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Conventions Used in This ManualThe following conventions are used in this manual:
<> Angle brackets containing numbers separated by an ellipsis represent a 
range of values associated with a bit or signal name—for example, 
DIO<3..0>.
This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a note, which alerts you 
to important information.
This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a caution, which advises 
you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a systemcrash.
bold italic Bold italic text denotes a note or caution.
italic Italic text denotes a variable, emphasis, a cross reference, or an introduction 
to a key concept.
SE SE means referenced single ended (RSE).
Related DocumentationThe following documents contain information you may find helpful:
• National Instruments Application Note 025, Field Wiring and Noise 
Considerations for Analog Signals
• PCI-4451/4452 User Manual
• NI 4551/4552 User Manual
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forms for you to complete. These forms are in AppendixB,  Customer 
Communication, at the end of this manual.
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