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Appendix C Common Questions
NI 6034E/6035E/6036E User Manual C-2 ni.com
What type of 5 V protection does the NI 6034E/6035E/6036E device
have?
The NI 6034E/6035E/6036E device has 5 V lines equipped with a
self-resetting 1 A fuse.
Installation and Configuration
How do I set the base address for the NI 6034E/6035E/6036E device?
The base address of the NI 6034E/6035E/6036E device is assigned
automatically through the PCI/PXI bus protocol. This assignment is
completely transparent to you.
What jumpers should I be aware of when configuring my E Series
device?
The NI 6034E/6035E/6036E device is jumperless and switchless.
Which National Instruments document should I read first to get
started using DAQ software?
Your NI-DAQ or ADE release notes documentation is always the best
starting place.
What version of NI-DAQ must I have to use my
NI 6034E/6035E/6036E?
For the NI 6034E and NI 6035E devices you must have NI-DAQ
version 6.6 or higher, and for the NI 6036E device you must have NI-DAQ
version 6.9.1 or higher.
Analog Input and Output
I am using my device in differential analog input mode, and I have
connected a differential input signal, but my readings are random and
drift rapidly. What is wrong?
Check your ground reference connections. Your signal may be referenced
to a level that is considered floating with reference to the device ground
reference. Even if you are in differential mode, the signal must still be
referenced to the same ground level as the device reference. You can use
one of various methods to achieve ground reference while maintaining a
high common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR). Refer to Chapter 4,
Connecting Signals, for more information.
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