This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference mayoccur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference withradio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install anduse this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by NationalInstruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.Notice To ensure the specified EMC performance, product installation requireseither special considerations or user-installed add-on devices.Notice To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only withshielded Ethernet cables.Special Conditions for Marine ApplicationsSome products are approved for marine (shipboard) applications. To verify marine approvalcertification for a product, visit ni.com/certification and search for the certificate.Notice In order to meet the EMC requirements for marine applications, install theproduct in a shielded enclosure with shielded and/or filtered power and input/outputports. In addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installingmeasurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance isattained.UnpackingThe FD-11613 ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD candamage several components on the device.Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.To avoid ESD damage in handling the device, take the following precautions:• Ground yourself with a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object.• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your computer chassis before removing thedevice from the package.Remove the device from the package and inspect it for loose components or any other signs ofdamage. Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damageddevice.Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.Hardware Symbol DefinitionsThe following symbols are marked on your FieldDAQ device.FD-11613 User Guide | © National Instruments | 5