About This Manual
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National Instruments Documentation
The
PCI-1200 User Manual
is one piece of the documentation set for your
DAQ system. You could have any of several types of manuals, depending
on the hardware and software in your system. Use the manuals you have as
follows:
•
Getting Started with SCXI
—If you are using SCXI, this is the first
manual you should read. It gives an overview of the SCXI system and
contains the most commonly needed information for the modules,
chassis, and software.
•
Your SCXI hardware user manuals—If you are using SCXI, read these
manuals next for detailed information about signal connections and
module configuration. They also explain in greater detail how the
module works and contain application hints.
•
Your DAQ hardware user manuals—These manuals have detailed
information about the DAQ hardware that plugs into or is connected
to your computer. Use these manuals for hardware installation and
configuration instructions, specification information about your DAQ
hardware, and application hints.
•
Software documentation—Examples of software documentation
you may have are the LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI documentation
sets and the NI-DAQ documentation. After you set up your
hardware system, use either the application software (LabVIEW or
LabWindows/CVI) or the NI-DAQ documentation to help you write
your application. If you have a large and complicated system, it is
worthwhile to look through the software documentation before you
configure your hardware.
•
Accessory installation guides or manuals—If you are using accessory
products, read the terminal block and cable assembly installation
guides and accessory board user manuals. They explain how to
physically connect the relevant pieces of the system. Consult these
guides when you are making your connections.
•
SCXI Chassis Manual
—If you are using SCXI, read this manual for
maintenance information on the chassis and installation instructions.
