UEi PowerDAQ PDXI-AO Series, User Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration
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Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes the hardware and software
installation and configuration of the PowerDAQ AO board.
Unpacking
Your PowerDAQ™ AO board is wrapped in an anti-static
bag to protect against electrostatic charges that might
damage the board. To avoid damage, proceed as follows:
Ground yourself with a grounded wrist strap or grounded
source.
Discharge the static electricity by taking the board in the
antistatic bag and touching the metal part of your PC.
Remove the board from the antistatic bag. We suggest you
save the bag.
Inspect the board for any damage. If any damage is found,
notify your distributor to return the board to the
manufacturer.
See Appendix C: Common Questions and
Support.
Note The PowerDAQ AO boards contain sensitive electronic
components. Please make sure the proper grounding and
electrostatic conditions are used.
Hardware
You can install your PowerDAQ PD2-AO board in any PCI
slot. PDXI-AO boards should be installed into the Compact
PCI/PXI/PDXI chassis only. We recommend you use the first
available slot and complete the following instructions:
PCI board installation:
1.
Turn off your PC.
Remove the cover and make sure you have clear access to
the PCI slots.
Connect all desired cables to the PD2-AO board.
Insert the PowerDAQ PD2-AO board into a PCI slot. (If the
PCI slots have not been used for a long time, insert the
PowerDAQ PD2-AO board, then remove it and clean