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Getting Started
The
M Series User Manual
contains information about using the National Instruments M Series
multifunction I/O data acquisition (DAQ) devices with NI-DAQmx 15.5 and later. M Series
devices feature up to 80 analog input (AI) channels, up to four analog output (AO) channels, up
to 48 lines of digital input/output (DIO), and two counters. This chapter provides basic
information you need to get started using your M Series device.
Safety Guidelines
Operate the NI 62
xx
M Series devices and modules only as described in this user manual.
Caution
NI 62
xx
devices and modules are
not
certified for use in hazardous
locations.
Caution
Never
connect the +5 V power terminals to analog or digital ground or to
any other voltage source on the M Series device or any other device. Doing so can
damage the device and the computer. NI is not liable for damage resulting from such
a connection.
Caution
The maximum input voltages rating of AI signals with respect to ground
(and for signal pairs in differential mode with respect to each other) are listed in the
specifications document for your device. Exceeding the maximum input voltage of
AI signals distorts the measurement results. Exceeding the maximum input voltage
rating also can damage the device and the computer. NI is not liable for any damage
resulting from such signal connections.
Caution
Exceeding the maximum input voltage ratings, which are listed in the
specifications document for each M Series device, can damage the DAQ device and
the computer. NI is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections.
Caution
Damage can result if these lines are driven by the sub-bus. NI is not liable
for any damage resulting from improper signal connections.