NI PCIe-6593 Safety, Environmental, And Regulatory Information

SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND REGULATORY INFORMATION
PCIe-6593
PCIe, 16 Gbps, 8-Channel High-Speed Serial Instrument
Read this document before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users are required to familiarize themselves with installation and wiring
instructions in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws, and standards. Visit
specifications, pinouts, and instructions for connecting, installing, and configuring your system.
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Notice Take precautions to avoid data loss, loss of signal integrity, degradation of performance, or damage to the product.
Caution Take precautions to avoid injury. Consult the product documentation for cautionary statements when you see this icon printed on the
product. Cautionary statements are localized into French for compliance with Canadian requirements.

Safety Guidelines

Caution Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation. Using the product in a manner not specified can damage the product and
compromise the built-in safety protection.
Attention Suivez toutes les instructions et respectez toutes les mises en garde de la documentation d'utilisation. L'utilisation du produit de toute autre
façon que celle spécifiée risque de l'endommager et de compromettre la protection de sécurité intégrée.

Safety Compliance Standards

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
• UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
Note For safety certifications, refer to the product label or the

EMC Guidelines

This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) as stated in the product
specifications. These requirements and limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in its
intended operational electromagnetic environment.
This product is intended for use in commercial and light-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 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 NI could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory
rules.

EMC Notices

Refer to the following notices for cables, accessories, and prevention measures necessary to ensure the specified EMC performance.
Notice For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to the
Notice Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by NI could void your authority to operate the product under your local
regulatory rules.
Notice The performance of this product can be disrupted if subjected to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) during operation. To prevent damage,
industry-standard ESD prevention measures must be employed during installation, maintenance, and operation.
Notice Operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories.
Notice All I/O cables, except optical cables, must be 3 m (10 ft) or shorter in length.
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