National Instruments IC-3171 Getting Started Manual

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Clean the device and accessories by brushing off light dust with a soft, nonmetallic brush.Remove other contaminants with a stiff, nonmetallic brush. The unit must be completely dryand free from contaminants before returning it to service.You must insulate signal connections for the maximum voltage for which the device is rated.Do not exceed the maximum ratings for the device on the supply or the reconfigurable I/O(30Vdc). Remove power from signal lines before connection to or disconnection from thedevice. Refer to the device specifications on ni.com/manuals for complete specifications.Electromagnetic Compatibility GuidelinesThis product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits forelectromagnetic compatibility (EMC) as stated in the product specifications. Theserequirements and limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference when the product is operated in its intended operational electromagneticenvironment.This product is intended for use in industrial locations. There is no guarantee that harmfulinterference will not occur in a particular installation, when the product is connected to a testobject, or if the product is used in residential areas. To minimize the potential for the productto cause interference to radio and television reception or to experience unacceptableperformance degradation, install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructionsin 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.Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, product installation requireseither special considerations or user-installed add-on devices. See the productinstallation instructions for further information.Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only withshielded cables and accessories. Power cables connecting an external AC/DC powersupply to either input power port may be unshielded.Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, do not connect the powerinputs to a DC mains supply or to any supply requiring a connecting cable longerthan 3 m (10 ft.). A DC mains supply is a local DC electricity supply network in theinfrastructure of a site or building.Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of cables connectedto the video ports or the digital I/O port must be no longer than 3 m (10 ft). Thelength of cables connected to the USB ports must be no longer than 5 m (16 ft).8 | ni.com | IC-317x Getting Started Guide