Verifying System Requirements; Unpacking; Verifying The Kit Contents - National Instruments NI 5105 Getting Started Manual

1. Verifying System Requirements

Your system must meet certain requirements to use NI high-speed digitizers with NI-SCOPE.
For more information on minimum system, recommended system, and supported application
development environments (ADEs), refer to the NI-SCOPE Readme, which is available on the
NI-SCOPE media.
After you install NI-SCOPE, you can access the NI-SCOPE Readme at
Note
Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation.
Click NI Launcher and select NI-SCOPE»Documentation in the
(Windows 8)
window that appears.

2. Unpacking

NI high-speed digitizers are shipped in an antistatic bag to protect them from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Prior to removing the digitizer from the bag, touch the antistatic bag to a metal
part of the chassis to remove any built up static charge.
When handling the digitizer, make sure that you are grounded with a
Caution
grounding strap or you are touching a grounded metal object. Handle the digitizer
carefully to avoid touching any exposed pins or electronic circuitry.
Remove the digitizer from the package, remove the packing foam and rubber screw covers
(PXI/PXI Express devices only), and inspect the digitizer for loose components or signs of
damage. Notify NI if the digitizer appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged
digitizer into your computer or chassis.
Store the digitizer in the antistatic bag when not in use.

3. Verifying the Kit Contents

The following items are included in the NI high-speed digitizer kit:

The NI high-speed digitizer or accessory you ordered

NI-SCOPE instrument driver case, which contains the NI-SCOPE driver software media
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Other included items:
– The specifications document for the device
– Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
– NI High-Speed Digitizers Getting Started Guide (this document)
– Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users (SMC-based devices only)
– NI Spectral Measurements Toolkit media (available in selected SMC-based device
kits only)
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