What You Need To Get Started; Unpacking - National Instruments DAQ PCI-6023E User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

What You Need to Get Started

Note Read Chapter 2,
Always install your software before installing your board.

Unpacking

PCI-6023E/6024E/6025E User Manual
To set up and use your board, you will need the following:
One of the following boards:
PCI-6023E
PCI-6024E
PCI-6025E
PCI-6023E/6024E/6025E User Manual
One of the following software packages and documentation:
ComponentWorks
LabVIEW for Windows
LabWindows/CVI for Windows
Measure
NI-DAQ for PC Compatibles
VirtualBench
Your computer
Installation and
Your board is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic
damage to the board. Electrostatic discharge can damage several
components on the board. To avoid such damage in handling the board,
take the following precautions:
• Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object.
• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your computer chassis
before removing the board from the package.
• Remove the board from the package and inspect the board for
loose components or any other sign of damage.
• Notify National Instruments if the board appears damaged in any way.
Do not install a damaged board into your computer.
• Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Configuration, before installing your board.
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