring images from
them is extremely low. With their PCI Express-based interfaces, these
devices provide full GigE Vision bandwidth at every port, giving you the
bandwidth you need for your most demanding vision applications.
GigE Vision
High Throughput
I/O Synchronization
Cost-Effectiveness
Low CPU Usage
Cable Length
Camera Availability
Standardized Interface
Power over Cable
Specifications
GigE Vision Image Acquisition
These specifications are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise stated.
GigE Vision is a new interface standard for cameras that transmit images
over gigabit Ethernet. It provides an alternative for vision applications
requiring long cable distances or lower-cost cabling. While the cabling
is simpler, a separate cable is required to supply power to the camera.
NI Vision Acquisition software works with any gigabit Ethernet controller
but is highly optimized for Intel gigabit Ethernet controllers.
General
Number of ports.................................. 1
IEEE Standard 802.3z network topology.. 1000Base-T
Cabling
Connector ............................................ RJ45
Wiring.................................................. CAT 5 UTP, 4 pair
Length.................................................. up to 100 m
Ethernet
Ordering Information
NI PCIe-8231 (1-port PCI Express board) ..............................779813-01
NI PCIe-8235 (4-port PCI Express board) ..............................780400-01
NI PXIe-8234 (2-port PXI Express module)............................780263-01
Includes Vision Acquisition software.
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information, call 800 813 3693 (U.S.) or go to ni.com/vision.
Controller processor............................ Intel 82572EI
Data rates ........................................... 1 Gb/s
Power Requirement
3.3 VDC ............................................... 1.0 A, 3.3 W
Physical
Dimensions
NI PCIe-8231................................... 12.9 by 12.0 cm (5.1 by 4.73 in.)
NI PCIe-8235................................... 12.9 by 12.0 cm (5.1 by 4.725 in.)
NI PXIe-8234................................... 10.0 by 16.0 cm (3.9 by 6.3 in.)
Environment
Operating temperature ....................... 0 to 55 °C
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