NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide 4 ni.com
2. Unpacking
(PCI, PCI Express, and PXI devices) The DMM ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic
discharge (ESD). ESD can damage several components on the DMM.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
To avoid damage while handling the DMM, take the following precautions:
• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object.
• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the DMM
from the package.
Remove the DMM from the package and inspect it for loose components or any sign of damage. Notify
NI if the DMM appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged DMM into the computer or
chassis.
Store the DMM in the antistatic envelope when not in use.
(USB devices) Remove the USB DMM from the package and inspect it for loose components or any sign
of damage. Notify NI if the DMM appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged DMM.
Caution Treat the USB DMM device as you would any static sensitive device. Always properly
ground yourself and the equipment when handling the USB DMM device or connecting to it.
3. Verifying the Kit Contents
To set up and use the DMM, you need the following items from the shipping kit:
❑ NI 4050, NI 4060, NI 4065, or NI 407x
❑ Test probes
❑ USB cable (USB devices only)
❑ NI-DMM instrument driver DVD-sized case, containing the NI-DMM driver software CDs,
which include the NI Digital Multimeters Help and the NI-DMM Readme File
❑ Other included documents:
– NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide
– Specifications document included with the DMM
– Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference
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