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SCXI-1124 User Manual
The National Instruments Documentation Set
The SCXI-1124 User Manual is one piece of the documentation set for your SCXI system. You
should have six types of manuals. Use these different types of manuals as follows:
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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 user manuals–These manuals contain 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 board user manuals–These manuals have detailed information about the DAQ
board that plugs into your computer. Use these manuals for board installation and
configuration instructions, specification information, and application hints.
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Software manuals–Examples of software manuals you may have are the LabVIEW and
LabWindows 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 it is
worthwhile to look through the software manuals before you configure your hardware.
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Accessory manuals–These are the terminal block and cable assembly installation guides.
they explain how to physically connect the relevant pieces of the system. Consult these
guides when you are making your connections.
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SCXI chassis manuals–These manuals contain maintenance information on the chassis,
installation instructions, and information about making custom modules.
Related Documentation
The following National Instruments manual contains detailed information for the register-level
programmer:
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SCXI-1124 Register-Level Programmer Manual (part number 340694-01)
This manual is available from National Instruments by request. If you are using NI-DAQ,
LabVIEW, or LabWindows
®
, you should not need the register-level programmer manual. Using
NI-DAQ, LabVIEW, or LabWindows is quicker and easier than and as flexible as using the low-
level programming described in the register-level programmer manual. Refer to Software
Programming Choices in Chapter 1, Introduction, of this manual to learn about your
programming options.
