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After you install the module, determine the type of controller you want to use. For more
information about cabling the module to a controller, refer to 

NI E Series or M Series

10-Pin

Rear Connector

, or 

50-Pin Rear Connector

.

Related Information

Refer to the Read Me First: NI-DAQmx and DAQ Device Installation Guide if you are

installing an NI M Series device.

Refer to the NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide if you are installing an NI 407x.

NI E Series or M Series

Refer to the following figure and complete the following steps to cable the switch controller to
the switch module. Notice that an NI E Series or M Series device can directly cable only to an
NI SCXI switch module with a 50-pin rear connector.

Figure 3.

 Cabling an NI E Series or M Series Device to an NI SCXI Switch Module

1

2

4

5

3

1. NI SCXI Switch Module with a 50-Pin Rear

Connector

2. NI SCXI-1000/1001 or NI PXI-1010/1050 Chassis
3. NI SCXI-1349 Cable Adapter

4. NI SH6868 Cable
5. NI E Series or M Series Device

1. Attach the NI SCXI-1349 cable adapter to the rear of the NI SCXI switch module.
2. Screw the cable adapter to the chassis mounting rail.
3. Connect one end of the NI SH6868 cable to the NI SCXI-1349 cable adapter and the

other end to the NI M Series device.

NI Switches Getting Started Guide

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Summary of Contents for SCXI-1175

Page 1: ...SCXI 1175 ...

Page 2: ...ot described in this document Related Information Refer to the NI Switches Help for detailed information about features and programming options for your NI switch product Contents Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines 2 Verifying the System Requirements 2 Verifying the Kit Contents 2 NI SCXI Required Items 2 Unpacking 3 Installing the Software 3 Installing the Hardware 4 Installation Procedure ...

Page 3: ...void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance the length of all I O cables must be no longer than 3 m 10 ft Verifying the System Requirements To use the NI SWITCH instrument driver your system must meet certain requirem...

Page 4: ...d device into the chassis Installing the Software You must install the NI SWITCH driver software before installing the NI switch product NI switch modules are packaged with NI SWITCH and NI DAQmx Each driver has its own API with a library of VIs and functions you can call from your ADE to program your NI switch product 1 Optional If you are developing an NI SWITCH application install an ADE such a...

Page 5: ...stall Refer to the following table Table 1 NI Switch Controllers and Supported NI SCXI Switches SCXI Rear Connector 10 or 50 pin NI Switch Module NI Switch Controllers NI 4021 or NI PXI PCI 4065 or NI 407x NI USB NI E Series or M Series NI SCXI 1127 when used with NI SCXI 1357 kit NI SCXI 1358 kit or NI SCXI 1359 kit when used with USB 1357 kit USB 1358 kit USB 1359 kit or NI SCXI 1600 Indirect co...

Page 6: ...7 1128 1129 1160 1161 1163R 1190 switch modules configured using Traditional NI DAQ Legacy 2 Identify the adapter kit s required to cable the switch controller or the computer to the NI SCXI switch module 3 Determine the appropriate installation procedure for installing your NI switch module Refer to the following table Table 2 Determining the NI SCXI Switch Installation Procedure Chassis Type NI ...

Page 7: ...0 1161 1163R 1190 switch modules configured using Traditional NI DAQ Legacy Related Information Refer to the NI Switches Help for more information about NI switch controllers and adapter kits Installation Procedure 1 Install an NI SCXI switch module in an existing system Refer to the following figure and complete the following steps to install an NI SCXI switch module in an existing system 4 PXI r...

Page 8: ...e SCXI slot 5 Screw the switch front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail Installation Procedure 2 Install an NI SCXI switch module in any of the following configurations NI SCXI 1000 1001 chassis with an NI PCI or NI PXI switch controller NI PXI 1010 1050 chassis with a switch controller not in the rightmost PXI slot of the chassis NI PXI 1010 1050 chassis with an NI PXI Express compati...

Page 9: ... to the OFF position If you are using multiple SCXI chassis ensure each chassis has a unique binary address Note Earlier chassis use jumpers inside the chassis front panel instead of chassis address switches Earlier chassis also differ in fuses and AC power selection Refer to the documentation specific to your chassis for more information 4 Confirm the correct power settings of the chassis 100 120...

Page 10: ...switch controller to the switch module Notice that an NI E Series or M Series device can directly cable only to an NI SCXI switch module with a 50 pin rear connector Figure 3 Cabling an NI E Series or M Series Device to an NI SCXI Switch Module 1 2 4 5 3 1 NI SCXI Switch Module with a 50 Pin Rear Connector 2 NI SCXI 1000 1001 or NI PXI 1010 1050 Chassis 3 NI SCXI 1349 Cable Adapter 4 NI SH6868 Cab...

Page 11: ...ear Connector Switch Module 1 7 6 or 4 5 3 2 1 NI SCXI Switch Module with a 10 Pin Rear Connector 2 HVAB Connector 3 10 Pin Rear Connector 4 SH9MD AUX Cable 5 NI Switch Controller 6 NI SCXI 1359 Cable Adapter 7 NI SCXI 1000 1001 or NI PXI 1010 1050 Chassis 1 Attach the NI SCXI 1359 included with your kit to the rear of the NI SCXI switch module Ensure that the 10 pin rear connector of the switch m...

Page 12: ... module with a 50 pin rear connector for the NI 4021 407x or NI PXI PCI 4065 Figure 5 Cabling an NI 4021 407X or an NI PXI PCI 4065 to a 50 Pin Rear Connector Switch Module 1 2 4 5 3 1 NI SCXI Switch Module with a 50 Pin Rear Connector 2 NI SCXI 1000 1001 or NI PXI 1010 1050 Chassis 3 NI SCXI 1362 Cable Adapter 4 NI Switch Controller 5 SH9MD AUX Cable 1 Attach the NI SCXI 1362 cable adapter to the...

Page 13: ...assis 3 Controller 1 Power off and unplug the chassis 2 Install the switch controller including any adapter kit s as described in the switch controller documentation 3 NI PXI 1010 only Set the chassis address switches to the OFF position as shown in the following figure 4 Confirm the correct power settings of the chassis 100 VAC 120 VAC 220 VAC or 240 VAC Note Refer to the documentation specific t...

Page 14: ...er adapter directly to an NI SCXI switch module with a 10 pin rear connector Refer to the following figure and complete the following steps to install an NI SCXI switch module and cable it to an NI USB switch controller Figure 7 Cabling an NI USB Switch Controller to a 10 Pin Rear Connector Switch Module or 1 3 2 7 6 4 5 1 NI SCXI Switch Module 2 HVAB Connector 3 10 Pin Rear Connector 4 USB Cable ...

Page 15: ...module connects to the black lower right 10 pin rear connector of the NI USB 1359 9 Screw the backplane adapter to the chassis mounting rail 10 Power on the chassis You must power on the chassis before you connect the NI USB 1359 to the computer to auto detect the NI USB 1359 and auto create the chassis in MAX Note If you are using an NI PXI 1010 1050 the chassis appears in MAX as an NI SCXI 1000 ...

Page 16: ... 4 Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity 5 Insert the switch module into the SCXI slot 6 Screw the switch front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail 7 Connect one end of the USB cable to the NI SCXI 1600 and the other end to a USB hub or a USB port on a computer Related Information Refer to the SCXI Quick Start Guide for more information about installing and...

Page 17: ...ne communicating device this device is selected as the chassis communicator by default and the listbox is dimmed NI SCXI kits only Select the module slot connected to the chassis communicator from the Communicating SCXI Module Slot drop down list In the Chassis Address text box enter the appropriate chassis address setting The correct chassis address jumper settings are shown in the interactive DI...

Page 18: ... functions C or LabWindows CVI Available at Program Files IVI Foundation IVI Drivers niSWITCH Installed examples for Visual C C are in the NI SWITCH Readme Refer to the Creating an Application with Microsoft Visual C C topic in the NI Switches Help for information about developing an NI SWITCH application NI DAQmx Instrument Driver Available from the Start menu or NI Launcher in Windows 8 To locat...

Page 19: ...Locate examples with the NI Example Finder Within LabVIEW or LabWindows CVI select Help Find Examples and navigate to Hardware Input and Output Modular Instruments ANSI C or Microsoft Visual C C Locate examples in the NIDocDir NI SWITCH examples directory where NIDocDir is one of the following directories Windows XP Documents and Settings All Users Documents National Instruments Windows 7 8 Vista ...

Page 20: ...cation development environment ADE appropriate for your application Getting Started with LabVIEW Getting Started with LabWindows CVI 2 3 NI Switches ni com switches Services ni com services Updates ni com updates NI Developer Zone ni com zone 1 Located in the hardware kit Located online at ni com manuals Located using the NI Example Finder Appendix A PXI Express Compatibility A modified PXI module...

Page 21: ...lity does not alter module specifications PXI communication Hybrid slot compatibility supports existing PXI timing and PXI triggering capabilities Refer to your NI PXI PXI Express chassis documentation to determine which slots are PXI slots PXI Express slots or PXI Express Hybrid slots Related Information Refer to the PXI Systems Alliances for the defined modifications to incorporate PCI Express s...

Page 22: ...tion If your product supports calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 National Instruments also has offices located around the world For telephone support in the United States create your service request at ni com support or dial 512 7...

Page 23: ...Patents in your software the patents txt file on your media or the National Instruments Patent Notice at ni com patents You can find information about end user license agreements EULAs and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance policy and how t...

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