Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines; Verifying The System Requirements; Unpacking The Kit - National Instruments NI USB-5132 Getting Started Manual

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
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
in the operational environment when test leads are attached or when connected to a
test object.
Caution
must be no longer than 3 m (10 ft).

Verifying the System Requirements

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

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
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To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with
This product may become more sensitive to electromagnetic disturbances
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.