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SCXI-1160 User Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter 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.
Figure 1-1 shows the SCXI-1160 module.
Figure 1-1. SCXI-1160 Relay Module
The SCXI-1160 module consists of 16 isolated single-pole double-throw (SPDT) or form C
latching relay channels. The SCXI-1160 is a module for switching and controlling.
The SCXI-1160 operates with full functionality with National Instruments MIO-16 boards;
Lab-NB, Lab-PC, Lab-PC+, Lab-LC, and PC-LPM-16 boards; and with the DIO-24, DIO-32F,
and DIO-96 boards. You can also use the SCXI-1160 with other systems that comply with the
specifications given in Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation. You can control several
SCXI-1160s in a single chassis with one data acquisition board.
An additional shielded terminal block has screw terminals for easy signal attachment to the
SCXI-1160.
With the SCXI-1160, the SCXI chassis can serve as a controller or switcher in laboratory testing,
production testing, and industrial process monitoring.