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SCXI-1100 User Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the SCXI-1100; lists the contents of your SCXI-1100 kit; describes the
optional software, optional equipment, and custom cables; and explains how to unpack the
SCXI-1100 kit.
The SCXI-1100 module operates as a fast 32-channel differential multiplexer with an onboard
programmable gain instrumentation amplifier (PGIA). The SCXI-1100 is a module for signal
conditioning of thermocouples, volt sources, millivolt sources, 4 to 20 mA current sources, and
0 to 20 mA process-current sources. If you provide external excitation, you can also measure
thermistors, strain gauges, and RTDs.
The SCXI-1100 operates with full functionality with the National Instruments MIO boards. You
can use the Lab-LC, Lab-NB, Lab-PC, Lab-PC+, and PC-LPM-16 boards with the SCXI-1100,
but these boards can perform only single-channel reads and cannot scan the module. You can
also use the SCXI-1100 with other systems that comply with the specifications given in
Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation. Each SCXI-1100 module multiplexes its 32 input
channels into a single channel of the data acquisition board. You can multiplex several
SCXI-1100s into a single channel, thus greatly increasing the number of analog input signals that
you can digitize.
An additional shielded terminal block has screw terminals for easy signal attachment to the
SCXI-1100. In addition, a temperature sensor for cold-junction compensation of thermocouples
is included on the terminal block. This cold-junction reference (CJR) is either multiplexed with
the 32 channels or jumper connected to a different channel of the data acquisition board.
With the SCXI-1100 module, the SCXI chassis can serve as a fast-scanning signal conditioner
for laboratory testing, production testing, and industrial-process monitoring.
What Your Kit Should Contain
The contents of the SCXI-1100 kit (part number 776572-00) are listed as follows.
Kit Component
Part Number
SCXI-1100 module
181690-01
SCXI-1100 User Manual
320637-01
If your kit is missing any of the components, contact National Instruments.