National Instruments DAQ 6527 Network Card User Manual


 
Chapter 1 Introduction
© National Instruments Corporation 1-3 6527 User Manual
Unpacking
Your 6527 device is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic
damage to the board. Electrostatic discharge can damage several
components on 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.
Software Programming Choices
There are several options to choose from when programming your National
Instruments DAQ hardware. You can use LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI,
ComponentWorks, or other application development environments with
the NI-DAQ driver software.
National Instruments Application Software
LabVIEW features interactive graphics, a state-of-the-art user interface,
and a powerful graphical programming language. The LabVIEW Data
Acquisition VI Library, a series of VIs for using LabVIEW with National
Instruments DAQ hardware, is included with LabVIEW. The LabVIEW
Data Acquisition VI Library is functionally equivalent to the NI-DAQ
software.
LabWindows/CVI features interactive graphics and a state-of-the-art user
interface, and uses the ANSI standard C programming language. The
LabWindows/CVI Data Acquisition Library, a series of functions for using
LabWindows/CVI with National Instruments DAQ hardware, is included
with the NI-DAQ software kit. The LabWindows/CVI Data Acquisition
Library is functionally equivalent to the NI-DAQ software.