Verifying The System Requirements; Unpacking The Kit - National Instruments SwitchBlock Getting Started Manual

This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.
Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National
Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
Caution
shielded cables and accessories.
Caution
must be no longer than 30 m (100 ft).

Verifying the System Requirements

To use the NI-SWITCH driver, your system must meet certain requirements. For more
information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported
application development environments (ADEs), refer to the readme, which is available on the
software media or online at ni.com/updates.

Unpacking the Kit

Caution
ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as
your computer chassis.
1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.
2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.
Caution
Note
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
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To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with
To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of all I/O cables
To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device,
Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.