Unpacking
The device ships in an antistatic envelope to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can damage
several components on the device.
Caution
Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
To avoid damage when handling the device, take the following precautions:
•
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object.
•
Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your computer chassis before removing the device
from the package.
Remove the device from the envelope and inspect it for loose components or any sign of damage. Notify
NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device into your computer.
Store the device in the antistatic envelope when not in use.
Verifying the Kit Contents
The following items are included in the NI signal generator kit:
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NI signal generator
•
SMB-BNC cable (included with the NI 5404/5412/5421/5422/5441/5442 only)
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NI-FGEN instrument driver DVD sleeve, which contains the following items:
–
NI-FGEN DVD, which includes the
NI Signal Generators Help
•
NI Analog Waveform Editor CD. Eligible hardware kits (NI 5412/5421/5422/5441/5442/5450/5451
only) receive an activation license.
•
NI Modulation Toolkit CD. Eligible hardware kits (NI 5441/5442/5450/5451 only) receive an
activation license.
•
The following documents:
–
NI Signal Generators Getting Started Guide
–
The specifications document for the NI signal generator
–
Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
–
Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
(except the NI 5404 devices)
–
Retrofitting Your PXI Module Note to Users
(NI 5402/5406/5412/5421/5422/5441 only)
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Gasket
The kit may also include an EMI gasket.
The
Retrofitting Your PXI Module Note to Users
describes under what conditions you should install the
gasket. If needed, the gasket should be installed during the installation of your PXI module.
Related Information
Installing PXI and PXI Express Modules
on page 6
Other Required Items
In addition to the items contained in the kit, you need the following items to install your device:
•
1/8 in. Phillips head screwdriver
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