Connecting the Device

Before installing the NI USB-6501, you must install the software you plan to use with it.

Complete the following steps to set up the NI USB-6501 device:

1. Install the combicon screw terminal blocks by inserting them into the combicon jacks.
2. Affix the provided signal labels to the screw terminal blocks, as shown in the following figure. Once you label the connector plugs, you must only insert them into the matching combicon jack, as indicated by the overlay label on the device.

   
   

   

   
   

   1. Overlay Label with Pin Orientation Guides
   2. Combicon Jack
   3. Screw Terminal Connector Plugs
   4. Signal Name Labels

3. Connect the wiring to the appropriate screw terminals.
4. Use the provided USB cable to connect the NI USB-6501 device to your computer.