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SCXI-1104/C
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Related Documentation
The
is one piece of the documentation set for
your data acquisition 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:
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SCXI Quick Start Guide— This document describes how to quickly
install and configure your SCXI module.
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Getting Started with 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.
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Your SCXI module user manuals—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.
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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.
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Software manuals—Examples of software manuals you may have are
the LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI manual sets and the NI-DAQ
manuals. After you set up your hardware system, use either the
application software (LabVIEW or LabWindows) manuals or the
NI-DAQ manuals to help you write your application. If you have a
large and complicated system, review the software manuals before you
configure your hardware.