National Instruments 636 Series

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Contents
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Safety Guidelines.............................................................................................................. 1-1
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines ...................................................................... 1-2
Hardware Symbol Definitions .......................................................................................... 1-2
Installation ........................................................................................................................ 1-3
Unpacking......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Device Self-Calibration .................................................................................................... 1-4
Getting Started with X Series USB Devices .................................................................... 1-5
USB Device Chassis Ground.................................................................................... 1-5
Ferrite Installation..................................................................................................... 1-6
Mounting NI USB X Series Devices........................................................................ 1-7
Panel/Wall Mounting........................................................................................ 1-7
DIN Rail Mounting........................................................................................... 1-8
USB Device LEDs.................................................................................................... 1-9
USB Cable Strain Relief........................................................................................... 1-9
USB Device Security Cable Slot .............................................................................. 1-10
Device Pinouts..................................................................................................................1-10
Device Specifications ....................................................................................................... 1-10
Device Accessories and Cables ........................................................................................ 1-10
Chapter 2
DAQ System Overview
DAQ Hardware................................................................................................................. 2-2
DAQ-STC3............................................................................................................... 2-2
Calibration Circuitry................................................................................................. 2-3
Cables and Accessories .................................................................................................... 2-3
PCI Express, PXI Express, and USB Mass Termination Device Cables
and Accessories ..................................................................................................... 2-4
SCXI Accessories ............................................................................................. 2-4
SCC Accessories............................................................................................... 2-4
BNC Accessories .............................................................................................. 2-5
Screw Terminal Accessories ............................................................................ 2-6
RTSI Cables...................................................................................................... 2-6
Cables ............................................................................................................... 2-6
Custom Cabling and Connectivity.................................................................... 2-7
USB Device Accessories, USB Cable, Power Supply, and Ferrite.................. 2-7