Agilent Technologies DP211 - Manual (Page 8)

User Manual: Family of 8-bit Digitizers Page 8 of 66
Linux kernel driver source code is available for compilation. Support for Windows 95/98/NT4 is included
“as is” since these operating systems are no longer supported by Microsoft.
Hard Drive Space: 20 MB Minimum
CD Drive (or any method to copy Acqiris Software installation files from CD to the hard drive such as LAN, floppy
drive, etc.)
LabVIEW: The Acqiris LabVIEW driver is available for National Instruments LabVIEW versions 7.1or 8.0
LabVIEW RT: The Acqiris LabVIEW RT driver is available for National Instruments LabVIEW RT version 7.1 or
higher. The VISA driver must be version 3.0 or higher.
MATLAB: The Acqiris MEX interface can be used with MathWorks MATLAB 6.5 or a newer vesion.
Visual BASIC: The interface files and examples are available for Microsoft Visual Basic versions 5 or 6 and the
interface files only for .NET.
Tornado: The example files are useable with Wind River Tornado 2.2.1
1.10. Transport & Shipping
CAUTION: Cards can be safely transported in their original shipping packages. DC cards can be transported
when properly mounted in a CompactPCI crate. The transport of DP cards mounted in a PC is a more delicate
issue. Because of their mass the cards can vibrate loose unless they are properly secured and braced. DP cards
held only in the front and on the bottom should not be shipped in their PC. However, properly mounted DP cards
with XP103 or XP105 fans can be sufficiently well held; the Adjustable retainer must be used so as to hold the
card in place.
To package the instrument for shipping:
Step Notes
1. Place the instrument in its original packaging
materials. • If the original packaging materials are not available,
use a professional packaging service. Contact your
Agilent Service Center for more information.
2. Surround the instrument with at least 3 to 4 inches (8
to 10 cm) of its original packing material or bubble-pack
to prevent the instrument from moving in its shipping
container.
3. After wrapping it with packing material, place the
instrument in its original shipping container or a strong
shipping container that is made of double-walled
corrugated cardboard with 159 kg (350 lb) bursting
strength. • The shipping container must be large and strong
enough to accommodate your instrument and allow at
least 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) on all sides for packing
material.
4. Seal the shipping container securely with strong nylon
adhesive tape.
5. Mark the shipping container “FRAGILE, HANDLE
WITH CARE” to help ensure careful handling.
6. Use the address obtained from your Agilent
Technologies Service Center.
7. Retain copies of all shipping papers.
CAUTION: Damage can result if the original packaging materials are not used. Packaging materials should be
anti-static and cushion the instrument on all sides. NEVER USE STYRENE PELLETS IN ANY SHAPE AS
PACKAGING MATERIALS. They do not adequately cushion the instrument or prevent it from moving in the
shipping container. Styrene pellets can also cause equipment damage by generating static electricity or by lodging
in fan motors.
1.11. Maintenance
The cards do not require any maintenance. There are no user serviceable parts inside. A periodic calibration can be
obtained on request.