Introduction
Chapter 1
SCXI-1162HV User Manual
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Register-Level Programming
The final option for programming any National Instruments DAQ hardware is to write register-
level software. Writing register-level programming software can be very time-consuming and
inefficient, and is not recommended for most users. The only users who should consider writing
register-level software should meet at least one of the following criteria:
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National Instruments does not support your operating system or programming language.
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You are an experienced register-level programmer who is more comfortable writing your
own register-level software.
Even if you are an experienced register-level programmer, always consider using NI-DAQ,
LabVIEW, or LabWindows to program your National Instruments DAQ hardware. Using the
NI-DAQ, LabVIEW, or LabWindows software is easier than, and as flexible as, register-level
programming, and can save you weeks of development time.
The SCXI-1162HV User Manual and your software manuals contain complete instructions for
programming your SCXI-1162HV with NI-DAQ, LabVIEW, or LabWindows. If you are using
NI-DAQ, LabVIEW, or LabWindows to control your board, you should not need the register-
level programmer manual.
The SCXI-1162HV Register-Level Programmer Manual contains low-level programming details,
such as register maps, bit descriptions, and register programming hints, that you will need only
for register-level programming. If you want to obtain the register-level programmer manual,
please fill out the Register-Level Programmer Manual Request Form in Appendix B, Customer
Communication, at the end of this manual and send it to National Instruments.
Optional Equipment
Contact National Instruments to order any of the following optional equipment:
SCXI-1326 front terminal block
SCXI-1340 cable assembly
SCXI-1341 Lab-NB/Lab-PC/Lab-PC+ cable assembly
SCXI-1342 PC-LPM-16 cable assembly
SCXI-1343 rear screw terminal adapter
SCXI-1344 Lab-LC cable assembly
SCXI-1350 multichassis adapter
SCXI-1351 one slot extender cable
