National Instruments PCIe-1477 Getting Started Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI PCIe-1477

Base, Medium, Full, and Extended Configuration Camera Link Frame
Grabber

This document describes how to begin using the NI PCIe-1477.

Safety Guidelines

Caution Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation. Using

the model in a manner not specified can damage the model and compromise the
built-in safety protection. Return damaged models to NI for repair.

Attention Suivez toutes les instructions et respectez toutes les mises en garde de la

documentation utilisateur. L'utilisation d'un modèle de toute autre façon que celle
spécifiée risque de l'endommager et de compromettre la protection de sécurité
intégrée. Renvoyez les modèles endommagés à NI pour réparation.

EMC Guidelines

This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.

This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.

Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National
Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.

Notice To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with

shielded cables and accessories.

Preparing the Environment

Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI PCIe-1477 meets the following
specifications.

Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient

temperature)

Pollution degree 2

Indoor use only.

Note Refer to the device specifications on ni.com/manuals for complete

specifications.

This product meets the requirements of the following environmental standards for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.

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Operating Environment

Operating temperature, local 0 °C to 55 °C

(IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2)

Operating humidity 10% to 90% RH, noncondensing

(IEC 60068-2-78)

Storage Environment

Ambient temperature range -20 °C to 70 °C

(IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2)

Relative humidity range 5% to 95% RH, noncondensing

(IEC 60068-2-78)

Unpacking the Kit

Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device, ground

yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your
computer chassis.

1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.

2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.

Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

Note Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.

3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.

Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.

Verifying the Kit Contents

Verify that the following items are included in the NI PCIe-1477 kit.

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For PCI Express adapter cards with integrated air movers, NI defines the local operational ambient
environment to be at the fan inlet. For cards without integrated air movers, NI defines the local
operational ambient environment to be 25 mm (1 in.) upstream of the leading edge of the card. For
more information about the local operational ambient environment definition for PCI Express
adapter cards, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code pcielocalambient.

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Figure 1. NI PCIe-1477 Kit Contents

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1. Hardware

2. NI Vision Acquisition Software

3. Getting Started Guide

Installing the Software

Close any applications before upgrading your software. You must be an Administrator to
install NI software on your computer.

1. Install LabVIEW 2017 or later and LabVIEW FPGA 2017 or later.

2. Install the NI Vision Acquisition Software 18.5.

Installing the NI PCIe-1477

The following instructions are for general installation. Refer to the documentation provided by
your computer manufacturer for specific instructions and warnings.

What to Use

• NI PCIe-1477

• Camera Link-compatible camera

• One (base) or two (medium/full/extended) Camera Link cables with a 26-pin SDR
connector on the end for the NI PCIe-1477

• Computer running Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 (32- or 64-bit) or later with at least one
available x8 or larger PCIe slot and a 6-pin (2 x 3) PCIe auxiliary power connector if
using PoCL

• Tools for PCIe card installation (refer to the documentation provided by your computer
manufacturer)

• NI Vision Acquisition Software

What to Do

1. Install NI Vision Acquisition Software before installing the NI PCIe-1477. Refer to the
NI Vision Acquisition Software Release Notes for specific installation instructions.

2. Power off and unplug the computer.

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Caution To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the

computer must remain unplugged until the installation is complete.

Attention Pour vous protéger et protéger l'ordinateur des risques électriques,

l'ordinateur doit rester débranché jusqu'à ce que l'installation soit terminée.

3. Remove the computer cover to expose the expansion slots.

Notice Installing a PCIe device into any non-PCIe slot can damage both the

computer motherboard and the device. Refer to the documentation provided by
your computer manufacturer to determine the correct slot in which to install the
NI PCIe-1477.

4. Touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity that might be on
your clothes or body. Static electricity can damage the device.

5. Choose an unused x8 or larger PCIe slot, and remove the corresponding expansion slot
cover on the back panel of the computer.

Note The NI PCIe-1477 is intended for a x8 PCIe slot. The NI PCIe-1477 will

fit into, and can be used in, a x8 or x16 PCIe slot. If the NI PCIe-1477 is
plugged into a slot that cannot provide a x8 5.0 GT/s2 connection, you will not
be able to achieve full bandwidth and you may experience timeouts and/or
FIFO overflows.

6. Insert the device into the applicable PCIe slot and gently rock the device into the slot. The
connection may be tight, but do not force the device into place.

Note Check that the bracket of your device aligns up with the hole in the back

panel rail of the computer chassis.

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Most motherboards label the slots capable of this speed as PCIe 2.0 or PCIe 3.0.

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