NI PCI-8252 Quick Start Guide 4 ni.com
• Measurement Category IV is for measurements performed at the
primary electrical supply installation (<1,000 V). Examples include
electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent
protection devices and on ripple control units.
Unpacking
The NI PCI-8252 ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic
discharge from damaging device components. To avoid such damage in
handling the device, take the following precautions:
• Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object,
such as the computer chassis.
• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis
before removing the device from the package.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Remove the device from the package and inspect it for loose components
or any other signs of damage. Notify National Instruments if the device
appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device in the
computer.
Store the NI PCI-8252 in the antistatic package when not in use.
Installation
The following instructions are for general installation. Refer to the
documentation provided by your computer manufacturer for specific
instructions and warnings. Refer to the Specifications section for a list of
the typical power requirements for the device.
1. Install the NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras driver software before
installing the NI PCI-8252 device.
Note For information about how to install NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras, refer to the
NI-IMAQ for IEEE 1394 Cameras Software Installation Guide.
2. Power off and unplug the computer.
Caution To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the computer must
remain unplugged until the installation is complete.
3. Remove the computer cover to expose access to the expansion slots.
4. Choose an unused PCI slot, and remove the corresponding expansion
slot cover on the back panel of the computer.
