Chapter 2
SCXI-1112 Module Installation
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Self-Test Verification
To test the successful configuration of your system, follow the steps that
follow after entering the Measurement & Automation Explorer utility:
1.
Verify that the chassis power is on and that the chassis is correctly
connected to a DAQ device.
2.
Click the + next to the Devices and Interfaces icon.
3.
From the list that appears, locate the chassis you want to test.
Right-click on the chassis and select Test.
4.
If the communication test is successful, a message The chassis has
been verified appears. Click OK.
Your SCXI system should now operate properly with your application
software. If the test did not complete successfully, see the following section
for troubleshooting steps.
Troubleshooting Self-Test Verification
If the configuration software does not verify your chassis configuration,
take the following steps to successfully complete your system
configuration:
1.
If you get the warning message Unable to test chassis at this time,
you have not designated at least one module as connected to a DAQ
device. Return to the
the configuration of the cabled module in your system from
Connected to: None to Connected to: Device x.
2.
If you get the warning message Failed to find, followed by the module
codes and the message Unable to communicate with chassis, take the
following troubleshooting actions:
a.
Make sure that the SCXI chassis is powered on.
b.
Make sure the cable to the SCXI system is properly connected to
a National Instruments DAQ device.
c.
Inspect the cable for any bent pins.
d.
Make sure you are using the correct National Instruments cable.
e.
Test your DAQ device to verify it is working properly. See your
DAQ device user manual for more information.
3.
If you get the warning message Failed to find, followed by the module
codes and then the message Instead found: module with ID 0Xxx,
return to the
section and make sure the
correct module is in the specified slot. Delete the incorrect module and
