Chapter1 Introduction
NI6013/6014 User Man ual 1-4 ni.com
ActiveXcontrols, and classes are available with Measurement Studio and
NI-DAQ.
Using LabVIEW,Measurement Studio, or VI Logger greatly reduces
the developmenttime for your data acquisition and control application.
Optional Equipment
NIo ffers a variety of products to use with the device, including cables,
connectorblocks, and other accessories,as follow s:
•Cablesand cable assemblies, shielded and ribbon
•Connector blocks, shielded and unshielded screw terminals
•Lowchannel-count signal conditioning modules, devices,and
accessories,i ncluding conditioning fors train gaugesand resistance
temperature detectors (RTDs),simultaneous sample and hold, and
relays
Formore information ab out these products, refer to the NI catalog at
ni.com/catalog.
Unpacking
The NI 6013/6014 is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent
electrostaticdamage to the device. Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
can damage several components on the device.
Caution Nevert ouch the exposedpins of conn ectors.
Toavoid such damage in handling the device, take the following
precautions:
•Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object.
•Touchthe antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis
before removingthe device from the package.
Removethe device from the package and inspect the device for loose
components or anysign of damage. Notify NI if the device appears
damaged in anyway. Do not install a damaged device into the computer.
Store the NI 6013/6014 in the antistatic envelope when not in use.