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Introduction
This chapter describes the VXI-AO-48XDC, lists what you need to get
started, describes software programming choices, optional equipment,
and custom cables, and explains how to unpack the VXI-AO-48XDC.
About the VXI-AO-48XDC
Thank you for purchasing the National Instruments VXI-AO-48XDC. The
VXI-AO-48XDC is a precise DC setpoint module for the VXIbus. The
module has 48 voltage output channels and 48 current output channels.
In addition, the module has 32 digital I/O lines.
You can use the VXI-AO-48XDC in a wide variety of DC setpoint and
digital applications. With the VXI-AO-48XDC, your VXIbus system can
serve as a digital I/O system controller for laboratory testing, production
testing, and industrial process monitoring and control. Use your
VXI-AO-48XDC module to:
• Generate experimental stimuli
• Generate analog functions
• Connect to a variety of signal types, including:
– Electromechanical relays
– LEDs
– Optically isolated, solid-state relays and I/O module mounting
racks
Detailed specifications for the VXI-AO-48XDC are in Appendix A,
Specifications .
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your VXI-AO-48XDC, you will need the following:
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VXI-AO-48XDC module
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