National Instruments NI 5741, Getting Started Manual

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.

Caution

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.

Preparing the Environment

Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 5741 in meets the following specifications.

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Operating temperature
(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)

0 °C to 55 °C

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Operating humidity
(IEC 60068-2-56)

10% to 90% RH, noncondensing

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Pollution Degree

2

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Maximum altitude

2,000 m at 25 °C ambient temperature

Indoor use only.

Note

Refer to the 

NI 5741 Specifications

 at 

ni.com/manuals

 for complete

specifications.

Installing the Application Software and Driver

Before installing your hardware, you must install the application software and instrument
driver. Visit 

ni.com/info

 and enter 

rdsoftwareversion

 as the Info Code to determine

which minimum software versions you need for your device. Install the software in the
following order:
1. Install LabVIEW.

Refer to the 

LabVIEW Installation Guide

 for installation instructions for LabVIEW and

system requirements for the LabVIEW software. Refer to the 

LabVIEW Upgrade Notes

for additional information about upgrading to the most recent version of LabVIEW for

Windows. Documentation for LabVIEW is available at 

ni.com/manuals

 and by selecting

Start

»

All Programs

»

National Instruments

»

LabVIEW

»

LabVIEW Manuals

.

2. Install the LabVIEW FPGA Module.

Refer to the 

LabVIEW FPGA Module Release and Upgrade Notes

 for installation

instructions and information about getting started with the LabVIEW FPGA Module.

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