Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
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Configuring the SCXI-1104/C
To configure your SCXI-1104/C after auto-detection, or to alter your
original configuration selections, you must use the configuration utility in
Measurement & Automation Explorer. Perform the following steps to
configure your SCXI-1104/C:
1.
Run Measurement & Automation Explorer by double-clicking its icon
on your desktop.
2.
Display the list of installed devices and interfaces by clicking the +
next to the Devices and Interfaces icon.
3.
Locate the SCXI chassis in the list. Display the list of modules in the
chassis by clicking the + next to the Chassis icon.
4.
Right-click on the SCXI-1104/C module you want to configure and
select Properties. Click on the General tab.
a.
If the module you are configuring is connected to a National
Instruments DAQ device, select that device by using the
Connected to control. If you want this DAQ device to control
the chassis, confirm that there is a check in the checkbox labeled
This device will control the chassis. If the module you are
configuring is not connected to a National Instruments DAQ
device, select none.
b.
Select the multiplexed scanning mode for your SCXI-1104/C by
using the Operating Mode control.
5.
Click on the Channel tab. Review the gain and filter settings for all
channels on the SCXI-1104/C.
6.
Click on the Accessory tab. Select the accessory you are using with
this module. When all of your configurations are completed, click OK.
Your SCXI chassis and SCXI module(s) should now be configured
properly. Test the system in the section that follows to ensure your SCXI
system is communicating properly with the DAQ device.
