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About This Manual
The
PXI-1050 User Manual
describes the features of the PXI-1050 chassis
and contains information about configuring the chassis, installing the
modules, and operating the chassis.
How To Use the Manual Set
The
PXI-1050 User Manual
is one piece of the documentation set for your
PXI system. You could have any of several types of documents, depending
on the hardware and software in your system. Use the documents you have
as follows:
•
Getting Started with SCXI
—This is the first manual you should read.
It gives an overview of the SCXI system and contains the most
commonly needed information for the modules, chassis, and software.
•
Your SCXI hardware documentation—Read these next for detailed
information about signal connections and module configuration. They
also explain in greater detail how the module works and contain
application hints.
•
Your data acquisition (DAQ) hardware documentation—This
documentation has detailed information about the DAQ hardware that
plugs into or is connected to your computer. Use these documents for
hardware installation and configuration instructions, specification
information about your DAQ hardware, and application hints.
•
Software documentation—You might have several sets of software
documentation, including LabVIEW, LabWindows
™
/CVI
™
, and
NI-DAQ. After you have set up your hardware system, use either the
application software (LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI) or the NI-DAQ
documentation to help you write your application. If you have a large
and complicated system, it is worthwhile to look through the software
documentation before you configure your hardware.
•
Accessory installation guides or manuals—If you are using accessory
products, read the terminal block and cable assembly installation
guides or accessory user manuals. They explain how to physically
connect the relevant pieces of the system. Consult these guides when
you are making your connections.
•
PXI-1050 User Manual
—Read this manual for maintenance
information on the chassis and installation instructions. This manual
serves as your SCXI chassis manual.