1.) Goto
http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc...nt.aspx?id=452 read the manual(s)
2.) You mount it to something that is non-conductive via the mounting holes.
3.) See 1.) Based on your questions probably labview
4.) To get analog data to the cRio and monitor battery voltage
5.) Don't use nails to attach any of these devices.
6.) See 1.)