National Instruments DAQ 6527 - Manual (Page 4)

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Contents
About This Manual
How To Use the Manual Set..........................................................................................ix
Conventions ...................................................................................................................x
Related Documentation..................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the 6527 Device ..................................................................................................1-1
Using PXI with CompactPCI.........................................................................................1-2
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-2
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................1-3
Software Programming Choices ....................................................................................1-3
National Instruments Application Software ....................................................1-3
NI-DAQ Driver Software ................................................................................1-4
Optional Equipment .......................................................................................................1-5
Custom Cabling .............................................................................................................1-6
Safety Information .........................................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Software Installation ......................................................................................................2-1
Hardware Installation.....................................................................................................2-1
Board Configuration ......................................................................................................2-2
Chapter 3
Signal Connections
I/O Connector ................................................................................................................3-1
Cable Assembly Connectors............................................................................3-3
I/O Connector Signal Descriptions..................................................................3-5
Power Connections ........................................................................................................3-6
Isolation Voltages ..........................................................................................................3-7
Optically Isolated Inputs ................................................................................................3-7
Input Channels.................................................................................................3-7
Sensing DC Voltages.......................................................................................3-8
Signal Connection Example ............................................................................3-8
Reducing the Forward Current for High Voltages ..........................................3-9