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SCXI-1160 User Manual
About This Manual
This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the SCXI-1160 and contains
information concerning its operation and programming. The SCXI-1160 is a member of the
National Instruments Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation (SCXI) Series modules
for the National Instruments data acquisition plug-in boards. This module is designed for
switching and controlling low-level and power signals. The SCXI-1160 operates as 16 relay
channels. Each channel is isolated and independently configurable.
This manual describes the installation, basic programming considerations, and theory of
operation for the SCXI-1160.
Organization of This Manual
The SCXI-1160 User Manual is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the SCXI-1160; lists the contents of your SCXI-1160 kit;
describes the optional software, optional equipment, and custom cables; and explains how to
unpack the SCXI-1160 kit.
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Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation, describes the SCXI-1160 jumper configurations,
installation of the SCXI-1160 into the SCXI chassis, signal connections to the SCXI-1160,
and cable wiring.
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Chapter 3, Theory of Operation, contains a functional overview of the SCXI-1160 module
and explains the operation of each functional unit making up the SCXI-1160.
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Chapter 4, Register Descriptions, describes in detail the SCXI-1160 Address Handler, the
Module ID Register, the Data Register, the Status Register, and the Slot 0 registers.
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Chapter 5, Programming, contains a functional programming description of the SCXI-1160
and Slot 0.
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Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications for the SCXI-1160.
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Appendix B, Rear Signal Connector, describes the pinout and signal names for the
SCXI-1160 50-pin rear signal connector, including a description of each connection.
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Appendix C, SCXIbus Connector, describes the pinout and signal names for the SCXI-1160
96-pin SCXIbus connector, including a description of each connection.
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Appendix D, SCXI-1160 Front Connector, describes the pinout and signal names for the
SCXI-1160 front connector, including a description of each connection.
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Appendix E, SCXI-1160 Cabling, describes how to use and install the hardware accessories
for the SCXI-1160.
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Appendix F, Aromat Relay Technical Data, contains technical data on Aromat Corporation
relays.