National Instruments NI 78xxR, Getting Started Manual

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© National Instruments Corporation 3 Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ
Installing the NI 78 xx R
You can install the NI PCI-78 xx R in any available PCI expansion slot in the computer, and the
NI PXI-78 xx R in any available peripheral slot in the PXI or CompactPCI chassis. To achieve the best
noise performance, leave as much room as possible between the NI PCI-78 xx R and other boards.
Note
You must install the software before installing the hardware. For software installation
information, refer to Step 1. Install Application Software and Driver .
1. Power off and unplug the computer or PXI chassis.
Caution Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference document packaged
with your PXI chassis or device before removing equipment covers or connecting or disconnecting
any signal wires.
2. Remove the computer cover and/or the expansion slot cover on the computer, or the filler panel of
an unused PXI slot on the PXI chassis.
3. Touch any metal part of the computer or chassis to discharge any static electricity.
4. For the NI PCI-78x x R, insert the device into the applicable PCI system slot on your computer.
Gently rock the device into place. Do not force the device into place. For the NI PXI-78 xx R,
insert the device into the PXI slot. Use the injector/ejector handle to fully inject the NI PXI-78 xx R
into place.
Figure 2.
Installing an NI PCI-78 xx R Device
1 NI PCI-78 xx R Device 2 PCI System Slot 3 PC with PCI Slot
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