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SCXI-1162 User Manual
Chapter 2
Configuration and Installation
This chapter describes the SCXI-1162 jumper configurations, installation of the SCXI-1162 into
the SCXI chassis, signal connections to the SCXI-1162, and cable wiring.
Module Configuration
You can configure the SCXI-1162 rear connector to send data directly from the inputs in parallel,
or to form a serial communication link with the SCXIbus. You can also configure the rear
connector to connect to a DIO-type or an MIO-type data acquisition board. Set jumpers on the
module to configure the rear connector.
When you are controlling the SCXI-1162 through the SCXIbus and are not using the rear
connector, the positions of the configuration jumpers are irrelevant. However, the module in the
chassis which is cabled to a data acquisition board must be configured to allow reads from
module registers. (Specifically, the module must be configured to send data from the SCXIbus
MISO line to the SERDATOUT pin of the module rear connector. Refer to the user manual for
the SCXI module you are using for information on how to accomplish this.)
The SCXI-1162 includes six user-configurable jumpers and one reserved jumper that are shown
in the parts locator diagram in Figure 2-1.
