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SCXI-1124 User Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the SCXI-1124; lists the contents of your SCXI-1124 kit; describes the
optional software, optional equipment, and custom cables; and explains how to unpack the
SCXI-1124.
The SCXI-1124 has six isolated digital-to-analog converters with voltage or current outputs.
You can use the SCXI-1124 voltage outputs for such functions as 12-bit resolution voltage
sourcing and control signal output. You can use the 0 to 20 mA current outputs in industrial
control loops. The SCXI-1124 is designed for DC output sourcing, not waveform generation.
The SCXI-1124 works with National Instruments MIO boards, Lab boards, the PC-LPM-16
board, DIO-24, DIO-32F, and DIO-96 boards, and the SCXI-1200 DAQ and control module.
You can control several SCXI-1124s in a single chassis with one data acquisition board, and in
combination with other SCXI module types.
The SCXI-1325 shielded terminal block has screw terminals for easy signal attachment to the
SCXI-1124.
What Your Kit Should Contain
The contents of the SCXI-1124 kit (part number 776572-24) are listed as follows.
Kit Component
Part Number
SCXI-1124 module
182346-01
SCXI-1124 User Manual
320712-01
If your kit is missing any of the components, contact National Instruments. Detailed SCXI-1124
specifications are in Appendix A, Specifications.
Software Programming Choices
There are four options to choose from when programming your National Instruments plug-in
data acquisition board and SCXI hardware. You can use LabVIEW, LabWindows, NI-DAQ, or
register-level programming software.
LabVIEW and LabWindows Application Software
LabVIEW and LabWindows are innovative program development software packages for data
acquisition and control applications. LabVIEW uses graphical programming, whereas
