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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................xiii
Related Documentation..................................................................................................xiv
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Installing NI-DAQmx ....................................................................................................1-1
Installing Other Software...............................................................................................1-1
Installing the Hardware..................................................................................................1-1
Device Self-Calibration .................................................................................................1-2
Device Pinouts ...............................................................................................................1-2
Device Specifications ....................................................................................................1-2
Applying Signal Labels to the USB-621x......................................................................1-3
USB Cable Strain Relief ................................................................................................1-4
Mounting the USB-621x ................................................................................................1-6
Desktop Use.....................................................................................................1-6
DIN Rail Mounting..........................................................................................1-6
Panel Mounting ...............................................................................................1-7
USB Device Security Cable Slot ...................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2
DAQ System Overview
DAQ Hardware ..............................................................................................................2-1
DAQ-STC2......................................................................................................2-2
Calibration Circuitry........................................................................................2-2
Signal Conditioning .......................................................................................................2-3
Sensors and Transducers .................................................................................2-3
Cables and Accessories..................................................................................................2-4
USB-621x Mass Termination Custom Cabling...............................................2-4
Programming Devices in Software ................................................................................2-5