National Instruments PXI-8252 PXI Firewire IEEE 1394 Module

The PXI-8252 Part number: 778925-01, 778926-01) is an IEEE 1394 Interface for use with the PXI/CompactPCI from National Instruments. It is an OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 interface with exceptional bandwidth of 400 MB per seconds. This module runs with extreme ease with Windows 2000/XP/Me/98. The National Instruments PXI-8252 IEEE 1394 interface comes with three direct-connected ports, as well as the flexibility for users to add more devices with the help of IEEE 1394 hubs. The user can collect images from IEEE 1394 cameras. This module also includes NI vision acquisition software with the capability to acquire the images. This is one of the most useful features of the PXI-8252 module for image acquisition. The 778926-01 is the version of the PXI-8252 with Vision Acquisition Software. 

The National Instruments PXI-8252 IEEE 1394 Interface offers exceptional features, such as totally compatible operations with various types of software. These software types include LabVIEW and Measurement Studio. This feature enhances the operational capabilities and speeds up the measurement procedures. This model has the compact size of 3U, with the dimensions of 6.3 x 3.9 inches. The National Instruments PXI-8252 comes with a 32-bit universal signaling connector.

The typical value of current for this module is 140 mA at 3.3 volts, while the BUS power consumption is 12 watts. The National Instruments PXI-8252 IEEE 1394 Interface offers a wide range for the operational temperature. It extends from 0 to 55 degrees Celsius. This model is tested in accordance with various safety specifications, which includes IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2. It offers the pollution degree of 2 for indoor use only. 

PXI-8252 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but the module will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.