Chapter 1
Installing and Configuring the SCXI-1581
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National Instruments Corporation
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SCXI-1581 User Manual
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If you get the message
Failed
to
find
, followed by a module code
and the message
Slot
x
is
empty
:
1.
Check to see if the configured module is installed in the specified
slot. If not, install the module by referring to the
Installing the
SCXI-1581 Module into the SCXI Chassis
section.
2.
If the module is installed in the correct slot, power off the chassis.
3.
Remove the module as specified in the
Removing the SCXI-1581
from an SCXI Chassis
section.
4.
Verify that no connector pins are bent on the rear signal connector.
5.
Reinstall the module as described in the
Installing the SCXI-1581
Module into the SCXI Chassis
section, ensuring the module is
fully inserted and properly aligned in the slot.
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After checking the preceding items, return to the
Verifying and
Self-Testing the Configuration
section
and retest the SCXI chassis.
If these measures do not successfully configure the SCXI system, refer to
Appendix C,
Common Questions
, for more information.
Removing the SCXI-1581
This section provides details for removing an SCXI-1581 module from an
SCXI chassis and for removing the SCXI-1581 module from MAX.
Removing the SCXI-1581 from Measurement & Automation Explorer
To remove a module from MAX, complete the following steps after
launching MAX:
1.
Display the list of installed devices and interfaces by clicking
the
+
next to the
Devices and Interfaces
icon. If the SCXI-1581 is
configured under
NI-DAQmx
, remove the module under
NI-DAQmx
Devices
. If the SCXI-1581 is configured under
Traditional NI-DAQ
,
remove the module under
Traditional NI-DAQ Devices
.
2.
Locate the chassis in the list of installed devices. Display the list of
modules in the chassis by clicking the
+
next to the
Chassis
icon.
3.
Right-click the module or chassis you want to delete and click
Delete
.
4.
You are presented with a confirmation window. Click
Yes
to continue
deleting the module or chassis or
No
to cancel this action.