Chapter 2 Installation
IMAQPCI/PXI-1428 User Manual 2-2 ni.com
Optional Equipment
National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the
IMAQ 1428, including the following:
• IMAQ D6804 breakout cable used for external triggering only. This
cable provides BNC connectivity to the four external trigger lines on
the 68-pin VHDCI connector.
• IMAQ D6826 breakout cable used for medium configuration and
external triggering. This cable breaks the VHDCI connector into a
25-pin D-SUB for triggering and an MDR 26-pin Camera Link cable
for medium configuration connectivity.
• RTSI bus cables for connecting the PCI-1428 to other IMAQ,
motion control, or DAQ devices.
• Other National Instruments DAQ devices for enhanced triggering,
timing, or input/output.
For more specific information about these products, refer to the
National Instruments catalog, visit ni.com, or call the National
Instruments office nearest you.
Unpacking
The IMAQ 1428 ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic
discharge from damaging device components. To avoid such damage in
handling the device, take the following precautions:
• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object, such as the computer chassis.
• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis
before removing the device from the package.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Remove the device from the package and inspect it for loose components
or any other signs of damage. Notify National Instruments if the device
appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device in the
computer.
Store the IMAQ 1428 in the antistatic envelope when not in use.