Unpacking - National Instruments NI 4350 User Manual

Unpacking

Caution:
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NI 4350 (PCMCIA)
Your NI 4350 (PCMCIA) is shipped in an antistatic vinyl case; when
you are not using your NI 4350 (PCMCIA), store it in this case. Because
your NI 4350 (PCMCIA) is enclosed in a fully shielded case, no
additional electrostatic precautions are necessary. However, for your
own safety and to protect your NI 4350 (PCMCIA), never attempt to
touch the pins of the connectors.
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NI 4350 (ISA)
Your NI 4350 (ISA) is shipped in an antistatic vinyl package to prevent
electrostatic damage to your instrument. Electrostatic discharge can
damage several components on the instrument. To avoid such damage
in handling the instrument, take the following precautions:
• Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object.
• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part on your computer
chassis before removing the instrument from the package.
• Remove the instrument from the package and inspect the
instrument for loose components or any other sign of damage.
Notify National Instruments if the instrument appears damaged in
any way. Do not install a damaged instrument in your computer.
• Never touch the exposed pins of the connector.
• Also, do not touch the NI 4350 (ISA) printed circuit board or any
components on board. This may affect performance of the
instrument.
The NI 4350 (ISA) is ESD/contamination sensitive. Handle the board
using the edges or metal bracket.
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NI 4350 (USB)
Your NI 4350 (USB) is shipped in an antistatic vinyl package; when you
are not using your NI 4350 (USB), store in it this case. Because your
NI 4350 (USB) is enclosed in a fully shielded case, no additional
electrostatic precautions are necessary. However, for your own safety
and to protect your NI 4350 (USB), never attempt to touch the pins of
the connectors.
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