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Chapter 1 Introduction
© National Instruments Corporation 1-5 Lab-NB User Manual
The Lab-NB I/O connector is a 50-pin male ribbon cable header. The manufacturer part
numbers used by National Instruments for this header are as follows:
• Electronic Products Division/3M (part number 3596-5002)
• T&B/Ansley Corporation (part number 609-500)
The mating connector for the Lab-NB is a 50-position, polarized, ribbon socket connector with
strain relief. National Instruments uses a polarized (keyed) connector to prevent inadvertent
upside-down connection to the Lab-NB. Recommended manufacturer part numbers for this
mating connector are as follows:
• Electronic Products Division/3M (part number 3425-7650)
• T&B/Ansley Corporation (part number 609-5041CE)
The following are the standard ribbon cables (50-conductor, 28 AWG, stranded) that can be used
with these connectors:
• Electronic Products Division/3M (part number 3365/50)
• T&B/Ansley Corporation (part number 171-50)
Unpacking
Your Lab-NB board is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic damage to the
board. Electrostatic discharge can damage several components of the board. To avoid such
damage in handling the board, take the following precautions:
• Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object.
• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your computer chassis before removing the
board from the package.
• Remove the board from the package and inspect the board for loose components or any other
sign of damage. Notify National Instruments if the board appears damaged in any way. Do
not install a damaged board into your computer.
• Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.