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Chapter 1
Introduction
Getting Started with Your PCI/PXI-6810 SDA
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Optional Equipment
National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with your
6810 device, including cables, connector blocks, and other accessories,
as follows:
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Cables and cable assemblies
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Software toolkits for different applications
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Breakout box for lab environments
For more information about optional equipment available from
National Instruments, refer to your National Instruments catalogue or
call the office nearest you. For specific application information, refer to
the National Instruments Application Note 105, Connector Options for
the 6810 Serial Data Analyzer.
Unpacking
Your 6810 device is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent
electrostatic damage to the device. Electrostatic discharge can damage
several components on the device. To avoid such damage in handling
the device, take the following precautions:
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Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object.
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Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your computer
chassis before removing the device from the package.
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Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for
loose components or any other signs of damage. Notify National
Instruments if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not
install a damaged device in your computer.
Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.