Optional Equipment; Software; Unpacking - National Instruments ER-8 User Manual

Introduction

Optional Equipment

You can use the following National Instruments products with your ER-8/16.
• Any National Instruments DAQ device with digital I/O capability
• SC-2050 cable adapter with NB1 cable
• SC-2051 cable adapter with NB1 cable
• SC-2052 cable adapter with NB1 cable
• SC-2053 cable adapter with NB1 cable
• SC-2054 48-channel kit with NB5 cable
• SC-2054 96-channel kit with NB5 cable
• SC-2055 cable adapter with NB1 cable
• NB7 cable assembly
• SH6850 shielded cable
• R6850 ribbon cable
• R1005050 ribbon cable
• Type NB5 cable
For more information about optional equipment available from National Instruments, refer to
your National Instruments catalog or call the office nearest you.
Refer to Chapter 3, Signal Connections, for additional information on cabling, connectors, and
adapters.

Software

The ER-8/16 requires no additional software beyond what you are using for your DAQ device.

Unpacking

Your ER-8/16 is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic damage to the unit.
Electrostatic discharge can damage several components on the ER-8/16. To avoid such damage
in handling the unit, 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
ER-8/16 from the package.
• Remove the unit from the package and inspect it for loose components or any other sign of
damage. Notify National Instruments if the ER-8/16 appears damaged in any way. Do not
install a damaged unit.
• Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
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