DAQ VXI-SC-1000, User Manual

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National Instruments Corporation ix VXI-SC-1102 User Manual
About
This
Manual
This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the
VXI-SC-1102 and contains information concerning its installation and
operation. The VXI-SC-1102 is a signal conditioning submodule in the
VXI-data acquisition (VXI-DAQ) line of National Instruments
products. The VXI-SC-1102 is designed for signal conditioning of
thermocouples, volt and millivolt sources, and 4 to 20 mA sources or
0 to 20 mA process-current sources. The VXI-SC-1102 has 32
differential analog input channels and one cold-junction sensor channel.
Organization of This Manual
The VXI-SC-1102 User Manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction , describes the VXI-SC-1102, lists what
you need to get started, optional software and optional equipment,
and explains how to unpack the VXI-SC-1102.
• Chapter 2, Installation , describes how to install current-loop
receivers on your VXI-SC-1102 and gives information about
installing your VXI-SC-1102 submodule into the VXI-SC-1000
carrier module.
• Chapter 3, Signal Connections, describes the input signal
connections to the VXI-SC-1102 submodule via the front
connector.
• Chapter 4, Theory of Operation , contains a functional overview of
the VXI-SC-1102 and explains the operation of each functional
unit.
• Chapter 5, Calibration , discusses the calibration procedures for the
VXI-SC-1102.
• Appendix A, Specifications , lists the specifications for the
VXI-SC-1102.
• Appendix B, Customer Communication , contains forms you can
use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our
products.