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Contents
Chapter 1
Taking Measurements with the NI 5911
Installing the NI 5911 ....................................................................................................1-1
Connecting Signals ........................................................................................................1-1
Acquiring Data with Your NI 5911 ...............................................................................1-3
Grounding Considerations ................................................................2-2
How Flexible Resolution Works.......................................................2-6
Why Errors Occur During Acquisition .............................................2-8
Analog Trigger Circuit ....................................................................................2-9
Trigger Hold-Off .............................................................................................2-10