NI PCIe-8255R Quick Start Guide
The NIPCIe-8255 R is an IEEE 1394a1 and IEEE 1394b interface device
for PCI Express (PCIe) with reconfigurable I/O (RIO). This document
explains how to install and configure the NI 8255R.

What You Need to Get Started

You need the following items to set up and use the NI 8255R:
❑NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.2 or later
❑NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes
❑Computer running Windows2000/XP with at least one PCIe slot
❑IEEE 1394 camera
❑9-pin IEEE 1394 cable for interfacing to IEEE 1394b cameras
❑6-pin to 9-pin cable or 6-pin to 9-pin adapter for interfacing to
IEEE1 394a cameras
❑External power supply to support powering isolated outputs
❑Optional software packages and documentation:
– NI Vision Development Module
– NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection
–LabVIEW
– LabVIEW FPGA Module
– LabWindows™/CVI™
1 To connect an IEEE 1394a camera to the NI 8255R, you will need a 6-pin to 9-pin cable or a 6-pin to 9-pin adapter.