Chapter 1
Introduction—Document Scope
1-6
ni.com
The
NI-DAQ Function Reference Online Help
includes detailed
information on the driver functions. You can access the online help by
clicking
Start»Programs»National Instruments DAQ»NI-DAQ Help
.
The
NI-DAQ User Manual
provides instructions for installing and
configuring National Instruments DAQ devices.
Test Conditions
Follow these guidelines to optimize the connections and the environment
during calibration:
•
Keep connections to the NI 54
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device short. Long cables and wires
act as antennae, picking up extra noise that can affect measurements.
•
Use twisted-pair shielded copper wire for all cable connections to the
device for any part of cabling that is not BNC to eliminate noise and
thermal offsets.
•
Keep relative humidity below 80%.
•
Maintain a temperature between 15 and 35
°
C.