Introduction
Introduction
The scope of this Startup Guide is to detail the processes of receiving and installing the Acqiris
SA230P signal acquisition card, installing the required software, and verifying basic card
operation.
If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact technical support
.
Closely follow the startup process flow in this document. Deviating from the sequence can
cause unpredictable system behavior, damage your system, and may cause personal injury.
Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Card
The card is shipped in materials which prevent damage from electrostatic discharge. The
card should only be removed from the packaging in an anti-static area ensuring that correct
anti-static precautions are taken. Store all cards in anti-static pouch when not in use.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Use a static-
safe work station to perform all work on electronic assemblies. A static-safe work station uses,
for instance, two types of ESD protection: conductive table-mat and wrist-strap combination,
and conductive floor-mat and heel-strap combination. Both types, when used together, provide
a significant level of ESD protection. Of the two, only the table-mat and wrist-strap combination
provides adequate ESD protection when used alone. To ensure user safety, the static-safe
accessories must provide at least 1 MΩ of isolation from ground.
During normal operation, in case of electrostatic discharge close to the Thunderbolt connectors
or cable, the operating system may lose temporarily the connection with the SA220E module. If
such an event appears, all applications using the SA200E must be closed and restarted.
DO NOT use these techniques for a static-safe work station when working on circuitry with a
voltage potential greater than 500 volts.
Inspect for Damage
After unpacking the SA230P card, inspect it for any shipping damage. Report any damage to
the shipping agent immediately, as such damage is not covered by the warranty (see warranty
information attached to the original quote or order confirmation from Acqiris).
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