© National Instruments Corporation 9 NI USB-9215 Series User Guide and Specifications
device, and is also accessible from Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DAQ, for more information.
The NI-DAQmx Base software ships with example programs you can use
to get started programming with the NI USB-9215 Series. Refer to the
NI-DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide that shipped with your device, and
is also accessible from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»
NI-DAQmx Base»Documentation, for more information.
Installing the NI USB-9215 Series Device
Before installing the device, you must install the software you plan to use
with the device. Refer to the Related Documentation section of this guide
and the documentation included with the software for more information.
Installing the NI 9215 in the NI USB-9161/9162 Carrier
The NI 9215 module and NI USB-9161/9162 carrier are packaged
separately. Refer to Figures 4 and 5 while completing the following
assembly steps:
1. Make sure that no signals are connected to the NI 9215 module.
2. Remove the protective cover from the 15-pin D-SUB connector.
3. Align the I/O module with the carrier, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Module Installation
4. Squeeze the latches and insert the NI 9215 module into the carrier.
5. Press firmly on the connector side of the NI 9215 module until the
latches lock the module into place.
1 High Voltage Screw Terminal Backshell
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