Installing the A/D Converter Card
Selecting the Appropriate Slot

 Tips:  

The A/D converter card is no longer available from Dionex. However, as A/D converter cards may still be used in the field, refer to the corresponding installation instructions below.

This card is not supported under Windows Vista or later.

The A/D converter card is a highly sensitive card that measures voltages in the microvolt range. However, some of the available PC cards may interfere with the A/D converter card, as they radiate highly electromagnetic fields due to digital currents with high frequency. When the device driver for the A/D converter card is started, a message appears stating that the self-test was not successful. Therefore, Dionex recommends selecting a slot that is as far away as possible from these strongly radiating cards. When you have selected a convenient slot:

• Remove the power and other cables, and open the computer, following the instructions in the Installation Manual for your computer.

• Select a free 8-bit- (short) or 16-bit-slot (long) in your computer.

• Remove the cover plate on the back end of the slot. Keep the screw for later use. Remove the protective cover.

 Caution:

Static charge may damage the modules on the A/D converter card. The risk of suffering static charging is especially high when the floor is of a well insulating material, such as most carpets. The risk is even higher when the air is very dry; for example, in winter when the heating is on, or when you wear well insulating shoes, such as shoes with rubber or plastic soles. In these cases, persons can be charged with high electric voltages when walking around. Electronic components could be damaged if touched. Divert static charging by touching the grounded computer housing with your hand before touching electronic components or the A/D converter card. Before you stand up and walk around, discharge yourself in the same way before touching electronic components.

Align the A/D converter card exactly above the selected slot. Make sure that the card slides into the guide rails with the end opposite to the connector. Insert the card as far as it will go. If the card touches the bottom, make sure that the gilded card connector points directly to the PC slot connector If necessary, slightly swing the card to the sides and insert it carefully.

Fasten the metal plate of the A/D card as tight as the cover plate was before.

After you have reinstalled the computer housing, connect the analog and remote (digital) inputs of the card to your system.