National Instruments DAQ 6527 Unpacking, Software Programming Choices

Chapter 1 Introduction

Unpacking

Your 6527 device is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic

damage to the board. Electrostatic discharge can damage several

components on the board. To avoid such damage in handling the board,

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 board from the package.

• Remove the board from the package and inspect the board for loose

components or any other sign of damage. Notify National Instruments

if the board appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged

board into your computer.

•Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

Software Programming Choices

There are several options to choose from when programming your National

Instruments DAQ hardware. You can use LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI,

ComponentWorks, or other application development environments with

the NI-DAQ driver software.

LabVIEW features interactive graphics, a state-of-the-art user interface,

and a powerful graphical programming language. The LabVIEW Data

Acquisition VI Library, a series of VIs for using LabVIEW with National

Instruments DAQ hardware, is included with LabVIEW. The LabVIEW

Data Acquisition VI Library is functionally equivalent to the NI-DAQ

software.

LabWindows/CVI features interactive graphics and a state-of-the-art user

interface, and uses the ANSI standard C programming language. The

LabWindows/CVI Data Acquisition Library, a series of functions for using

LabWindows/CVI with National Instruments DAQ hardware, is included

with the NI-DAQ software kit. The LabWindows/CVI Data Acquisition

Library is functionally equivalent to the NI-DAQ software.