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Preface
About this User's Guide
What you will learn from this user's guide
This user's guide explains how to install, configure, and use the PCI-DAS1200/JR board so that you get the
most out of the analog input and digital I/O features.
This user’s guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support
resources.
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Where to find more information
The following electronic documents provide helpful information relevant to the operation of the PCI-
DAS1200/JR board.
MCC's
Specifications: PCI-DAS1200/JR
(the PDF version of the
Specifications
chapter in this guide) is
available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/pdfs/Specs/PCI-DAS1200-JR-spec.pdf
MCC's
Quick Start Guide
is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf
MCC's
Guide to Signal Connections
is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf
MCC's
Universal Library User's Guide
is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-user-guide.pdf
MCC's
Universal Library Function Reference
is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-functions.pdf
MCC's
Universal Library for LabVIEW
™
User’s Guide
is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/SM-UL-LabVIEW.pdf
PCI-DAS1200/JR User's Guide
(this document) is also available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/PCI-DAS1200-JR.pdf