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SCXI-1162HV User Manual
About This Manual
This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the SCXI-1162HV and contains
information concerning its operation. The SCXI-1162HV is a member of the National Instruments
Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation (SCXI) Series modules for the National
Instruments plug-in DAQ boards. This module switches and controls low-level and power signals.
The SCXI-1162HV operates as 32 digital input channels, arranged as eight banks of four channels.
Each bank is optically isolated.
Organization of This Manual
The SCXI-1162HV User Manual is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the SCXI-1162HV; lists what you need to get started with
your SCXI-1162HV; describes the software programming choices and optional equipment;
and explains how to unpack the SCXI-1162HV kit.
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Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation, describes the SCXI-1162HV jumper
configurations and installation of the SCXI-1162HV into the SCXI chassis.
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Chapter 3, Signal Connections, describes the SCXI-1162HV signal connections via the front
and rear connectors, and has specifications and connection instructions for the SCXI-
1162HV connector signals.
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Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications for the SCXI-1162HV.
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Appendix B, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help from
National Instruments or to comment on our products.
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The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms used in this manual,
including abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.
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The Index contains an alphabetical list of key terms and topics in this manual, including the
page where you can find each one.
Conventions Used in This Manual
The following conventions are used in this manual:
bold italic
Bold italic text denotes a note, caution, or warning.
DIO board
DIO board refers to the National Instruments AT-DIO-32F, MC -DIO-24,
MC-DIO-32F, NB-DIO-24, NB-DIO-96, NB-DIO-32F, PC -DIO-24, and
PC-DIO-96 digital I/O DAQ boards unless otherwise noted.