Chapter 1
Installing and Configuring the SCXI-1530/1531
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Consult the documentation for your SCXI/PXI chassis and accessories for
additional instructions and warnings. All modules should already be
installed according to their installation instructions. Follow these steps
while referring to Figure 1-2:
1.
Turn off the SCXI chassis and the computer that has the DAQ device.
2.
Insert the cable adapter into the rear of the SCXI-1530/1531 module
accessed in parallel mode by the DAQ device. See the installation
guide for your cable assembly for more information.
3.
Connect the cable to the back of the cable adapter ensuring that the
cable fits securely.
4.
Connect the other end of the cable to the National Instruments DAQ
device used to access the SCXI-1530/1531 in parallel mode.
5.
Connect additional SCXI-1530/1531 modules used for parallel mode
operation by repeating steps 2 through 4.
6.
Check the installation, making sure the cable is securely fastened at
both ends.
7.
Power on the SCXI chassis.
8.
Power on the computer.
If you have already installed the appropriate software, you are ready to
configure the SCXI-1530/1531 module(s) you installed for parallel mode
operation.
Configuration and Self-Test
Run Measurement & Automation Explorer to configure and test your
SCXI-1530/1531. If you need help during the configuration process, open
the Measurement & Automation Help file by selecting Help Topics from
the Help menu. Follow these steps to configure your SCXI system:
1.
Double-click the Measurement & Automation Explorer icon on
your desktop.
2.
Click the + next to the Devices and Interfaces icon.
If you have added new modules to an existing chassis, go to step 8.
If you inserted modules into an empty chassis, go to step 3.
3.
To add a new chassis to the configured Devices and Interfaces,
right-click Devices and Interfaces and select Insert.
4.
Select the appropriate chassis from the list box and click OK.