NI Switches Getting Started Guide
For PXI and SCXI Switch Modules
This document explains how to install, configure, and set up National
Instruments PXI and SCXI switch modules. This document covers the
NI-DAQ 7.
x
driver software relative to NI switch modules. For a more
detailed explanation of NI-DAQ 7.
x
, refer to the
DAQ Quick Start Guide
available on the NI-DAQ 7.
x
Device Documentation CD.
For more information about a specific switch module, such as features
and programming with NI-SWITCH, refer to the
NI Switches Help
at
Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-SWITCH»
Documentation
. Refer to the specifications
document that ships
with your device for detailed specifications.
Contents
Conventions ............................................................................................ 1
Safety and Compliance ........................................................................... 2
Related Documentation........................................................................... 2
1. Verifying the System Requirements ................................................... 3
2. Unpacking ........................................................................................... 4
3. Verifying the Kit Contents .................................................................. 5
4. Installing the Software ........................................................................ 5
5. Installing the PXI Hardware ............................................................... 7
6. Installing the SCXI Hardware............................................................. 9
Procedure 1: Installing the SCXI Switch in an Existing System ..... 12
Procedure 2: Cable the Controller to the SCXI Switch ................... 13
Procedure 3: Controller in the Rightmost PXI Slot ......................... 17
Procedure 4: Controller Not in Rightmost PXI Slot of PXI-1011 ... 18
7. Configuring the PXI Hardware in MAX............................................. 19
8. Configuring the SCXI Hardware in MAX .......................................... 20
9. Connecting Signals ............................................................................. 27
10. Programming the Switch Modules.................................................... 29
Technical Support Resources.................................................................. 30
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