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Chapter 1 Introduction
BNC-2140 User Manual 1-2
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National Instruments Corporation
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your BNC-2140 device, you will need the following:
❑ BNC-2140
❑ One of the following DSA devices:
PCI-4451
PCI-4452
NI 4551
NI 4552
❑ BNC-2140 User Manual
❑ Your computer
❑ SHC68-C68-A1 analog cable
Unpacking
Your BNC-2140 is shipped in an antistatic plastic package to prevent
electrostatic damage to the device. Several components on the device can
be damaged by electrostatic discharge. To avoid such damage in handling
the device, take the following precautions:
• Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object.
• Touch the plastic package to a metal part of your computer chassis
before removing the device from the package.
• Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose
components or any other sign of damage. Notify National Instruments
if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged
device.
• Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Optional Equipment
If your application requires that you use transducers with microdot
connectors, use the BNC plug screw-on receptacle, part number
033-0101-0001, from Microdot Connector Company. This accessory
allows you to conect BNC and microdot connectors