12 Chapter 1: Introduction
Optional items
You might have also ordered one or more of the following:
• The VMChannel interconnect kit (GEN-BUS/#). This item is only available with
Matrox Meteor-II /Camera Link for PCI.
• MIL-32/CD, which includes ActiveMIL; MIL-LITE/CD, which includes
ActiveMIL-Lite; or Matrox INSPECTOR-32/CD. Both the MIL and MIL-Lite
CDs include Matrox Intellicam.
!You will need to purchase the Camera Link cable from the camera manufacturer
or from 3M Interconnect Solutions for Factory Automation.
Handling components
The electronic circuits in your computer and the circuits on Matrox Meteor-II
/Camera Link are sensitive to static electricity and surges. Improper handling can
seriously damage the circuits. Be sure to follow these precautions:
• Drain static electricity from your body by touching a metal fixture (or ground)
before you touch any electronic component.
• Avoid letting your clothing come in contact with the circuit boards or
components.
Caution Before you add or remove devices from your computer, always turn off the power
to your computer and all peripherals.