Chapter 1
Introduction
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DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50 User Manual
Adding an Enhanced Parallel Port
If you have a slot available in your PC, you can add an EPP card to achieve
higher DAQ rates. You can order one such card, the F/Port Enhanced
Parallel Port Card, from Far Point Communications. You can use the card
in a PC/AT 386, 486, or compatible computer.
If you have a PCMCIA type II slot available in your PC, you can add a
PCMCIA to an EPP card to achieve higher DAQ rates. Two options are the
SPP-100 from Quatech and the ExpressPort from Far Point. Both cards
comply with the PCMCIA PC Standard Specification 2.1.
Parallel Port Cables
The DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50 two rear connectors (the parallel and
transparent parallel port connectors) are 36-pin MDR 1284-C female
connectors.
You can use 36-pin MDR 1284-C male connectors as mating connectors for
the DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50 rear connector, or you can use the NI adapter
parallel port cable, which allows you to use a standard DB-25-style male
connector as a mating connector.
Unpacking
The DAQ device is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic
damage to the device. Electrostatic discharge can damage several
components on the device.
Caution
Never
touch the exposed pins of connectors.
To avoid such damage in handling the device, take the following
precautions:
•
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object.
•
Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis
before removing the device from the package.
Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose
components or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the device appears
damaged in any way. Do
not
install a damaged device into the computer.
Store the DAQ device in the antistatic envelope when not in use.