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This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.

Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National
Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.

Caution

 

To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with

shielded cables and accessories.

Caution

 

To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of cables connected

to the RF and Trigger ports must be no longer than 3 m (10 ft).

Caution

 

To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of the USB cable

must be no longer than 30 m (100 ft).

Verifying the System Requirements

To use the NI 5684, your system must meet certain requirements. For more information about
minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported application development
environments (ADEs), refer to the readme, which is available on the software media or online
at 

ni.com/updates

.

Unpacking the Kit

Caution

 

To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device,

ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as
your computer chassis.

1.

Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.

2.

Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.

Caution

 

Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

Note

 

Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.

3.

Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.

Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.

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NI 5684 Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for USB-5684

Page 1: ...4 if you use it in a manner not described in this document Contents Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines 1 Verifying the System Requirements 2 Unpacking the Kit 2 Verifying the Kit Contents 3 Prep...

Page 2: ...ft Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance the length of the USB cable must be no longer than 30 m 100 ft Verifying the System Requirements To use the NI 5684 your system must meet certain re...

Page 3: ...ontents you need the following items 1 N m torque wrench Desktop computer laptop or chassis with one available USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 compliant slot Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment y...

Page 4: ...see access and security messages during installation Accept the prompts to complete the installation 4 When the installer completes select Restart in the dialog box that prompts you to restart shut d...

Page 5: ...ay need to use the included Type N to SMA adapter depending on the RF source connection Caution Always refer to the specifications document before connecting signals Failure to observe the specified m...

Page 6: ...l 3 1 2 4 1 Status LED 2 External Trigger In Terminal 3 USB 2 0 A to Mini B Port 4 External Trigger Out Terminal Note External Trigger Out capability is currently unsupported Connector Care and Handli...

Page 7: ...ermanently damages the internal components Before making connections verify the maximum input levels labeled below the ports on the module front panel Avoid Mechanical Shock Precision connectors are d...

Page 8: ...e device is still not listed power off the system ensure the device is correctly installed and restart 3 Record the device identifier MAX assigns to the hardware Use this identifier when programming t...

Page 9: ...n modify an NI 568x C example to create an application with Microsoft Visual C C and all required include and library files are automatically added to the project C or LabWindows CVI Available at Prog...

Page 10: ...pport ni com support RF Solutions ni com rf Updates ni com updates Services ni com services Getting Started with LabVIEW Getting Started with LabWindows CVI Located using the NI Example Finder Located...

Page 11: ...oC for your product by visiting ni com certification If your product supports calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration National Instruments corpora...

Page 12: ...and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance p...

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