Front Panels, Back Panels, and Connectors............................................................................15
Direct Connections to the Device................................................................................... 15
USRP-2950 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs............................................................15
USRP-2952 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs............................................................19
USRP-2953 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs............................................................23
USRP-2954 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs............................................................26
USRP-2955 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs ...........................................................30
GPIO Connector..............................................................................................................35
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 36
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 36
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI-USRP instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.
Refer to the product readme, which is available online at ni.com/manuals, for more
information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported
application development environments (ADEs).
Unpacking the Kit
Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device, ground
yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your
computer chassis.
1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.
2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.
Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Note Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
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