Chapter 1 Introduction
© National Instruments Corporation 1-3 SCXI-1120/D User Manual
Unpacking
Your SCXI-1120/D module is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent
electrostatic damage to the module. Electrostatic discharge can damage
several components on the module. To avoid such damage in handling the
module, take the following precautions:
• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object.
• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your SCXI chassis
before removing the module from the package.
• Remove the module from the package and inspect the module for loose
components or any other sign of damage. Notify National Instruments
if the module appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged
module into your SCXI chassis.
• Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Software Programming Choices
There are several options to choose from when programming your National
Instruments plug-in DAQ and SCXI hardware. You can use LabVIEW,
LabWindows/CVI, NI-DAQ, ComponentWorks, Measure, VirtualBench,
or register-level programming.
National Instruments Application Software
ComponentWorks contains tools for data acquisition and instrument
control built on NI-DAQ driver software. ComponentWorks provides a
higher-level programming interface for building virtual instruments
through standard OLE controls and DLLs. With ComponentWorks, you
can use all of the configuration tools, resource management utilities, and
interactive control utilities included with NI-DAQ.
LabVIEW features interactive graphics, a state-of-the-art user interface,
and a powerful graphical programming language. The LabVIEW Data
Acquisition VI Library, a series of VIs for using LabVIEW with National
Instruments devices, is included with LabVIEW. The LabVIEW Data
Acquisition VI Library is functionally equivalent to the NI-DAQ software.
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