
NI PCI-8252 Quick Start Guide 6 ni.com
Connector1394........................................................Female, 6 pin (3)
PCI..........................................................32-bit, Universal
SignalingPCI Vio....................................................Universal, 33 MHz
1394........................................................IEEE 1394a-1995 S100, S200, 
S400 transfer rates, OHCI v1.1 
software interface. Actual 1394 
transfer rates are system 
dependent.
Power ConsumptionTypical....................................................0 mA at 5 V = 0 mW 
0 mA at 3.3 V = 0 mW 
40 mA at 12 V = 480 mW (max)
Bus Power1394........................................................12 V ±10%, 12 W total, 
up to 9.6 W/port with ATX power 
connected
Operating EnvironmentThe NI PCI-8254 device is intended for indoor use only.
Ambient temperature range....................0 °C to 55 °C
Operating relative humidity....................20% to 80%, noncondensing
Altitude...................................................2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient 
temperature)
Pollution Degree.....................................2
Measurement Category...........................I
Caution  Do not use the NI PCI-8252 for connection to signals within Measurement 
Categories II, III, or IV.