National Instruments NI 6014 - Manual (Page 14)

Chapter 1 Introduction
NI 6013/6014 User Manual 1-4 ni.com
ActiveX controls, and classes are available with Measurement Studio and
NI-DAQ.
Using LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, or VI Logger greatly reduces
the development time for your data acquisition and control application.
Optional Equipment
NI offers a variety of products to use with the device, including cables,
connector blocks, and other accessories, as follows:
• Cables and cable assemblies, shielded and ribbon
• Connector blocks, shielded and unshielded screw terminals
• Low channel-count signal conditioning modules, devices, and
accessories, including conditioning for strain gauges and resistance
temperature detectors (RTDs), simultaneous sample and hold, and
relays
For more information about these products, refer to the NI catalog at
ni.com/catalog .
Unpacking
The NI 6013/6014 is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent
electrostatic damage to the device. Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
can damage several components on the device.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
To avoid such damage in handling the device, take the following
precautions:
• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object.
• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis
before removing the device from the package.
Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose
components or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the device appears
damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device into the computer.
Store the NI 6013/6014 in the antistatic envelope when not in use.