TBX-96 Terminal Block
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide
This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.
This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to
avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash.
bold
Bold text denotes items that you must select or click on in the software,
such as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes
parameter names.
italic
Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, a cross reference, or an introduction
to a key concept. This font also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word
or value that you must supply.
monospace
Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the
keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples.
This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories,
programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations,
variables, filenames and extensions, and code excerpts.
Safety Information
Cautions
Do
not
operate the terminal block in an explosive atmosphere or where there
may be flammable gases or fumes.
Do
not
operate damaged equipment. The safety protection features built into this terminal
block can become impaired if the device becomes damaged in any way. If the terminal
block is damaged, turn the terminal block off and do
not
use it until service-trained
personnel can check its safety. If necessary, return the terminal block to National
Instruments for service and repair to ensure that its safety is not compromised.
Do
not
operate this equipment in a manner that contradicts the information specified in this
document. Misuse of this equipment could result in a shock hazard.
Do
not
substitute parts or modify equipment. Because of the danger of introducing
additional hazards, do
not
install unauthorized parts or modify the device. Return the
device to National Instruments for service and repair to ensure that its safety features are
not compromised.
You
must
insulate all of your signal connections to the highest voltage with which the
TBX-96 can come in contact.