Chapter 2
Installing SCXI Modules and Connecting the SCXI System to the DAQ Device
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Installing Your DAQ Device
If you are using SCXI with a plug-in DAQ device or DAQCard, install your
DAQ hardware into your computer now and configure your DAQ device
with Measurement & Automation Explorer. Refer to your DAQ device user
manual for installation instructions.
Installing Your SCXI Modules
Caution
Before installing an SCXI module or removing a module from the chassis,
turn off power to the chassis.
Follow this procedure to install your SCXI modules:
1.
To insert a module into the chassis, line up the module with the chassis
device guides. Slide the module back until it connects smoothly to the
SCXI chassis backplane. Do not force the module. If the module does
not connect smoothly, check that it is aligned correctly.
2.
Tighten the thumbscrews finger-tight. Do not over-tighten.
3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have installed all of your modules.
Connecting the SCXI System to the DAQ Device or
Computer
This section explains how to connect your SCXI to a DAQ device or
a computer using a parallel port, plug-in DAQ device or DAQCard,
and an RS-232 or RS-485 Serial port.
Using the Parallel Port
Connect the parallel port cable to the computer parallel port. Connect the
other end of the cable to the SCXI-1200 and tighten the mounting screws
on the connectors to establish a firm connection.
Using a Plug-in DAQ Device or DAQCard
If you are using an SCXI module with a DAQ device or DAQCard, connect
the SCXI chassis to your DAQ device with an SCXI-134X or SCXI-135X
cable assembly. In certain instances, you can also use a 50-pin NB1 or
100-pin NB5 or NB6 ribbon cable in conjunction with an SCXI-1351 cable
assembly.
