National Instruments SCXI-1126, User Manual

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Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-1126
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the SCXI-1126 module, and any other SCXI modules in the chassis
according to their installation instructions. To use the SCXI-1126 module
in multiplexed mode with an E Series DAQ device in a PXI combination
chassis, complete the following steps:
1. No cables are required between the SCXI-1126 and the E Series DAQ
device if the PXI E Series DAQ device is installed in the right-most
PXI slot. You can configure this device to control the SCXI system
using an internal bus that connects the PXI chassis to the SCXI chassis.
If the E Series DAQ device for controlling the SCXI system is not
installed in the right-most slot of the PXI combination chassis,
assemble the system as described in the
Connecting the SCXI-1126 to
an E Series DAQ Device for Multiplexed Scanning in an SCXI Chassis
section.
2. Power on the SCXI portion of the PXI combination chassis.
You should have already installed the appropriate software. Refer to the
Configuring and Self-Testing section to configure the SCXI-1126 for
multiplexed mode operation.
Configuring and Self-Testing
You can configure an SCXI system under Traditional NI-DAQ Devices
or NI-DAQmx Devices . NI recommends using NI-DAQmx Devices
whenever possible because of the features available in NI ADE software.
Using NI-DAQmx allows you to set up property nodes accessible in
NI ADE software. When using the SCXI-1126, this allows you to
configure filter settings, frequency ranges, threshold level, and threshold
hysteresis outside of Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
Configuring SCXI Using Traditional NI-DAQ
Use MAX to configure and test the SCXI-1126. If you need help during the
configuration process, open the
MAX Help for Traditional NI-DAQ by
selecting Help Topics from the Help menu. Complete the following steps
to configure the SCXI system.
1. Double-click the Measurement & Automation Explorer icon on the
desktop. If you are adding a new module to an already configured
chassis, go to the
Manually Adding and Configuring Modules in
Traditional NI-DAQ section.
2. Add a new chassis to the configured devices and interfaces by
right-clicking
Devices and Interfaces and selecting Create New .