NI USB-9233 User Guide and Specifications 6 ni.com
Training Courses
If you need more help getting started developing an application with 
NI products, NI offers training courses. To enroll in a course or obtain a 
detailed course outline, refer to 
ni.com/training. 
Technical Support on the Web
For additional support, refer to ni.com/support or zone.ni.com. 
Installing the Software
Software support for the NI USB-9233 for Windows Vista/XP/2000 is 
provided by NI-DAQmx. The DAQ Getting Started Guide, which you can 
download at 
ni.com/manuals, offers NI-DAQmx users step-by-step 
instructions for installing software and hardware, configuring channels and 
tasks, and getting started developing an application.
Installing Other Software
If you are using other software, refer to the installation instructions that 
accompany your software.
Example Programs
The NI-DAQmx CD contains example programs that you can use to get 
started programming with the NI USB-9233. Refer to the NI-DAQmx for 
USB Devices Getting Started Guide, that shipped with your device and is 
also accessible from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»
NI-DAQ for more information.
Installing the NI USB-9233 Device
Before installing the device, you must install the software you plan to use 
with the device. Refer to the Installing the Software section of this guide 
and the documentation included with the software for more information.
Installing the NI 9233 in the NI USB-9162 Carrier
The NI 9233 module and NI USB-9162 carrier are packaged separately. 
Refer to Figure 3, while completing the following assembly steps:
1. Make sure that no signals are connected to the NI 9233 module and 
that the USB cable is not connected to the device.
2. Remove the protective cover from the 15-pin D-SUB connector.