SCXI-1351 One-Slot Cable Extender
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide:
»
The
»
symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options
to a final action. The sequence
File»Page Setup»Options
directs you to
pull down the
File
menu, select the
Page Setup
item, and select
Options
from the last dialog box.
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italic
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to a key concept. This font also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word
or value that you must supply.
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keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples.
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programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations,
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Safety Information
The following section contains important safety information that you
must
follow when installing and using the product.
Do
not
operate the product in a manner not specified in this document.
Misuse of the product can result in a hazard. You can compromise the
safety protection built into the product if the product is damaged in any
way. If the product is damaged, return it to NI for repair.
Do
not
substitute parts or modify the product except as described in this
document. Use the product only with the chassis, modules, accessories, and
cables specified in the installation instructions. You
must
have all covers
and filler panels installed during operation of the product.
Do
not
operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or where there may
be flammable gases or fumes. Operate the product only at or below the
pollution degree stated in the
section. Pollution is foreign
matter in a solid, liquid, or gaseous state that can reduce dielectric strength
or surface resistivity. The following is a description of pollution degrees:
•
Pollution degree 1 means no pollution or only dry, nonconductive
pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence.
•
Pollution degree 2 means that only nonconductive pollution occurs in
most cases. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused
by condensation must be expected.