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National Instruments PXI-8252 IEEE 1394a FireWire interface module
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PXI-8252

The National Instruments PXI-8252 is a PXI FireWire interface for IEEE 1394 devices. NI documents its use for camera acquisition with NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras.

ManufacturerNational Instruments
ModelPXI-8252
Part Number778925-01 · 778926-01
Product TypeIEEE 1394a FireWire interface module
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ConnectionsThree female 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports
Transfer modesS100, S200, S400
Form factor3U PXI
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Overview

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The PXI-8252 provides a FireWire connection path for camera acquisition in a PXI system. NI's archived installation guide covers module installation, host drivers, and camera configuration in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).

NI identifies part number 778925-01 as the interface board and 778926-01 as the board bundled with Vision Acquisition Software. These historical ordering references do not establish which software accompanies this catalog item.

  • OHCI v1.0 software interface.
  • Universal 3.3 V/5 V PXI signaling.
  • 12 W total IEEE 1394 bus power, shared among ports.
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Technical data

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IEEE 1394 standardIEEE 1394a-1995
Transfer modesS100, S200, S400; actual rates are system dependent
Connectors3 female 6-pin IEEE 1394
Host interface32-bit PXI, 33 MHz, universal 3.3 V/5 V signaling
Dimensions16.0 × 10.0; 3U cm
IEEE 1394 bus power12 V ±10%; 12 W total across ports
Operating temperature0 to 55 °C
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PXI-8252

IEEE 1394 camera interface

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The archived NI guide specifies a PXI chassis slot other than Slot 1.

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Manuals & software

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NI PCI/PXI-8252 SpecificationsSpecifications · docs-be.ni.com
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Getting Started with NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras, Version 2.0Archived Installation And Configuration Guide · download.ni.com
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Acquiring from FireWire Cameras with NI-IMAQdx and Legacy NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394Technical resource
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What is the maximum FireWire transfer mode?

The PXI-8252 supports S400, alongside S100 and S200. Actual transfer rates depend on the system.

Where is the PXI-8252 installed?

NI's archived guide directs installation in a PXI chassis slot other than Slot 1, with the system powered off.

Does the PCI-8252 ATX power instruction apply to this PXI model?

No. The shared installation guide explicitly identifies the ATX power supply requirement as applying only to PCI-8252 devices.

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