
Chapter 2
Configuration and Installation
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SCXI-1121 Shunt Calibration
Shunt calibration circuits are independent from each other but are
controlled together. In other words, when SCAL is set to 1 on the
SCXI-1121, all the shunt switches close; when SCAL is cleared to 0, all the
switches open. At startup or reset, all switches are open. This shunt
calibration circuitry configuration places a shunting resistor in parallel with
the strain gauge as shown in Figure 2-10.
Figure 2-10.
Shunt Circuit
The shunting resistors
R
SCAL
are socketed so that you can replace them with
a resistor of another value to achieve the required changes. The
R
SCAL
resistors on your terminal block have a 301 k
Ω
±1% value.
W3
Nulling circuit of Channel 2 is enabled;
factory setting
Nulling circuit of Channel 2 is disabled
W4
Nulling circuit of Channel 3 is enabled;
factory setting
Nulling circuit of Channel 3 is disabled
Table 2-12.
Jumper Settings of the Nulling Circuits (Continued)
Jumper
Position
Description
•
•
D
E
•
•
D
E
•
•
D
E
•
•
D
E
SCAL
EX+
R
CH+
EX–
R
SCAL
SCXI-1321
R
g
R
R
CH–