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VXI-SC-1102 User Manual
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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:
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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.
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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.
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Chapter 3, Signal Connections, describes the input signal
connections to the VXI-SC-1102 submodule via the front
connector.
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Chapter 4, Theory of Operation, contains a functional overview of
the VXI-SC-1102 and explains the operation of each functional
unit.
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Chapter 5, Calibration, discusses the calibration procedures for the
VXI-SC-1102.
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Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications for the
VXI-SC-1102.
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Appendix B, Customer Communication, contains forms you can
use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our
products.
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