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Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
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NI-FBUS Hardware and Software User Manual
Install Your USB-8486
Caution
Operate the USB-8486 only as described in the operating instructions. Do
not
unplug the USB-8486 when the NI-FBUS software is running.
The USB-8486 has the following two variants:
•
USB-8486 without screw retention and mounting option
•
USB-8486 with screw retention and mounting option
You can connect the USB-8486 without screw retention and mounting
option to a desktop PC or a laptop PC.
Figure 2-3.
Connecting the USB-8486 to a Desktop PC
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De
s
ktop PC
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U
S
B-8486
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DB-9 Connector
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