Chapter 2
Configuration and Installation
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Optional Equipment
National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with your
PCI-1424, including the following cables and other National Instruments
products:
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Cables to connect your digital camera to the PCI-1424
•
A four-pod BNC cable, which routes trigger signals to a
BNC connector block (IMAQ D2504)
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IMAQ memory modules to increase PCI-1424 onboard memory
•
RTSI bus cables for connecting the PCI-1424 to other IMAQ, DAQ,
or motion control hardware
•
Other National Instruments DAQ devices for enhanced triggering,
timing, or input/output
For specific information about these products, refer to the National
Instruments catalog, visit
ni.com
or call the office nearest you.
Unpacking
The PCI-1424 device ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic
discharge from damaging device components. To avoid such damage in
handling the device, take the following precautions:
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Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object, such as your computer chassis.
•
Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your computer chassis
before removing the device from the package.
Caution
Never
touch the exposed pins of connectors.
•
Remove the device from the package and inspect it for loose
components or any other signs of damage. Notify National Instruments
if the device appears damaged in any way. Do
not
install a damaged
device in your computer.
