National Instruments USB-6008 User Manual page 5

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3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
Setting Up the NI USB-6008/6009
Complete the following steps to get started with the NI USB-6008/6009.
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For information about non-Windows operating support, refer to the Getting
Started with NI-DAQmx Base document available from
1. Install the application software (if applicable), as described in the installation instructions
that accompany your software.
2. Install NI-DAQmx
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and is available for download at
NI-DAQmx is available after installation from Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DAQmx. Other NI documentation is available from
ni.com/manuals
3. Install the 16-position screw terminal plugs by inserting them into the connector jacks, as
shown in the following figure.
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1. Overlay Label with Pin Orientation Guides
2. Screw Terminal Connector Plug
4. Affix the provided signal labels to the screw terminal connector plugs. You can choose
labels with pin numbers, signal names, or blank labels, as shown in the following figure.
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NI USB-6008/6009 devices are supported by NI-DAQmx 7.5 and later.
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Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.
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The NI-DAQmx software is included on the disk shipped with your kit
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Figure 2. Signal Label Application Diagram
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3. Signal Label
4. USB Cable
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. The documentation for
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