National Instruments NI 6013 User Manual

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Chapter 1 IntroductionNI 6013/6014 User Manual 1-4 ni.comActiveX controls, and classes are available with Measurement Studio andNI-DAQ.Using LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, or VI Logger greatly reducesthe development time for your data acquisition and control application.Optional EquipmentNI offers a variety of products to use with the device, including cables,connector blocks, and other accessories, as follows:• Cables and cable assemblies, shielded and ribbon• Connector blocks, shielded and unshielded screw terminals• Low channel-count signal conditioning modules, devices, andaccessories, including conditioning for strain gauges and resistancetemperature detectors (RTDs), simultaneous sample and hold, andrelaysFor more information about these products, refer to the NI catalog atni.com/catalog.UnpackingThe NI 6013/6014 is shipped in an antistatic package to preventelectrostatic damage to the device. Electrostatic discharge (ESD)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 followingprecautions:• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a groundedobject.• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassisbefore removing the device from the package.Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loosecomponents or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the device appearsdamaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device into the computer.Store the NI 6013/6014 in the antistatic envelope when not in use.