1-4 | ni.comChapter 1 Getting Started with the cDAQ ControllerESD When this symbol is marked on a product, the product could be damaged ifsubjected to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) on the connector pins of any I/O port.To prevent damage, industry-standard ESD prevention measures must be employedduring installation, maintenance, and operation.EU Customers At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent toa WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers,National Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive2002/96/EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit ni.com/environment/weee.Battery Directive This device contains a long-life coin cell battery. If you needto replace it, use the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process or contact anauthorized National Instruments service representative. For more informationabout compliance with the EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC about Batteriesand Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators, visit ni.com/environment/batterydirective.UnpackingThe cDAQ controller ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD).ESD can damage several components on the device.Caution 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 controller before removingthe device 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 damaged devicein your computer or controller.Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.⬉ᄤֵᙃѻક∵ᶧࠊㅵ⧚ࡲ⊩ ˄Ё ˅Ёᅶ᠋ National Instruments ヺড়Ё⬉ᄤֵᙃѻકЁ䰤ࠊՓ⫼ᶤѯ᳝ᆇ⠽䋼ᣛҸ(RoHS)Ѣ݇DŽ National Instruments Ё RoHS ড়㾘ᗻֵᙃˈ䇋ⱏᔩ ni.com/environment/rohs_chinaDŽ (For information about China RoHS compliance,go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china.)Cd/Hg/Pb
