SCXI Quick Start Guide 26 ni.com
Step 14. Test the Chassis
1. Expand Devices and Interfaces»NI-DAQmx Devices or Devices and
Interfaces»Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices. Testing a chassis
on a remote RT target is not supported in Traditional NI-DAQ
(Legacy).
2. Right-click the name of the chassis to test.
3. Select Test to verify that MAX recognizes the chassis. A message
explains when the chassis is not recognized.
To test the successful installation of each module, right-click the module
you want to test and click Test Panels. If the Error Details box reads
No
Errors
, you have successfully installed the module.
Note When the SCXI-1600 is tested, it verifies the entire SCXI system.
The SCXI system should now operate properly.
If the previous self-test did not verify that the chassis is properly configured
and working, check the following to troubleshoot the SCXI configuration:
•If the Verify SCXI Chassis message box opens showing the SCXI
chassis model number, Chassis ID: x, and one or more messages
stating
Slot Number: x Configuration has module:
SCXI-XXXX or 1600, hardware in chassis is: Empty
,
take the following troubleshooting actions:
– Make sure the SCXI chassis is powered on.
– Make sure all SCXI modules are properly installed in the chassis
as previously described.
– Make sure the USB cable between the SCXI-1600 and the
computer is properly connected.