National Instruments BNC-2120 Installation Manual

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BNC-2120 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 5The power indicator LED, shown in Figure 1, lights. If it does not light, check the cableconnections.3. Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), confirm that your DAQ device isrecognized, and configure your device settings. Refer to the DAQ Getting Started guidesfor more information.4. Connect signals to the BNC connectors and screw terminal block as described in thefollowing sections.Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only withshielded cables and accessories. When connecting signals to the screw terminalblocks, the wires must be shielded (e.g. one conductor of a shielded, multi-conductorcable). The cable shield must be terminated to the D GND or AI GND terminal of theterminal block using as short a connection as is practical.Note With NI-DAQmx, National Instruments has revised its terminal names sothey are easier to understand and more consistent among NI hardware and softwareproducts. The revised terminal names used in this document are usually similar to thenames they replace. For a complete list of Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) terminalnames and their NI-DAQmx equivalents, refer to the Terminal Name Equivalentstable in the NI-DAQmx Help.5. Test specific device functionality, such as the ability to send and receive data with MAXtest panels. Refer to the DAQ Getting Started guides for detailed information about runningtest panels in MAX.When you have finished using the BNC-2120, power off any external signals connected to theBNC-2120 before you power off your computer.Connecting Analog Input SignalsYou can use the analog input BNCs on the BNC-2120 in the following ways:• Measure differential AI signals, as described in the Connecting Differential Analog InputSignals section• Measure temperature, as described in the Measuring Temperature section• Measure resistance, as described in the Measuring Resistance section