National Instruments SCXI Series - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

© National Instruments Corporation v Getting Started with SCXI
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions Used in This Guide...................................................................................xv
Related Documentation..................................................................................................xvii
Chapter 1
Introduction to SCXI
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-3
Identifying Your SCXI Components.............................................................................1-3
SCXI Chassis...................................................................................................1-4
SCXI Modules.................................................................................................1-5
SCXI Terminal Blocks ....................................................................................1-7
Connector-and-Shell Assemblies ....................................................................1-13
DAQ Plug-In Devices and PC Cards...............................................................1-13
DAQ Modules .................................................................................................1-13
SCXI Cable Assemblies..................................................................................1-14
SCXI Multichassis System with Plug-In DAQ Device...................................1-14
Optional Software............................................................................................1-15
Overview of SCXI Operation ........................................................................................1-17
Analog Input Modules.....................................................................................1-17
Analog and Digital Output Modules ...............................................................1-19
Chapter 2
Installing SCXI Modules and Connecting the SCXI System
to the DAQ Device
Installing Your Software................................................................................................2-1
Installing Your DAQ Device.........................................................................................2-2
Installing Your SCXI Modules......................................................................................2-2
Connecting the SCXI System to the DAQ Device or Computer...................................2-2
Using the Parallel Port.....................................................................................2-2
Using a Plug-in DAQ Device or DAQCard ....................................................2-2
Using an RS-232 or RS-485 Serial Port..........................................................2-6