Other Equipment
There are several required items not included in your device kit that you need to install or
operate the NI 5661.
Required Items
•
A PXI chassis and chassis documentation. The NI PXI-1045 chassis is one available
option for your device. For more information about compatible chassis options, refer to
•
A PXI embedded controller or MXI controller system that meets the system requirements
specified in this guide and chassis documentation.
Optional Items
•
A 1 N · m standard SMA torque wrench (NI part number 780487-01).
Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 5661 in meets the following specifications.
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Operating ambient temperature
(IEC-60068-2-1, IEC-60068-2-2)
0 °C to 50 °C
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Operating relative humidity
(IEC-60068-2-56)
10% to 90%, noncondensing
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Maximum altitude
2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient
temperature)
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Pollution Degree
2
Indoor use only.
Caution
Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the
hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to
service.
Note
Refer to the
NI PXI-5661 Specifications
at
specifications.
Installing the Software
You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.
1.
Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows
™
/CVI
™
.
2.
Insert the driver software media into your computer. The installer should open
automatically.
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