National Instruments NI PXI-6682 User Manual

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Chapter 1 IntroductionNI PXI-6682 Series User Manual 1-2 ni.comUnpackingThe NI PXI-6682 Series is shipped in an antistatic package to preventelectrostatic damage to the module. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) candamage several components on the module.Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.To avoid such damage in handling the module, take the followingprecautions:• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a groundedobject.• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassisbefore removing the module from the package.Remove the module from the package and inspect the module for loosecomponents or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the module appearsdamaged in any way. Do not install a damaged module into the computer.Store the NI PXI-6682 Series in the antistatic envelope when not in use.Software Programming ChoicesThe NI PXI-6682 Series uses NI Sync software as its driver.When programming the NI PXI-6682 Series, you can use NI applicationdevelopment environment (ADE) software such as LabVIEW orLabWindows/CVI, or you can use other ADEs such as Visual C/C++ tointerface with the NI Sync software.LabVIEW features interactive graphics, a state-of-the-art interface,and a powerful graphical programming language. The LabVIEW DataAcquisition VI Library, a series of virtual instruments for using LabVIEWwith National Instruments DAQ hardware, is included with LabVIEW.LabWindows/CVI is a complete ANSI C ADE that features an interactiveuser interface, code generation tools, and the LabWindows/CVI DataAcquisition and Easy I/O libraries.