Installation And Configuration; Installation - National Instruments DAQCard-1200 User Manual

Installation and Configuration

Installation

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This chapter describes how to install and software configure the
DAQCard-1200.
There are two basic steps to installing the DAQCard-1200.
1. You must have Card & Socket Services 2.0 (or a later version) on your
computer.
2. Insert the DAQCard-1200 and attach the I/O cable.
The DAQCard-1200 has two connectors—a 68-pin PCMCIA bus
connector on one end and a 50-pin I/O connector on the other end. Insert
the PCMCIA bus connector into any available Type II PC Card slot until
the connector is seated firmly. Notice that the card is keyed so that it can be
inserted only one way. If your computer supports hot insertion, you may
insert or remove the DAQCard-1200 at any time, whether your computer is
powered on or off.
You can use either a 50-pin female or a 50-pin male cable to plug into the
DAQCard-1200. For more information on these products, see the
Equipment section in Chapter 1, Introduction. Notice that the cable is
keyed so that you can insert it only one way. Be careful not to put strain
on the I/O cable when inserting it into and removing it from the
DAQCard-1200. Always grasp the cable by the connector you are plugging
or unplugging. Never pull directly on the I/O cable to unplug it from the
DAQCard-1200.
The DAQCard-1200 is now installed. You are ready to make the appropriate
connections to the I/O connector cable as described in Chapter 3,
Connections, and to install and configure your software.
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