National Instruments GPIB-120A What You Need to Get Started, Optional Equipment, Unpacking Your GPIB-120A

Chapter 1 Introduction

What You Need to Get Started

One of the following GPIB-120A Bus Expanders/Isolators:

GPIB-120A (100 to 120 VAC)

GPIB-120A (220 to 240 VAC)

2.2 m, 125 VAC Power Cord (When connected to a power source, this cord connects the

equipment chassis to power ground.)

Optional Equipment

You can contact National Instruments to order any of the following optional equipment.

• Rack-Mount Kit

Single Rack-Mount Kit

Dual Rack-Mount Kit

• Shielded GPIB cables*

Type X1 single-shielded GPIB cables (1 m, 2 m, or 4 m)

Type X2 double-shielded GPIB cables (1 m, 2 m, or 4 m)

* To meet FCC emission limits for this Class A device, you must use a shielded (Type X1 or

X2) GPIB cable. Operating this equipment with a non-shielded cable may cause interference

to radio and television reception in commercial areas.

Unpacking Your GPIB-120A

Follow these steps when unpacking your GPIB-120A.

1. Verify that the package you received contained everything you need to get started, as listed

earlier in this chapter.

2. Inspect the shipping container and contents for damage. If the container is damaged and the

damage appears to have been caused in shipment, file a claim with the carrier. If the

equipment is damaged, do not attempt to operate it. Contact National Instruments for

instructions. Retain the shipping material for possible inspection by carrier or reshipment of

the equipment.

3. Verify that the voltage you will be using is the same as that marked on the rear panel of the

GPIB-120A.

Note: The GPIB-120A is shipped from the factory set at a certain operating voltage, either

100 to 120 VAC or 220 to 240 VAC. Operating the unit at the wrong voltage can

damage the unit. If the GPIB-120A is set at a voltage other than the one you will be

using, contact National Instruments for further instructions.